MBRP Vs SW Axleback

Razzaa · 01-29-2018, 06:12 PM

I am looking at the two systems and trying to decide which is better. I like the look of the MBRP more but I have heard really great things about the SW system.

I looked at the Borla Atak axleback but it dosent come with valves for the NPP. Will it give an error code or do you just attach the actuators and the computer thinks they are working?

MBRP - https://www.phastekperformance.com/M...k.htm?CartID=1

SW - https://www.phastekperformance.com/S...c.htm?CartID=2

Borla - https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...t-11920-xx.htm

Any feedback about sound, drone etc. from owners of 1 of these would be appreciated. Thanks

PackersFan26 · 01-29-2018, 07:09 PM

Just pulled the trigger on the MBRP a few days ago. What sold me is the sound, price, volume, and best of all no drone. Too many pros with the MBRP to spend more on other systems.

Also having black tips is awesome too!

Razzaa · 01-29-2018, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PackersFan26

Just pulled the trigger on the MBRP a few days ago. What sold me is the sound, price, volume, and best of all no drone. Too many pros with the MBRP to spend more on other systems.

Also having black tips is awesome too!

Awesome! Let me know your thoughts once it’s installed!!

jimmypop13 · 01-30-2018, 01:48 AM

Borla definitely has an ATAK version with NPP valves (https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...t-11925-xx.htm). MBRP is the ones with no valves for NPP

jimmypop13 · 01-30-2018, 01:50 AM

I have stainless works and it's very loud. Valves closed is as loud as valves open in the stock system. I do have headers and x-pipe as well and have some drone around 1800rpm. Not sure if you'd have drone with stock exhaust other than axleback. MBRP has j-tubes to prevent drone but no valves to make it quiet on demand

MERAKI AUTOWORKS · 01-30-2018, 02:04 AM

Borla does offer the valve system like someone stated.

All are great options and you'll be happy with all 3 choices. Just depends on if you're looking for something specific in an exhaust.

Contact us with any questions.

-Josh

Driski · 01-30-2018, 04:09 AM

What is to be gained by going to axle back?

blazzin1 · 01-30-2018, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Driski

What is to be gained by going to axle back?

Better sound! That’s about it! Don’t expect much in the way of performance gains from aftermarket exhaust systems on these cars, except maybe if you have a “power-adder” installed that’s pushing a lot a air.

MERAKI AUTOWORKS · 01-30-2018, 12:54 PM

Better sound, usually lighter weight and a small amount of horspower/torque gain.

-Josh

Magna_Flow · 02-02-2018, 01:57 PM

If you were looking for an axleback with NPP compatibility, we also offer a Competition (#19336) and a Race (#19266) system, which features larger diameter valves. They're available through a number of dealers here on the forum including Meraki!

If you have questions regarding either of these products, please do not hesitate to shoot us a PM or call!

Juliannnt · 02-02-2018, 04:33 PM

I have the SW axlebacks, and IMO they are by far the best sounding. Very deep and loud, one of my favorite aspects of the car, really brings out the best of that LT1, just sounds so damn mean. In addition, they look really aggressive, huge tips, and they fill the spaces under the fascia sooo well, better than the other options. A lot of the other ones will stick out in a weird way, but the SW sit nice and flush. Again just my personal opinion. Downside is there is a bit of drone around 2-3k rpm, but you get used to it.

Booher · 02-05-2018, 10:04 PM

Is your exhaust stock besides the sw mufflers, or do you have headers that cause the drone? Just curious as I'm trying to buy thr mufflers soon.

Juliannnt · 02-05-2018, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Booher

Is your exhaust stock besides the sw mufflers, or do you have headers that cause the drone? Just curious as I'm trying to buy thr mufflers soon.

Everything stock aside from an x-pipe. Honestly the drone isn't all that bad especially in the quiter modes. Obviously in track its most noticeable (which i always keep on and its fine for me). I can live with a little drone in exchange for the godly sound it produces.

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Again all personal opinion, at the end of the day won't be the same for everyone, but if youre asking me - SW all the way.

Booher · 02-06-2018, 06:25 AM

That's great to hear, ty sir!

01-29-2018, 07:09 PM	#2
PackersFan26 Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 546	Just pulled the trigger on the MBRP a few days ago. What sold me is the sound, price, volume, and best of all no drone. Too many pros with the MBRP to spend more on other systems. Also having black tips is awesome too! __________________ Follow me on IG: @lip_stick.ss

01-30-2018, 01:48 AM	#4
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	Borla definitely has an ATAK version with NPP valves (https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...t-11925-xx.htm). MBRP is the ones with no valves for NPP __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

01-30-2018, 01:50 AM	#5
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	I have stainless works and it's very loud. Valves closed is as loud as valves open in the stock system. I do have headers and x-pipe as well and have some drone around 1800rpm. Not sure if you'd have drone with stock exhaust other than axleback. MBRP has j-tubes to prevent drone but no valves to make it quiet on demand __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

01-30-2018, 04:09 AM	#7
Driski Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mass Posts: 756	What is to be gained by going to axle back? __________________ 2SS Convertible, MRC, NPP, A8, Garnet Red, Blk Bowties GM CAI, Ported TB, Kooks Headers, E85

01-29-2018, 06:12 PM	#1
Razzaa Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Vamvouver Posts: 232	MBRP Vs SW Axleback I am looking at the two systems and trying to decide which is better. I like the look of the MBRP more but I have heard really great things about the SW system. I looked at the Borla Atak axleback but it dosent come with valves for the NPP. Will it give an error code or do you just attach the actuators and the computer thinks they are working? MBRP - https://www.phastekperformance.com/M...k.htm?CartID=1 SW - https://www.phastekperformance.com/S...c.htm?CartID=2 Borla - https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...t-11920-xx.htm Any feedback about sound, drone etc. from owners of 1 of these would be appreciated. Thanks

01-30-2018, 02:04 AM	#6
MERAKI AUTOWORKS Account Suspended Drives: '16 Z51 C7 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 97	Borla does offer the valve system like someone stated. All are great options and you'll be happy with all 3 choices. Just depends on if you're looking for something specific in an exhaust. Contact us with any questions. -Josh

01-30-2018, 12:54 PM	#9
MERAKI AUTOWORKS Account Suspended Drives: '16 Z51 C7 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 97	Better sound, usually lighter weight and a small amount of horspower/torque gain. -Josh

02-02-2018, 01:57 PM	#10
Magna_Flow Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 313	If you were looking for an axleback with NPP compatibility, we also offer a Competition (#19336) and a Race (#19266) system, which features larger diameter valves. They're available through a number of dealers here on the forum including Meraki! If you have questions regarding either of these products, please do not hesitate to shoot us a PM or call!

02-02-2018, 04:33 PM	#11
Juliannnt Drives: Mosaic Black on Black. 2017 M6 2SS. Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 111	I have the SW axlebacks, and IMO they are by far the best sounding. Very deep and loud, one of my favorite aspects of the car, really brings out the best of that LT1, just sounds so damn mean. In addition, they look really aggressive, huge tips, and they fill the spaces under the fascia sooo well, better than the other options. A lot of the other ones will stick out in a weird way, but the SW sit nice and flush. Again just my personal opinion. Downside is there is a bit of drone around 2-3k rpm, but you get used to it.

02-05-2018, 10:04 PM	#12
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 979	Is your exhaust stock besides the sw mufflers, or do you have headers that cause the drone? Just curious as I'm trying to buy thr mufflers soon.

02-06-2018, 06:25 AM	#14
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 979	That's great to hear, ty sir!

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