MRT V2 Horrific drone. Solutions? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Dankmeme · 01-25-2021, 10:36 PM

Hey guys i just installed the mrt v2 on my v6 camaro a few days ago. I researched and asked around the forums about the drone and i was told that it was very minimal. It is absolutely not and is truly annoying unless you are consistently playing music to avoid its sound. I paid $600 for this thing and although the sound is aggressive and beautiful. That drone just kills the vibe for me. So now i am looking for a solution that will not break the bank. I keep seeing resonated x pipe or j pipes. The resonated x pipe i hear lowers the overall sound of the exhaust which just makes me feel like i wasted that $600. As for the J pipes. How do they work and does it FULLY eliminate the drone. I want honest answers, at around 2000 rpm its horrendous so i do not want to install j pipes than have someone tell me it sounds “minimal” i want it either gone or so low to the point where its as if the cars stock so please let me know

wasthatacop? · 01-25-2021, 11:44 PM

I'd be mad too. Cheapest solution I can think of is to put your old exhaust on. 2nd cheapest would be to buy some cheap mufflers at an auto parts store.

SSJ2 · 01-26-2021, 12:27 AM

I have long tubes, straight pipes and muffler deletes and the drone between 1800-2000 was pretty bad. After research I decided to give jpipes a try. Finally found an exhaust shop to put them on and they took care of any drone I had. It's still pretty loud but at least the drone is gone.

Dankmeme · 01-26-2021, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SSJ2

I have long tubes, straight pipes and muffler deletes and the drone between 1800-2000 was pretty bad. After research I decided to give jpipes a try. Finally found an exhaust shop to put them on and they took care of any drone I had. It's still pretty loud but at least the drone is gone.

The drone as in the in cabin sound. I know straight piping is crazy loud, i wanted something just a little bit above stock, i love the sound of the mrt so id like to keep that but i want that horrific drone gone. So my question is, it still sounds like its droning even after the j pipes? And how much did it run you

KillboyPowerhead · 01-26-2021, 05:54 AM

J-pipes will get rid of almost all of the drone. I can say from personal experience because I had them installed on my previous exhaust which also had quite a bit of drone - not sure how much compared to the MRT V2, but it was pretty heavy, like almost nauseating - the j-pipes reduced the drone by +90% I'd say. If you purchase the Solo j-pipes, they are adjustable in length so that you can "tune" them to your specific exhaust.

Moto-Mojo · 01-26-2021, 07:13 AM

I’m always a little perplexed at these posts. People modify the exhaust - almost exclusively to raise the bark, bite and decibels and then complain of noise or drone. With all due respect, if you’re looking for cabin quietness, keep it stock, as a lot of engineering went into lowering the interior noise level. Or you could buy a Prius or Tesla. I hear they’re quiet.

Short of that, do what I do when I hit an unpleasant drone rpm...downshift one gear!

SSJ2 · 01-26-2021, 08:05 AM

Mine are adjustable as well.

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TheFlyingBananaSS · 01-26-2021, 09:31 AM

Corsa Extreme. Zero drone. But you will get the occasional ear bleed lol.

BuddyLee · 01-26-2021, 09:35 AM

What is drone and when does it occur?

Moto-Mojo · 01-26-2021, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BuddyLee

What is drone and when does it occur?

It’s a resonant LOW frequency hum heard and almost felt in the cabin. It occurs when you screw with the factory exhaust.

Typically at cruising speed around the 2K rpm range. Maybe a little lower.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-26-2021, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I’m always a little perplexed at these posts. People modify the exhaust - almost exclusively to raise the bark, bite and decibels and then complain of noise or drone. With all due respect, if you’re looking for cabin quietness, keep it stock, as a lot of engineering went into lowering the interior noise level. Or you could buy a Prius or Tesla. I hear they’re quiet.

Short of that, do what I do when I hit an unpleasant drone rpm...downshift one gear!

Well said, and that is exactly what I do!!!

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-26-2021, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Corsa Extreme. Zero drone. But you will get the occasional ear bleed lol.

lol, mine was supposed to go on last week, but plumbing problems here at the house canceled that, scheduled for this Friday!! Oh boy!! Again. lol

Avenging Orange · 01-26-2021, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I’m always a little perplexed at these posts. People modify the exhaust - almost exclusively to raise the bark, bite and decibels and then complain of noise or drone. With all due respect, if you’re looking for cabin quietness, keep it stock, as a lot of engineering went into lowering the interior noise level. Or you could buy a Prius or Tesla. I hear they’re quiet.

Short of that, do what I do when I hit an unpleasant drone rpm...downshift one gear!

xstuntman · 01-26-2021, 11:04 AM

But did it make an extra 100 HP?

