commbubba19 Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 ordered mine. i need to get under and see exactly where they're expecting the cut to occur. the instructions make it sound like you cut at the bend but that doesn't make any sense. and that one picture of where to cut is worthless haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDTMF Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Will you up the ante on pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commbubba19 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Will you up the ante on pics? I will try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commbubba19 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 I got the box yesterday. It's cold so I probably won't install it until next week. I did ring up MRT and left a voicemail but of course no call back. I really hate businesses that ignore customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commbubba19 Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 So I get this installed. Sounds good. Like a purring cat. Get's a bit buzzy on the top end. However - you will want to take it to a muffler shop. I made my cuts and everything lined up as it should. But the OD of the factory exhaust is just over 2". The ID of the MRT exhaust is just under 2-1/4". The design requires the clamp to compress the relief cuts in the neck down to compress onto the factory exhaust. That wasn't going to happen. Especially at the 30ftlbs they recommend for the clamps. Also of note, they stated there were hangers near the differential. My Edge did not. So the only hangers holding the exhaust were by the resonator and the tips. With the cuts where they were, it requires a large amount of friction to hold the exhaust in place and not sag. Again, not happening. I had some 2-14" 4" long band clamps i used instead temporarily. Stopped by my local hot rod muffler shop and had it welded up. I did talk to MRT finally since they never returned my original call. Explained everything to their engineer. Most likely it was a manufacturing defect in that they did not neck down the pipe to the correct size for the factory exhaust. But I also explained that my vehicle didn't have the hangers they reference and based on their design, really need to exist. If anyone else can take a peak under their edge to see if they have any exhaust hangers by the differential it'd be nice to know. I have pics, just need to pull them off my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commbubba19 Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Kit Stock Cut Driver's installed Exit Gap ( A bit close to the bend here but the size difference was the same going back farther ) MRT Factory basic placement of driver's side 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Sound is quite good! Reminds me of a race bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commbubba19 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I was worried it would annoy me but so far i like it. Especially under 3k. It does get buzzy in the higher rpm ranges but that's inherit of a V6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikula Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I was worried it would annoy me but so far i like it. Especially under 3k. It does get buzzy in the higher rpm ranges but that's inherit of a V6. replacing the stock resonator with a magnaflow resonated x pipe (pn 11385) will tune up that buzzing (if you ever get so inclined) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gahrsg Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 ordered mine. i need to get under and see exactly where they're expecting the cut to occur. the instructions make it sound like you cut at the bend but that doesn't make any sense. and that one picture of where to cut is worthless haha. You cut approx 3 inches measured from the bend. Never cut at the bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted May 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 JScaro, you are looking at a MRT Axle Back Exhaust System modified for quad tips. I am removing the 3 inch FlowMaster tips and replacing them with 3 /1/2 Stainless Steel tips . The 3 inch tips did not fill up the available space for my taste. The quilted muffler blankets are heat shields that will stop any heat getting into the cabin, even though this has not been a problem. I bought them long before I went to quad tips in the hope that they would cut down on the drone I was getting in the cabin. After installing the quad tips the drone was almost completely gone so I never installed them until now . Because I already had them and the exhaust was out for access to the turbos I decided to install them . If they cut down in cabin noise any I will be happy. I like a quiet ride on the inside but an aggressive sound on the outside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JScaro Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD .JPG JScaro, you are looking at a MRT Axle Back Exhaust System modified for quad tips. I am removing the 3 inch FlowMaster tips and replacing them with 3 /1/2 Stainless Steel tips . The 3 inch tips did not fill up the available space for my taste. The quilted muffler blankets are heat shields that will stop any heat getting into the cabin, even though this has not been a problem. I bought them long before I went to quad tips in the hope that they would cut down on the drone I was getting in the cabin. After installing the quad tips the drone was almost completely gone so I never installed them until now . Because I already had them and the exhaust was out for access to the turbos I decided to install them . If they cut down in cabin noise any I will be happy. I like a quiet ride on the inside but an aggressive sound on the outside. Thanks Xtra, Do you have any pics of the exhaust installed yet? What quad tips did you use and did you have to modify the tail pipe any to install? I finally got around to installing the LMS tuner, I think exhaust will be my next step. I did a stereo upgrade and sound deading in the back which should help with any unwanted noise. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/24017-2017-ford-edge-sport-with-sony-12-speaker-sub-system-upgrade/?p=182687 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted May 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 JScaro, Yes the MRT system was modified you can see the added pipe after the muffler in the photo above. This was added to move it into the correct position for the tips to stick out. I have a 6 inch buffer and I touched up the tips to make them like chrome. I used Mothers polish to do it . In stock form they are fine I just have the tools so why not? Also they are weld on so you will need to cut a slit or have a pipe expander to slip them on before welding. $78.88 for both RT and LF sides. The FlowMasters I took off cost that much each! I found the tips here: https://www.ebay.com/i/301901438568?chn=ps Description : http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=301901438568&category=33633&pm=1&ds=0&t=1523241730000&ver=0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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