MBRP Axleback or MRT H-Pipe and Tips?

[jeg11010]

Coming up on 1 year of ownership of my 21 ST. I come from having trucks and I feel like the ST should sound a little more like a 400HP sport SUV and less like a soccer mom SUV. Also, I think the fake tips and downward exit exhaust are cheesy and ridiculous.

So, without spending an arm and a leg, I've been considering the MBRP axle back. Alternatively, I'm thinking about an MRT H pipe and a set of 3 inch tips. The Gibson axle back is another contender but slightly more than I want to spend. I've watched videos on all of the setups but it's hard to get a true idea by video.

A few factors:

I had a MBRP cat back on my last pickup and the drone got old, quick. I know axle backs aren't as bad, but I don't want drone. We do a lot of family travel and my wife and kids won't be happy with that.

Second, I'm not an attention seeker. Whenever I see a Grand Cherokee, Durango, or similar vehicle with a full blown aftermarket exhaust system screaming around town, I immediately think that person is a D-bag.. Same goes for the ricers. I don't want to be that guy. After all, its still an Explorer, not a GT500.

What I do want is a nice deep cold start, a modest rumble at idle, and some nice sounds under acceleration and full throttle. Nothing crazy or obnoxious. Looking for input. Thanks!

 

[2020FordRaptor]

The MBRO will drone like crazy since it’s basically just a muffler delete. Same for the MRT h pipe, it’s not that loud with stock mufflers, but it’s basically a resonator delete and I’ve heard it can get annoying too. If you don’t want to spend the money on a full cat-back, Gibson is the only one I’d ever recommend.

 

[Cdubya]

There is a reason MBRP axle backs are frequently listed for sale. I'm convinced some have had multiple owners! The MRT H-pipe with stock mufflers is extremely subtle--I currently have that with stock system except the midpipe (Lethal). Unless your windows are open, you may not hear a difference. The Gibson, I had a higher pitch humming with light throttle that no one else seemed to have. I did not like how the tips were aligned a little sloppy, and that it rusts heavily in a short period of time. I would still recommend something like a full Thermal 2.5" cat back, replacing the flex section, if you want more sound with no drone.

 

[bbbart]

Coming up on 1 year of ownership of my 21 ST. I come from having trucks and I feel like the ST should sound a little more like a 400HP sport SUV and less like a soccer mom SUV. Also, I think the fake tips and downward exit exhaust are cheesy and ridiculous.

So, without spending an arm and a leg, I've been considering the MBRP axle back. Alternatively, I'm thinking about an MRT H pipe and a set of 3 inch tips. The Gibson axle back is another contender but slightly more than I want to spend. I've watched videos on all of the setups but it's hard to get a true idea by video.

A few factors:

I had a MBRP cat back on my last pickup and the drone got old, quick. I know axle backs aren't as bad, but I don't want drone. We do a lot of family travel and my wife and kids won't be happy with that.

Second, I'm not an attention seeker. Whenever I see a Grand Cherokee, Durango, or similar vehicle with a full blown aftermarket exhaust system screaming around town, I immediately think that person is a D-bag.. Same goes for the ricers. I don't want to be that guy. After all, its still an Explorer, not a GT500.

What I do want is a nice deep cold start, a modest rumble at idle, and some nice sounds under acceleration and full throttle. Nothing crazy or obnoxious. Looking for input. Thanks!

Custom X-pipe exhausts sound beautiful on the ST. Worth asking how much that would run you if you know a good shop.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7Ff_TiRSAS/?igsh=MXJwNGl5Y21pbm16MQ==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7abopVMvmN/?igsh=eTdnaXVqNGp6b2I4

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Custom X-pipe exhausts sound beautiful on the ST. Worth asking how much that would run you if you know a good shop.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7Ff_TiRSAS/?igsh=MXJwNGl5Y21pbm16MQ==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7abopVMvmN/?igsh=eTdnaXVqNGp6b2I4

Yikes that’s pretty raspy, I’m guessing that’s not with stock mufflers either.