Not trying to be argumentative, but what did MRT do differently then Ford as warranty wheel cost avoidance must have been substantial enough to revert back to behind the wheel exhaust, making the least costly engineering change vs. changing the side exhaust aero characteristics.
Awesome! How much for the king of the hill?I wanted to share my experience with my new 2024 Maverick Lariat Tremor, which I purchased from Galpin Ford in Los Angeles. They were fantastic to deal with, and they even accepted Ford's X-Plan on my new Maverick Lariat Tremor. My salesman's name was Johnathon Roberts and he can be reached at [email protected]. Once I got it, I had it shipped all the way to Massachusetts in an enclosed trailer, where I've been enjoying it ever since.
Let me tell you, this Maverick is something else. It's incredibly capable, and it handles like a dream. But there was one thing that bothered me - it sounded like a sewing machine. After doing a ton of research, I landed on @MRTperformance to develop an exhaust for my Maverick.
So, at 2 am on Monday morning, I hopped in my Maverick and took the 11-hour journey to Plymouth, MI, the location of MRT Performance's headquarters. But before I made the trip, I did a ton of research on MRT and its owner Scott Hoag. I reached out to Ford to learn about Scott's time at Ford, where he played a pivotal role in bringing the Bullitt and Mach 1 back to reality in the early 2000s. Scott's reputation is rock solid, and his team is amazing at what they do. This is what sealed the deal for me to take the road trip to Michigan.
When I arrived, they were ready to get started on the development for the Maverick Tremor.
Talking exhaust options with Scott Hoag Owner of MRT
Stock Ford Muffler
My main goal was to increase ground clearance while adding an unmistakable performance sound. I had a chat with the folks at MRT about what I wanted to get out of my new exhaust. From there, the engineering team went to the drawing board and developed four new exhaust options for the Tremor.
My favorite is the new SideKick exhaust. It comes in two versions - the straight-piped "King Of The Hill" option for maximum ground clearance and sound, and the "Trail Rated" SideKick, which also increases ground clearance over the stock system while producing a refined sport sound that's present without being overbearing. It's definitely neighbor-friendly while giving my Maverick a tougher attitude.
King Of The Hill SideKick Exhaust
King Of The Hill SideKick
The engineers at MRT also tackled full-length exhaust options to navigate around the larger differential on the Tremor compared to the normal Maverick. They designed both full-length systems to tuck in closer to the rear axle while being directed upward at a more extreme angle than the OEM exhaust. This creates more clearance under the bed. Paired with a turn-down tip, it's the ultimate off-road package for the Tremor.
King Of The Hill Full Length
The full-length options come in two versions as well. Just like the SideKicks, there are two sound profiles - the "King Of The Hill" for maximum sound and the "Trail Rated" for an elevated exhaust presence that is refined and fitting of the Tremor.
In the end, I decided to go with the King Of The Hill SideKick. I do a lot of business from my Maverick while driving, so on the test drive, I called my best friend Alex to test out if the exhaust would interfere with my phone calls. The phone call was crystal clear, and while I had a full exhaust presence in the cabin, the person on the other end of the phone couldn't hear the exhaust during the conversation.
Overall, the SideKick's look is tough and fits the vehicle very well. I couldn't be happier with the result.
It is WICKED.
King Of The Hill Side exit is $219
Thanks bros. That's that Mav luv. I call mines Tiny The EcoBeast.
