Custom exhaust review

fordbaxter · 02-02-2016, 02:15 PM

Hey guys,

Thought I'd post my custom exhaust details for anyone looking to get something similar:

Specs:
Started with muffler delete, added 2 vibrant resonators in place of secondary cats, then ran 2.5" all the way to the tips. The tips are $50 from eBay and I really like the 4" double wall look.

Cost:
- Tips $50
- Resonators: $100
- Install (and piping): $150

Cons:
There is a lot of exhaust noise around 2k but it's easy to get around with some music, there is a lot of vibration but no drone.

Pros:
Sounds great imo and my GF likes it

Not sure how long I will keep this setup, it is very loud and doesn't feel like the right way to go for a BMW. I'll be keeping my loose change to get a VRSF catback before summer

Some videos:

Antetokounmpo · 02-02-2016, 02:25 PM

I like it. I'm doing muffler and 2nd cat delete friday w/ 3.5in tips but leaving the stock resonator.

AK. · 02-02-2016, 03:53 PM

So are you fully catless now?
Does the car smoke up from time to time?

fordbaxter · 02-02-2016, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AK.

So are you fully catless now?
Does the car smoke up from time to time?

Has stock downpipes, it doesn't smoke at all from what I've seen, though it does smell really strong after removing the secondary cats. Also spits a lot of water, the stock muffler had at least a gallon of water in it when the shop emptied it lol

ksalih · 02-03-2016, 12:08 AM

I've got the same exhaust setup, nearly. Ar20 resonators welded in place of secondary cats and straight piping all the way back. My downpipes are catless though. There is so much rasp at ~5k rpm. There is also drone. It does sound gnarly but I'm about tired of it. It gets old, here is a clip from my last track event, the mic is external. [u2b]https://youtu.be/mf1YoiqyOH0[/u2b]

Jaronbwall · 02-03-2016, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fordbaxter

Has stock downpipes, it doesn't smoke at all from what I've seen, though it does smell really strong after removing the secondary cats. Also spits a lot of water, the stock muffler had at least a gallon of water in it when the shop emptied it lol

Straight up my car did the same thing! It dumped water everywhere at the shop. I flipped because I thought it was a sign of a bad head gasket

Antetokounmpo · 02-03-2016, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jarronbwall

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordbaxter

Has stock downpipes, it doesn't smoke at all from what I've seen, though it does smell really strong after removing the secondary cats. Also spits a lot of water, the stock muffler had at least a gallon of water in it when the shop emptied it lol

Straight up my car did the same thing! It dumped water everywhere at the shop. I flipped because I thought it was a sign of a bad head gasket

About 1 gallon of water is produced for every gallon of gas you burn

02-02-2016, 02:15 PM	#1
fordbaxter N54 Whisperer 20 Rep 71 Posts Drives: RB Turbo E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Raleigh NC iTrader: (0)	Custom exhaust review Hey guys, Thought I'd post my custom exhaust details for anyone looking to get something similar: Specs: Started with muffler delete, added 2 vibrant resonators in place of secondary cats, then ran 2.5" all the way to the tips. The tips are $50 from eBay and I really like the 4" double wall look. Cost: - Tips $50 - Resonators: $100 - Install (and piping): $150 Cons: There is a lot of exhaust noise around 2k but it's easy to get around with some music, there is a lot of vibration but no drone. Pros: Sounds great imo and my GF likes it Not sure how long I will keep this setup, it is very loud and doesn't feel like the right way to go for a BMW. I'll be keeping my loose change to get a VRSF catback before summer Some videos: Last edited by fordbaxter; 08-01-2017 at 11:03 AM..
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Antetokounmpo Brigadier General 1552 Rep 3,475 Posts Drives: E90 6MT FBO; '18 F150 Platinum Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: WI iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 Ford F-150 Pla ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	I like it. I'm doing muffler and 2nd cat delete friday w/ 3.5in tips but leaving the stock resonator.
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AK. Lieutenant 137 Rep 589 Posts Drives: E90 M3/E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 E90 335i [10.00]	So are you fully catless now? Does the car smoke up from time to time?
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02-03-2016, 12:08 AM	#5
ksalih Lieutenant 71 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	I've got the same exhaust setup, nearly. Ar20 resonators welded in place of secondary cats and straight piping all the way back. My downpipes are catless though. There is so much rasp at ~5k rpm. There is also drone. It does sound gnarly but I'm about tired of it. It gets old, here is a clip from my last track event, the mic is external. [u2b]https://youtu.be/mf1YoiqyOH0[/u2b]
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