Wagner Catted DP N55 Review

mike@x-ph.com · 12-28-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by snaimpally

Thanks for the reviews. Wagner catted DP sounds interesting. Worried about the extra noise though - how much louder does it get?

75% off what it would sound with catless DP
Perfect sound in my opinion for a daily driver

DrRobert · 12-28-2015, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

75% off what it would sound with catless DP
Perfect sound in my opinion for a daily driver

75% louder than OEM DP?

mike@x-ph.com · 12-28-2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by snaimpally

Thanks for the reviews. Wagner catted DP sounds interesting. Worried about the extra noise though - how much louder does it get?

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Originally Posted by DrRobert

75% louder than OEM DP?

It would give you 75% of the sound you get with catless DP

snaimpally · 12-28-2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

It would give you 75% of the sound you get with catless DP

Thanks! DP is one of the few mods I haven't made because I am concerned about the sound. I have a competition grade audio setup which is quite absorbing to listen to so I've tried to stay away from mods that make more noise. Plus, I still have 2 more years on the extended BMW warranty I purchased.

mike@x-ph.com · 12-28-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by snaimpally

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

It would give you 75% of the sound you get with catless DP

Thanks! DP is one of the few mods I haven't made because I am concerned about the sound. I have a competition grade audio setup which is quite absorbing to listen to so I've tried to stay away from mods that make more noise. Plus, I still have 2 more years on the extended BMW warranty I purchased.

you have stock exhaust ?

DrRobert · 12-28-2015, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

It would give you 75% of the sound you get with catless DP

How much louder than stock DP?

mike@x-ph.com · 12-28-2015, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DrRobert

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

It would give you 75% of the sound you get with catless DP

How much louder than stock DP?

noticeably louder and much more aggressive but not obnoxious at all
anyone who wants an upgrade in sound should start with downpipe in my opinion before getting a catback or axle back exhaust

hz_diesel · 01-31-2016, 09:15 AM

So I had to uninstall my Cobb this past weekend to flash a ppk onto my car. Drove the car about 100miles with no Cobb and had no cels from my used Wagner catted dp!

mike@x-ph.com · 01-31-2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hz_diesel

So I had to uninstall my Cobb this past weekend to flash a ppk onto my car. Drove the car about 100miles with no Cobb and had no cels from my used Wagner catted dp!

Awesome!!

snaimpally · 01-31-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

you have stock exhaust ?

Correct. Stock exhaust.

Cory S · 02-01-2016, 03:53 AM

Aftermarket exhaust gives a louder and more define tuned sound than what running an off-road down pipe and stock exhaust would sound like. Just an FYI.

ACC · 02-02-2016, 08:36 PM

Hi, I see a bunch of New Englanders on here. I am new to BMW. Can anyone comment on getting past MA emissions with a catted DP. I have a JB4.

I had to laugh when I read Freelo's comment about passing inspection. My other car is a 99 Accord with 400,000+ miles. Up until this year I had to do that every year to pass inspection for an emission and/or transmission code. It worked but sometimes it took me 3-4 shots to get over the 100 mile mark to place the system in a ready state for inspection.

I guess I am assuming the JB4 would also put the ECU in a not ready state.

Freelo · 02-13-2016, 02:28 PM

Hey Acc saw your note. I know what you mean about old cars and passing inspection. I also have a 2002 530i in addition to the 335i.

Thought I would add to the story with my catted DP. Just moved to California and had to pass CA emissions which is the toughest test I think anywhere. The n55 with catted DP passed with flying colors. Had to go back a second time with the 530i but it made it through also.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 02-13-2016, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ACC

Hi, I see a bunch of New Englanders on here. I am new to BMW. Can anyone comment on getting past MA emissions with a catted DP. I have a JB4.

I had to laugh when I read Freelo's comment about passing inspection. My other car is a 99 Accord with 400,000+ miles. Up until this year I had to do that every year to pass inspection for an emission and/or transmission code. It worked but sometimes it took me 3-4 shots to get over the 100 mile mark to place the system in a ready state for inspection.

I guess I am assuming the JB4 would also put the ECU in a not ready state.

Remove the JB4 and you should be ok. You may be able to get away with map 0 on JB4 but I'd just remove it to be sure.

mike@x-ph.com · 02-15-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cory S

Aftermarket exhaust gives a louder and more define tuned sound than what running an off-road down pipe and stock exhaust would sound like. Just an FYI.

