C8 Stock Exhaust vs AWE vs Borla vs Corsa vs Paragon!

C8 Stock Exhaust vs AWE vs Borla vs Corsa vs Paragon!
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[@BrinkofSpeed]

Ladies and gentlemen, wait till you hear & see the difference in decibels between these exhausts!

[@88Z51Vette]

Dude, stop begging for likes and subscriptions... it just ruins your videos. Everyone knows what to do. Your videos are fine (even quite good) until you start begging like a little girl... unless, of course, there is some charity you haven't told us about... 😉

[@BertShackleford]

Official sound tests start at 8:40 mark. For those that do not care for, nor have the patience to listen through the beginning. Stay classy my friends. EDITED for content.

[@sharoonanwar1178]

Not all hero’s wear capes

[@genecoppedge5972]

To me the Borla sounded really good with the low rumble

[@bigbluezo6]

Agree

[@bglivingstonfishing]

Heck yeah! I’m going with the Borla Atak with Kooks headers and green cats. Can’t wait

[@brentm.8140]

I have the Paragon Track and absolutely love the sound of it. The cold start is one of the most insane things I've ever heard in my life and the pops, cracks, burbles, etc. make me smile every time I drive it.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Heck yeah, it sounds excellent!

[@brianwalsh7040]

Is it to the point where it would piss my neighbors off though? I don’t want to be that guy as we live in a somewhat quiet town

[@allen724]

Hey any drone? Some people reported cabin drone around 3000 rpm

[@sstrey174]

​@Brian Walsh who cares what the neighbors think

[@watkinsjw]

Awesome comparison. I've been debating on which exhaust to change out to and this helped solidify my decision. Thanks, even if it is just a parking lot test. (That's where it matters anyway!)

[@xzavierhaywood2578]

what a treat, thank you guys for doing this

[@longrider50]

Thx, great comparison.

[@NuHorizonC8]

Glad to have worked together on this one! Until next time buddy! 😎

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Heck yeah man! 👍😊

[@randydouglas9369]

Thanks Mike. Good info!

[@BrinkofSpeed]

You’re welcome.

[@AlecHilliard5]

Great stuff man! Will have to say hey on the next event! Saw my c8 in your video leading the show! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tonyrandal1155]

I finally have Paragon and \Victor racing wing, now it is time to enjoy my car after hours of work. Great video!

[@luhawk2901]

Another great video!!!!! Love all the EXHAUST SOUNDS!!! GO PARAGON!! 🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thanks Lu, I appreciate it. Heck yeah, they all sound amazing!

[@tescoshortage]

I love the sound of the overrun on the Corsas.

[@nrdemon1031]

I think I’m officially going with AWE, I like the sound, Keith at Corvette World says it’s the cleanest install. Lou gave me some inspiration on the exhaust appearance, might have to do something a little different:)

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Let’s do it man! 👍

[@nvofevery1]

Just got the Borla Atak installed on my 23 C8 HTC. Thing is a throaty monster, NPP compatible, and I couldn't be happier. AWA sounds great and loud too, just a little bit higher pitched.

[@BboyDaquack]

Any idea how warranty goes if i get the borla atak?

[@CanadianSpeedster]

I have borla on my C7Z. It’s a great low deep sound, not as high pitch/raspy as the corsa is. It looks like this is a similar case on the C8’s.

[@Hangin_With_Shane]

Mike, Great video and content man! Good seeing Carlos again in your video's. I really like the sound of his Borla exhaust. Had a really great deep throaty sound! Now that Borla has partner with GM for approved exhausts, they shouldn't throw any codes! Be well, hoping to see you guys in the DFW area for the Veterans Day Car show. We'll be down at Black Rifle Coffee Co. -Shane

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thank you Shane, I appreciate. Heck yeah man, Carlos is a great up and comer on KZbin, also a great guy too. Borla definitely sounds awesome! 👍😊

[@cotto22]

Mike, great video. Love the comparisons, which has helped me close a decision for the AWE Touring with black tips. Was wondering if the link below already has a built-in discount, and if not, is there a discount code you can offer as a sponsor for your viewers? Thanks, and keep on creating great content!

