MRF X-Pipe - 24 HP/18 TQ gains OVER the Akra Evo?!? Something's in the Kool-Aid

[lsmkr01]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

^ ^ ^ here's my attempt using a GoPro with no mic.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=856728

Thanks buddy. Read the comments on your thread and what most arent remembering is how much quieter it is inside the car than right by the tail pipes. My current set up is loud but I'm looking forward to getting this and adding a bit more volume... And mid range power.

Id be interested to get a vid with a good microphone and it filming your car from the side of the road. Honestly I'd take any video bc not too many exists lol

[Someone?]

This must be one hell of an X-pipe!

[lsmkr01]

Originally Posted by playground

How are gains on completely stock car?

The graph below is OEM vs Full VF system but the vast majority of the gains are from the mid-pipe. The rear section adds negligible power.

Originally Posted by Phanto///M

You and me both brotha. Ive been on the list for awhile as well. Hopefully we get some good news soon.

Heard back from Malek a week or so ago and was given an update. Currently 6-7 people on the list and an approximate production start date of early to mid September. Want to keep this thread current for more visability. The faster the 10 spots fill up the faster I get mine and Lord knows I wanted it yesterday

Top 3 features im looking forward to:
1) true x merge section; close as possible to the gearbox
2) SS321 (SS & Ti)
3) A little birdie told me the piping ID changes from the header end to the back to create a nozzle affect speeding up airflow*. As exhaust gases cool they lose speed allowing for increased back pressure and more heat to remain underneath the car to heat other components as well as create lift.

*Not sure if true so maybe Malek or any current owners can chime in.

[whats77inaname]

So where is the buy currently at?

[Longboarder]

Originally Posted by lsmkr01

Thanks buddy. Read the comments on your thread and what most arent remembering is how much quieter it is inside the car than right by the tail pipes. My current set up is loud but I'm looking forward to getting this and adding a bit more volume... And mid range power.

Id be interested to get a vid with a good microphone and it filming your car from the side of the road. Honestly I'd take any video bc not too many exists lol

Good idea. I can get some in-car vids as well with the windows up, just cruising. Although it would be pretty boring. I can actually keep the revs below 2K if I use D1 and not even hear the exhaust at all - good if i'm listening to music or on the phone. In the vid I took, it was pretty obvious I was revving it pretty high even in the cruising segment. Also, maybe esquire and I can get together and do some pulls while Malek takes vids from the side of the road.

[lsmkr01]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

Good idea. I can get some in-car vids as well with the windows up, just cruising. Although it would be pretty boring. I can actually keep the revs below 2K if I use D1 and not even hear the exhaust at all - good if i'm listening to music or on the phone. In the vid I took, it was pretty obvious I was revving it pretty high even in the cruising segment. Also, maybe esquire and I can get together and do some pulls while Malek takes vids from the side of the road.

That would be great, thanks

[Top_Gear]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

I can actually keep the revs below 2K if I use D1 and not even hear the exhaust at all - good if i'm listening to music or on the phone. In the vid I took, it was pretty obvious I was revving it pretty high even in the cruising segment.

I watched your video and thought you were pretty loud. This mid-pipe is worth it for the power but the last thing I would want while taking the wife out to dinner at some swanky place is to have everyone turning and staring at me as I am pulling up to park. (I probably wouldn't mind that in my 20's but I got gray hair now.)

[Longboarder]

Originally Posted by Top_Gear

I watched your video and thought you were pretty loud. This mid-pipe is worth it for the power but the last thing I would want while taking the wife out to dinner at some swanky place is to have everyone turning and staring at me as I am pulling up to park. (I probably wouldn't mind that in my 20's but I got gray hair now.)

Ironic as I don't mind now that I do have gray-ing hair

Actually like I said earlier, paired with the Akra, it's not that loud just cruising below 2K rpm. But there is a lot of bass from 2K to 2.5K so even though it's not that loud, everyone feels within a 50 yard radius. I drive through Laguna Beach going home from work and some of my buddies confirmed this - they were inside a restaurant and felt it. They said everyone looked over - so whether this is good or bad I dunno it's just a fact.

Bottom line is that you have to be a bit strategic when wanting to be quite. But that's easy to do and easily worth it to get it to scream at 8,600.

It's not for everyone.

[lsmkr01]

Originally Posted by Top_Gear

I watched your video and thought you were pretty loud. This mid-pipe is worth it for the power but the last thing I would want while taking the wife out to dinner at some swanky place is to have everyone turning and staring at me as I am pulling up to park. (I probably wouldn't mind that in my 20's but I got gray hair now.)

Get a valved rear section then like evolve. Personally I like loud as long as its a clean and refined sound.

[whats77inaname]

I'm really hoping that there is more demand so that these go into production again. Tomorrow would be nice

[lsmkr01]

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

I'm really hoping that there is more demand so that these go into production again. Tomorrow would be nice

Malek just told me today we might lower the pre-order quantity in a week or so if needed. You on the list? I've been on it and waiting since June

[whats77inaname]

Originally Posted by lsmkr01

You on the list? I've been on it and waiting since June

Affirmative, #6

[lsmkr01]

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

Affirmative, #6

HAHA good man... i'm #2. I've waited to long to give up so i'm in till I finally get one.

