Down pipes install- How long?

stidad · 12-19-2015, 10:41 AM

Sorry for the noob question. Wondering the time it takes to do Downpipes. I'm looking at the VRSF Cattless and am going to have a local mechanic do the work.

Buckeyes · 12-19-2015, 11:27 AM

It took me about 3.5hours with ramps laying on my back. Good times. 2 hours trying to get the lower v band clamp off. When I do it again, about 2 hours.

mike@x-ph.com · 12-19-2015, 04:47 PM

Local mechanic with a lift should be able to do it in couple hours

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 12-20-2015, 12:49 PM

Local mechanic should charge 2-3 hrs.

G30 B58 · 12-20-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stidad

Sorry for the noob question. Wondering the time it takes to do Downpipes. I'm looking at the VRSF Cattless and am going to have a local mechanic do the work.

Always harder / longer on X-Drive models FYI.

ahero4eternity · 12-20-2015, 02:36 PM

My shop charged me 2 hours.

963mw · 12-20-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

Always harder / longer on X-Drive models FYI.

How come?

cryptocar · 12-20-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nickhelou

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

Always harder / longer on X-Drive models FYI.

How come?

The front drive axle and front diff are in the way. Makes suspension work and turbo work much more difficult. Also charge pipe routing is tighter as is everything else in the engine compartment basically. xDrive downpipe job isn't hard with 2 people, just use a long extension and universal to tighten and loosen the upper V-clamp from the top. Make sure to replace your lower clamp because it's a crush seal gasket and can only really be used once.

sly1types · 12-20-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cryptocar

The front drive axle and front diff are in the way. Makes suspension work and turbo work much more difficult. Also charge pipe routing is tighter as is everything else in the engine compartment basically. xDrive downpipe job isn't hard with 2 people, just use a long extension and universal to tighten and loosen the upper V-clamp from the top. Make sure to replace your lower clamp because it's a crush seal gasket and can only really be used once.

Does that crush seal come with a new VRSF dp?

shivaswrath · 12-20-2015, 11:16 PM

One hour $150 is all I paid!

cryptocar · 12-20-2015, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sly1types

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Originally Posted by cryptocar

The front drive axle and front diff are in the way. Makes suspension work and turbo work much more difficult. Also charge pipe routing is tighter as is everything else in the engine compartment basically. xDrive downpipe job isn't hard with 2 people, just use a long extension and universal to tighten and loosen the upper V-clamp from the top. Make sure to replace your lower clamp because it's a crush seal gasket and can only really be used once.

Does that crush seal come with a new VRSF dp?

Idk I bought the ER sport cat and it did NOT come with one. I picked it up on getbmwparts.

shivaswrath · 12-22-2015, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cryptocar

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Originally Posted by sly1types

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Originally Posted by cryptocar

The front drive axle and front diff are in the way. Makes suspension work and turbo work much more difficult. Also charge pipe routing is tighter as is everything else in the engine compartment basically. xDrive downpipe job isn't hard with 2 people, just use a long extension and universal to tighten and loosen the upper V-clamp from the top. Make sure to replace your lower clamp because it's a crush seal gasket and can only really be used once.

Does that crush seal come with a new VRSF dp?

Idk I bought the ER sport cat and it did NOT come with one. I picked it up on getbmwparts.

What's the part number?
I had to reuse mine too...

RoundelM3 · 12-23-2015, 08:43 AM

OP - just to clarify, there's only 1 downpipe on an N55 engine. Easier than the N54 that had 2, the rear one being relatively difficult to remove/replace. Shouldn't take more than an hour of labor at a shop that knows what they're doing.

Just be sure you won't run into any trouble with emissions testing for your yearly State inspection. Some states actually "sniff" the exhaust with a sensor where others just look for a "ready" state from the OBDII readout. You'll also get a CEL and the exhaust will have a very distinct smell.

cryptocar · 12-23-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

What's the part number?
I had to reuse mine too...

Keep in mind these numbers below are for the non-LCI models, only use these if you have a car built before 07/13 and a PWG.
If you have an LCI car with an EWG you have different part numbers.

Lower Clamp and Crush Gasket: 18307620349
Upper V-Band Clamp: 11657620508
Upper Gasket: 18307553601

shivaswrath · 12-23-2015, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cryptocar

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

What's the part number?
I had to reuse mine too...

Keep in mind these numbers below are for the non-LCI models, only use these if you have a car built before 07/13 and a PWG.
If you have an LCI car with an EWG you have different part numbers.

Lower Clamp and Crush Gasket: 18307620349
Upper V-Band Clamp: 11657620508
Upper Gasket: 18307553601

You're f'ing awesome! Best holiday present :-)
And yes I have an OG F30-2012 build date with a *yawn* PWG...

kzflags · 12-28-2015, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

One hour $150 is all I paid!

may i ask where/at what garage in the garden state! PM welcomed

sly1types · 12-29-2015, 06:06 PM

I just did mine it was supper easy. It takes about an 1hr to 1.5hrs. Everything is easy to access.

Buckeyes · 12-30-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sly1types

I just did mine it was supper easy. It takes about an 1hr to 1.5hrs. Everything is easy to access.

On a lift or ramps? On ramps, it's not a picnic

G30 B58 · 12-30-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sly1types

I just did mine it was supper easy. It takes about an 1hr to 1.5hrs. Everything is easy to access.

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Originally Posted by Trcb777

On a lift or ramps? On ramps, it's not a picnic

Stop it. You get to lie down on the job instead of standing.

He even ate supper while he did it.

sly1types · 12-30-2015, 02:23 PM

Super...lol

It was on 2 large jacks lifted on the front points and I had lot of room to move around.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 12-30-2015, 04:19 PM

1.5 hours

Mike

shivaswrath · 01-01-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kzflags

may i ask where/at what garage in the garden state! PM welcomed

I went to Enzo, in Long Island - it was about a 80 minute drive from Bedminster, but well worth it.

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