[@edstingray3828]

Add Nitrogen to tires. You'll have much less problems from Oklahoma. I took delivery on my 3 month old used C8. The first owner put it up on consignment. 8k under purchase price. It 95% of what I've waited for 14 months. 2023 HTC, Red Mist. CF Necelles, Z51 , lift. Only thing I didn't get was mag. My C6 GS had mag. C8 didn't need it. Smiling every mile. Love your video.

[@thomasangelo4219]

Look like a real nice event Exhaust all sounded pretty good

[@BrinkofSpeed]

It’s a great event.

[@karinmaroney6211]

Thanks!

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thank you for the THANKS!

[@craigfitzsimmons7077]

I ordered the Corsa with muffler delete yesterday . I like the sound and the tips the best . I had the Corsa extreme with valves before on my last one and never used quiet mode

[@allen724]

Any drone with it?

[@johnnyivan1977]

That Corsa had also sport Cats… so dont expect its gonna sound like that with just a muffler Delete Pipe

[@TheDetailLabTx]

Thanks so much for the shout out

[@BrinkofSpeed]

You’re welcome Trevor. I was happy to do it. 👍😊

[@redstingraycorvette]

Great video Mike

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thank you 😊

[@williedavismckennie5334]

I had the Corsa and change it to the Borla. Nice video

[@mattfrench884]

Putting my paragon on tomorrow with a AFE CAI 😊

[@asaxenaindia]

perfect exactly what i was looking for. i think borla and paragon were the best sounding

[@djtbs1]

I like the tone of the AWE you have, actually....

[@c8canada8]

Great video🔥🇨🇦🔥

[@alexcorona4175]

So Brink what system do you recommend? My C8 has the performance exhaust I would like to keep my NPP feature but noticed your ending statement that it's not necessary. I obviously like the price point of the AWE but how to they really compare in person? Which system sounds the best!?

[@bretteagleton8196]

Hey Mike, just looking at this video (great idea by the way) and cool video. Just an observation on the paragon. It seemed to move around a lot compared to the others . Do you know if that is normal or there is some other reason for that. ?? Just not sure if it is a good thing or not. Thanks Brett

[@ruthl3ssxxx743]

Love the comparison, made me get a better understanding… definitely loved the corsa sound but don’t want to get voided on my warranty. Gna get the borla based on the corvette build. Ty

[@jermear]

Aftermarket cat back exhaust doesn't void the warranty

[@Mike-rg6tu]

I wish you could have measured the DB driving each separate Vette. I had a V3 that was too loud.

[@ShaneHubber85]

The Long Beach red setup 🤤🤤

[@macross7k]

Track exhaust hit 130 at first. Awesome 👌

[@dk9696]

The Fabspeed though not featured is my favorite. I was surprised by the Borla sound and preferred it overall.

[@dr.ryanlacoursiereimageort7347]

Which Borla Exhaust was tested? Thanks

[@ruffles714]

are there any numbers in comparison in terms of any HP gained or is it all sound

[@doughooks7411]

Awesome video clearly showing the differences with the sound meter, and I loved them all! I just really like Long Beach Red…maybe more than Red Mist. The Red Mist is 🔥 in the sun, but Long Beach looks incredible in any light! The drone shot of that Long Beach Red was amazing! Thanks Mike!

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thanks Doug, I figured you’d love it. I love LBR as well, but Red Mist is now my favorite red. Those drone shots were taken by Carlos. He did a great job. You’re welcome Doug. 👍😊

[@burnaby_c8]

What’s GM warranty for exhaust? By changing exhaust do you lose your warranty?

[@jljordann922]

Best comparison video .. literally all the ones I’m looking at one after the other … I do believe I’ll be going with Paragon Track seems like best value

[@toodeepnyomouth]

How much does it cost to

[@MikesGarageReviews]

The factory performance exhaust sounds good and you can close the damper when you want sneak mode

[@jljordann922]

Anybody know what brand duckbill spoiler that is on the Long Beach Red C8? RSC or Paragon V3 possibly?

[@redstingraycorvette]

I love the Corsa and I love yours too where did he get that duck bill on the back of that beautiful red misst tin coat

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Yep, they both sound great for sure. I forgot to ask him, but I sure do like it.

[@MichaelCosenzaIII]

Love the Borla..... Would have also liked to see the performance exhaust in the comparison

[@BooGieMaN721]

What part of Texas are y’all in?

[@imcnblu]

That Borla 🤤🤤🤤

[@bettermost]

What about interior resonance?

