DOWN PIPES

sammysam27 · 01-17-2017, 08:44 PM

I have an N55 engine and was considering getting downpipes. Butttt, how annoy is the drone noise? Is it similar to a muffler delete? Also, what is the difference between catted and catless? Is there a sound difference? Which is better? Thanks!

mbanks21 · 01-17-2017, 08:54 PM

I have zero drone whatsoever even with resonator delete. I'd suggest searching as there's dozens of video's available

jgoens · 01-17-2017, 08:56 PM

My favorite mod...but your in Jersey so will not be good enough.

sicmadek · 01-18-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

I have zero drone whatsoever even with resonator delete. I'd suggest searching as there's dozens of video's available

Stock muffler still? If so any videos?

Mageshkk · 01-18-2017, 02:23 PM

Sorry to hijack the thread... how much do you guys normally pay for a downpipe install on a F30 N55? My Indy shop quoted 4 hours of labor. Apparently they have to remove the exhaust.. mine is not an X-drive either

sicmadek · 01-18-2017, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mageshkk

Sorry to hijack the thread... how much do you guys normally pay for a downpipe install on a F30 N55? My Indy shop quoted 4 hours of labor. Apparently they have to remove the exhaust.. mine is not an X-drive either

It took me just 3 hours on the ground. I could have done it in 2 on a lift. It helps to remove the 2 hanger bolts in the midpipe to allow wiggle room but no need actually remove the exhaust.

Tiago@VRSF · 01-18-2017, 04:07 PM

Our downpipes don't add any additional drone on the N55

mbanks21 · 01-18-2017, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sicmadek

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

I have zero drone whatsoever even with resonator delete. I'd suggest searching as there's dozens of video's available

Stock muffler still? If so any videos?

Stock muffler. There's a few vids floating around. I'll try to post one later when I get home

Here's downpipe with stock res and muffler

ozuna · 01-18-2017, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mageshkk

Sorry to hijack the thread... how much do you guys normally pay for a downpipe install on a F30 N55? My Indy shop quoted 4 hours of labor. Apparently they have to remove the exhaust.. mine is not an X-drive either

No they don't need to remove the exhaust lol I swapped mine out in about an hour and didn't remove anything but the downpipe.

mbanks21 · 01-18-2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mageshkk

Sorry to hijack the thread... how much do you guys normally pay for a downpipe install on a F30 N55? My Indy shop quoted 4 hours of labor. Apparently they have to remove the exhaust.. mine is not an X-drive either

Find a new shop. Max I'd pay is $150

mike@x-ph.com · 01-18-2017, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sammysam27

I have an N55 engine and was considering getting downpipes. Butttt, how annoy is the drone noise? Is it similar to a muffler delete? Also, what is the difference between catted and catless? Is there a sound difference? Which is better? Thanks!

No drone if you get quality downpipes ... Our most popular is Wagner followed by VRSF a close second

redbullfan · 01-18-2017, 06:35 PM

zerreissen · 01-18-2017, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sammysam27

I have an N55 engine and was considering getting downpipes. Butttt, how annoy is the drone noise? Is it similar to a muffler delete? Also, what is the difference between catted and catless? Is there a sound difference? Which is better? Thanks!

I have a cat-less down pipe and experience absolutely no drone at any rpm.

zerreissen · 01-18-2017, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sicmadek

It took me just 3 hours on the ground. I could have done it in 2 on a lift. It helps to remove the 2 hanger bolts in the midpipe to allow wiggle room but no need actually remove the exhaust.

About the same here. Would have much preferred to do it on a lift. I think I could have done it in a little over an hour on a lift.

sicmadek · 01-18-2017, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sicmadek

It took me just 3 hours on the ground. I could have done it in 2 on a lift. It helps to remove the 2 hanger bolts in the midpipe to allow wiggle room but no need actually remove the exhaust.

About the same here. Would have much preferred to do it on a lift. I think I could have done it in a little over an hour on a lift.

Just hard to snake your arms into places when youre on your back

mookie45 · 01-18-2017, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mageshkk

Sorry to hijack the thread... how much do you guys normally pay for a downpipe install on a F30 N55? My Indy shop quoted 4 hours of labor. Apparently they have to remove the exhaust.. mine is not an X-drive either

They definitely do not have to remove the exhaust. Got mine done for $200 at a reputable shop down here in Miami. Took them one hour to install.

mike@x-ph.com · 01-19-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mookie45

They definitely do not have to remove the exhaust. Got mine done for $200 at a reputable shop down here in Miami. Took them one hour to install.

+1

deezeedee335 · 01-19-2017, 04:56 PM

When you first do it it may take you 2-3 hours. But once you are familiar with it you could do in an hour or less. I did it my self with a floor jack and jack stands. Just make sure you disconnect the sensors first from the engine bay first and loosen the bolts to the mid pipe. You are also going to need a sensor removal socket. They are fairly inexpensive. The job is not too bad and there is a how to in the DIY section. I did it myself because I did not want to keep paying some one to swap it out when it is it is time for a dealer visit or State inspection.

As for me I went with the VRSF cause Mike gave me a good deal on one.

mbanks21 · 01-21-2017, 09:55 AM

Downpipe and res delete, stock muffler

sammysam27 · 01-21-2017, 12:42 PM

Any recommendations where to buy the DPs?

mbanks21 · 01-21-2017, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sammysam27

Any recommendations where to buy the DPs?

Mike at xph

jgoens · 01-21-2017, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

Mike at xph

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deezeedee335 Private 32 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 335i PWG Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1)	When you first do it it may take you 2-3 hours. But once you are familiar with it you could do in an hour or less. I did it my self with a floor jack and jack stands. Just make sure you disconnect the sensors first from the engine bay first and loosen the bolts to the mid pipe. You are also going to need a sensor removal socket. They are fairly inexpensive. The job is not too bad and there is a how to in the DIY section. I did it myself because I did not want to keep paying some one to swap it out when it is it is time for a dealer visit or State inspection. As for me I went with the VRSF cause Mike gave me a good deal on one.
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mbanks21 Colonel 1276 Rep 2,963 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	Downpipe and res delete, stock muffler __________________ 2015 335i Msport/6 JB4/EWG/E30/VRSF DP/ER CP/ VRSF Race Exhaust/ Injen Intake/Verde Axis 19x8.5/9.5 245/35/275/30 Conti Extreme CS/ H&R Sports / Motorsport Hardware Stud Conversion
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