Dual-exhaust conversion on PE - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Bruce li · 05-02-2012, 07:27 PM

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I don't have the PE exhaust but I did do the conversion with a magnaflo exhaust. Good luck, wanna see how it turns out.

pics are so you can see the difference in the position of the muffler

How much did this cost for the piping+muffler+installation?

Thanks.

$320.

Gjm127 · 05-05-2012, 01:20 PM

Car's been at the mechanic's for about 5 days now and I'll be getting it back Monday or Tuesday.

Again, this is what I'm getting painted + installed:
M3 style front bumper
M3 side skirts
M-tech rear bumper (dual-outlet)

Here's what I'm getting done:
Extension piping + re-routing the tips
Badge delete
Minor fix ups

Here are some BEFORE pics!

gingerbreadman · 05-06-2012, 01:10 PM

$320?? Please info on where in cali, hopefully in socal...i went to get an estimate at tech mufflers in long Beach and the guy wanted 300 just for pipes and install. And thats not including muffler and tips.

Gjm127 · 05-09-2012, 06:00 PM

Got the car today! I gotta say it's very clean job!

If anyone needs body part repairs, painting or even this kind of job in the Montreal area: Go to SarVik Garage Expert (7131 Cote des Neiges).

One thing that bothers me is the sound, it lost 20% of it's aggressiveness.
What can I do to fix this? Do you suggest a Secondary Cat delete?

Here are the pics!
Enjoy and I'm open to questions!!

I3aby · 05-09-2012, 06:20 PM

Please post sound clips!

RupertPupkin · 05-09-2012, 06:22 PM

Congrats! That is a very good clean install. Does it still sound the same?

Gjm127 · 05-09-2012, 06:25 PM

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Congrats! That is a very good clean install. Does it still sound the same?

From the driver's seat, it doesn't because now the sound is split in left and right whereas it used to all come out from the left before.

Any ideas on what to do to make the sound a little louder?

Gjm127 · 05-09-2012, 06:26 PM

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Please post sound clips!

Coming tonight! Imma watch Avengers with some friends, they'll help me with that!

RupertPupkin · 05-09-2012, 06:36 PM

People delete the secondary cats, and or the resonator for increased volume, although it may alter the tone of the exhaust.

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Coming tonight! Imma watch Avengers with some friends, they'll help me with that!

iczz · 05-09-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

People delete the secondary cats, and or the resonator for increased volume, although it may alter the tone of the exhaust.

PE already deleted the resonator, so you can only try to delete the secondary cats now.

RupertPupkin · 05-09-2012, 07:25 PM

Duh. haha dont know why I didnt remember that.

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PE already deleted the resonator, so you can only try to delete the secondary cats now.

Gjm127 · 05-10-2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by iczz

PE already deleted the resonator, so you can only try to delete the secondary cats now.

Kay, here's what I'll do:
-Post a sound clip tomorrow
-Go get a Secondary Cat delete if I feel it really needs one

Is it clamped on or do I have to cut it out?

Gjm127 · 05-10-2012, 11:10 PM

Here's the clip...

As you can see, it still has that note but it seems weakened by the extended pipes and 90 degree angles...

What can I do to fix this?

iczz · 05-10-2012, 11:26 PM

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Here's the clip...

As you can see, it still has that note but it seems weakened by the extended pipes and 90 degree angles...

What can I do to fix this?

cut your secondary cat

Gjm127 · 05-10-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by iczz

cut your secondary cat

If I go to the same muffler shop, how much would I end up paying just for that?

iczz · 05-10-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gjm127

If I go to the same muffler shop, how much would I end up paying just for that?

I would say about $50~$100.
I paid $60 for mine.

Gjm127 · 05-10-2012, 11:50 PM

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I would say about $50~$100.
I paid $60 for mine.

Are you sure they have to cut? Isn't it clamped?

iczz · 05-11-2012, 02:16 AM

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Are you sure they have to cut? Isn't it clamped?

you are welcome to check under your car to see if there is any clamp for the secondary cat.

iczz · 05-11-2012, 02:19 AM

op, found this thread for you.
it was a 335, but the same idea.
Secondary Cat Delete w/ vid

Gjm127 · 05-11-2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by iczz

op, found this thread for you.
it was a 335, but the same idea.
Secondary Cat Delete w/ vid

thx for the link... gave some idea

What if I replace the secondary cats by an X-pipe?
What would that do?

iczz · 05-11-2012, 03:54 AM

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thx for the link... gave some idea

What if I replace the secondary cats by an X-pipe?
What would that do?

have no experience with X-pipe.

Just did a quick search: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=23

seems like you will not want to replace with X pipe

Gjm127 · 05-11-2012, 11:19 AM

I'll post more sound clips later. Maybe I'll go with a cat delete after all.

05-05-2012, 01:20 PM	#46
Gjm127 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW E92 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 418 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E92 [4.83]	Car's been at the mechanic's for about 5 days now and I'll be getting it back Monday or Tuesday. Again, this is what I'm getting painted + installed: M3 style front bumper M3 side skirts M-tech rear bumper (dual-outlet) Here's what I'm getting done: Extension piping + re-routing the tips Badge delete Minor fix ups Here are some BEFORE pics! Attached Images

05-09-2012, 06:00 PM	#48
Gjm127 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW E92 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 418 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E92 [4.83]	Got the car today! I gotta say it's very clean job! If anyone needs body part repairs, painting or even this kind of job in the Montreal area: Go to SarVik Garage Expert (7131 Cote des Neiges). One thing that bothers me is the sound, it lost 20% of it's aggressiveness. What can I do to fix this? Do you suggest a Secondary Cat delete? Here are the pics! Enjoy and I'm open to questions!! Attached Images

05-09-2012, 06:20 PM	#49
I3aby Lieutenant Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 533 iTrader: (6)	Please post sound clips! __________________

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gingerbreadman Private Drives: e90 330i-bsm Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: southern california Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	$320?? Please info on where in cali, hopefully in socal...i went to get an estimate at tech mufflers in long Beach and the guy wanted 300 just for pipes and install. And thats not including muffler and tips.

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RupertPupkin Major Drives: Freak Beast Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Posts: 1,467 iTrader: (5)	Congrats! That is a very good clean install. Does it still sound the same?

05-10-2012, 11:10 PM	#57
Gjm127 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW E92 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 418 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E92 [4.83]	Here's the clip... As you can see, it still has that note but it seems weakened by the extended pipes and 90 degree angles... What can I do to fix this?

05-11-2012, 02:19 AM	#63
iczz Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,752 iTrader: (23)	op, found this thread for you. it was a 335, but the same idea. Secondary Cat Delete w/ vid

05-11-2012, 11:19 AM	#66
Gjm127 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW E92 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 418 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E92 [4.83]	I'll post more sound clips later. Maybe I'll go with a cat delete after all.