sluggo1

Couple dumb questions real quick. Will be installing my new MBRP single out exhaust on my 2012 Eco. Is it really necessary to disconnect the battery prior to install? I know sounds dumb but i I read that somewhere. Not sure why. Second question is if I should expect the truck to run a little "rough" or differently for awhile after initial install in order for the truck to adjust to the changes. Thanks

AlienAbductor

Good question. I just finished installing my SOLO MR400 4" system tonight, and didn't even think to disconnect my battery. I finished a little late and I was dirty so i didn't even get to test drive it. I did, however, start it up and was pleasantly greeted by a nice, fairly deep and low rumble. It did seem to idle as smoothly as it always does right off the bat. I look forward to seeing how it performs tomorrow and how it sounds at throttle.

Let us know how your install goes. I'll give a write-up of mine tomorrow when I'm not typing on my phone.

sluggo1

Yeah definitely post an update..these were the only two systems I considered..SOLO guys were really pushing their Eco system with a group buy and once that was over they all but disappeared from the forum..That didn't sit well with me..Felt like they pumped their product, got their money and were done..MBRP makes quality exhaust systems too.. I know it will never sound like a V8 but neither of these systems sound like ricers to me..

jcain

The more I drove mine the deeper it got. Once I yanked the trailer around for a day it got REAL deep. Lovin it now

BoostedFitz

The Solo boys have far from disappeared from the scene. They are actually busy trying to wrap up their video so they can release their kit for the V8 boys. I believe when it's out there is going to be a group buy for them as well.

Jcain, good to hear that system is getting the carbon built up nice for you. It's crazy how things change with some use.

prime8

Still loving the Mr400.

sluggo1

Okay got off track here still just wondering about my initial post..I didn't mean to turn this into a mbrp vs solo thread..

BoostedFitz

1. Some people will tell you to disconnect the battery before you do anything. You may have read this somewhere where they were doing some welding on the system. You should disconnect then. Just working with hand tools? I can think if no reason to.

2. It's not that your truck will run rough at first just because you hopefully pick up some flow. It's pretty seamless. After the supposed adjusting takes place (how fast does this happen?) it may gain a little more.

93Cobra#2771

iTrader: (2)

I would do it simply to clear the keep alive memory on the EEC and clear all existing fuel trims. Not a bad idea either way you do it.

BoostedFitz

^^^true. It's not hurting anything by doing it.