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03-20-2019, 10:39 PM | #1 |
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M Performance Exhaust vs. Akrapovic
Struggling to make a decision. Any real World comparisons? Which one would you choose and why. Thanks!
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03-21-2019, 08:17 AM | #3 |
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Lots of good options outside of MPE and Akra IMO. HP gains and weight savings are negligible at best so it boils down to build quality and sound IMO. I went with an iPE system and could not be happier ... great CF tips as well.
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Oh and btw, there's a package that just got delivered earlier today. Says Akrapovic on the box |
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03-21-2019, 01:32 PM | #7 |
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Honestly there is not one moment I said to myself man I wish this thing had valves. It sound great throughout the whole power band. If your taking it easy it is by no means overbearing or too much. Stomp on it and it's whole other ballgame. Pops and crackles are also eliminated with the exhaust button.
I've heard both and the MPE just sounds better. However that is a personal observation. |
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03-21-2019, 04:29 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for everyone's input. Seems to be no clear preference. I agree that it's a subjective thing. I've had a few other Akrapovic systems and never been disappointed, their quality is outstanding. So I decided to go Akra, along with Keller Performance down-pipes and Eventuri intakes. I'm confident that will sound wicked
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03-25-2019, 10:35 AM | #10 |
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After installing over the weekend, I'm absolutely in love with the Akrapovic. Its sound is so unique. I love that I can go to complete stealth mode with valves closed and engine in Comfort.
Opening the valves and selecting Sport+... wow. It's difficult to describe, and the YouTube videos don't do it any justice. The best three words I could use to describe the sound-- hollow, dry, and exotic. There's now a hard pop during upshifts at WOT When I have some time I'll try to take some pictures and video. |
03-25-2019, 01:24 PM | #12 |
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Warranty on what? The entire car? The factory exhaust? Changing an exhaust doesn't simply void a car's warranty. The dealer would have to prove that the swapped exhaust affected the defective item(s) in question. If the radiator started leaking and you had an aftermarket exhaust, why would the dealer not fix/replace the leaking radiator under warranty?
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I just wish it were a bit louder during driving. As it is loud at cold start and then quiets down a lot an fit too quiet during regular driving around town. Thank you.
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04-17-2021, 11:25 AM | #17 |
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The thing most folks don't get about the stock exhaust is that the button does not control the valves anyway, just burbles and pops on the overrun. That feature still works on a system with no valves, including the MPE which I have had for over 2 years now. I love it.
The valves are opened and closed by the computer based on the M settings and speed. The exhaust button is NOT an open vs closed switch for the valves. I tested this specifically before I got my MPE. |
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Wow! I never knew that. I am used to the sport exhaust button on Porschs that open and close the valves. Good to know.
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04-19-2021, 08:46 PM | #22 |
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Does this work if you are in Drive (D) mode?
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