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MBRP Exhaust

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ST PETE said:
I like the idea of "axle back", but wondering how restrictive the resonator is.
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Also it was heavy when I removed it and an x pipe would save some weight.
 

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Any ideas how much louder the straight through axle back would be compared to the Gibson? Also I think it’s crazy mrbp is asking 200$ for just for black tips (axle back).
 

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Kant1979 said:
Any ideas how much louder the straight through axle back would be compared to the Gibson? Also I think it’s crazy mrbp is asking 200$ for just for black tips (axle back).
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My friend has the MBRP and gets loud on full throttle but it gets a little raspy/popping. I have the Gibson just installed last week. It creates a nice sports tone, no rasp, drone, or popping. The best way I can say it sounds like you picture the ST sounding with the Gibson. But if you want loud the MBRP will be louder.
 

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Kant1979 said:
Any ideas how much louder the straight through axle back would be compared to the Gibson? Also I think it’s crazy mrbp is asking 200$ for just for black tips (axle back).
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Its not $200 for just the carbon tips. Its aluminum vs stainless steel axle back piping too...
 

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Kant1979 said:
Any ideas how much louder the straight through axle back would be compared to the Gibson? Also I think it’s crazy mrbp is asking 200$ for just for black tips (axle back).
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I installed the mbrp axle back last week. Have a video clip I can't figure out how to upload. If you want I can send to you.
 

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I was so set on the Mbrp but the drone worries me. Anyone with kids have the Mbrp? I just want extra growl when hitting but otherwise pretty tame.
 

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I was so set on the Mbrp but the drone worries me. Anyone with kids have the Mbrp? I just want extra growl when hitting but otherwise pretty tame.
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MRT released two new exhaust systems both true catback exhaust with flex pipes.
 

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Yeah, I don't see a flex joint there either. Looks like they slide onto the back of the downpipe.
 

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Yeah, I don't see a flex joint there either. Looks like they slide onto the back of the downpipe.
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I don't see one either. And if you look at their directions both say it is an axle back. I would not even consider them. My 2 cents.
 

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I don't see one either. And if you look at their directions both say it is an axle back. I would not even consider them. My 2 cents.
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I've read too many owners saying these are simply too loud and that would make me hesitant.

Those pictures do show being down-pipe or cat-back (depending upon your choice of words) systems. The primary muffler is replaced with an H-Pipe in those pics. These are cat-back systems but there are no flex joints shown in the pictures linked.

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https://www.shopmrt.com/2020-Explorer-MRT-Interceptor-Cat-back-90R229-p/90r229.htm

https://www.shopmrt.com/2020-Ford-Explorer-MRT-Extreme-90R228-p/90r228.htm
 

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I have the MBRP x pipe with high flow mufflers and it is a bit loud, I could only imagine how loud and annoying the MRT system must be.
I think im going to go Thermal next, anyone have any opinions on Thermal?
 

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GearHead_1 said:
I've read too many owners saying these are simply too loud and that would make me hesitant.

Those pictures do show being down-pipe or cat-back (depending upon your choice of words) systems. The primary muffler is replaced with an H-Pipe in those pics. These are cat-back systems but there are no flex joints shown in the pictures linked.

These links:

https://www.shopmrt.com/2020-Explorer-MRT-Interceptor-Cat-back-90R229-p/90r229.htm

https://www.shopmrt.com/2020-Ford-Explorer-MRT-Extreme-90R228-p/90r228.htm
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they just deleted the flex section but still connecting from the dp. I haven’t heard the exhaust yet but would be cheap to get this exhaust and cut off the tips and add a custom resonator muffler with better tips.
 

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IconicSTallion said:
they just deleted the flex section but still connecting from the dp. I haven’t heard the exhaust yet but would be cheap to get this exhaust and cut off the tips and add a custom resonator muffler with better tips.
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Besides some drone I think the MBRP setup sounds great, way better than Borla and better than MRT. I just wish MBRP would have been a true cat back from the downpipes. I don't know why they don't have it as an option like Thermal does.
 

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ARC said:
I have the MBRP x pipe with high flow mufflers and it is a bit loud, I could only imagine how loud and annoying the MRT system must be.
I think im going to go Thermal next, anyone have any opinions on Thermal?
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I've had my Thermal R&D on for a few months now. I like everything about it.
 

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I've had my Thermal R&D on for a few months now. I like everything about it.
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Isn’t that the one that has a ton of clamps though to install it?
 

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st8 said:
Isn’t that the one that has a ton of clamps though to install it?
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Clamp from downpipe to midpipe (1), midpipe to muffler (2) , muffler to rear pipe (3), rear pipe to back resonator (4), and resonator to tips (5). This is per side. Besides having the tips integral to the rear resonator, where should clamps be dropped?
 

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st8 said:
Isn’t that the one that has a ton of clamps though to install it?
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Maybe 2 more than some manufacturers depending upon how their tips are attached. The difference with Thermal is they more or less butt joint their connections instead of over lap. The same number of clamps just a different design. Still uses high-quality clamps. May actually be easier to align than an overlap joint due to twisting friction.
 

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