[Daftasabrush]

Looking at the diagram of the exhaust that comes with the MPPK and the positioning of the valves, it looks like it's possible to run the car bypassing all silencers (as the MPPK exhaust removes the centre ones). No wonder it's so bloomin' loud!

[goj]

Originally Posted by eluded

Can't wait for this kit to be released in the US. Love reading this thread. Any day now, I keep telling myself, any day now, any day now.

If they don't release it sometime this century, I will be forced to use a JB4 with just downpipe. I think that'll fix the sound and power problems.

If people are looking for a better sound, code for active sound for the m3

Anyway, what was I saying? Any day now, any day now, any day now?

I bet we will be waiting until July for it to pass emissions I US/CA. They won't sell it here until the whole country can buy it.

Especially since the Bay Area and LA/Orange County/San Diego (and surrounding areas) in SoCal are two of BMW's largest markets in the US

[Frankrizzz]

I truly hope that's not the case and we see it released asap!

[cmplaya]

Originally Posted by Frankrizzz

I truly hope that's not the case and we see it released asap!

does anyone know when N55 MPPK was released relative to when the engine was first introduced?

[Big Nodge]

In one of the other threads in this sub forum someone claims a dealer in Florida told him it would be out in May. I'd sure prefer May to July, but who knows. I'm trying to convince myself I would enjoy the MPPK more if I have to drive the car stock for a few months. But who are we kidding I want the instant gratification.

[soultraveler00]

I picked up my car today and was able to add it to my lease. $2700 for parts I believe. Rumor is it will be available within 2 months

[ErkanTR16]

I emailed the Parts Manager today requesting information about MPPK for 340i.

Below is what he said in our email conversation.

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I did call BMW on this, and they told me that there is no indication that it is coming to the USA. Most likely not approved by USA DOT. The power kit is not available on half the car line. I will call again to see if I can get more info.

[Big Nodge]

Talk about conflicting information. . . .

[goj]

Originally Posted by OttomanTR16

I emailed the Parts Manager today requesting information about MPPK for 340i.

Below is what he said in our email conversation.

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I did call BMW on this, and they told me that there is no indication that it is coming to the USA. Most likely not approved by USA DOT. The power kit is not available on half the car line. I will call again to see if I can get more info.

He is wrong. My local dealer has 23 allocated already for when it is released. BMW NA will not release it until it is 50 state legal by passing emissions and obtaining a CARB EO#

[Diver]

It would be nice if BMW built a 340is with all the right performance bits included. The car would slot between a regular 340i and an M3.

[soultraveler00]

Originally Posted by Diver

It would be nice if BMW built a 340is with all the right performance bits included. The car would slot between a regular 340i and an M3.

They might do that eventually since Mercedes just renamed the c450 amg coupe version to c43 amg. I'm guessing we will see m340i and m440i

[soultraveler00]

Has anyone in Europe installed a downpipe to the power and sound kit yet? I'd love to see what that sounds like.

[Rbadams83]

Originally Posted by Big Nodge

Yeah talk about weird branding. My thought was maybe "muffler" translates from German as "silencer."

Is your 340 a 6MT?

It's British English for muffler!