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

[@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!)

[@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!

[@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! 👍😊

[@NuHorizonC8]

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

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Heck yeah man! 👍😊

[@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!

[@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

[@user-tz6mk4xv5s]

@@sstrey174 you're one of those aholes!

[@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! 👍

[@xzavierhaywood2578]

what a treat, thank you guys for doing this

[@luhawk2901]

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

[@BrinkofSpeed]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@longrider50]

Thx, great comparison.

[@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!?

[@randydouglas9369]

Thanks Mike. Good info!

[@BrinkofSpeed]

You’re welcome.

[@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

[@thomasangelo4219]

Look like a real nice event Exhaust all sounded pretty good

[@BrinkofSpeed]

It’s a great event.

[@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. 👍😊

[@williedavismckennie5334]

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

[@tescoshortage]

I love the sound of the overrun on the Corsas.

[@asaxenaindia]

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

[@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

[@mattfrench884]

Putting my paragon on tomorrow with a AFE CAI 😊

[@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

[@burnaby_c8]

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

[@djtbs1]

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

[@Mike-rg6tu]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@redstingraycorvette]

Great video Mike

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thank you 😊

[@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

[@jljordann922]

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

[@TheDetailLabTx]

Thanks so much for the shout out

[@BrinkofSpeed]

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

[@MikesGarageReviews]

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

[@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

[@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???

[@karinmaroney6211]

Thanks!

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thank you for the THANKS!

[@dk9696]

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

[@macross7k]

Track exhaust hit 130 at first. Awesome 👌

[@c8canada8]

Great video🔥🇨🇦🔥

[@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

[@MichaelCosenzaIII]

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

[@bettermost]

What about interior resonance?

[@ShaneHubber85]

The Long Beach red setup 🤤🤤

[@parlesound7655]

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

[@JMC786]

Is the stock exhaust a z51 package?

[@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

[@BooGieMaN721]

What part of Texas are y’all in?

[@bml2200]

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

[@dr.patcapozzoli6660]

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

[@chrisgold8969]

no

[@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.

[@landonsewell81]

Would liked to have heard AWE Track Edition

[@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.

[@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.

[@v3tt3d]

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

[@francisgallozzi2595]

I prefer the AWE and Borla exhausts.

[@nrdemon1031]

The AWE is great value for sure

[@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

[@1v3x9]

I personally love the corsa

[@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]

👍😊

[@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

[@alloutwar650]

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

[@55cleon]

I Like The Paragon Exhaust, But Prefer The Borla.

[@imcnblu]

That Borla 🤤🤤🤤

[@NoSh1tSherlock]

Corsa sounded the best to me

[@vertisjohnson219]

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

[@BrinkofSpeed]

I do not yet.

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Paragon in terms of looks ALL DAY long👌🏻

[@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.

[@aircraftsandtrains2309]

Borla atak exhaust for the sound

[@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?

[@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.

[@nigelholland1714]

That Corsa and Borla loooord

[@militantessayons]

Borla wow

[@johnnyivan1977]

AWE TRACK ALL THE WAY!

[@nowyoufuckedup]

Corsa was the best imo

[@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

[@aarongarner8452]

That last one 134 on start up

[@jimk2988]

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

[@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.

[@lanebarker297]

Paragon looks the best / Borla sounds the best.

[@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?

[@ruffles714]

borla sounded the best

[@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 😂

[@C8Corvette901]

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

[@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

[@Steveleanr]

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

[@BrinkofSpeed]

👍😊

[@furomastr]

Corsa

[@millionairemindset1136]

Borla all the way.

[@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!

[@fonqstarr3636]

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

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Lol 😂

[@christcorvettesandcars3098]

Yes, any one of the mufflers make more horsepower

[@Sloimer]

Corsa all the way.

[@tee1up495]

None of those TX cars have a front plate. Stay out of Round Rock, TX. There are a couple of cowboy cops who have a hard one for one plate motorheads. Focus on handicap abusers RR. You know; something that actually matters.

[@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.

[@gasmakingboost]

Butterfly doors should have came standard on yhe c8