E90post HOUSTON Presents... N52 Exhausts! [VIDEO]

Hooy · 12-03-2011, 04:02 PM

It's long been a problem for anyone trying to decide on exhausts unless you've heard them in person... watching youtube videos are nearly useless since every camera sounds different.

I figured there were many people on the fence about things like I was not long ago, so without further adieu..

E90post Houston presents to you an exhaust video of 4 different cars recorded at the SAME TIME, SAME PLACE, AND WITH THE SAME CAMERA!

And for God's sake, no ear shattering wind noise. I was the only person revving the cars, and I did them all in the same manner: quick throttle jabs while climbing RPM up to 5k.

WATCH IN 720p!!!!

Credits:
Hooy - Because I'm sexy.
ThuyDee - 325i (incorrectly labeled as 328i in the vid), stock
DJ Apex - 330i w/ muffler delete, cat delete
Ramirez330i - 330i w/ Magnaflow catback part #16539
NaNo_F1 - 328i w/ BMW PE, stock intake and for shooting/editing the video

Notes:
-Video was shot using a Sony NEX-5
-BMW PE & Magnaflow #16539 were both broken in with under 1k miles (but above 500)
-BMW PE was "loud" from the outside, but nearly mute in the cabin with windows up. NaNo_F1 and TexasBmw11 claim power gain.
-Magnaflow was pleasantly "loud" from the cabin, but quieter than PE from the outside. Ramirez330i and SmooveB claim power gain.
-Muffler/cat delete was loud both in cabin and outside. Resonator in tact, so it was not raspy. DJ Apex claims power gain from cat delete.

Hope this helps. I'll hopefully be doing an N54 video soon. Enjoy.

EDIT 12/14/11:
Here's a random video of a flyby shot by a GoPro Hero 1 of my BMW PE. The sound on GoPros suck, so take with a grain of salt.

Donny Rino · 12-03-2011, 04:30 PM

Nice job man.... Loving the bmw exhaust

Volasko · 12-03-2011, 05:05 PM

Bmw Pe Ftfmw!

monkey_wrench · 12-03-2011, 05:09 PM

Great post!

hurricane56 · 12-03-2011, 05:31 PM

Great video, it's about time someone did a good side-by-side comparison.

sn0pea · 12-03-2011, 05:58 PM

no wai that PE is louder than the magnaflow catback

sn0pea · 12-03-2011, 06:03 PM

And! More info on the rear bumper of Thuydee's car. What is that? I WANT!

jc5988 · 12-03-2011, 07:27 PM

Volasko · 12-03-2011, 08:14 PM

On a 2nd listen through it sounded like the PE wasn't warmed up enough and was cold.

MBP0202 · 12-03-2011, 08:27 PM

Didn't even think twice about getting the BMW PE (well, maybe the 1k price tag but...) Great work, good comparison video!

just4kickz · 12-03-2011, 09:56 PM

nice... i kinda like muff delete

ThuyDee · 12-03-2011, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sn0pea

And! More info on the rear bumper of Thuydee's car. What is that? I WANT!

AC Schnitzer Rear Bumper E90

nothing special.

OlivaresAnthony · 12-03-2011, 11:01 PM

great idea for a post. its nice to see someone put some effort into making a comparison video. it would be cool if someone did a video with even more choices like mmw, magnaflow 14815, rogue ikon and others...

ramirez330i · 12-04-2011, 12:16 AM

magnaflow is deeper where as PE is higher pitched and louder in the high revs. If you want a higher pitched loud sound w/out drone or idle noise and like the gargle-pop (which on the PE is sex btw), go with the PE. I like my magnaflow because it has a deep powerful sound, and keeps a very classy exhaust note on the car as compared to a muffler delete (etc.), and also has noticeable HP gains throughout the mid rpm range.

Hooy · 12-04-2011, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramirez330i

magnaflow is deeper where as PE is higher pitched and louder in the high revs. If you want a higher pitched loud sound w/out drone or idle noise and like the gargle-pop (which on the PE is sex btw), go with the PE. I like my magnaflow because it has a deep powerful sound, and keeps a very classy exhaust note on the car as compared to a muffler delete (etc.), and also has noticeable HP gains throughout the mid rpm range.

+1 guys. I will tell you this, the PE is genuinely loud. HOWEVER, you cannot hear it inside the car with the windows up during light acceleration... this means POLICE WILL HEAR YOU before you hear yourself lol.

spacemonkey1112 · 12-04-2011, 01:06 AM

hahaha don't need to worry about police if you drive a like a normal citizen ^_^

but damn... BMW PE almost made me pitch a tent hahaha I actually haven't been in a car with the PE installed. Does the PE overpower the sound of the engine or do the 2 sound blend well together for that eargasm??? still would love to hear that inline 6.

