The Ultimate Guide to Upgrading to an Aftermarket Snowmobile Exhaust

When the snow falls and the throttle’s wide open, your sled should sound and perform to match your highest expectations. Whether you ride groomed trails, deep powder, or wide-open lakes, an aftermarket snowmobile exhaust is one of the best upgrades to boost performance, drop weight, and transform your sled’s sound.

But why should you upgrade your exhaust system? This guide explores the different snowmobile exhaust options available to you, and helps you choose the right MBRP exhaust system for your riding style.

Why Upgrade to an Aftermarket Snowmobile Exhaust?

Your factory exhaust is designed for quiet operation and emissions compliance—not performance. Upgrading to an MBRP snowmobile exhaust gives your sled a serious edge in both sound and speed.

Key Benefits of an Aftermarket Snowmobile Exhaust:

• ✅ Better throttle response
• ✅ More horsepower and torque
• ✅ Significant weight savings
• ✅ Aggressive, tuned exhaust tone
• ✅ Cooler engine temps and improved airflow
• ✅ Trail or race-ready options to match your riding style

Whether you're carving trails or climbing peaks, an MBRP exhaust helps your sled breathe better and ride harder.

MBRP Snowmobile Exhaust Series

MBRP offers multiple exhaust options for snowmobiles, each with its own Sound Profile and performance benefits. Here's how they break down:

1. Standard Series

Best For: Riders who want a balanced upgrade
Sound Level: Noticeable increase over stock
Benefits: Good power gains, moderate weight savings, clean tone

The Standard Series gives you more bark and bite without overwhelming volume. It’s perfect for riders who want improved performance and a louder, cleaner sound that won’t annoy your trail buddies.

2. Trail Series

Best For: Trail riders and long-distance touring
Sound Level: Quiet and trail-focused
Benefits: Lightweight, subtle tone, designed for noise-sensitive areas

The Trail Series is engineered for riders who value stealth and comfort, while still enjoying the benefits of weight reduction and better airflow. If you're riding on busy trails or prefer a quieter ride, the Trail Series will be just right for you.

3. Race Series

Best For: Mountain riders and aggressive backcountry riders
Sound Level: Loud, raw, and aggressive
Benefits: Maximum weight savings, high-flow design, serious sound

The Race Series is built for performance-first sledders who want to shed every pound and wake up the whole mountain. It's loud, lightweight, and designed for riders who push limits and aren’t worried about keeping quiet.

4. Quiet Series

Best For: Riders who want a deeper tone without increased volume
Sound Level: Comparable to stock, but more refined
Benefits: Trail-legal sound, deep tone, improved efficiency

The Quiet Series gives you a richer exhaust note and subtle performance boost–all while keeping noise levels minimal. It’s great for all-day riders and multi-use trails.

Choosing the Right Exhaust for Your Ride

When deciding which exhaust is right for your snowmobile, consider your:

• Riding Style – Are you racing up mountains or cruising trails?
• Noise Preference – Want loud and proud or subtle and refined?
• Weight Reduction Goals – Shedding a few pounds improves handling and responsiveness

Trail Rules – Some regions have strict decibel limits

Slip-On vs. Full Snowmobile Exhaust

Most MBRP snowmobile systems are slip-on mufflers, also known as “cans.” These replace the factory muffler and deliver the most noticeable performance and sound gains with minimal installation effort.

• 🔧 Slip-On (Muffler Only) – Easy install, big sound/weight gains
• 🛠 Full System (Header + Can) – Available for select models, offers complete airflow optimization

No matter which you choose, MBRP exhausts are direct-fit and bolt-on, requiring no cutting or welding for most applications.

Why Choose MBRP for Your Snowmobile?

With decades of experience in performance exhaust systems, MBRP is trusted by snowmobilers across North America. Here's why:

• ✅ Built for harsh winter conditions
• ✅ Lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials
• ✅ Perfect fit for leading sled brands (Ski-Doo, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Lynx, Yamaha)
• ✅ Aggressive, tuned sound profiles
• ✅ Backed by solid warranties and performance testing

From the trailhead to the treeline, MBRP gives you the performance and sound that elevate your ride.

Final Thoughts

Upgrading your sled’s exhaust is about more than just sound—it’s about unleashing the true potential of your machine. Whether you're after lightweight performance, aggressive tone, or trail-friendly stealth, MBRP has a snowmobile exhaust system built for you.

From Race Series rippers to Trail Series sleepers, MBRP delivers the quality, fit, and performance serious riders demand.

MBRP will help you ride louder, lighter, and longer this season.