MRT V1 vs V2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rickmaff · 02-01-2012, 02:24 AM

I've probably listened to hundreds of videos of both these exhausts, and I'm looking for someone who has heard them both to clarify something for me.

I know the V1 is louder but has a raspier tone, but I'm looking for "good" loud sound. I plan on getting the Vararam CAI and deleting the resonator when I install whichever I buy, but I'm still trying to decide which one to get.

Basically, which one is just more of a powerful sound.

BTW, I haven't heard either of these in person, so if anyone is in the Phoenix area I would love to come by and hear either of them in person.

Thanks!

rtcat600man · 02-01-2012, 04:41 AM

At WOT they will sound very much the same. Version one is louder to a certain RPM but has more drone too.

bee sting · 02-01-2012, 04:44 AM

^^ What he just said .

Rickmaff · 02-01-2012, 04:46 AM

I'm not as worried about drone as much as I am about rattle. Would you recommend an X-pipe with either of these choices? I'm looking for a lot of sound to come out of my baby; good sound though, otherwise I would straight pipe it

rtcat600man · 02-01-2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickmaff

I'm not as worried about drone as much as I am about rattle. Would you recommend an X-pipe with either of these choices? I'm looking for a lot of sound to come out of my baby; good sound though, otherwise I would straight pipe it

No, you will not need the X pipe unless you go with headers like I did.

I loved my MRT by itself. Once I added the OBX Headers I had to add the X pipe to calm down the bad sounds at 2500 - 3500 rpm.

scrming · 02-01-2012, 11:26 AM

I was involved in both the development of both MRT Ver 1 and Ver 2. I agree with what has been said here... one big difference for me was the sound when you are doing some HARD REVS. The Ver 1.0 was much more raw and in your face... Ver 2.0 was a more full, refined sound...

rtcat600man · 02-01-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

I was involved in both the development of both MRT Ver 1 and Ver 2. I agree with what has been said here... one big difference for me was the sound when you are doing some HARD REVS. The Ver 1.0 was much more raw and in your face... Ver 2.0 was a more full, refined sound...

The FATHER of our GREAT exhaust has spoken to us again from beyond the CAMARO wall.

Thanks John......

Rickmaff · 02-01-2012, 09:02 PM

Ok, so I', 95 percent sure I'm going to get the V2, but I have one more question as far as everything else I want to do (down the road) is going to go.

My first order will be for the Vararam and V2, do the CAI myself and have a muffler shop do the pipe so they can delete the res for me as well.

Now if I wanted to do headers down the road and still be able to pass AZ emissions what am I looking at? Still looking for sound/power without breaking the bank. I was thinking I would need a resonated X-Pipe as well if I do this. Anyone got any suggestions?

rtcat600man · 02-02-2012, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickmaff

Ok, so I', 95 percent sure I'm going to get the V2, but I have one more question as far as everything else I want to do (down the road) is going to go.

My first order will be for the Vararam and V2, do the CAI myself and have a muffler shop do the pipe so they can delete the res for me as well.

Now if I wanted to do headers down the road and still be able to pass AZ emissions what am I looking at? Still looking for sound/power without breaking the bank. I was thinking I would need a resonated X-Pipe as well if I do this. Anyone got any suggestions?

OBX Headers...................... 350. Shiped to the house
New GM gaskets.................. 36.
New GM bolts...................... 19.
O2 Extensions..................... 58.. Express shipped to the house
Magnaflow X pipe (11386).......95. Shipped to the house
Install of X pipe.....................75.

Installing it with a buddy and knowing you did it yourself........PRICELESS.

Love how mine sound now with the X pipe.

Check out my thread on the OBX if you haven't already.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195877

Rickmaff · 02-02-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

OBX Headers...................... 350. Shiped to the house
New GM gaskets.................. 36.
New GM bolts...................... 19.
O2 Extensions..................... 58.. Express shipped to the house
Magnaflow X pipe (11386).......95. Shipped to the house
Install of X pipe.....................75.

Installing it with a buddy and knowing you did it yourself........PRICELESS.

Love how mine sound now with the X pipe.

