Installing 3" AR Downpipe to stock exhaust - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

airbornesoldier · 11-04-2011, 09:41 AM

Does installing the 3" AR downpipe to the stock exhaust create any leaks, or more importantly does it bolt right up without any mods?

bryce · 11-04-2011, 09:42 AM

lines up perfect, no leaks. sounds great IMO, i prefer the stock exhaust with catless dp's over most other exhaust notes

zeel · 11-04-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bryce

lines up perfect, no leaks. sounds great IMO, i prefer the stock exhaust with catless dp's over most other exhaust notes

+1 clean install and sounds great

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-04-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by airbornesoldier

Does installing the 3" AR downpipe to the stock exhaust create any leaks, or more importantly does it bolt right up without any mods?

This is how I run on my car

Great sound.

Make sure you use the new gaskets that come with the DPs and there should be no issues.

Mike

335coupe2007 · 11-04-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

This is how I run on my car

Great sound.

Make sure you use the new gaskets that come with the DPs and there should be no issues.

Mike

u just made my day!! ive been thinkin about this setup but i wasnt sure how it would sound or if it would sound good at all!!! Plus if i could save my money on an exhaust and just do the DP with still a great sound great --thats awesome! wuhoo

airbornesoldier · 11-04-2011, 10:48 AM

thanks for the quick reply. I would of thought that from the 3" to the stock there would be diameter size difference when aligning the mating flange together.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-04-2011, 10:48 AM

3" pipes all taper to the 2.5" exhaust flange.

mike

ar design · 11-04-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

This is how I run on my car

Great sound.

Make sure you use the new gaskets that come with the DPs and there should be no issues.

Mike

jokergerm · 11-04-2011, 12:27 PM

I have this and i love it

Zeph · 11-04-2011, 02:14 PM

I have this setup as well, works great. Too quiet for me, I am adding a Vangaurd exhaust as soon as it arrives from UPS (eta Monday 11/07)...

Zeph

kelvin2010 · 11-04-2011, 02:22 PM

I am thinking to get the AR dp. Anyone can let me know how much time the labor takes?
Thank you!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-04-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kelvin2010

I am thinking to get the AR dp. Anyone can let me know how much time the labor takes?
Thank you!

If a shop has done DPs on this car before its about 1.5 - 2 hour job, so priced accordingly to shop rate.

Mike

DFWBMW · 11-04-2011, 03:01 PM

I performed this install couple of days ago, sounds awesome very subtle yet distinctive

1st time took about 1.5hrs, everything lines up perfectly.

Syndicategt · 11-04-2011, 03:05 PM

Make sure to use new gaskets, using old gaskets could lead to a potential leak.

ar design III · 11-04-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Make sure to use new gaskets, using old gaskets could lead to a potential leak.

Yep,
All of our downpipes come with new Bomb-Proof Gaskets as well as zinc plated hardware so you don't have to worry about that.

DFWBMW · 11-04-2011, 06:19 PM

Hey Chris, I was browsing trough your site and noticed you don't offer AR brand exhausts, will this change in the future?

btw
the nord lock washers are awesome!

Brey335i · 11-04-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DFWBMW

Hey Chris, I was browsing trough your site and noticed you don't offer AR brand exhausts, will this change in the future?

btw
the nord lock washers are awesome!

I'm pretty sure they carry the AE system. That's the one I'd recommend with AR dps

sunnydshine · 11-04-2011, 07:16 PM

I have this set up and love it

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Originally Posted by Zeph

I have this setup as well, works great. Too quiet for me, I am adding a Vangaurd exhaust as soon as it arrives from UPS (eta Monday 11/07)...

Zeph

Zeph · 11-05-2011, 12:05 AM

Good luck getting AE exhaust... apparently they are sold out nationwide and they are coming out with a new version that has a catback split plus adjustable tips... and a $600 increase in price! So, I am buying Vangaurd lol.

Zeph

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DFWBMW p pow! Drives: e60 M5 SMG Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 34 iTrader: (1)	I performed this install couple of days ago, sounds awesome very subtle yet distinctive 1st time took about 1.5hrs, everything lines up perfectly. __________________ Dallas Independent BMW Service Specialist

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bryce Banned Drives: zhp 3-pedal Join Date: May 2010 Location: texas Posts: 3,181 iTrader: (22) Garage List 2005 bmw 330ci zhp [3.67] 2008 bmw 135i- sold [3.00] 2007 bmw 335i- sold [3.57]	lines up perfect, no leaks. sounds great IMO, i prefer the stock exhaust with catless dp's over most other exhaust notes

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Zeph Major Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 1,393 iTrader: (0)	I have this setup as well, works great. Too quiet for me, I am adding a Vangaurd exhaust as soon as it arrives from UPS (eta Monday 11/07)... Zeph

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kelvin2010 Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i AW Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 451 iTrader: (4)	I am thinking to get the AR dp. Anyone can let me know how much time the labor takes? Thank you!

11-04-2011, 06:19 PM	#16
DFWBMW p pow! Drives: e60 M5 SMG Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 34 iTrader: (1)	Hey Chris, I was browsing trough your site and noticed you don't offer AR brand exhausts, will this change in the future? btw the nord lock washers are awesome! __________________ Dallas Independent BMW Service Specialist

11-05-2011, 12:05 AM	#19
Zeph Major Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 1,393 iTrader: (0)	Good luck getting AE exhaust... apparently they are sold out nationwide and they are coming out with a new version that has a catback split plus adjustable tips... and a $600 increase in price! So, I am buying Vangaurd lol. Zeph

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