I guess we're allow to chime in on this.
My experience with my MBRP exhaust has been nothing but amazing. It's a noticeable improvement over stock, both in response and acceleration. In combination with my short ram intake and 3" cone filter, the SPI is actually fun to drive now.
The fit and finish is excellent. I've inspected it on more than one occasion since purchasing the system in April of this year, and it's flawless. It's a Gen. 2 system, so that means that they've worked out whatever bugs were in the original design.
The exhaust isn't raspy, and while I'm almost disappointed at times it isn't louder than other systems or bolt-on mufflers, it's nice not being on a first-name basis with the local constabulary. It's deep but not booming down low (< 3000 RPMs), but it comes up with a snarl that rises to a howl as you exceed 4000 RPMs.
What's important to note here is that the SPI sounds fundamentally different than the standard Zetec in the ZX3/5. It's more of a throaty-sounding engine than the more melodic Zetec. With that said, it's the perfect exhaust for the SPI.
I had mine installed at MBRP in Huntsville the same day Oscar did. We got a sizeable discount for purchasing 2 systems at once. Once mine came out of the shop, Oscar's went in, and we were allowed to tool around Huntsville and see how we liked the new system while we waited. Very cool.
The guys at MBRP in Huntsville are top-notch. They cut out the middle man so we pay less. You've gotta respect that. And the 5-year warranty is top-notch too.
My experience with my MBRP exhaust has been nothing but amazing. It's a noticeable improvement over stock, both in response and acceleration. In combination with my short ram intake and 3" cone filter, the SPI is actually fun to drive now.
The fit and finish is excellent. I've inspected it on more than one occasion since purchasing the system in April of this year, and it's flawless. It's a Gen. 2 system, so that means that they've worked out whatever bugs were in the original design.
The exhaust isn't raspy, and while I'm almost disappointed at times it isn't louder than other systems or bolt-on mufflers, it's nice not being on a first-name basis with the local constabulary. It's deep but not booming down low (< 3000 RPMs), but it comes up with a snarl that rises to a howl as you exceed 4000 RPMs.
What's important to note here is that the SPI sounds fundamentally different than the standard Zetec in the ZX3/5. It's more of a throaty-sounding engine than the more melodic Zetec. With that said, it's the perfect exhaust for the SPI.
I had mine installed at MBRP in Huntsville the same day Oscar did. We got a sizeable discount for purchasing 2 systems at once. Once mine came out of the shop, Oscar's went in, and we were allowed to tool around Huntsville and see how we liked the new system while we waited. Very cool.
The guys at MBRP in Huntsville are top-notch. They cut out the middle man so we pay less. You've gotta respect that. And the 5-year warranty is top-notch too.
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.