Best bang for your buck to make your 328i sound better?

Phamous · 08-15-2017, 12:05 AM

Hello Y'all,

So this is going to be a really nooby post but I really don't know much about exhaust or anything. I have a 328i F30 with stock engine and I want to spice it up a bit and make it sound louder and meaner.

What is the best way of going at this? I want to get a quad or dual exhaust if Im going to get an aftermarket exhaust cause I hate how the 328i has dual exhaust on 1 side. But are there cheaper mods to do before getting a whole exhaust system? I don't even know what catless or catback means so if you're going to use those words, can you please explain as well haha.

THANKS!

Domotron · 08-15-2017, 07:12 AM

I'm pretty sure alot of people going to recommend muffler delete. I know thats what i'm going with .. around 300-400 bucks exhaust shop can get it done for you. Obviously itll be more depending on which tips you get.

Celoq23 · 08-15-2017, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Phamous

Hello Y'all,

So this is going to be a really nooby post but I really don't know much about exhaust or anything. I have a 328i F30 with stock engine and I want to spice it up a bit and make it sound louder and meaner.

What is the best way of going at this? I want to get a quad or dual exhaust if Im going to get an aftermarket exhaust cause I hate how the 328i has dual exhaust on 1 side. But are there cheaper mods to do before getting a whole exhaust system? I don't even know what catless or catback means so if you're going to use those words, can you please explain as well haha.

THANKS!

PM me your number, I can send you videos of my f30 328i so you can get an idea

F30_Adler · 08-15-2017, 09:20 AM

Depends how loud you want it. Some would recommend a catless downpipe because along with the extra sound you will get the highest HP gains.

CRJdriver · 08-15-2017, 11:20 AM

The 35/40 mpe or standard muffler with a down pipe..that has flex pipe to it.

Since you don’t need pipe bigger then 3 inch for a 2.0. That’s the best gains + sound.

Any other muffler will just make it louder...and drone. The 35i has a helmholtz chamber muffler which is tune to cancel out certain tone. Giving you more pitch less base. Making it sound like a Bmw not an evo.

Both Akarapovic and iPE use the exact same design on their exhaust for the whole range.

And please...the muffler delete off boost sounds like a 95 civic and cold starts? Lol I would want a paper bag so know one see me.

LiquidMercury · 08-15-2017, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by F30_Adler

Depends how loud you want it. Some would recommend a catless downpipe because along with the extra sound you will get the highest HP gains.

I can tell you this, on a 320i it's a f'kn joke, lol. I'm tempted to go the muffler delete route myself too. Don't get me wrong, having the catless DP in mine is nice with freeing up the air restrictions (ie. ~25hp), but for sound, it's just sad, haha.

BEM-S4 · 08-15-2017, 03:08 PM

If you want easy and some flexibility, an exhaust dump is worth investigating. Basically it's a Y pipe that has a switch so you can go from stock to hooligan mode easily. There are times when running a delete isn't ideal - ie trying to take a work call in the car or driving around your neighborhood early in the morning.

Phamous · 08-15-2017, 07:38 PM

Thanks everyone! Very interesting how theres so many ways of going at this!

mike@x-ph.com · 08-15-2017, 07:50 PM

Active Autowerke exhaust will add a mild sound to your exhaust ... Perfect for daily drivers not looking for an aggressive exhaust

If you are after a deep and aggressive tone, get REMUS

Domotron · 08-16-2017, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SwiftF30

Check out my video, maybe my drive by's and Revs may help.
I have a resonator delete and Muffler delete, but i installed a straight pipe from Supersprint that deletes the resonator, but that might be the reason why mine pops, burbles, and cracks more.

oh shit i actually watch your vids

xroshx · 08-16-2017, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Active Autowerke exhaust will add a mild sound to your exhaust ... Perfect for daily drivers not looking for an aggressive exhaust

If you are after a deep and aggressive tone, get REMUS

this!

edm0nd · 08-16-2017, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SwiftF30

Check out my video, maybe my drive by's and Revs may help.
I have a resonator delete and Muffler delete, but i installed a straight pipe from Supersprint that deletes the resonator, but that might be the reason why mine pops, burbles, and cracks more.

