Looking for informed opinions on exhaust choice for MT Z

[Cdgreencd87]

I also did the MBRP and Boosted LDP straight. Sound is so much more. Have Sport MT. Huge difference. Also did the Boosted CAI and both wake the car up from a sound perspective. The sport huge muffler was terrible and those baby pipes to 3in was funny to look at side by side.

I moved from FL to TX and haven't had to do an inspection yet. I have not tuned yet, no codes. Plenty of shops in the Dallas area to help me get that done though. Next step after buying a house for sure!

 

[Cdgreencd87]

 

[barncobob]

looks like alot of work,almost impossible without a lift.

 

[Cdgreencd87]

looks like alot of work,almost impossible without a lift.

I used ramps. No lift. The LDP videos I watched some did with and without. I had someone do that for me lol looked like a pain I didn't want to deal with

 

[trackratZ]

To the OP, sure sound quality, drone or not, is always the first thing people look for, including you. But not just sound, need to check out fitment, piping and weld quality, heck since you'll be keeping it for miles. Also the debate of 3" vs 2.5" goes on forever. It all depends if you intend on adding lots more power, i.e. less back pressure. Then there is ground clearance. Lots of postings on issues on exhaust installs and gotchas. Got to look for those, not just sound clips, then decide on which sound is best for ya. Good luck.

 

[KrackaC8]

looks like alot of work,almost impossible without a lift.

It's really not that bad. I did mine by backing up on ramps working alone and got it done without issue.

 

[Osage]

To the OP, sure sound quality, drone or not, is always the first thing people look for, including you. But not just sound, need to check out fitment, piping and weld quality, heck since you'll be keeping it for miles. Also the debate of 3" vs 2.5" goes on forever. It all depends if you intend on adding lots more power, i.e. less back pressure. Then there is ground clearance. Lots of postings on issues on exhaust installs and gotchas. Got to look for those, not just sound clips, then decide on which sound is best for ya. Good luck.

Well said. If you are keeping it at 500hp or under, the 2.5” is more than sufficient. The Magnaflow Speq system sounds incredible, and I’ll bet the pics posted once the front end repairs are done (see my build post). It’s not clear if it is a 2.5” or 3” system as the website has conflicting information.

 

[KrackaC8]

Well said. If you are keeping it at 500hp or under, the 2.5” is more than sufficient. The Magnaflow Speq system sounds incredible, and I’ll bet the pics posted once the front end repairs are done (see my build post). It’s not clear if it is a 2.5” or 3” system as the website has conflicting information.

It tapers up from 2.5" to 3.0", which is ideal.

I semi-regret the AWE as the fitment is questionable and wish I would have done Magnaflow. Magnaflow fitment on the EvoX, Wrangler, and C8 (which I've all personally installed) is spot on.

 

[Osage]

It tapers up from 2.5" to 3.0"

I semi-regret the AWE as the fitment is questionable and wish I would have done Magnaflow. Magnaflow fitment on the EvoX, Wrangler, and C8 (which I've all personally installed) is spot on.

I will say that the system looks amazing from the rear as well. Very complimentary to the aesthetic. Not my ride depicted but you get the idea.

 

[ShearMe]

Some other members have reported that the stock auto exhaust makes a nice improvement on the manual cars. One less resonator or something.

 

[luke.z]

Some other members have reported that the stock auto exhaust makes a nice improvement on the manual cars. One less resonator or something.

Should we swap just the Auto muffler over, and keep the MT mid-pipe with 0 resonators? Does the auto muffler have a resonator built in somehow to not need the auto mid pipe that has 2 resonators in it? I'm looking for no drone, stock car otherwise.

 

[KrackaC8]

Should we swap just the Auto muffler over, and keep the MT mid-pipe with 0 resonators? Does the auto muffler have a resonator built in somehow to not need the auto mid pipe that has 2 resonators in it? I'm looking for no drone, stock car otherwise.

Do you want noise, power, or both?

If you want no drone but a little more volume, pair the AT muffler with the AT resonated midpipe.

 

[ShearMe]

Should we swap just the Auto muffler over, and keep the MT mid-pipe with 0 resonators? Does the auto muffler have a resonator built in somehow to not need the auto mid pipe that has 2 resonators in it? I'm looking for no drone, stock car otherwise.

I can tell you on my auto car, the stock exhaust had drone centered on 2k rpms which is right where the car likes to drive on Texas highways. I suspect it's where the turbos resonate. First I tried an HKS exhaust which sounded awesome but only made that drone spot worse. I switched to AWE Touring which lessened the harshness for my ears.

Everyone's taste is difference in noise, so unfortunately you need to hear the difference in person.

 

[Who.Am.Eye.2716]

Should we swap just the Auto muffler over, and keep the MT mid-pipe with 0 resonators? Does the auto muffler have a resonator built in somehow to not need the auto mid pipe that has 2 resonators in it? I'm looking for no drone, stock car otherwise.

Dont go below 2k rpms, and you wont hear drone. MT stays around 2200-2500 rpms during cruising on the highway.

I had it on my '24 MT and it woke up the car and I was able to hear shift points better. I kept the MT mid pipe and it was great. I heard it with the AT mid pipe and it was tadbit quieter. Nothing really to say, one is better than the other.

I switched back to the MT axleback and sold the AT axleback. I miss the sound, but my priorities have shifted to working on my r33.

 

[MrClean]

I did Remark Axle Back with the Resonated Midpipe kit .sounds and looks pretty sick just look them up on youtube affordable & easy install…

This. Its damn close to sounding like an R34/RB26