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I recently installed the MBRP 2.5" Resonator-Back exhaust system on my 2023 Bronco Sport Heritage Edition.
I will be uploading photos & videos once I get a chance, but for now, my thoughts:
Pros:
With all of this being said, I do still have the Momentum GT CAI by aFe on the way, along with their Scorcher GT module to get the ECU on my side when it comes to moving more air. I have no idea if this will have any effect on the drone, but it will actually allow me to start seeing some performance gains as a result of creating more boost. I will continue to update this thread with the results of my findings, but for now, I would love to hear any feedback you guys might have to offer. Thanks for taking the time to read this!
Disclaimer: I am not an engineer or a mechanic. I like to think that I am relatively competent (I did study mechanical engineering for a couple of years before dropping out and I have tinkered with machines my entire life), but this post is purely my own opinion, and should be taken with a grain of salt by anyone who is reading it.
I will be uploading photos & videos once I get a chance, but for now, my thoughts:
Pros:
- No more tiny exhaust tips that look like the faucet on an antique bath tub.
- No more enormous suitcase mounted behind the rear axle (I want to estimate 20-30lb but don't quote me on that).
- Cold starts are fun, but I am not in any rush to ask my neighbors what they think.
- You get some nice turbo flutter noises when revving it, and in sport mode the exhaust note sounds nice when the ECU allows it to rev high enough.
- Despite what the manufacturers might want you to believe, you do NOT receive any type of performance gains from this modification (and yes, I purchased it knowing very well that this was the case).
- The drone on the highway makes me want to... I will leave it at that. I have tried making sure everything was properly tightened and lined up to ensure there are no leaks causing this, but I think that there might just be no way around it. Between 70-80mph you are well above idle range, but you're also not moving enough air, so you end up with the most obnoxious drone I have ever experienced.
With all of this being said, I do still have the Momentum GT CAI by aFe on the way, along with their Scorcher GT module to get the ECU on my side when it comes to moving more air. I have no idea if this will have any effect on the drone, but it will actually allow me to start seeing some performance gains as a result of creating more boost. I will continue to update this thread with the results of my findings, but for now, I would love to hear any feedback you guys might have to offer. Thanks for taking the time to read this!
Disclaimer: I am not an engineer or a mechanic. I like to think that I am relatively competent (I did study mechanical engineering for a couple of years before dropping out and I have tinkered with machines my entire life), but this post is purely my own opinion, and should be taken with a grain of salt by anyone who is reading it.
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