'06 325i exhaust - best option? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ruquik · 01-16-2013, 09:38 PM

I actually wanted to ask this question myself, as I learned something about the 2006 model specifically. (I have an 06 325xi sport wagon)

My friend at the dealer looked up the PE exhaust using my VIN and it through up a flag

Since I had an early build date 09-09-2006 it said it may or may not fit....NO other info.

I have read on here people have issues with the AA muffler replacement due to the oval/squished exhaust tubing. I really want to know if the DINAN or BMW PE cat back will bolt up.

-Brad

cuiter23 · 01-16-2013, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruquik

I actually wanted to ask this question myself, as I learned something about the 2006 model specifically. (I have an 06 325xi sport wagon)

My friend at the dealer looked up the PE exhaust using my VIN and it through up a flag

Since I had an early build date 09-09-2006 it said it may or may not fit....NO other info.

I have read on here people have issues with the AA muffler replacement due to the oval/squished exhaust tubing. I really want to know if the DINAN or BMW PE cat back will bolt up.

-Brad

The AA is not a muffler. It is essentially a muffler delete with a resonator chamber in place of the muffler to control the drone.

ruquik · 01-17-2013, 07:28 AM

I never said it was a muffler. I read all 24 pages of the AA thread. Like it and the price, but no way in hell I'm letting any of the exhaust shops around here touch it. Will likely fab up my own pipe if I go the AA route.

ruquik · 01-17-2013, 07:30 AM

I'm still am waiting to here back from DINAN though so maybe a full cat back might still be an option.

-Brad

cuiter23 · 01-17-2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruquik

I never said it was a muffler. I read all 24 pages of the AA thread. Like it and the price, but no way in hell I'm letting any of the exhaust shops around here touch it. Will likely fab up my own pipe if I go the AA route.

Well you have an N51 which will require welding work. Mine was just direct clamp ons.

ruquik · 01-17-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cuiter23

Well you have an N51 which will require welding work. Mine was just direct clamp ons.

Yet my build sheet SAYS N52.

I can show you a picture if that would satisfy you.

-Brad

cuiter23 · 01-17-2013, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruquik

Yet my build sheet SAYS N52.

I can show you a picture if that would satisfy you.

-Brad

You have a late build 06 (september 06)

upstatedoc · 01-17-2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuiter23

The AA is not a muffler. It is essentially a muffler delete with a resonator chamber in place of the muffler to control the drone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruquik

I never said it was a muffler. I read all 24 pages of the AA thread. Like it and the price, but no way in hell I'm letting any of the exhaust shops around here touch it. Will likely fab up my own pipe if I go the AA route.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuiter23

Well you have an N51 which will require welding work. Mine was just direct clamp ons.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruquik

Yet my build sheet SAYS N52.

I can show you a picture if that would satisfy you.

-Brad

I have an AA "muffler replacement" for N51/52 if you want it.

cuiter23 · 01-17-2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

I have an AA "muffler replacement" for N51/52 if you want it.

Does it muffle the sound? How is it on the drone?

ruquik · 01-17-2013, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruquik

I actually wanted to ask this question myself, as I learned something about the 2006 model specifically. (I have an 06 325xi sport wagon)

My friend at the dealer looked up the PE exhaust using my VIN and it through up a flag

Since I had an early build date 09-09-2006 it said it may or may not fit....NO other info.

I have read on here people have issues with the AA muffler replacement due to the oval/squished exhaust tubing. I really want to know if the DINAN or BMW PE cat back will bolt up.

-Brad

That was SUPPOSED to be 2005

my fault

-Brad

cuiter23 · 01-17-2013, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruquik

That was SUPPOSED to be 2005

my fault

-Brad

From my knowledge, most 325i's are N51. If you have the N52, the AA axle-back should just be clamp-ons.

ruquik · 01-17-2013, 04:27 PM

upstatedoc, let me know how much.

digz · 01-17-2013, 07:54 PM

i have 06 325xi ...just put AFE intake and had problems with it had to have .5" raiser made for the mass air..i want to get the borla atak exshaust it says fits 3s... but they show it on M3 ..just want to know if it will hook right up. but will have to cut the bumper i think. any thoughts on this? what do you guys think would be a good one for my car. the borla is very deep sound. sounds good any one have it?

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01-16-2013, 09:38 PM	#23
ruquik New Member Drives: 2006 325xi 6MT Wagon Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Delaware Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	I actually wanted to ask this question myself, as I learned something about the 2006 model specifically. (I have an 06 325xi sport wagon) My friend at the dealer looked up the PE exhaust using my VIN and it through up a flag Since I had an early build date 09-09-2006 it said it may or may not fit....NO other info. I have read on here people have issues with the AA muffler replacement due to the oval/squished exhaust tubing. I really want to know if the DINAN or BMW PE cat back will bolt up. -Brad

01-17-2013, 07:28 AM	#25
ruquik New Member Drives: 2006 325xi 6MT Wagon Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Delaware Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	I never said it was a muffler. I read all 24 pages of the AA thread. Like it and the price, but no way in hell I'm letting any of the exhaust shops around here touch it. Will likely fab up my own pipe if I go the AA route.

01-17-2013, 07:30 AM	#26
ruquik New Member Drives: 2006 325xi 6MT Wagon Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Delaware Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	I'm still am waiting to here back from DINAN though so maybe a full cat back might still be an option. -Brad

01-17-2013, 04:27 PM	#34
ruquik New Member Drives: 2006 325xi 6MT Wagon Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Delaware Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	upstatedoc, let me know how much.

01-17-2013, 07:54 PM	#35
digz New Member Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: long island, ny Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	i have 06 325xi ...just put AFE intake and had problems with it had to have .5" raiser made for the mass air..i want to get the borla atak exshaust it says fits 3s... but they show it on M3 ..just want to know if it will hook right up. but will have to cut the bumper i think. any thoughts on this? what do you guys think would be a good one for my car. the borla is very deep sound. sounds good any one have it?