Is ecoboost exaust really worth it?
#11
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Well for me as far as sound goes I like quiet BUT I am willing to deal with some louder systems if it's worth the swap. For 35 hp and 70 tq, I'll be under there tonight swapping it lol.
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Heyguy83 (12-01-2019)
#12
Senior Member
Seems like aftermarket is mostly focused on 4" exhaust kits
Back in the day you didn't want your exhaust too big because you lost too much back pressure and it robbed HP.
Is this not the case with the EB engine?
Back in the day you didn't want your exhaust too big because you lost too much back pressure and it robbed HP.
Is this not the case with the EB engine?
#14
Sorry for a slight hijack TS. But do you have any drone or anything with the MBRP kit? I've been heavily looking into them as I built an exhaust on my silverado through their installer series one time. Was very happy with their service and quality. Also I live less than 2 hours away from their head office.
#15
Senior Member
How much did you pay if you don't mind my asking? I saw the same kit for around 300 on 4wheelparts.com, actually cheaper than direct from MBRP
#17
I think it was $345 plus HST but take into account the shipping that can kill a deal. I bought wheels from Quebec that were $12 to ship. A lot of places in the US are a bit cheaper for price but shipping hurts. T Dot sells most exhaust and pricing is good. Our dollar has dropped also so US stuff has gone up because of exchange. But it was under $400 at my door.
#18
King Hater
I thought there was a thread with a discussion on this and backpressure is not needed with DI engines.
#19
Senior Member
Economy gas mileage wise it's a big NO. I have owed both 50 and now ECO, you could never get back the extra cash you paid for the ECO in gas mileage. However the smile for the whoosh is a please. Don't buy the ECO for gas mileage as it will never pay off.
#20
Senior Member
As far as the exhaust, I have heard of minimal gains from a cat back. Down pipes are usually where the power gains are to be had.