MPE installed finally!

thatBimmerBloke · 04-24-2019, 10:07 PM

So MPE was installed yesterday, took them about 20 minutes. The sound is noticeably throatier/racier and I can hear the burbles inside the cabin easily, never heard them before on my stock exhaust. Will post a go-pro video of before and after soon.

However, the right tip is hanging 2-3mm lower than the left tip, will the exhaust hanger help in adjusting this? It's not noticeable unless you really measure it or look really closely, blame my OCD

Got the OEM tips from a forum member for $125 , they got scratched at the bottom on towing after an impact, the scratches aren't visible at all after installing them. Pretty happy with the tips and the exhaust definitely brings a smile on my face, those burbles are amazing And, it'll get better as it breaks in.

Also, I hear some whistle at times, not sure if it's the turbo or a leak near the clamps, I tightened the clamp nuts little bit but didn't want to overdo it.

Final cost $900 for MPE + $65 install at a good local indy shop (Milwaukee Motorwerks) + $125 for tips = $1090.

Exhaust sound:
Big Dodge trying to race me at 2:47

Cold Start:

BeerHerder · 04-24-2019, 11:21 PM

Nice! Looks good... I'm jonesing for more noise, but I want that Akrapovic setup, but not the co$t. That's a pretty dang good price, though, all in.

thatBimmerBloke · 04-25-2019, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerHerder

Nice! Looks good... I'm jonesing for more noise, but I want that Akrapovic setup, but not the co$t. That's a pretty dang good price, though, all in.

Do those go for 3-4k? Are they worth it?

AK415 · 04-25-2019, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerHerder

Nice! Looks good... I'm jonesing for more noise, but I want that Akrapovic setup, but not the co$t. That's a pretty dang good price, though, all in.

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Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Do those go for 3-4k? Are they worth it?

Totally.

Akrapovic Cat back, stock DP, Dinan stage 2. Picked it up for $1800, 3rd handed with ~20K miles on it.

Some pictures in this post.

BeerHerder · 04-25-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Do those go for 3-4k? Are they worth it?

They go for like $2600 new. The videos I've watched, it sounds awesome. Too rich for my blood right now... maybe next year.

AK415 · 04-25-2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerHerder

They go for like $2600 new. The videos I've watched, it sounds awesome. Too rich for my blood right now... maybe next year.

$2600 is only the axle back, you need the linked pipe as well, which is another $700

BeerHerder · 04-25-2019, 02:03 PM

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$2600 is only the axle back, you need the linked pipe as well, which is another $700

GAH! The pictures make it look like it's the whole setup.

AK415 · 04-25-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerHerder

GAH! The pictures make it look like it's the whole setup.

Sorry, here is the whole thing. After the clamp is $2600, before that is $700.

If you get it used, make sure there is the hanger for the linked pipe. It does not use the OE hanger near the cat, you have to add one near the differential. It is included in the package, but if it doesn't, it is another $200. Plus it will rattle like there is no tomorrow.

BeerHerder · 04-25-2019, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AK415

Sorry, here is the whole thing. After the clamp is $2600, before that is $700.

If you get it used, make sure there is the hanger for the linked pipe. It does not use the OE hanger near the cat, you have to add one near the differential. It is included in the package, but if it doesn't, it is another $200. Plus it will rattle like there is no tomorrow.

Thanks for the info! That's definitely more info than I've seen on retail sites, or at least it's definitely presented here in plain english. Hopefully I'll see one come up used.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-26-2019, 12:36 AM

Congrats

Korvo · 04-26-2019, 08:58 AM

I used a zip tie to tighten the rubber hanger, which pulls up on the exhaust. You can just tighten it a little and then make sure it looks good. Tighten more if necessary.

thatBimmerBloke · 04-26-2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Congrats

Thanks

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Originally Posted by pdegene

I used a zip tie to tighten the rubber hanger, which pulls up on the exhaust. You can just tighten it a little and then make sure it looks good. Tighten more if necessary.

Thanks, the zip ties don't get heated up or anything? Seems like a good simple solution.

Korvo · 04-26-2019, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Congrats

Thanks

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Originally Posted by pdegene

I used a zip tie to tighten the rubber hanger, which pulls up on the exhaust. You can just tighten it a little and then make sure it looks good. Tighten more if necessary.

Thanks, the zip ties don't get heated up or anything? Seems like a good simple solution.

I haven't had any issue so far! I did use two of them. You could also use a hose clamp if you wanted something metal!

thatBimmerBloke · 04-28-2019, 09:38 PM

Are these exhaust leak whistles at 1:21 to 1:25, 2:16 to 2:18, and at around 3:16 and 4:17?
Notice the big Dodge trying to race me at 2:47

BeerHerder AK415

BeerHerder · 04-29-2019, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Are these exhaust leak whistles at 1:21 to 1:25, 2:16 to 2:18, and at around 3:16 and 4:17?
Notice the big Dodge trying to race me at 2:47

BeerHerder AK415

I guess I can't hear the whistle, but it does sound mean. Running in sport mode? Little burble action...

wdeerfield · 04-29-2019, 10:28 AM

you posted video of yourself doing 90+ mph.... on youtube... in the US on public roads.. talk about making it easy for law enforcement with the digital speedo and "speed tracker"

thatBimmerBloke · 04-29-2019, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerHerder

I guess I can't hear the whistle, but it does sound mean. Running in sport mode? Little burble action...

Sport+ (M/S)

Yes the burbles sound pretty good

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you posted video of yourself doing 90+ mph.... on youtube... in the US on public roads.. talk about making it easy for law enforcement with the digital speedo and "speed tracker"

You scared me man, probably in the right direction, it was really stupid of me

It was faulty GoPro data, I was probably doing 75

I deleted the video, will upload again without the speed info.

BeerHerder · 04-29-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

Sport+ (M/S)

Yes the burbles sound pretty good

You scared me man, probably in the right direction, it was really stupid of me

It was faulty GoPro data, I was probably doing 75

I deleted the video, will upload again without the speed info.

With no identifiable information (no face, no plate, etc). I wouldn't be worried.

F30Drew · 04-30-2019, 09:54 AM

What other mods are you running with the exhaust?

thatBimmerBloke · 04-30-2019, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by F30Drew

What other mods are you running with the exhaust?

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Originally Posted by BeerHerder

With no identifiable information (no face, no plate, etc). I wouldn't be worried.

Better safe than sorry and I wasn't going very fast, limit was 75 there 😀

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Originally Posted by F30Drew

What other mods are you running with the exhaust?

Nothing else, exhaust was the first step, I still have 3 years of warranty left

might start before that, already itching to mod, badly 😀

F30Drew · 04-30-2019, 10:18 AM

Nice man congrats! Good luck, Happy modding!

thatBimmerBloke · 04-30-2019, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by F30Drew

Nice man congrats! Good luck, Happy modding!

Thanks man, I saw a modded 335 yesterday and it was really really fast! It was just taking off from any speed. I can't wait to make the car fast like that

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