Infiniti Q50 3.0T MBRP Exhaust Review & Install DIY!

In this video we show you how to install an MBRP exhaust
on your 2016+ Infiniti Q50 3.0T. We're working on my friends 2018 Red Sport.
Something a little different for this channel which primarily shows BMW DIYs. Hopefully you BMW guys still find this video entertaining and informative.
This car already has aftermarket downpipes.
Toward the end of the video we include a few sound clips.
Exhaust purchased from Meraki Autworks: www.merakiautoworks.com/
Their site is under construction, give them a shout at [e-mail] and ask for Josh!
Also, shout out to Race Consulting Agency (RCA) in Chicago for co-developing these exhausts with MBRP. They did a solid for the VR30 scene by getting affordable, quality exhausts out for us all.
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[@nismo3332]

This is how an exhaust video should be made..very detail 👍👍

[@TheBanzai250]

Nice diy video ! It’s sounds really good 👍

[@patsjoholm]

Pretty nice kit

[@barricade713]

I got the same set up bro! This thing is sick loud and sounds great😄

[@twinz664]

I do too but the rasp around 3k reminds me of a straight piped g35

[@bryant9443]

Hey bro, I am a welder and the welds are not TIG welded, by the looks of it it was a wire feed welded probaby MIG, the weld on the flange is decent, how ever the welds in the x-pipe is kinda meh, I can see a little pinhole in one of the welds, not that it will cause any problems but pinholes in a weld can cause a leak and cracked weld later on.

[@GettingthruLife]

Top notch install and videography. Makes me want a mbrp exhaust for my Q50.

[@wolfpack9695]

I got one installed 2 weeks ago on my red sport, sounds so amazing!

[@Legitshooter]

@@wolfpack9695 any rasp?I just order mine...

[@wolfpack9695]

@@Legitshooter if you have the stock downpipes it’ll sound good. I upgraded to the AMS ldp and it sounded awful. Was not made to function without the secondary cat, I ended up selling and buying an ARK.

[@Legitshooter]

@@wolfpack9695 ohh no,I am getting ams ldp too,already bought them

[@wolfpack9695]

@@Legitshooter from my experience, 2500-3k rpm range was not and made me not get after it due to how bad it sound. I’m sorry for the bad news, I was real bummed once I got the LDPs installed. Bummed enough I spent the $2k on the ARK 😂 It’s amazing.

[@willwilliams4188]

What are your thoughts on the exhaust now? I was thinking about buying this exhaust and installing resonators.

[@Urzaq50rs]

Is CEL on post 16-min in this video? Can you comment on that, provide context? I like the sound and that is hard to come by with the 3.0TT. From audio clips it seems GT Haus (pricey af) and muffler delete are the best alternatives, but this sounds great. I love the motordyne on 3.7 platform but haven't found a good audio clip on 3.0tt.

[@DG-od4si]

i like the sound PB blaster on rubber? how about using soapy water instead to keep the rubber hangers in good condition for years to come

[@barricade713]

I need this exhaust system!!! 😃

[@barricade713]

How are the Megan Racing lower downpipes holding up??

[@Hitch_49]

This install was a bit harder than I thought it would be but shit i did it and i love it so far. I need to adjust my tips

[@ESigma]

Where in Texas are you guys? I'd love some help doing exhaust I'm good with the electronics portion but haven't had to touch exhaust until now.

[@Alex-tv3jy]

What downpipes is your friend running? Just lower or full downpipe

[@timlad123456]

Just wondering what the 1/4 mile time it looks as fast as your e90

[@MrNicoe36cabrio]

Very nice. Sounds great. Are these pipes 2,5".

[@whiters4002]

It's actually 3" all the way back, except at the LDP flange it's 2.5"

[@MrNicoe36cabrio]

That's BIG, omg! I love this sound.

[@whiters4002]

@@MrNicoe36cabrio yeah! It was pretty crazy when we compared it to the stock pipes... I think the stock exhaust is like 1.25" in some parts, lol. Amazing how much the turbos opened up after installing this exhaust.

[@stephenyurczyszyn4097]

I have full cattless dp 3 inch and the mbrp exhaust with a magnaflow muffler to replace the x pipe. Absolutely zero rasp

[@Txicsnipr]

do you have a link

[@johninnh4880]

Personally I prefer the the tips in farther. I don't like them sticking out that much. Not bad for the $. Thanks for the video.

