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Sorry for the last minute question. I have an appointment to get a muffler installed on my 2015 Silverado 5.3. I have 2 mufflers to choose from one is a Borla PRO XS (40348) and the other is a Dynomax VT. Trying to decide what will sound better.

 

 

Any help is appreciated!

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So after looking at a video on youtube I'm leaning towards the Borla. Hmmmmmmmm...

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Just realized the Borla is a dual outlet... Thats not good. That will mean more $$ and pipe. Hmmmmmm

 

Now considering ordering another Borla Muffler thats correct single outlet and installing it. May add the Dynomax though in the meantime since I already have it.

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Guess it doesn't matter when a member here sells you something that doesn't fit. No new exhaust for me today. Pretty sad when you ask someone if the fitment is correct and they lie and say yes to offload something they probably bought wrong. Guy at the shop said won't work and buy the right one. ( never tried to sell me anything ). Thats what I get for trusting someone without double checking fitment.

muddkatt Senior Enthusiast

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Your post has me kinda confused. The Borla muffler will work, but you will have to run 2 tail pipes. I take it that you actually have 2 mufflers in your possession and was wanting opinions on which one to install.

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Your post has me kinda confused. The Borla muffler will work, but you will have to run 2 tail pipes. I take it that you actually have 2 mufflers in your possession and was wanting opinions on which one to install.

 

Yep. Two different mufflers and neither will work.. Should just buy a catback and call it a day

TXTruk15 Enthusiast

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I say find out what they fit, sell them, and get a magnaflow or flowmaster that will definitely fit

AZ_SS Enthusiast

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Lose the resonator and replace the stock muffler with a Borla XR1, I love the way mine sounds.

Bvonscott Enthusiast

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How would they not fit. That makes no sense. You just weld it in there isn't any fitting to be done. Are you talking about exhaust size diameter? Because that doesn't matter much either if the size is close.

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How would they not fit. That makes no sense. You just weld it in there isn't any fitting to be done. Are you talking about exhaust size diameter? Because that doesn't matter much either if the size is close.

The offset is backwards so the muffler cannot fit in the same spot. The offset pushes the muffle over to the side where there is no open space..

 

Going to do like stated above just sell both and buy a full system. Serves me right thinking I could save a few bucks..lol

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Ohhhhhh. Ya I always buy my mufflers with the correct part numbers to make sure its the right one. Doesn't matter to me anymore though I don't use the muffler I have an electric cutout that I just leave open

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Lose the resonator and replace the stock muffler with a Borla XR1, I love the way mine sounds.

AZ_SS, how is the drone? I was thinking of doing this but Ill be towing a camper and don't want to have migraines from annoying drone.

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I have no drone at all. You can tell when it goes into V4 mode now, since you can actually hear the motor. That doesn't bother me at all, plus i will be tuning that out in the future anyways.

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