Downpipe installation cost question

awawd335 · 05-01-2014, 01:16 PM

I am considering getting some downpipes for my 335xi. I don't have a lift, so I'd probably pay to have them installed.

What would be a decent price to have this done?

Anyone had this done near Grand Rapids, MI?

I'll post this in the AWD section also.

Cloud9blue · 05-01-2014, 04:37 PM

Would say from $200 to $400 depending on the shop. Make sure you got to a reputable shop that have performed the same work on a N54 engine before, or else you could run into quite a few problems afterward.

bmwdude89 · 05-01-2014, 08:44 PM

Warranty pays 3.6hrs

awawd335 · 06-02-2014, 10:13 AM

Bump, still looking to have this work done. Anyone know of a shop/person near Grand Rapids with a decent price to do this? Quotes I've received at the local indies I've found so far have been 600 to 700 dollars.

Secret_Squirrel · 06-02-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by awawd335

Bump, still looking to have this work done. Anyone know of a shop/person near Grand Rapids with a decent price to do this? Quotes I've received at the local indies I've found so far have been 600 to 700 dollars.

Wow stay away from those Indies. I'm in Chicago but I got my dp installed for $300.

tambat · 06-02-2014, 11:50 AM

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Wow stay away from those Indies. I'm in Chicago but I got my dp installed for $300.

where at?

Secret_Squirrel · 06-02-2014, 12:25 PM

Rc autoworks in bridgeview, IL

michael1972 · 06-06-2014, 09:43 PM

DIY. It's not very difficult. Just saying. And you have a feeling of accomplishment and save cash.

vivanapoli806 · 06-07-2014, 11:58 PM

Idk if dp's are diff on your car but for my n54 e82 I was told 2hrs labor by local Indy shop that did my blasting in Chicago burbs

awawd335 · 06-08-2014, 10:08 AM

DP installation on an xi is more difficult due to needing to drop the subframe to have enough clearance.

mkPOTO · 06-09-2014, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by awawd335

DP installation on an xi is more difficult due to needing to drop the subframe to have enough clearance.

yup it is usually 4 -6 hours of work depending on the place

TurboCraig · 06-10-2014, 01:16 PM

Save some cash and put them on yourself. You do not need a lift and could knock it out in 3.5 hours with ease.

awawd335 · 06-12-2014, 07:56 AM

Update. Eventually found someone fairly local to install my downpipes for $250. Props to Mashimarho for pointing me in his direction.

mashimarho · 06-12-2014, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by awawd335

Update. Eventually found someone fairly local to install my downpipes for $250. Props to Mashimarho for pointing me in his direction.

Best guy in town.

We should get some locals together sometime soon.

awawd335 · 06-12-2014, 09:09 AM

I'd be up for a meet depending on the timing. I'd also be interested in going to a test and tune at us131 motorsports park if people were interested. Figured I'd throw that out there, though I'd be fine with meeting elsewhere also.

Madams08 · 07-14-2014, 01:46 PM

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DIY. It's not very difficult. Just saying. And you have a feeling of accomplishment and save cash.

yea, took me 4 hours and nothing was really complicated. the hardest part was getting the pipes to line up with the turbos, one didn't want to line op to save my life.

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TurboCraig First Lieutenant 6 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana iTrader: (6)	Save some cash and put them on yourself. You do not need a lift and could knock it out in 3.5 hours with ease. __________________ Juiceboxed, BMS Backend Flash, DCI, Fuel-it Stg 2, VRSF, CP'ed
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