[@ms3er396]

Agree. Tuck them in. Sticking out like that makes me think F-Body and dudes with Mullets.

[@whiters4002]

Yeah we ended up tucking them in! Also had to tighten clamps and the whole exhaust sits higher now, that cross brace can fit back in too.

[@johninnh4880]

WhiteRS400

[@VehicularDIY]

haha F-Body and mullets, I got a genuine laugh out of that. Or boom tubes on a V6 SN95 Mustang that runs 16s lol.

[@whiters4002]

@@johninnh4880 Hey John! yeah that's me, haha. Sorry, haven't had a chance to check the forums much. Agreed! For the price point this exhaust can't be beat. FI definitely sounds better, but it's quite a bit more expensive.

[@Bombalumbala]

Wonder what it sounds like on a fbo 3.7

[@countfastsco]

How does this exhaust sound on the 3.7?

[@Hitch_49]

What tools and size sockets are needed?

[@wolfpack9695]

Awesome video guys, such a clean job. Just got the MBPR cat-back installed on my q50 red sport - just unreal! One question, I noticed your exhaust tips hang a little low, same with mine. Anything that can be done about that? Everything is tight as it can be, I’m thinking of pushing in the tips a bit. Thoughts? Thank you!

[@wolfpack9695]

@@bryanrutkowski1347 I ended up selling it due to how raspy it was. To answer your question, no lights and I didn’t have a tune for the first 6 months with it. Was running JB4.

[@wolfpack9695]

@@bryanrutkowski1347 nice man congrats how are you liking it? I’ve wanted a CF hood for years and finally splurged this year, bought one from Fly1 Motorsports and getting it installed this month so stoked. Definitely get yourself an exhaust! You’ll be happy you did.

[@ltdasilva93]

Definitely more subtle than my cat-less N54 startup Lol. My dad whipped me with the air compressor rubber hose when he first heard me start up my car after installing them lololololol

[@whiters4002]

Hahaha, my old set-up was like that. Cold starts were stupid loud. LDP with aftermarket 2.5" y-pipe, stock mid-pipe, and muffler delete. My neighbors are definitely going to be happy with my new exhaust, lol.

[@gosbusta]

Sounds good. A little too loud for my liking but thats not a bad thing.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Get rid of the rasp with high quality resonators like vibrants “ultra quiet” resonators, don’t really quiet the car down that much, just really tune the sound nicely

[@nicholassalazar1620]

Would the resonators really reduce the rasp?

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Nicholas Salazar they should. One for each cylinder bank would be good

[@wdanda]

Yeah I had rasp with FI non-res CBE + FI LDP, had a shop cut and install Vibrant resonators and it completely got rid of the rasp and got an even deeper tone.

[@Brandozvideos]

@@wdanda what area of the exhaust did you install the resonators exactly?

[@wdanda]

@@Brandozvideos a shop did it for me, they did it on the mid pipe I believe

[@pbidabarber1065]

What inches are ur downpipes?

[@Big_R_12]

I like those taillights what year is this?

[@ItsR1C3]

2018+

[@omarwahba1575]

Can this be installed on a stock q50 redsport awd with no aftermarket downpipes?

[@republicrecords_]

Yes

[@PvPAaron]

How can you hear the spool so perfectly?

[@nathenoneptoh]

Intake was the biggest increase in turbo sound for me.

[@nayarmikhael7080]

downpipes

[@nayarmikhael7080]

HOW DID HE GET THAT TURBO FLUTTER PLS TELL ME

[@EATSLEEPJD]

Rasp city. Needs some resonators bad.

[@timm1349]

Does this pass inspection?

[@jeivygarcia3428]

Is this a 3"inc all around ?

[@Barlos_]

Yes

[@nathandaniel1000]

My rear muffler on my q50 us rusted on

[@alphav1537]

Does this fit the 3.7 model?

[@Barlos_]

Yes it does my friend has 3.7 2015 sport

[@ViciousMo]

Whos man installing exhausts with crocs and sox.

[@whiters4002]

;) its the 21st century socks and sandals taboo

[@DanielCruz-js4oh]

So far stillen has sounded the best on the 3.0t Infiniti’s

[@jnagime]

Sounds very nice,but to me for a every day driving is too loud!

