[BlueDog17]

Hi folks, new to the forum and have a 2017 2SS with manual 6 sp, non NPP dual exhaust

I am looking for a “value priced” axle back exhaust.

Been looking at a MBRP XP but worried it might be too loud?

Or a AWE Tourning for another $200 or so.

Suggestions comment recommendations please

[Casper the friendly G]

Just go with a set of Thrush or Cherry bomb glass packs.

[cjperformance]

Originally Posted by Casper the friendly G

Just go with a set of Thrush or Cherry bomb glass packs.

[xplct]

Do yourself a favor, search YouTube for sound clips, find one you like the sound of. The last thing you want is to go cheap and get something you hate, they all sound different.

[FlukeSS]

Originally Posted by BlueDog17

Hi folks, new to the forum and have a 2017 2SS with manual 6 sp, non NPP dual exhaust

I am looking for a “value priced” axle back exhaust.

Been looking at a MBRP XP but worried it might be too loud?

Or a AWE Tourning for another $200 or so.

Suggestions comment recommendations please

MBRP isn't going to be that loud. Make sure you get the one with the resonator tube.

AWE Touring is also pretty good from what I hear.

But ya, youtube sound clips the way to go

[WhiteMale]

AXle back AWE touring is a very nice sounding setup. MBRP makes me nervous though because it's basically a muffler delete with a resonator for drone and I think it's going to be on the too loud side of things, personal tastes. Ive had an MBRP touring 3" catback on my previous Mustang and I was very happy with it all things considered, different engine sounds different of course but fit and finish, quality I was satisfied with it.
I have the AWE touring on the Camaro and it get's plenty of sound compliments.

[ember1205]

You can search out some sound clips as suggested, but know that those are not truly representative of the exhaust sound. I have recordings of my non-NPP factory exhaust at cold start, idle, and low rev's (to 2k) that I've done on multiple devices (Google Pixel 6 Pro, iPhone XS, Zoom H4, and GoPro Hero 8). They each capture the sound slightly differently.

I then had my exhaust swapped to the GM Performance exhaust upgrade (made by Borla) and it's a great sound upgrade. Capturing the same cold start, idle, and low rev's as before with the same equipment yields only small changes in how the recordings sound.

[LT1ornothing]

Originally Posted by BlueDog17

Hi folks, new to the forum and have a 2017 2SS with manual 6 sp, non NPP dual exhaust

I am looking for a “value priced” axle back exhaust.

Been looking at a MBRP XP but worried it might be too loud?

Or a AWE Tourning for another $200 or so.

Suggestions comment recommendations please

I have what I consider to be the ultimate budget axle back. For $100 I had a reputable exhaust shop delete my stock non npp muffler and replaced with mandrel bent pipes from the rear cats to the exhaust tips. I did this after listening to tons of sound clips from several combinations. People will tell you that the muffler delete will drone like crazy, but most of those people also drive automatics. Automatics are always hunting low rpm attempting to conserve fuel. Those low rpms are where drone resides and is most irritating. I have no regrets on the muffler delete, I got the sound I wanted at the price wanted to pay. My car is also 35 lbs lighter now.

My long term plan was not to waste money on a cat back or axleback, instead purchase long tube 2" catless headers and reinstall the non npp oem muffler when the warranty exipres. This combination sounds the best in my opinion.

I'd spend a few hours listening to sound clips of various combinations, you need quality headphones or a high quality speakers to get a good a idea.

[v8fanboy]

I was running MBRP catback Race series + secondary cats deleted, it was loud, but not defeaning loud. Absolutely recommend it for the price! I think thats how the car should have sounded from the factory! I have tons of exhaust clips, PM me if you need, I have cold start + rev ups + flybs. Actually most car meets I went to, most people thought I was running the Corsa Xtreme or Borla atak, which basically told me, mine was not raspy. Also I didn't see drone as an issue, with the windows up, it actually didn't feel all that loud lol.

[Laubin69]

Are you wanting to go quad tip? or just the dual out?
Im in the same boat...mbrp seems to be the only reasonably priced one out there for Gen 6.

[wingchunsifu]

Originally Posted by xplct

Do yourself a favor, search YouTube for sound clips, find one you like the sound of. The last thing you want is to go cheap and get something you hate, they all sound different.

This definitely.

I had low tone flowmasters on my Gen5 SS. They weren't too loud and the V8 sound was deep and powerful certainly not overwhelming.

I do love the NPP on my 2017 2SS as it gives me the option to modulate the sound. Even my DD Macan GTS also has this set up with loud options.

[BlueDog17]

Originally Posted by Laubin69

Are you wanting to go quad tip? or just the dual out?
Im in the same boat...mbrp seems to be the only reasonably priced one out there for Gen 6.

Dual outlet. Non-NPP exhaust

[BlueDog17]

MBRP axle back system ordered from Phastek. I’ll update once it is installed.

[BlueDog17]

I had the MBRP Installer Series axle back system installed today. Much nicer sound than stock and not too loud - I was afraid it might be.