Borla Touring Vs. GM Performance

[Transient]

Here’s the GM part number and link to what I ordered from the dealer. If you get it as an option from the factory it comes with the standard tips. For the 6.2 the only option of you install it after delivery is quad tips:
 

Performance Exhaust Upgrade - GM Part #19419433

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-performance-exhaust-upgrade-19419433/?c=Zz1wZXJmb3JtYW5jZSZzPWV4aGF1c3QmYT1nbWMmbz1zaWVycmEtMTUwMCZ5PTIwMjAmdD1hdDQmZT02LTJsLXY4LWdhcw%3D%3D
 

Interesting. Here's the one I have. It's $54 cheaper because it doesn't have the tips.

https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/62l-short-wheel-base-cat-back-dual-exit-exhaust-system-upgrade-84964744?year=2020&make=Chevrolet&model=Silverado 1500&modelId=491&body=Crew Cab Pickup&bodyId=22&wheel=Short Box&wheelId=651&trim=LT Trail Boss&trimId=5101&drive=4WD&driveId=8&engine=6.2L V8 GAS&engineId=5920&bodyNumDoors=5&categoryId=98022

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[econometrics]

3 hours ago, NolaHorn said:

Here’s the GM part number and link to what I ordered from the dealer. If you get it as an option from the factory it comes with the standard tips. For the 6.2 the only option of you install it after delivery is quad tips:

 

Performance Exhaust Upgrade - GM Part #19419433

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-performance-exhaust-upgrade-19419433/?c=Zz1wZXJmb3JtYW5jZSZzPWV4aGF1c3QmYT1nbWMmbz1zaWVycmEtMTUwMCZ5PTIwMjAmdD1hdDQmZT02LTJsLXY4LWdhcw%3D%3D

 

That’s actually called “GM Accessories by Borla” or something like that. I was confused by this when I was looking into a catback. I went with the GMPE itself as I wanted to use the OEM built in bumper tips. But it’s basically the same exact system. 

[Transient]

That’s actually called “GM Accessories by Borla” or something like that. I was confused by this when I was looking into a catback. I went with the GMPE itself as I wanted to use the OEM built in bumper tips. But it’s basically the same exact system. 

Also, what@NolaHorn posted a link for isn't what comes on the truck from the factory when you select the performance package. What I posted is. I know you understand this difference@econometrics, but it seems like@NolaHorn doesn't.

Also, comparing the 2 pics you can see everything from the muffler back is different.

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[NolaHorn]

Thanks @Transient and @econometrics for the clarification.  Yes, my intent was to purchase the GMPE as an option from the factory.  The closest match for inventory of a truck that had the Performance Package was 350 miles away.  I was already planning multiple modifications so I went with one similarly equipped in inventory locally only without the GMPE and planned to add it afterwards.  The link that @Transient posted was unavailable, or not even listed a being a possibility for the 6.2 GMC to be added at the dealership.  Strangely, there was one similar to the one @Transient posted, but only available for the 5.3.  The one I posted (by Borla) was the only one available for the 6.2 that I could order (through GM).  The muffler itself is stamped Borla as well as the tips.  That being said, a neighbor also has a 2020 AT4 that came from the factory with the GMPE and CAI.  I've heard them separately and they both sound very similar, however now I'm inclined to go down the road, park the trucks next to each other and get a true comparison between the two.  FWIW, I do believe the one I have is simply a Borla Touring with a GM part number.

Edited October 8, 2020 by NolaHorn

[Transient]

Thanks [mention=239930]Transient[/mention] and [mention=61945]econometrics[/mention] for the clarification.  Yes, my intent was to purchase the GMPE as an option from the factory.  The closest match for inventory of a truck that had the Performance Package was 350 miles away.  I was already planning multiple modifications so I went with one similarly equipped in inventory locally only without the GMPE and planned to add it afterwards.  The link that [mention=239930]Transient[/mention] posted was unavailable, or not even listed a being a possibility for the 6.2 GMC to be added at the dealership.  Strangely, there was one similar to the one [mention=239930]Transient[/mention] posted, but only available for the 5.3.  The one I posted (by Borla) was the only one available for the 6.2 that I could order (through GM).  The muffler itself is stamped Borla as well as the tips.  That being said, a neighbor also has a 2020 AT4 that came from the factory with the GMPE and CAI.  I've heard them separately and they both sound very similar, however now I'm inclined to go down the road, park the trucks next to each other and get a true comparison between the two.  FWIW, I do believe the one I have is simply a Borla Touring with a GM part number.

