328xi help

SuckMy_Nick · 01-22-2013, 03:24 PM

Okay so I'm looking for three things and thought I'd be conservative with just one thread

07' 328xi e92
1. headers- I'm looking to replace my headers, and I'm looking for the best bang for my buck! I know some of you guys have replaced your headers and I'm looking for the best options

2. Exhaust- I'm looking for a new exhaust as well, I'm see a lot of posts from ActiveAutowerke and haven't heard much feed back (probably didn't look hard enough) but supposedly their signature exhaust is very well made and will produce a substantial HP Gain.. Supposedly.. However I have heard substantial things about the BMW Performance exhaust, a little pricey but people recommend it.. Any opinions on those or other recommendations?

3. Tunes- again I just saw a thread by activeautowerke about their stage 2 tune and they're saying they have a pretty good HP gain, is there something better that anyone has tried and recommends?

Sorry for this long post but just thought you guys who have used these items personally could give a good recommendation

andrey_gta · 01-22-2013, 03:36 PM

good luck on your quest. Just be aware on diminishing hp returns on $ spent.

1. headers options, ranked in approx cost hi to low
Supersprint, ARMAspeed, MMW, MXP, diy cut out cat
User mapleridge is also working of a new set

2. Exhaust- you will se gains if you remove the secondary catalytic converters. Other options are mostly for looks & sweet sound.

3. Tunes-
AA has one tune,used to be called stage 2
Othe companies are Eurocharged, OEtuning
They are all kinda equal for a car without the DISA manifold based on all dynos

SuckMy_Nick · 01-22-2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

good luck on your quest. Just be aware on diminishing hp returns on $ spent.

1. headers options, ranked in approx cost hi to low
Supersprint, ARMAspeed, MMW, MXP, diy cut out cat
User mapleridge is also working of a new set

2. Exhaust- you will se gains if you remove the secondary catalytic converters. Other options are mostly for looks & sweet sound.

3. Tunes-
AA has one tune,used to be called stage 2
Othe companies are Eurocharged, OEtuning
They are all kinda equal for a car without the DISA manifold based on all dynos

Thanks man, I appreciate the input

spacemonkey1112 · 01-22-2013, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

good luck on your quest. Just be aware on diminishing hp returns on $ spent.

1. headers options, ranked in approx cost hi to low
Supersprint, ARMAspeed, MMW, MXP, diy cut out cat
User mapleridge is also working of a new set

2. Exhaust- you will se gains if you remove the secondary catalytic converters. Other options are mostly for looks & sweet sound.

3. Tunes-
AA has one tune,used to be called stage 2
Othe companies are Eurocharged, OEtuning
They are all kinda equal for a car without the DISA manifold based on all dynos

quick question but will 2nd cat delete put my car at risk of failing a smog test in CA? Thanks!

kamek · 01-22-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SuckMy_Nick

Okay so I'm looking for three things and thought I'd be conservative with just one thread

07' 328xi e92
1. headers- I'm looking to replace my headers, and I'm looking for the best bang for my buck! I know some of you guys have replaced your headers and I'm looking for the best options

2. Exhaust- I'm looking for a new exhaust as well, I'm see a lot of posts from ActiveAutowerke and haven't heard much feed back (probably didn't look hard enough) but supposedly their signature exhaust is very well made and will produce a substantial HP Gain.. Supposedly.. However I have heard substantial things about the BMW Performance exhaust, a little pricey but people recommend it.. Any opinions on those or other recommendations?

3. Tunes- again I just saw a thread by activeautowerke about their stage 2 tune and they're saying they have a pretty good HP gain, is there something better that anyone has tried and recommends?

Sorry for this long post but just thought you guys who have used these items personally could give a good recommendation

Get your flame suit on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacemonkey1112

quick question but will 2nd cat delete put my car at risk of failing a smog test in CA? Thanks!

It will fail the visual inspection.

spacemonkey1112 · 01-23-2013, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamek

Get your flame suit on.

It will fail the visual inspection.

haha thanks! I almost chopped them off =P

Rival · 01-23-2013, 08:28 AM

have an exhaust shop fab you up an exhaust. You should be able to do it for half of what most of the pre made systems cost.

del 2nd cats, larger dia. piping, better flowing muffler and your GTG

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SuckMy_Nick Red Liner 10 Rep 129 Posts Drives: E92 335i XDrive Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	328xi help - Headers/exhaust/tune Okay so I'm looking for three things and thought I'd be conservative with just one thread 07' 328xi e92 1. headers- I'm looking to replace my headers, and I'm looking for the best bang for my buck! I know some of you guys have replaced your headers and I'm looking for the best options 2. Exhaust- I'm looking for a new exhaust as well, I'm see a lot of posts from ActiveAutowerke and haven't heard much feed back (probably didn't look hard enough) but supposedly their signature exhaust is very well made and will produce a substantial HP Gain.. Supposedly.. However I have heard substantial things about the BMW Performance exhaust, a little pricey but people recommend it.. Any opinions on those or other recommendations? 3. Tunes- again I just saw a thread by activeautowerke about their stage 2 tune and they're saying they have a pretty good HP gain, is there something better that anyone has tried and recommends? Sorry for this long post but just thought you guys who have used these items personally could give a good recommendation __________________ 07' E92 328xi (First BMW) 09' E92 335xi (Current Car)
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	good luck on your quest. Just be aware on diminishing hp returns on $ spent. 1. headers options, ranked in approx cost hi to low Supersprint, ARMAspeed, MMW, MXP, diy cut out cat User mapleridge is also working of a new set 2. Exhaust- you will se gains if you remove the secondary catalytic converters. Other options are mostly for looks & sweet sound. 3. Tunes- AA has one tune,used to be called stage 2 Othe companies are Eurocharged, OEtuning They are all kinda equal for a car without the DISA manifold based on all dynos __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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Rival Captain 66 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 95 z28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: shytown iTrader: (0)	have an exhaust shop fab you up an exhaust. You should be able to do it for half of what most of the pre made systems cost. del 2nd cats, larger dia. piping, better flowing muffler and your GTG __________________ 2010 335i M sport 2008 328i 2006 325i 1995 Z28 6spd - 377rwhp rip
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