[@fthomascianci]

What about heat shielding? Only Borla goes with heat shielding like the stock system - The C8 generates lots of heat - do all the systems without shielding cause additional heat and potential rear diffuser engine compartment problems???

[@parlesound7655]

So no check engine with awe since it has no npp valves?

[@JMC786]

Is the stock exhaust a z51 package?

[@1v3x9]

I personally love the corsa

[@MrJohnnyGunz]

Very good comparison video. The borla sounds the absolute best to me, with the paragon coming in second. The car with the full exhaust just not sound good at all to me, maybe its the video, but its just too raspy. The AWE is definitely not my cup of tea. These are American cars and should have in my bullshit opinion, a deep muscular sound. This video has done its job and now I will call Paragon manana and order my new setup. Thank you to all those involved in this.

[@beauchambo2338]

Mike was the black tipped a normal stock or the performance exhaust. Order my C8 in October with later...

[@nrdemon1031]

It’s the npp/performance black exhaust

[@bricaldwell]

I leaning more towards the Borla ATAK but my only concern is CEL, I’ve been hearing people having trouble with this exhaust even when the dealership installs them. Those who have the Borla have you had any issues?

[@timstone84]

Had one CEL maybe 200miles after install. Dealer fixed it. Drove maybe 1000 miles after and no issues so far. Sounds very good & lots of fun

[@vincew.6905]

Would be great to have had true price comparison overlayed on the screen; I’m all about value!

[@nrdemon1031]

AWE and Paragon are the best value, both are sub $3,000

[@jok325635]

Corsa no muffler is what i have and its 145 start 115 idle gassing it can hit 158-167 going 80 slowing flames come out sometimes.

[@v3tt3d]

AWE track would have yielded a much different result. The one I’d compare it to would be FabSpeed.

[@alloutwar650]

Corsa had cat delete which makes it a little unfair compared to Borla and Borla still sounded great

[@dr.patcapozzoli6660]

Is the stock exhaust that you tested the performance z51 exhaust?

[@chrisgold8969]

no

[@NoSh1tSherlock]

Corsa sounded the best to me

[@francisgallozzi2595]

I prefer the AWE and Borla exhausts.

[@nrdemon1031]

The AWE is great value for sure

[@landonsewell81]

Would liked to have heard AWE Track Edition

[@c8racer621]

I am leaning toward the AWE or Paragon Track exhaust. Which sounds the best in person?

[@luhawk2901]

We can meet up so you can hear my exhaust 😊

[@c8racer621]

Cool. I just purchased the paradigm track exhaust yesterday. Im in CA. Where are you

[@allen724]

Hey did you install the paragon exhaust? Any droning?

[@c8racer621]

@@allen724 I installed the Paragon track exhaust and no drone. Sounds incredible.

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Paragon in terms of looks ALL DAY long👌🏻

[@aircraftsandtrains2309]

Borla atak exhaust for the sound

[@redstingraycorvette]

I’m getting ready to order my car and I was going to order performance exhaust do you think I should just skip that and then add the system to it later it’s 1900 performance exhaust to the factory I could put that towards a new exhaust that sounds good already

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Yes, skip it and get which ever one you like best here.

[@craigfitzsimmons7077]

Only if you want the valves otherwise skip it

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

White C8 with the white wheels brings the C8 form into focus better. Separating European and American cars is getting increasingly weird with the C8 series.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

👍😊

[@bml2200]

Am I dumb for thinking Corsa is the go to or does any of the others still work with the Performance mode "notches"

[@55cleon]

I Like The Paragon Exhaust, But Prefer The Borla.

[@sstrey174]

I just put the paragon track exhaust on mine

[@ADAComplianceGuy-pv5rs]

Seems like giving up the valves is definitely giving up options... to me it's between the Paragon Track and the Borla ATAK and whether you like the more exotic or deep rumble.

[@sstrey174]

@@ADAComplianceGuy-pv5rs cold start on the Paragon got my vette sounding like a monster

[@jimk2988]

Corsa is the clear winner for me. Followed by AWE, Borla

[@militantessayons]

Borla wow

[@nigelholland1714]

That Corsa and Borla loooord

[@salimsarfaraz9923]

Drove stock c8, disappointed, no pops or crackles and no shifting like Audi TTS DCT. I wanted to like C8 but couldn’t. The car had only 5 miles on it, could be that it didn’t break in?

