MBRP Exhaust

[ST PETE]

Wondering what the general feelings are of the different exhaust available for the ST. MBRP, Magnaflow, Borla...

 

[GearHead_1]

Lots of good ones out there. You need to know what you want. Are you looking for loud? Looking for a larger diameter? Looking for black tips? Looking for better flex joints? Looking for 304 stainless steel. Any of these things may be a consideration.

I bought the Thermal R&D from @ron@whooshmotorsports. It's exactly everything that I wanted. Actually, it was the only system that checked all of my boxes. Couldn't be more pleased. While it may not be the cheapest you can buy the Mid Pipes with a better flex joint than the ones Ford uses. You may want to look at this setup.

 

[mattastic13]

I picked out the Corsa from Lethal Performance. At the time, I only saw the Borla and the Magnaflow. I was comparing sound clips on youtube when I thought to look up Corsa I loved the sound. Maybe I would have chosen something else if I had done more research on here But I am still very happy with my purchase. And more importantly...so is the wife and kids who are in the vehicle more than I

 

[Clears]

I'm running aFe's exhaust and loving it. True 2.5" catback with new flex pipes like the Thermal and I believe MBRP.

 

[StayinStock]

I just did the MBRP axle back with carbon tips and I couldn't be happier. I was gonna do more but with it being a daily driver I think this is all I really need. Still fairly quiet at idle/cruise, really opens up under load. I have noticed a little drone here and there at certain rpms but its not overbearing.

 

[ST PETE]

I enjoy all the responses. I'm leaning between MBRP and aFe. Borla is a touch loud and raspy for me. Plus the costs of these two are more reasonable.

 

[jrgoffin]

Fantastic sound and a great bang for the buck, just a few posts down:
https://www.explorerst.org/threads/new-gibson-axle-back-kit-in-the-works.2885/

 

[ST PETE]

I like the idea of "axle back", but wondering how restrictive the resonator is.

 

[jrgoffin]

I like the idea of "axle back", but wondering how restrictive the resonator is.

Not restrictive at all. Straight-through flow for both tubes. The early versions were two-into-one, but the update is two-in, two-out. It’s why an axle-back is an easy upgrade that doesn’t drain your wallet, and why Gibson’s kit is what it is.

 

[ST PETE]

@jrgoffin-Thanks for info. Already have Gibson penciled in.

 

[ARC]

I have the mbrp installer series, which is aluminum. Not a true catback as it goes from the flex pipes back. True dual 2.5in after that. The kit was 809.00 all in. Sounds great at cold start, and Idle. Can be a bit loud wide open. The tips are 304 stainless and are 4 inch. I'm happy with the kit, just wish it would have came with downpipes back

 

[ZookaRoo]

I went with the Gibson Axle back and had it installed yesterday, it looks good and give a nice sporty tone. I did have mine welded on. The installer did have to make a few adjustments to the passenger side. The hanger bar on the muffler was a little off causing it to be off center and slightly downward. But he did a little heating with a torch and bending and was able to get everything spot on. Took them about 75 min to install and adjust.

 

[CLAYMAN]

Any recommendations for an exhaust system that has no drone, and isn't too loud. Also looking for black tips. Is our stock system 2.25" or 2.5" pipes?

 

[ZookaRoo]

Any recommendations for an exhaust system that has no drone, and isn't too loud. Also looking for black tips. Is our stock system 2.25" or 2.5" pipes?

its 2.25" , the Gibson will be your best bet for black tips and nice tone, with out spending $1500

 

[powerby50]

I just did the MBRP axle back with carbon tips and I couldn't be happier. I was gonna do more but with it being a daily driver I think this is all I really need. Still fairly quiet at idle/cruise, really opens up under load. I have noticed a little drone here and there at certain rpms but its not overbearing.

Just installed as well. Looks and sounds nice. Did you use the supplied clamps or upgrade them?

 

[ARC]

Just installed as well. Looks and sounds nice. Did you use the supplied clamps or upgrade them?

The shop used the supplied clamps, why was there problems with them???

 

[ARC]

The shop used the supplied clamps, why was there problems with them???

 

[powerby50]

The shop used the supplied clamps, why was there problems with them???

I saw a post with someone saying they used upgraded clamps. I did it today and used the supplied ones as well, seems pretty tight. I did have to tighten them to almost the max.

 

[ARC]

I saw a post with someone saying they used upgraded clamps. I did it today and used the supplied ones as well, seems pretty tight. I did have to tighten them to almost the max.

So i have had the exhaust on for 2 months and 2k miles and no problems, we will see....

 

[StayinStock]

Just installed as well. Looks and sounds nice. Did you use the supplied clamps or upgrade them?

I used the supplied ones. They seemed ok to me, no issues yet. Figure if i have problems down the road ill swap them out for some better ones.