The Drone War: Borla vs. Corsa for the 2015–2020 F150
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You want your 2015–2020 Ford F-150 to sound powerful. But you don't want a headache every time you drive on the highway.
This is the battle against "Drone"—that annoying, vibrating hum that fills the cabin at cruising speeds (usually around 1,800 RPM). Cheap exhausts are notorious for it. But premium manufacturers have declared war on drone, using advanced technology to cancel out bad frequencies while keeping the good ones.
The two leaders in this space are Borla and Corsa.
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Borla uses specific muffler packing and multi-core designs to tune the sound.
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Corsa uses "Reflective Sound Cancellation" (RSC)—essentially noise-canceling technology built into the steel pipes.
Both promise zero drone. Both cost a premium. Which one sounds better on a Coyote V8 vs. an EcoBoost? In this guide, we compare the sound profiles of the Borla ATAK and Corsa Sport to help you decide.
Compare Sound Profiles
From Subtle Rumble to Wake-the-Neighbors.
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Series / Model |
Sound Level |
Drone Control |
Best For |
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Borla Touring |
Mild (Stock+). |
Perfect. No drone. |
Daily Drivers. You want flow, not noise. |
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Magnaflow Street |
Moderate. |
Good. Deep, smooth tone. |
EcoBoost. Hides the V6 rasp well. |
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Corsa Sport |
Aggressive. |
Perfect. RSC Tech kills drone. |
Highway Cruisers. Loud outside, quiet inside. |
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MBRP Race Profile |
Loud. |
Low. Can drone. |
Budget/V8. Max volume for the price. |
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Flowmaster Outlaw |
Extreme. |
None. Raw, open sound. |
The 5.0L V8. Pure muscle car aggression. |
Frequently Asked Questions (Cat-Backs)
Will a cat-back exhaust void my warranty?
No. Because a cat-back system sits after the emissions equipment (catalytic converters) and does not alter the engine calibration, it is protected under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The dealer cannot void your engine warranty unless they can prove the exhaust caused a specific failure (which is nearly impossible).
Do I need to weld anything?
No. All the systems in this collection are Bolt-On. They use band clamps to secure the pipes. You typically only need a socket set, a wrench, and a saw (reciprocating saw or hacksaw) to cut the mid-pipe to length.
Does this remove the resonator?
Usually, Yes. Most performance cat-back systems replace the large factory resonator with straight pipe or a high-flow resonator. This is where most of the sound volume comes from. If you want a quieter ride, look for systems that keep a resonator in the design.
Ditch the silent stock muffler.
Improve flow and get the sound you want. Shop our verified collection of 2015–2020 F-150 Cat-Back Exhausts.