[@jacerunner8037]

Car wasn’t even unlocked. It unlocks at 500 miles. It a totally different experience and power. I would look into a C8 again and try to find one with AM exhaust of your looking pops and grumbles. Plus C8 holds it value waaaayyyyyy more

[@nowyoufuckedup]

Corsa was the best imo

[@JeffMarcum]

If only one tire is a lot lower than the rest, that most likely indicates a puncture. I would check it for a nail, screw, etc.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Yeah, that usually is the case, but not this time. That right front has had more issues in the cold for some reason.

[@marct9360]

If it's not a nail, screw, or a hole in the tire then it has to be a bead sealing problem.

[@aarongarner8452]

That last one 134 on start up

[@vettesweetnos]

Don't forget to vote. Cornpop was a good dude! All he ever did was protect children from the local lifeguard. "Just follow the leg hair up kids" - joe

[@johnnyivan1977]

AWE TRACK ALL THE WAY!

[@vertisjohnson219]

Know of anyone with the Hooker exhaust set up, I think its called Black Heart

[@BrinkofSpeed]

I do not yet.

[@johnbravo2315]

When checking a low tire first action is to spit on finger apply finger to fill valve and see if it bubbles. If yes then try a gentle needle nose pliers turn clockwise to snug the valve. Also check inside the valve cap to be sure a prankster did not insert a pebble.

[@lanebarker297]

Paragon looks the best / Borla sounds the best.

[@dustinlenz7640]

So this wasn’t an apples to apples test when it came to the Corsa, since you mentioned it has long tubes and cat deletes. From what i can hear from the video, the Corsa sounds much louder than the rest. Why did your gloss over the Corsa?

[@DH-mp6fg]

Don’t buy AWE, bought one for my Z06 and it threw an engine light. Found out it has a broken valve, contacted them 3 times and was ignored. Shit customer service and don’t stick behind their product at all.

[@haykkarsyan1]

Just bought a 2023 70th with a Paragon Touring exhaust. It’s definitely above 95 decibels which is technically not legal in CA. Do cops give any of you shit?

[@C8Corvette901]

AWE sounds the worst lol. Like a monster truck vs a sportscar. Lemans track non NPP is the best out there!

[@adeakin3467]

That orange c8 looks very weird. Trying too hard to make it look like a maclaren 570s..with the door paint or wrap and butterfly doors. The vette is already beautiful in its natural state dont embarass the C8... 😍 Hope he can handle a few wisecracks from macleren owners lol

[@mikemcmullen4077]

Thats his car and your opinion. Not sure if you realize how rude and unnecessary your comment is.

[@ruffles714]

borla sounded the best

[@furomastr]

Corsa

[@wildfiremusic_]

7:57 what ur looking for

[@blazerman24]

That's the one I'm leaning towards. What do you think so far?

[@wildfiremusic_]

@@blazerman24i was just putting that there to save peoples time lol

[@darealmustangwalker2598]

Only a cam will fix the sound issue with these cars. Cam and custom built aluminum exhaust with bullets will fix everything or put a ford motor in the back 😂

[@Steveleanr]

Brink................of speed!!!!!!!!

[@BrinkofSpeed]

👍😊

[@millionairemindset1136]

Borla all the way.

[@fonqstarr3636]

......AND ...the C8 Zo6 will eat all they asses off like a road shark

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Lol 😂

[@dlang1009]

That Corsa sounded bad a**

[@nrdemon1031]

That decibel meter did not do it justice, it’s very loud in person.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Agreed!

[@BrinkofSpeed]

@@nrdemon1031 100% Truth!

[@christcorvettesandcars3098]

Yes, any one of the mufflers make more horsepower

[@Sloimer]

Corsa all the way.

[@gasmakingboost]

Butterfly doors should have came standard on yhe c8

[@MasterGGG]

Honestly the stock performance exhaust is the best sounding of them all.

[@brentm.8140]

That is HILARIOUS!

[@craigfitzsimmons7077]

The stock is boring. I went from Corsa on my 21 back to stock now in my new 23 it like driving a lawnmower

[@MasterGGG]

@@craigfitzsimmons7077 I guess to each their own, to me the stock sounded the best acoustics wise, others were too deep and loud, thee stock to me was balanced and a clean tone.