That sounds really nice!

nemobanks · 08-17-2017, 02:24 PM

He's My Set up . Downpipe Custom Y Pipe Muffler Delete. and JB4 Drivers Mod Tune.

Fly by

Shooting Flames

alohasurftoad · 08-17-2017, 09:50 PM

nemo' and this guy needs to have a duel. nemo's 4 barrel machine gun against 2 cannons...lol

Diegov209 · 08-18-2017, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

nemo' and this guy needs to have a duel. nemo's 4 barrel machine gun against 2 cannons...lol

Bro the tune he has is from DME tuning pops and bangs option it cost $899 for BEF tune to work with your jb4 if you have one or $799 for a flash tune pretty good im going to get it next month just want to get a full exhaust system before I do any pops and bangs. I contacted Br performance and they will recommend you to DME since BR is located in Europe.

Diegov209 · 08-18-2017, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nemobanks

He's My Set up . Downpipe Custom Y Pipe Muffler Delete. and JB4 Drivers Mod Tune.

Fly by

Shooting Flames

Bro mad respect you have one of the nicest sounding 328i ive heard.

nemobanks · 08-18-2017, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Diegov209

Bro the tune he has is from DME tuning pops and bangs option it cost $899 for BEF tune to work with your jb4 if you have one or $799 for a flash tune pretty good im going to get it next month just want to get a full exhaust system before I do any pops and bangs. I contacted Br performance and they will recommend you to DME since BR is located in Europe.

CODE SAT , VO CODING 2TB . JB4 OR BOOTMOD3 .

Diegov209 · 08-18-2017, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nemobanks

CODE SAT , VO CODING 2TB . JB4 OR BOOTMOD3 .

I need to go to someone who could do coding near me .-. can't find anybody near me like where I live in the valley so I have to go to like Sacramento or the bay I don't mind going there its just my work schedule got changed and im only 17 at the time and hoping to not get pulled over lol.

Diegov209 · 08-18-2017, 11:44 AM

This is off topic but anyone need a MAP sensor bought one from ECS tuning and ended up not using it because it was just a boost leak I was dealing with.

nemobanks · 08-18-2017, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diegov209

I need to go to someone who could do coding near me .-. can't find anybody near me like where I live in the valley so I have to go to like Sacramento or the bay I don't mind going there its just my work schedule got changed and im only 17 at the time and hoping to not get pulled over lol.

Everyone codes in Cali or Knows A coder just go to the Meets. Your bound to find one

nemobanks · 08-18-2017, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Diegov209

This is off topic but anyone need a MAP sensor bought one from ECS tuning and ended up not using it because it was just a boost leak I was dealing with.

Put in Classified

Diegov209 · 08-18-2017, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nemobanks

Put in Classified

Forsure bro thanks for the advice and do need to start going to the meets more often will do today actually lol.

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Domotron Captain 150 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328xi M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (2)	I'm pretty sure alot of people going to recommend muffler delete. I know thats what i'm going with .. around 300-400 bucks exhaust shop can get it done for you. Obviously itll be more depending on which tips you get.
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CRJdriver Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 253 Posts Drives: F30 & F82 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	The 35/40 mpe or standard muffler with a down pipe..that has flex pipe to it. Since you don’t need pipe bigger then 3 inch for a 2.0. That’s the best gains + sound. Any other muffler will just make it louder...and drone. The 35i has a helmholtz chamber muffler which is tune to cancel out certain tone. Giving you more pitch less base. Making it sound like a Bmw not an evo. Both Akarapovic and iPE use the exact same design on their exhaust for the whole range. And please...the muffler delete off boost sounds like a 95 civic and cold starts? Lol I would want a paper bag so know one see me.
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