Hooy · 12-04-2011, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacemonkey1112

hahaha don't need to worry about police if you drive a like a normal citizen ^_^

but damn... BMW PE almost made me pitch a tent hahaha I actually haven't been in a car with the PE installed. Does the PE overpower the sound of the engine or do the 2 sound blend well together for that eargasm??? still would love to hear that inline 6.

I was worried about the PE overpowering the I6 as well. I have a definitive answer for you... NO. The two sounds are VERY separate... the PE does an extremely good job of channeling sound out of the tips instead of into the cabin, so you'll hear the I6 easily.

DJ Apex · 12-04-2011, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramirez330i

magnaflow is deeper where as PE is higher pitched and louder in the high revs. If you want a higher pitched loud sound w/out drone or idle noise and like the gargle-pop (which on the PE is sex btw), go with the PE. I like my magnaflow because it has a deep powerful sound, and keeps a very classy exhaust note on the car as compared to a muffler delete (etc.), and also has noticeable HP gains throughout the mid rpm range.

I said the same while they were rec the video lol i was like it sounds like the PE with a baby seal feather pellow over it. lol

NaNo_F1 · 12-04-2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volasko

On a 2nd listen through it sounded like the PE wasn't warmed up enough and was cold.

We had come in from about a 15 min spirited drive 1/2 hour before this was shot. In Houston weather, the exhaust was still warm.

Thanks for posting Hooy! Enjoy your PE!

spacemonkey1112 · 12-06-2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooy

I was worried about the PE overpowering the I6 as well. I have a definitive answer for you... NO. The two sounds are VERY separate... the PE does an extremely good job of channeling sound out of the tips instead of into the cabin, so you'll hear the I6 easily.

haha dang, a part of me wishes you didn't tell me that... I guess I gotta get PE before i get my gintani tune haha

MaximusJ · 12-08-2011, 06:52 AM

Go PE or go home!

PE + PI + Res. & 2nd cat delete still gives me shivers when I downshift at 6k rpm in a tunnel. It got that little exotic sound that I cant get bored of. Never heard an exhaust's sound that compliments an intake's sound that good.

And guys; if you want to do it; do it now! BMW already stopped production of the e90 perf. intakes and will soon be discontinuing the exhaust as well. I waited months to get them and I was out of luck until I found these. So its just a matter of time before the products gets rare; and price might even go up for those who have some units left.

Hooy · 12-08-2011, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaximusJ

Go PE or go home!

PE + PI + Res. & 2nd cat delete still gives me shivers when I downshift at 6k rpm in a tunnel. It got that little exotic sound that I cant get bored of. Never heard an exhaust's sound that compliments an intake's sound that good.

And guys; if you want to do it; do it now! BMW already stopped production of the e90 perf. intakes and will soon be discontinuing the exhaust as well. I waited months to get them and I was out of luck until I found these. So its just a matter of time before the products gets rare; and price might even go up for those who have some units left.

Is the 2ndary cat delete worth it? If you're going to fail emissions, might as well get an off-road tune right?