Put the stock exhaust back on.

OP has a six banger. Lesson is don't futz with the exhaust on a six unless you like the tractor-humped-a-ricer-and-gave- birth result. American made six cylinder cars will always sound like crap and have zero HP gains. GM did a lot of engineering to get it to sound as good as it does stock. Or maybe its just my old guy ears but i'm thinking not.

01-25-2021, 10:36 PM	#1
Dankmeme Drives: 2012 Camaro RS 1lt Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New York Posts: 18 View My Garage	MRT V2 Horrific drone. Solutions? Hey guys i just installed the mrt v2 on my v6 camaro a few days ago. I researched and asked around the forums about the drone and i was told that it was very minimal. It is absolutely not and is truly annoying unless you are consistently playing music to avoid its sound. I paid $600 for this thing and although the sound is aggressive and beautiful. That drone just kills the vibe for me. So now i am looking for a solution that will not break the bank. I keep seeing resonated x pipe or j pipes. The resonated x pipe i hear lowers the overall sound of the exhaust which just makes me feel like i wasted that $600. As for the J pipes. How do they work and does it FULLY eliminate the drone. I want honest answers, at around 2000 rpm its horrendous so i do not want to install j pipes than have someone tell me it sounds “minimal” i want it either gone or so low to the point where its as if the cars stock so please let me know __________________

01-25-2021, 11:44 PM	#2
wasthatacop? Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 360 View My Garage	I'd be mad too. Cheapest solution I can think of is to put your old exhaust on. 2nd cheapest would be to buy some cheap mufflers at an auto parts store. __________________ 2010 2SS living in Los Angeles replaced engine @ 93,000 miles w/ crate engine, camshaft by Comp Cams installed by me, replaced valve train parts, 1.4" BMR lowering springs ZL1 factory rims misc: drilled and slotted rotors, fresh air brake cooling system, new speakers, installed reverse camera, muffler delete

01-26-2021, 12:27 AM	#3
SSJ2 Drives: 2010 2SS CAMARO Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: CT Posts: 129 View My Garage	I have long tubes, straight pipes and muffler deletes and the drone between 1800-2000 was pretty bad. After research I decided to give jpipes a try. Finally found an exhaust shop to put them on and they took care of any drone I had. It's still pretty loud but at least the drone is gone. __________________ BBK Long tube headers, Hi flo cats, straight pipe muffler delete with j-pipes. K+N CAI, Soler Performance Ported Throttle Body, Soler Performance Throttle Controller, Phantom Grill, MGW flatstick shifter. 3.91 Gears, Ported Rod Mod Intake, ZTA Spoiler, Rohana RC22 20x10 20x11.

01-26-2021, 05:54 AM	#5
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	J-pipes will get rid of almost all of the drone. I can say from personal experience because I had them installed on my previous exhaust which also had quite a bit of drone - not sure how much compared to the MRT V2, but it was pretty heavy, like almost nauseating - the j-pipes reduced the drone by +90% I'd say. If you purchase the Solo j-pipes, they are adjustable in length so that you can "tune" them to your specific exhaust. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

01-26-2021, 07:13 AM	#6
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I’m always a little perplexed at these posts. People modify the exhaust - almost exclusively to raise the bark, bite and decibels and then complain of noise or drone. With all due respect, if you’re looking for cabin quietness, keep it stock, as a lot of engineering went into lowering the interior noise level. Or you could buy a Prius or Tesla. I hear they’re quiet. Short of that, do what I do when I hit an unpleasant drone rpm...downshift one gear! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

01-26-2021, 08:05 AM	#7
SSJ2 Drives: 2010 2SS CAMARO Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: CT Posts: 129 View My Garage	Mine are adjustable as well. __________________ BBK Long tube headers, Hi flo cats, straight pipe muffler delete with j-pipes. K+N CAI, Soler Performance Ported Throttle Body, Soler Performance Throttle Controller, Phantom Grill, MGW flatstick shifter. 3.91 Gears, Ported Rod Mod Intake, ZTA Spoiler, Rohana RC22 20x10 20x11.

01-26-2021, 09:31 AM	#8
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Corsa Extreme. Zero drone. But you will get the occasional ear bleed lol. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

01-26-2021, 09:35 AM	#9
BuddyLee Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 802	What is drone and when does it occur?

01-26-2021, 11:04 AM	#14
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	But did it make an extra 100 HP? Put the stock exhaust back on. OP has a six banger. Lesson is don't futz with the exhaust on a six unless you like the tractor-humped-a-ricer-and-gave- birth result. American made six cylinder cars will always sound like crap and have zero HP gains. GM did a lot of engineering to get it to sound as good as it does stock. Or maybe its just my old guy ears but i'm thinking not. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.