Of course
For best sound you want a full exhaust

That being said DP is a great option because it makes the car louder (more aggressive) and is a very cheap mod (catted is more expensive but still much cheaper than full catback + you get power gains)

mike@x-ph.com · 02-21-2018, 11:57 AM

Supermoon · 02-21-2018, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Very nice. I'm on the fence between this and the VRSF catted.
I'd like to know if this dp has a better quality cat compared to VRSF's Magnaflow 200 cells.
Mike, could you upload some pictures of the inside of Wagner and VRSF?

mike@x-ph.com · 02-21-2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermoon

Very nice. I'm on the fence between this and the VRSF catted.
I'd like to know if this dp has a better quality cat compared to VRSF's Magnaflow 200 cells.
Mike, could you upload some pictures of the inside of Wagner and VRSF?

The cats used in the Wagner DP are Euro 6
They are higher quality than Magnaflow cats

I'll try to upload pictures this weekend.

Ladooo · 04-20-2020, 10:46 AM

Great review

old thread, but any further feedback from anyone??

As I am looking to get this Wagner High Flow Catted Downpipe for my N55 to make it full bolt on, current price in UK is £685.

Currently I have MHD stage 1+ & the difference from stock is very good but felt it needed a bit more... Also I have the Wagner 5.5inch stepped intercooler which I installed my self, the quality is brilliant & fit is precise but a slight bit of cutting/adjustment was required however was straight forward.

I plan on doing the downpipe myself, have seen many videos & tutorials so hope it goes well but am concerned if get a CEL code, if I do what are the options?

Also, I have read this down pipe only comes with just the bolts/nuts, the 2 gaskets for the lower side connection & v-band clamp with gasket on turbo side connection need to be purchased seperately & are advisable to be replaced?

ferocity02 · 04-21-2020, 08:54 PM

Feel free to read my thread: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1599383

Hopefully you dont run into this issue.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-22-2020, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladooo

Great review

old thread, but any further feedback from anyone??

As I am looking to get this Wagner High Flow Catted Downpipe for my N55 to make it full bolt on, current price in UK is £685.

Currently I have MHD stage 1+ & the difference from stock is very good but felt it needed a bit more... Also I have the Wagner 5.5inch stepped intercooler which I installed my self, the quality is brilliant & fit is precise but a slight bit of cutting/adjustment was required however was straight forward.

I plan on doing the downpipe myself, have seen many videos & tutorials so hope it goes well but am concerned if get a CEL code, if I do what are the options?

Also, I have read this down pipe only comes with just the bolts/nuts, the 2 gaskets for the lower side connection & v-band clamp with gasket on turbo side connection need to be purchased seperately & are advisable to be replaced?

Sounds like its cheaper for you to get it from the US even after you factor in shipping and duties

Ladooo · 04-22-2020, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ferocity02

Feel free to read my thread: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1599383

Hopefully you dont run into this issue.

Thank you for this

& unfortunate the lengths you had to go to install it!
From reading other posts it seems the fitment issues are common with the 135i & not so much if any with the 335i...

Also, just to confirm the sound, its not raspy/screechy?? As would prefer a more Deeper tone.

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Sounds like its cheaper for you to get it from the US even after you factor in shipping and duties

Thanks, how much would it work out in total from US?
As mentioned above can you advice of any fitment issues were resolved or changes made to the part??

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Ladooo New Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 2012 N55 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Great review old thread, but any further feedback from anyone?? As I am looking to get this Wagner High Flow Catted Downpipe for my N55 to make it full bolt on, current price in UK is £685. Currently I have MHD stage 1+ & the difference from stock is very good but felt it needed a bit more... Also I have the Wagner 5.5inch stepped intercooler which I installed my self, the quality is brilliant & fit is precise but a slight bit of cutting/adjustment was required however was straight forward. I plan on doing the downpipe myself, have seen many videos & tutorials so hope it goes well but am concerned if get a CEL code, if I do what are the options? Also, I have read this down pipe only comes with just the bolts/nuts, the 2 gaskets for the lower side connection & v-band clamp with gasket on turbo side connection need to be purchased seperately & are advisable to be replaced?
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