I went with the Carven Competitor based on listening to a bunch of videos on youtube and reading a bunch on here. I was honestly worried that the competitor would be too aggressive based on everything I was reading, but that is not the case at all. In fact, I would almost rather it be louder/deeper at all ranges (idle, cruising, WOT). For what it costs though, it is hard to beat the Carven.
If I had to do it again, I would probably spend the extra money and get the full borla system.
Carven pros:
- Cheap
- Very easy to install (requires one cut with reciprocating saw)
- Great sound when revving while parked (very aggressive, lots of pops, sounds like a race truck)
- No drone in cab at any speed (except when MDS kicks in, but that is all exhaust as far as I am concerned)
- Very low sound when cruising
Cons:
- Idle sound could be deeper
- Not as much and not as deep burble as I would like
- Very low sound when cruising