12-03-2011, 04:02 PM	#1
Hooy Colonel 205 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: E92 328i, E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 328 [5.00]	E90post HOUSTON Presents... N52 Exhausts! [VIDEO] It's long been a problem for anyone trying to decide on exhausts unless you've heard them in person... watching youtube videos are nearly useless since every camera sounds different. I figured there were many people on the fence about things like I was not long ago, so without further adieu.. E90post Houston presents to you an exhaust video of 4 different cars recorded at the SAME TIME, SAME PLACE, AND WITH THE SAME CAMERA! And for God's sake, no ear shattering wind noise. I was the only person revving the cars, and I did them all in the same manner: quick throttle jabs while climbing RPM up to 5k. WATCH IN 720p!!!! Credits: Hooy - Because I'm sexy. ThuyDee - 325i (incorrectly labeled as 328i in the vid), stock DJ Apex - 330i w/ muffler delete, cat delete Ramirez330i - 330i w/ Magnaflow catback part #16539 NaNo_F1 - 328i w/ BMW PE, stock intake and for shooting/editing the video Notes: -Video was shot using a Sony NEX-5 -BMW PE & Magnaflow #16539 were both broken in with under 1k miles (but above 500) -BMW PE was "loud" from the outside, but nearly mute in the cabin with windows up. NaNo_F1 and TexasBmw11 claim power gain. -Magnaflow was pleasantly "loud" from the cabin, but quieter than PE from the outside. Ramirez330i and SmooveB claim power gain. -Muffler/cat delete was loud both in cabin and outside. Resonator in tact, so it was not raspy. DJ Apex claims power gain from cat delete. Hope this helps. I'll hopefully be doing an N54 video soon. Enjoy. EDIT 12/14/11: Here's a random video of a flyby shot by a GoPro Hero 1 of my BMW PE. The sound on GoPros suck, so take with a grain of salt. __________________ Last edited by Hooy; 12-14-2011 at 11:16 PM..
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Donny Rino Private First Class 3 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: westchester ny iTrader: (0)	Nice job man.... Loving the bmw exhaust
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sn0pea Captain 48 Rep 842 Posts Drives: Black 325i 2006 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OK iTrader: (1)	no wai that PE is louder than the magnaflow catback __________________ 2006 325i: Matte Black Grills, AG m310 19's (19X8.5et35 & 19X9.5et33 - 235/35/19 & 265/30/19), Amber Covers, Magnaflow with black tips, Blacked Emblems, M3 Replica Bumper and Vorsteiner hood!
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sn0pea Captain 48 Rep 842 Posts Drives: Black 325i 2006 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OK iTrader: (1)	And! More info on the rear bumper of Thuydee's car. What is that? I WANT! __________________ 2006 325i: Matte Black Grills, AG m310 19's (19X8.5et35 & 19X9.5et33 - 235/35/19 & 265/30/19), Amber Covers, Magnaflow with black tips, Blacked Emblems, M3 Replica Bumper and Vorsteiner hood!
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jc5988 Captain 91 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2010 328i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	__________________ N51- PI - PE - ESS Tuned - SSK - CDV Delete - AFE Header - B12 - Mfactory LSD
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MBP0202 Private First Class 28 Rep 159 Posts Drives: n52 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Around... iTrader: (1)	Didn't even think twice about getting the BMW PE (well, maybe the 1k price tag but...) Great work, good comparison video! __________________ 2007 E90 328xi l 6MT l Sparkling Graphite Metallic l ZSP l ZPP l ZCW l iDrive l Logic 7 l Mapleridge Headers l 3 Stage Intake Manifold l AA tune l BMW Performance Intake l Euphoria 6K LED interior l Blacklines l V3 Mtec l VMR VB3
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ramirez330i MATTE 47 Rep 515 Posts Drives: '13 VW Golf R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (7)	magnaflow is deeper where as PE is higher pitched and louder in the high revs. If you want a higher pitched loud sound w/out drone or idle noise and like the gargle-pop (which on the PE is sex btw), go with the PE. I like my magnaflow because it has a deep powerful sound, and keeps a very classy exhaust note on the car as compared to a muffler delete (etc.), and also has noticeable HP gains throughout the mid rpm range. __________________ Full Mod List: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647519 A-RAM WRAPS- VINYL WRAPPING SERVICES IN HOUSTON http://imageshack.us/g/818/dsc02742e.jpg/ Matte Frozen Grey e90: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=709625[SIGPIC] Last edited by ramirez330i; 12-04-2011 at 12:25 AM..
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spacemonkey1112 Captain 64 Rep 954 Posts Drives: E90 325i AW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 818, CA iTrader: (0)	hahaha don't need to worry about police if you drive a like a normal citizen ^_^ but damn... BMW PE almost made me pitch a tent hahaha I actually haven't been in a car with the PE installed. Does the PE overpower the sound of the engine or do the 2 sound blend well together for that eargasm??? still would love to hear that inline 6. __________________ 2006 E90 325i \| Sports Package \| 6MT \| 3IM \| PE \| AA \|
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MaximusJ Colonel 303 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 340Xi MG 2017 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (21) Garage List 2017 BMW 340XI (F30) [9.00] 2006 BMW 325I (E90) [7.44]	Go PE or go home! PE + PI + Res. & 2nd cat delete still gives me shivers when I downshift at 6k rpm in a tunnel. It got that little exotic sound that I cant get bored of. Never heard an exhaust's sound that compliments an intake's sound that good. And guys; if you want to do it; do it now! BMW already stopped production of the e90 perf. intakes and will soon be discontinuing the exhaust as well. I waited months to get them and I was out of luck until I found these. So its just a matter of time before the products gets rare; and price might even go up for those who have some units left. __________________ Mineral Grey '17 F30 340XI [Garage] // [Build Journal] Jet Black '06 E90 325I [Garage]
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