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CyberGreyConvertible · 08-01-2014, 04:49 PM

I've got a 2011 2LT/RS Convertible, and I've always been looking to upgrade the exhaust system (to get a great sound), but I just really prefer not to spend $1,000+. Being a V6 convertible, I really have a limited set of choices to upgrade the exhaust, so that's where my question comes in. Are there any other ways to make my exhaust sound awesome without buying a whole kit? I'm not a fan of muffler deletes, so I'm looking for more of a bolt-on option.

Thanks, guys!

** If you can post me a link to your suggestion, I would greatly appreciate it! **

jewel25 · 08-01-2014, 04:56 PM

MRT's $500.

DONE!!! You're welcome

CyberGreyConvertible · 08-01-2014, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jewel25

MRT's $500.

DONE!!! You're welcome

Do you have a specific link you could give me? I'd greatly appreciate it!

JDP Sales · 08-01-2014, 05:01 PM

The MRT 1.0 would fit the budget and should give you what you are looking for.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Nutbutt · 08-01-2014, 05:01 PM

You can go the MRT route and if you read most of the postings you end up with rasp and add a resonated x-pipe, then finally adding j-pipes. Save your money and in the future get an cat back system like solo which is made for LLT verts. Ark is another good choice but I haven't seen one on a vert. You will save yourself money in the long run.

jewel25 · 08-01-2014, 05:05 PM

I don't know why everyone complains about the MRT's. Maybe my hearing is bad and I can't hear it, but you two have convertibles I can understand not wanting something as loud.

Desertion · 08-01-2014, 05:08 PM

V1: http://marylandspeed.com/mrt-axlebac...76-p-3683.html

V2: http://marylandspeed.com/mrt-axlebac...77-p-3681.html

But yes majority of people end up adding x-pipe then j-pipes, which is why I went solo

Nutbutt · 08-01-2014, 05:24 PM

Solo system runs about $900 from solo and they do offer free install at some locations. Check out their web site. I know they were also running specials for C5 members.

alv927 · 08-01-2014, 05:29 PM

Maybe muffler delete, not sure what it would sound like on a 6 tho

CyberGreyConvertible · 08-01-2014, 05:32 PM

How easy is the install with the MRT's?

And I would buy a full cat back, but I just spend $1,000 on the VIS Terminator hood. That being said, I'd rather not spend a lot of money on the exhaust.

LBreezie · 08-01-2014, 05:45 PM

Mrt muffler is easy to put on. A muffler shop could do it for less than $180. The mufflers cost $500

BigRed585Lbs · 08-01-2014, 05:46 PM

Measure.
Measure, again.
Cut the pipes.
Remove the stockers.
Slide on the MRTs.
Clamp (or weld) 'em down.
Drive.
Drive some more.

spyderbuddy · 08-01-2014, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberGreyConvertible

I've got a 2011 2LT/RS Convertible, and I've always been looking to upgrade the exhaust system (to get a great sound), but I just really prefer not to spend $1,000+. Being a V6 convertible, I really have a limited set of choices to upgrade the exhaust, so that's where my question comes in. Are there any other ways to make my exhaust sound awesome without buying a whole kit? I'm not a fan of muffler deletes, so I'm looking for more of a bolt-on option.

Thanks, guys!

** If you can post me a link to your suggestion, I would greatly appreciate it! **

sawsall from home depot

Desertion · 08-01-2014, 07:55 PM

Solo cost me $805 and the old man helped me install them, not too bad in my opinion. Got them with a package deal on the 4th of July sale which is how I got them at that price though

08-01-2014, 04:49 PM	#1
CyberGreyConvertible Dunder Mifflin Inc. Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 468	How to make my exhaust louder without spending $1,000+? I've got a 2011 2LT/RS Convertible, and I've always been looking to upgrade the exhaust system (to get a great sound), but I just really prefer not to spend $1,000+. Being a V6 convertible, I really have a limited set of choices to upgrade the exhaust, so that's where my question comes in. Are there any other ways to make my exhaust sound awesome without buying a whole kit? I'm not a fan of muffler deletes, so I'm looking for more of a bolt-on option. Thanks, guys! If you can post me a link to your suggestion, I would greatly appreciate it! Last edited by CyberGreyConvertible; 08-01-2014 at 05:04 PM.

08-01-2014, 04:56 PM	#2
jewel25 Mother of PWA Babies Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 37,110 View My Garage	MRT's $500. DONE!!! You're welcome __________________ Jewel & PMC's Build Thread

08-01-2014, 05:01 PM	#5
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	You can go the MRT route and if you read most of the postings you end up with rasp and add a resonated x-pipe, then finally adding j-pipes. Save your money and in the future get an cat back system like solo which is made for LLT verts. Ark is another good choice but I haven't seen one on a vert. You will save yourself money in the long run. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

08-01-2014, 05:05 PM	#6
jewel25 Mother of PWA Babies Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 37,110 View My Garage	I don't know why everyone complains about the MRT's. Maybe my hearing is bad and I can't hear it, but you two have convertibles I can understand not wanting something as loud. __________________ Jewel & PMC's Build Thread

08-01-2014, 05:08 PM	#7
Desertion Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Transformer Edition Join Date: May 2014 Location: Monahans, Texas Posts: 236	V1: http://marylandspeed.com/mrt-axlebac...76-p-3683.html V2: http://marylandspeed.com/mrt-axlebac...77-p-3681.html But yes majority of people end up adding x-pipe then j-pipes, which is why I went solo __________________ Injen CAI, Apex Catch Can, Vmax PTB, Black Ice-olator, Solo Performance Mach X-LLT Cat-Back, SLP Flat Black Gill Stripes, Satin Black ZL1 Repro Wheels, Vitesse Throttle Controller.

08-01-2014, 05:01 PM	#4
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	The MRT 1.0 would fit the budget and should give you what you are looking for. Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

08-01-2014, 05:24 PM	#8
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Solo system runs about $900 from solo and they do offer free install at some locations. Check out their web site. I know they were also running specials for C5 members. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

08-01-2014, 05:29 PM	#9
alv927 Drives: 2013 camaro 2ss/rs dusk edition Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: florida Posts: 446 View My Garage	Maybe muffler delete, not sure what it would sound like on a 6 tho

08-01-2014, 05:32 PM	#10
CyberGreyConvertible Dunder Mifflin Inc. Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 468	How easy is the install with the MRT's? And I would buy a full cat back, but I just spend $1,000 on the VIS Terminator hood. That being said, I'd rather not spend a lot of money on the exhaust.

08-01-2014, 05:45 PM	#11
LBreezie Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	Mrt muffler is easy to put on. A muffler shop could do it for less than $180. The mufflers cost $500

08-01-2014, 05:46 PM	#12
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	Measure. Measure, again. Cut the pipes. Remove the stockers. Slide on the MRTs. Clamp (or weld) 'em down. Drive. Drive some more.

08-01-2014, 07:55 PM	#14
Desertion Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Transformer Edition Join Date: May 2014 Location: Monahans, Texas Posts: 236	Solo cost me $805 and the old man helped me install them, not too bad in my opinion. Got them with a package deal on the 4th of July sale which is how I got them at that price though __________________ Injen CAI, Apex Catch Can, Vmax PTB, Black Ice-olator, Solo Performance Mach X-LLT Cat-Back, SLP Flat Black Gill Stripes, Satin Black ZL1 Repro Wheels, Vitesse Throttle Controller.