MBRP pro series opinions

[dross99_si]

This system looks very appealing for my 2007 Tahoe. I like that it's T304 SS, 3" piping, lifetime warranty.
Anyboby have this exhaust and what is your opinion on sound, construction and fitment?

 

[dross99_si]

Update: Well I said screw it and just placed the order for the MBRP pro series. Figure I can't go wrong honestly..
I'll let you guys know how it works out and probably post some pics and maybe a video as well.

 

[dross99_si]

Well I'm pretty pissed. Took the exhaust to a local muffler shop and I must have received an incorrect pipe because it wouldn't line up properly. Contacted MBRP and we'll see what they say.
If I decide to just return and be done with this brand how do you guys feel about Gibson?

 

[Erik G]

It's been proven that there are not much gains from a full catback on these trucks - just replace the muffler with your favorite brand of low restriction muffler and be done with it

 

[dross99_si]

That's what I hear, but I'm a freak and want everything stainless and mandrel bent piping. Such a freak in fact, that I'm seriously thinking about taking the full 3" stainless exhaust off my EVO and replacing with a titanium system.
A full 3" cat back that weighs 10lbs? YES PLEASE!
https://www.amsperformance.com/cart...um-racing-series-cat-back-exhaust-system.html
Drool...

 

[08HoeCD]

I had an MBRP catback on my Challenger and loved it. Wouldn't go that route with the Tahoe---would just replace the muffler and call it done, and only for sound.

 

[dross99_si]

Update:
This whole exhaust not fitting thing has been bothering me. I received the correct kit and it's from a reputable company. How is this thing not fitting? There's no way..
So yesterday evening on a whim my wife and I decided to attempt the install again in our driveway. Well what do you know, it went together perfectly fine. It seems the problem all along was an INCOMPETENT muffler shop!
I'm going over there today to have a chat with the owner and ask for at least a partial refund which I think would be the fair and ethical thing for them to do. Not my fault that you guys (who are supposedly experts and do this every day for a living) couldn't seem to handle a simple aftermarket bolt-on exhaust system.
Anyway, fitment and materials quality are good and I really like the way it sounds. Took a few quick pics for you guys.

 

[dross99_si]

Just got back from the muffler shop. I explained the situation to the owner and he was actually pretty rude. He scoffed that the pipes must be all misaligned and out of whack if we got it to go together. I told him that is not the case at all, fitment is perfect and he is more than welcome to put the truck on the lift and have a look. He then pulled a *** of money from his pocket, peeled off 3 $20 bills, threw them on the counter and walked away.
I bid him a good day and walked out.
I was actually only going to ask for a partial refund, which I thought was fair, but with the attitude I received I decided to take the full amount. See ya!

 

[08HoeCD]

Glad that you got it sorted out and are enjoying the system now that it's fitted properly.

Post up a video for the exhaust sound.

 

[Erik G]

Yes, video of cold start, some revs, and driving inside and outside if you can

Glad it all worked out.

 

[dross99_si]

Will do. Maybe this evening when it gets cooler. 102 out there right now

 

[DirtyBlackHoe]

I liked MBRP that I had on my NBS Tahoe. Was a little loud around town, but great in highway. I would really appreciate a full review when you get time, because I am thinking about doing something to the wifes 2007 Suburban.

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[dross99_si]

What exactly would you like to know about the system?
I got the pro series T304, lifetime warranty, 3" piping. I really like the sound and once I finally got the stock exhaust removed the rest of the install was a breeze. Installed in the driveway without even jacking up the truck. I wouldn't say it's too loud at all.
If this one didn't work out I was gonna turn to Gibson next, but I'm happy we got it installed properly. BB tune is next!

 

[DirtyBlackHoe]

Is there any drone? How loud is it inside the truck?

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[Jonah52]

I can attest to what you experienced completely. Taking the stock system off without a lift was a pain lol I got the installer series, because up here even stainless systems go to crap with all the salt, so I figured it didn't matter. It took a few minutes but it all ended up lining up. The sound is good, once it broke in it got way deeper with the 6.2. I like your tip way better it looks bigger too. Its got a little drone (I'm probably louder than a 5.3) and I'm scared that ifI ad headers I'm gonna have to swap muffler but it sounds great now. The rumble is crazy deep.

 

[dross99_si]

Yes very deep rumble. Inside it's pretty quiet. When my wife was driving us to the store yesterday I could barely hear it with the A/C on. Haven't taken it on the highway for any longer trips yet. It's pretty subtle just cruising around.
Taking the stock system off was even more of a pain without a saw. I tried everything I had to cut that sucker off, but it was not gonna happen. Basically just mutilated it, LOL. Broke down and bought a saw. Zipped it off in 2 seconds!

 

[Jonah52]

I wish i would have kept my stock cat back and just got headers now lol

I had to cut my stocker twice because i misjudged by like 4'' and couldn't get it over the axle haha

I am about to order a black widow race muffler, cause the MBRP has a more tame tone

 

[dross99_si]

Why do you wish you got headers instead of the MBRP?
If you got the headers now it will probably sound really good! Throw some ARH on there.

 

[Jonah52]

Because the stock exhaust is .5" bigger and flows better. All the MBRP did was change sound. I could have saved the money and got headers and stock cat back and made more power, and saved money. Stock system sounds sweet with headers.

 

[dross99_si]

I don't feel that the stock piping was any bigger honestly. I'll go out and measure in a few minutes. Plus stock piping isn't mandrel bent and the stock muffler is pretty restrictive from what I've read. I don't regret buying the new system at all. It's a quality construction exhaust made out of much better materials that should flow better than stock without a doubt.
We're moving to the northeast soon and I'm sure the stock exhaust will turn into swiss cheese before you know it..