Check out my thread on the OBX if you haven't already.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195877

Hah, I did read your whole thread a few days ago. Would you pass an emissions test? I would love to be able to do this all my own. :p

rtcat600man · 02-02-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickmaff

Hah, I did read your whole thread a few days ago. Would you pass an emissions test? I would love to be able to do this all my own. :p

Michigan does NOT have an emissions test.

BigJake707 · 02-02-2012, 04:13 PM

For anyone pondering the two options I say v1! I also opted for resonator delete and it just sounds SAVAGE. I had a coworker say he heard me hit the freeway onramp from like a half mile off!

Rickmaff · 02-02-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJake707

For anyone pondering the two options I say v1! I also opted for resonator delete and it just sounds SAVAGE. I had a coworker say he heard me hit the freeway onramp from like a half mile off!

Damn haha, is the difference really THAT loud? I come from a streetbike back ground so I don't know how much sound is really going to come from these guys. Do you still have your resonators?

SSGUNNER · 02-03-2012, 12:31 AM

V1. FTW

Drone? What is that?

View Poll Results: V1 or V2
MRT V1	30	39.47%
MRT V2	46	60.53%
Voters: 76. You may not vote on this poll

02-01-2012, 02:24 AM	#1
Rickmaff Drives: 2011 1LT M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 50	MRT V1 vs V2 I've probably listened to hundreds of videos of both these exhausts, and I'm looking for someone who has heard them both to clarify something for me. I know the V1 is louder but has a raspier tone, but I'm looking for "good" loud sound. I plan on getting the Vararam CAI and deleting the resonator when I install whichever I buy, but I'm still trying to decide which one to get. Basically, which one is just more of a powerful sound. BTW, I haven't heard either of these in person, so if anyone is in the Phoenix area I would love to come by and hear either of them in person. Thanks!

02-01-2012, 04:41 AM	#2
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	At WOT they will sound very much the same. Version one is louder to a certain RPM but has more drone too. __________________ MY BUILD

02-01-2012, 04:44 AM	#3
bee sting Drives: 1997 30th Ann. Z28 & 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 1,933 View My Garage	^^ What he just said . __________________

02-01-2012, 11:26 AM	#6
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	I was involved in both the development of both MRT Ver 1 and Ver 2. I agree with what has been said here... one big difference for me was the sound when you are doing some HARD REVS. The Ver 1.0 was much more raw and in your face... Ver 2.0 was a more full, refined sound... __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

02-01-2012, 04:46 AM	#4
Rickmaff Drives: 2011 1LT M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 50	I'm not as worried about drone as much as I am about rattle. Would you recommend an X-pipe with either of these choices? I'm looking for a lot of sound to come out of my baby; good sound though, otherwise I would straight pipe it

02-01-2012, 09:02 PM	#8
Rickmaff Drives: 2011 1LT M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 50	Ok, so I', 95 percent sure I'm going to get the V2, but I have one more question as far as everything else I want to do (down the road) is going to go. My first order will be for the Vararam and V2, do the CAI myself and have a muffler shop do the pipe so they can delete the res for me as well. Now if I wanted to do headers down the road and still be able to pass AZ emissions what am I looking at? Still looking for sound/power without breaking the bank. I was thinking I would need a resonated X-Pipe as well if I do this. Anyone got any suggestions?

02-02-2012, 04:13 PM	#12
BigJake707 Resident Cynic Drives: "Shakira" 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Trinidad, CA Posts: 182	For anyone pondering the two options I say v1! I also opted for resonator delete and it just sounds SAVAGE. I had a coworker say he heard me hit the freeway onramp from like a half mile off! __________________ *Current Mods- Injen CAI, Trifecta tune, Doug Thorley shorties, MRT v1 w/ res delete, 20" Boss 338's (Grey), SS Bumper, Heritage Grill, Pfadt Racing Lowering Springs* *Upcoming Mods- MPD1 Spoiler* *Planned Cosmetic Mods- Modern Yenko Stripes, Window Tint*

02-03-2012, 12:31 AM	#14
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	V1. FTW Drone? What is that? __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

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