I'd love to hear the different sounds between the 2. If you can, please post a video.

 

Btw, my situation was similar to yours. I had the exhaust added to my deal in the paperwork and installed it myself. That was in July. It's unfortunate it is not available now. I really like the sound of my 6.2 with the GMPE.

 

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[Tjeli]

Let me see if I can simplify this a bit for you guys.  First of all, The picture in the link with the quad tips is not the correct picture but I will get to that later.

 

The GMPE system IS the Borla Touring System.  It is built at Borla and DEALER installed.  If you order the package when you order the truck it is still a dealer installed item.

 

The GM "branded" version is only available with the bent tailpipes for the factory bumper tips.

 

The Borla "aftermarket" systems are available with the bend for the factory tips or straight tailpipes that will accommodate different tips. Borla offers three choices of their tips.  

 

A Borla Touring system with quad tips will be EXACTLY the same as the GMPE system except it wont have the tiny bend at the end of the tailpipe so you can slide tips on it.  All of the other piping, joints, muffler and pipe size are identical.

 

Again, speaking about 2019+ 6.2L Borla Touring and GMPE systems.

 

The Sport and ATAK systems are also exactly the same except for muffler/resonator and are available in the same configurations.

 

-Eli

Edited October 8, 2020 by Tjeli

[NolaHorn]

@Tjeli @econometrics @Transient

 

OK I finally got a chance to snap a quick video today of a cold start with the exhaust. Part number is above but this is the exhaust I ordered from and installed at the dealer prior to taking the truck home. It came in a Borla box with a Borla stamped muffler and tips. I’m assuming this is just a Borla Touring with a GM part number?  Growing more confused the more I dig in to this. 
 

 

 

 

[Red42]

I really like the look of the quad tips!  Sounds awesome.  Thanks for posting

[Transient]

That sounds very much like the GM Performance exhaust. The GMPE comes in a box with no ink on the outside. It's a plain box like everything else GM packages. It's the shorter one of the 2 boxes in the attached pic.

 

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[econometrics]

12 hours ago, NolaHorn said:

@Tjeli @econometrics @Transient

 

OK I finally got a chance to snap a quick video today of a cold start with the exhaust. Part number is above but this is the exhaust I ordered from and installed at the dealer prior to taking the truck home. It came in a Borla box with a Borla stamped muffler and tips. I’m assuming this is just a Borla Touring with a GM part number?  Growing more confused the more I dig in to this. 

 

Sounds really good! Also, Hook 'Em!

 

I worked through this with GM and Borla. There are basically three options for an OEM package for a dual exhaust T1: 

1. The GMPE produce (made by Borla for GM, but no Borla branding on it) 
2. The Borla product sold directly by Borla 
3. The "GM Accessories by Borla" on GMC/Chevy accessories website. You have to buy exhaust tips with this, and it's a Borla-branded product. This - of the three listed here - is the only one that does not work with factory built-in bumper dual exhaust tips. 

I think you got #3. But at the end of the day, all three are Borla Touring exhausts. 

[Red42]

4 minutes ago, econometrics said:

Sounds really good! Also, Hook 'Em!

 

I worked through this with GM and Borla. There are basically three options for an OEM package for a dual exhaust T1: 

1. The GMPE produce (made by Borla for GM, but no Borla branding on it) 
2. The Borla product sold directly by Borla 
3. The "GM Accessories by Borla" on GMC/Chevy accessories website. You have to buy exhaust tips with this, and it's a Borla-branded product. This - of the three listed here - is the only one that does not work with factory built-in bumper dual exhaust tips. 

I think you got #3. But at the end of the day, all three are Borla Touring exhausts. 

Awesome.....no more confusion.  I do like the quad tips.  

[TXGREEK]

Here ya go, different sounds from three different Borla exhaust systems.

 

 

 

 

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