[@VehicularDIY]

It can be loud if you're on it yeah, he tried driving in eco mode with light throttle and it was surprisingly quiet.

[@whiters4002]

Agreed. If you want to be loud, it can be VERY loud. But in regular driving around town in eco mode, it's very classy and quiet.

[@alecbaldo494]

He also has downpipes

[@tube2892]

Downpipes? If so what kind?

[@spi4sh_br0s-_-59]

Nicky Ib Megan racing down pipe

[@PnoyWonderBoy]

Is that dyno tuned?or stock?

[@Barlos_]

Should be stock

[@coly0226]

Those welds are not TIG welded. They are MIG welded. It's an X pipe (summit racing) that has been MIG welded to the pipes. MIG welds are perfectly fine. Just not as nice looking as TIG. Nice vid. Thx

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks for the input, I guess for a mig well they are pretty decent then.

[@chapmanmerchant]

one word married. and what down pipe is on that

[@frankie324]

Megan Racing LDP

[@NismoSupra]

Do you know the pipe diameter?

[@Barlos_]

3inch

[@NismoSupra]

Barlos_ cool

[@prm5798]

Is that used Y pipe for sale?

[@whiters4002]

Haha already sold man, sorry! I got some Vossen VFS 2s that are brand new for sale tho... 19x11 ET45.

[@greenman7yyy]

Nice work with the install but that exhaust system sounds remarkably horrible.

[@JamesSalomon947]

Muffler tips sticks out to much

[@scarface16134]

Crocs are not safety approved

[@whiters4002]

Not approved for wearing out in public either according to my gf... :'(

[@chapmanmerchant]

that drone at 2500 is not cool!

[@whiters4002]

Little bit of an update: We realized the clamps need a lot of torque to really bite and crimp down the pipes. We had to go back and torque it down using a Milwaukee Half Inch Impact Drive. As a result the whole exhaust stiffened up and we were able to fit the cross brace back in.

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah you have to push up on the x pipe while tightening the front flange bolts if you want a chance for it to clear the brace and it's still a very tight fit.

[@delroylawrence.6480]

the exhaust sound like crap

[@vw3576]

That blowout sounds terrible in my opinion.

[@VehicularDIY]

There are some sound clips out there without any lower down pipes installed. There seems to be no harsh rasp, perhaps some resonators could eliminate that.

[@DacAL_8]

Vehicular DIY I’ll be installing an HKS resonated LDP with this MBRP 3” CBE setup on Jan. 25. Hope to eliminate that rasp.

[@vw3576]

@@VehicularDIY brother let's get back to t as long E90s. I'm on the verge of vvvvc a breakdown. I cannot fit the life of me find INPA that is full functioning. Everything I download has error codes when I open any function. I have 5.06 now but in german. I need to code injector, the function opens I can select which injector but no color graphing. I'm read to kill man where can I get inpa. Lemme get your computer lol

[@vw3576]

@@VehicularDIY try coding my response. Sorry spell check blows and I just hit send. I need good version inpa with daten files

[@spadds]

@@DacAL_8 Did you add the HKS pipes? Any improvement?

[@irunxboxlive916]

omg its so loud, sounds terrible

[@herooftime9921]

Raspy

[@chapmanmerchant]

drone is not great!!.

[@AZ-hf9ow]

😬

[@Verellic]

This is hands down one of the worst sounding exhaust you can get for the 3.0t.

[@DrPosion]

I agree, sounds terrible

[@OxBlitzkriegxO]

that sounds really shitty around 2000rpm. the rasp is OBNOXIOUS. gross.

[@justinsmith1691]

Come on guys, bigger diameter pipes do NOT yield more HP. With tuning bigger diameter pipes do become necessary but that is because you have a greater volumetric flow of exhaust gases. With stock power, bigger diameter pipes just slow down the velocity of the exhaust gases with some decrease in pressure, which is good but an optimal amount of velocity is needed to properly remove all exhaust gases from the combustion chamber. Magnaflow has a solid table that compares the volume of the engine and HP to the optimal pipe diameter.

[@delroylawrence.6480]

the pipe are too big , if you are running a 3 diameter inch piping you only need one 3inch pipe for greater volumetric flow of exhaust gases and make much more power