CTS Turbo PWG Downpipe install guide/DIY

badbread · 02-12-2018, 03:12 PM

Hey all,

I recently picked up a CTS Turbo catless DP and created another detailed install guide. Check it out here:
http://*************/new-downpipe/

[IMG]https://i2.wp.com/*************/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180211_104726.jpg?resize=768%2C512[/IMG]
[IMG]https://i0.wp.com/*************/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1347.jpg?resize=768%2C512[/IMG]
[IMG]https://i1.wp.com/*************/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/crushposition.png?resize=768%2C576[/IMG]
I tried to cover everything as detailed as possible. Stupid things like the lower V-Band gasket/crush washer position that may be common sense for most of you, but since I'm not the sharpest knife if the drawer, not so obvious to me.

Let me know what you'll all think, any and all feedback is much appreciated.

I'm finally FBO, full CTS Turbo FBO to boot! Intake/DP/CP/FMIC all installed and good to go.

See all those DIY's on my site as well.

In terms of the DIY, how different is the install for the EWG folks? I know some of the EWG downpipes come with mounting brackets (this PWG DP did not) and I'm pretty sure the V-Band part numbers are probably different, anything else I'm missing.

Having the dual flex sections (on the DP and on the midpipe) made aligning the DP super easy, I foresee alignment on the EWG DP's being a bit more difficult.

Thanks and hope it helps!!

mike@x-ph.com · 02-12-2018, 06:37 PM

BMW DIY Guy · 02-15-2018, 03:23 PM

well done man! Thank you for sharing!

mike@x-ph.com · 02-21-2018, 03:34 PM

How is the downpipe holding up?

badbread · 02-21-2018, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

How is the downpipe holding up?

Going great, still no comment on the smell from the wife, had to hook up the exhaust flap to keep the wife happy regarding the extra noise/drone when the valve was open, all good!!

FSociety · 02-22-2018, 12:19 AM

Looks great! Any video clips before/after ?

Time for Bootmod3

badbread · 02-22-2018, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSociety

Looks great! Any video clips before/after ?

Time for Bootmod3

I have a cold start video but I didn't think it was worth sharing, stock MPE, valve closed, nothing too exciting...

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 02-23-2018, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbread

I have a cold start video but I didn't think it was worth sharing, stock MPE, valve closed, nothing too exciting...

Post it!

badbread · 02-23-2018, 12:37 PM

Ok, you asked for it! Good excuse to get into the world of youtube uploads!

Flap closed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YR43hAd3mo

Flap open:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kWsXpwf1j4

I'll do some rev video's this weekend.

mike@x-ph.com · 02-23-2018, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbread

Ok, you asked for it! Good excuse to get into the world of youtube uploads!

Flap closed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YR43hAd3mo

Flap open:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kWsXpwf1j4

I'll do some rev video's this weekend.

Nice!!

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badbread not good, but bad 333 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3)	CTS Turbo PWG Downpipe install guide/DIY Hey all, I recently picked up a CTS Turbo catless DP and created another detailed install guide. Check it out here: http://***********/new-downpipe/ [IMG]https://i2.wp.com/*********/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180211_104726.jpg?resize=768%2C512[/IMG] [IMG]https://i0.wp.com/*********/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1347.jpg?resize=768%2C512[/IMG] [IMG]https://i1.wp.com/*********/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/crushposition.png?resize=768%2C576[/IMG] I tried to cover everything as detailed as possible. Stupid things like the lower V-Band gasket/crush washer position that may be common sense for most of you, but since I'm not the sharpest knife if the drawer, not so obvious to me. Let me know what you'll all think, any and all feedback is much appreciated. I'm finally FBO, full CTS Turbo FBO to boot! Intake/DP/CP/FMIC all installed and good to go. See all those DIY's on my site as well. In terms of the DIY, how different is the install for the EWG folks? I know some of the EWG downpipes come with mounting brackets (this PWG DP did not) and I'm pretty sure the V-Band part numbers are probably different, anything else I'm missing. Having the dual flex sections (on the DP and on the midpipe) made aligning the DP super easy, I foresee alignment on the EWG DP's being a bit more difficult. Thanks and hope it helps!! __________________ They are spelled BRAKES** not breaks!!!! Oh FFS, not another spark plug thread! BreadsBMW on Youtube Last edited by badbread; 02-13-2018 at 04:04 PM..
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