Poll: Borla Touring catback VS Ford Performance by Borla Touring catback ('15 GT)

[GilmourD]

So, I've been chatting with @beefcake and he probably thinks I'm a giant pain in the butt. I very much appreciate all the time he's given me so far!

I'm not sure which way to go but I DEFINITELY will be making a purchase for an exhaust from him since what's on the car NEEDS TO GO! It's an MBRP Racing setup that was installed by Stevie Wonder with a welder fetish (who welds a clamp with the nuts facing the body to the pipe???).

I'm stuck between the Borla Touring and the Ford Performance by Borla Touring catbacks based on sound. A lot of other options (like the S-Type and beyond) sound too raspy/tinny/trebly to my ear (if that's my imagination, please tell me, cuz part of me thinks the S-Type would work). There are some other options that sound nice but are WAAAAAAY beyond what I can realistically spend.

Also, I'm trying to pick between black and polished chrome for the tips. The car is Magnetic and has black 5.0 badges on the fenders, a chrome pony on the front, and currently no GT badge on the back (I'm working on that as per my other thread).


Borla 140589 - Touring catback - Chrome tips: https://www.beefcakeracing.com/borla-140589/

Borla 140589BC - Touring catback - Black tips: https://www.beefcakeracing.com/borla-140589bc/

Ford Performance by Borla M-5200-M8TC - Touring catback - Chrome tips: https://www.beefcakeracing.com/m-5200-m8tc/

Ford Performance by Borla M-5200-M8TB - Touring catback - Black tips: https://www.beefcakeracing.com/m-5200-m8tb/

Big part of the problem: So, regardless of which option I go with I have to wait. The Borla with the black tips is the shortest wait while the Ford Performance options don't have an actual ETA. That's not @beefcake's fault, though. I spent many years in retail and you're always at the mercy of your vendors.

Photos of the car, in case it helps.

Thanks for reading my long-arse thread.

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[J17GT]

I had the same dilemma last year and went with the Borla Touring cat-back and could not be happier. Sounds PERFECT to me. I listened to every sound clip I could find and thought the Borla touring was just a bit deeper. I still noticed a hint of that ‘tinny’ sound with the Ford Performance touring. I can’t stand that tinny sound at all. I hate the rasp of most exhaust system as well.

Regarding the tips, I’m sure either would be fine. I get anxious to get parts, so I’d probably go with what I could get my hands on.

 

[jag7885]

I'm certainly biased because I have the FP by Borla touring cat-back. I picked it over the Borla Touring because I felt the raspier exhaust note complimented the high revving nature of the Coyote V8. Can't go wrong with either one though.

 

[TexasMetallic5.0]

I’d say Borla Touring for the deep, no rasp if those are the choices and not the AWE touring. I want mine to sound like my ‘13 did with free flowing exhaust and GT500 axlebacks when I get around to it. That sound was perfect.

 

[BabyDoc1012]

I’m looking for an exhaust too. I haven’t heard the FP. I like the sound of the AWE touring. The borla sounds nice.

 

[GilmourD]

I’d say Borla Touring for the deep, no rasp if those are the choices and not the AWE touring. I want mine to sound like my ‘13 did with free flowing exhaust and GT500 axlebacks when I get around to it. That sound was perfect.

I'm confused why you're saying not to go with the AWE Touring since the choice opposite the Borla was the Ford Performance by Borla.

I’m looking for an exhaust too. I haven’t heard the FP. I like the sound of the AWE touring. The borla sounds nice.

For reference, here's the Ford Performance Touring:
If this doesn't go right to 2:01... Go there. LOL


Here's the Borla Touring:


Also, for the record, I think I'm gonna go with the black tip Borla Touring. I already shot @beefcake a message.

 

[TexasMetallic5.0]

I'm confused why you're saying not to go with the AWE Touring since the choice opposite the Borla was the Ford Performance by Borla.

I wasn’t saying “not” as in "Do not get” the AWE. Just that if the choices were Borla/FP Borla and AWE wasn’t a front runner, I’d do the Borla. AWE is #1 on my list for the deep/throaty and no rasp sound.

 

[GilmourD]

Borla 140589BC Touring catback with black tips ordered!!!

 

[BIGG_RIBB]

How did it work out? Are you still happy with your decision a year later?

 

[GilmourD]

How did it work out? Are you still happy with your decision a year later?

You know, I never saw this. This past year's been a bit nuts!

I was indeed happy with the exhaust, especially once it broke in. It sounded great and wasn't obnoxiously loud. Sadly, that car is no longer with us due to people not understanding that you don't just plow into the Mustang in front of you without touching your brakes.

Ironically, I'm now working on the installation of the '18-23 version of the FRPP Touring exhaust on my new-to-me '16 Cali Special, but hit a snag due to one of the previous owners hiring Stevie Wonder to do some welding...

 

[Blackedoutdreams]

I vote the AWE Touring.

 

[GilmourD]

I vote the AWE Touring.

The purchase was actually made almost two years ago with the very gracious aid of @beefcake, who definitely deserves more of my money.

Sadly, however, as I said above and have noted in my signature, my '15 GT has departed this world due to me actually driving like a normal human being, gradually slowing down due to somebody slowing down in front of me, and eventually coming to a stop to allow them to pull into a driveway but the guy that was way behind me didn't even slow down and then yelled at me that I wasn't paying attention.

 

[beefcake]

The purchase was actually made almost two years ago with the very gracious aid of @beefcake, who definitely deserves more of my money.

Sadly, however, as I said above and have noted in my signature, my '15 GT has departed this world due to me actually driving like a normal human being, gradually slowing down due to somebody slowing down in front of me, and eventually coming to a stop to allow them to pull into a driveway but the guy that was way behind me didn't even slow down and then yelled at me that I wasn't paying attention.

Appreciate that!

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