What rear section you pairing it with to start?

[whats77inaname]

I picked up a UUC Corsa a few months ago b/c I'm not wanting to drone. I'll probably high flow cat the x-pipe w/a couple resonators, as well. Looks like the power drop off will be very, very minimal. Getting some custom tips from Malek shortly.

[lsmkr01]

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

I picked up a UUC Corsa a few months ago b/c I'm not wanting to drone. I'll probably high flow cat the x-pipe w/a couple resonators, as well. Looks like the power drop off will be very, very minimal. Getting some custom tips from Malek shortly.

I was not aware these were available. Can you PM me some info? If anything I'll put some resonators on it but I highly doubt I'll touch it.

[whats77inaname]

Originally Posted by lsmkr01

I was not aware these were available. Can you PM me some info? If anything I'll put some resonators on it but I highly doubt I'll touch it.

Nopers, no need for PMing *lol*. Too many secrets around here, shouldn't be an issue posting in public.

When I was looking at picking up the exhaust, there were a lot of people griping about the cans, but I got it anyway b/c I don't want to deal with drone. Figured it couldn't be *that* bad, but I was wrong *lol*. I figured at some point I would get some different tips, so the exhaust has been sitting in the garage until I a) found what tips I wanted and b) got an x-pipe. .

I first noticed on Rob_S2Ks LSB's ebay auction for his E92 that he had a UUC Corsa listed, but the tips look *nothing* like mine, so I did a little digging for some close ups, and I asked him where he got them. The big thing holding me back on tips was that I was afraid that the sound would change. In talking with Rob, however, he assured me that it didn't. He indicated MRF provided them, so I hit up Malek and asked if he sold them separately. He said he does for $400.

You obviously have to cut off the old tips @ the mufflers to have the new pieces welded in place.


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[lsmkr01]

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

Nopers, no need for PMing *lol*. Too many secrets around here, shouldn't be an issue posting in public.

When I was looking at picking up the exhaust, there were a lot of people griping about the cans, but I got it anyway b/c I don't want to deal with drone. Figured it couldn't be *that* bad, but I was wrong *lol*. I figured at some point I would get some different tips, so the exhaust has been sitting in the garage until I a) found what tips I wanted and b) got an x-pipe. .

I first noticed on Rob_S2Ks LSB's ebay auction for his E92 that he had a UUC Corsa listed, but the tips look *nothing* like mine, so I did a little digging for some close ups, and I asked him where he got them. The big thing holding me back on tips was that I was afraid that the sound would change. In talking with Rob, however, he assured me that it didn't. He indicated MRF provided them, so I hit up Malek and asked if he sold them separately. He said he does for $400.

You obviously have to cut off the old tips @ the mufflers to have the new pieces welded in place.

Those are off the Velaforza rear section and look GREAT! Similar to the ones on my Megan so not sure its a change worth 400 in my case. In your case its a MAJOR upgrade

Here is mine and how it looks on the car. With all the soot from the TP's picture them all black now.

[pkimM3r]

those vforza tips look awesome.

your megan tips look awesome as well.....my megan is the older version so they are separate pieces that are riveted on.....currently looking around for other options - a weld shop should be able to do this easily.

[whats77inaname]

Originally Posted by lsmkr01

Those are off the Velaforza rear section and look GREAT! Similar to the ones on my Megan so not sure its a change worth 400 in my case. In your case its a MAJOR upgrade

Yes, they are, and yes, they do Only diff is that these aren't engraved, which is appropriate. They are a night and day difference over what's on there now, that's for sure! *lol*

Originally Posted by lsmkr01

Here is mine and how it looks on the car. With all the soot from the TP's picture them all black now.

Your car looks good with the Megan, but yeah, I agree with you....not sure it's worth $400. I'm usually about spending $ on results, not cosmetics, but every now and again, you have the break the rules. I rarely pick up new parts, but the cost of the used exhaust, new tips, and welding will come in under the cost of a new Corsa, so I'm good.

[lsmkr01]

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

Yes, they are, and yes, they do Only diff is that these aren't engraved, which is appropriate. They are a night and day difference over what's on there now, that's for sure! *lol*

Your car looks good with the Megan, but yeah, I agree with you....not sure it's worth $400. I'm usually about spending $ on results, not cosmetics, but every now and again, you have the break the rules. I rarely pick up new parts, but the cost of the used exhaust, new tips, and welding will come in under the cost of a new Corsa, so I'm good.

Be sure to post up pics after its put together and before installing on the car. I can not wait to hear the MRF + Megan combo and fell if all the talk is for real.

[whats77inaname]

Originally Posted by lsmkr01

Be sure to post up pics after its put together and before installing on the car. I can not wait to hear the MRF + Megan combo and fell if all the talk is for real.

In order to get the alignment right, I'm intending to have it welded on after the exhaust is in place, so I'm not sure that I'll be able to do that. However, I will get before and after pics

[esquire]

i'll be going to eas to dyno this exhaust with 93 octane soon, since that's what most people on the east coast are dyno'ing with. If anyone is interested in seeing or hearing this exhaust in person, post a message on my "wall" and we'll set it up.