best replacement x-pipe for oem setup?

mainstray · 03-20-2011, 10:11 AM

I was wondering, I want to use my headers and stock muffler but would like to replace the x-pipe, what are the direct bolt on x-pipes out there? I've searched but couldn't seem to find a direct bolt on so I turned here for help.

rockd · 03-20-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mainstray

I was wondering, I want to use my headers and stock muffler but would like to replace the x-pipe, what are the direct bolt on x-pipes out there? I've searched but couldn't seem to find a direct bolt on so I turned here for help.

The M3 exhaust is one piece from the headers all the way back to the muffler connecting pipes. Thus, the only bolt-on x-pipes are ones that replace your primary cats, secondary cats, and resonators.

If you're looking to keep your primary cats and O2 sensors in place, then consider the Sosi X-Pipe. PM me with any questions and I'd be happy to answer them!

M3_FTW · 03-20-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rockd

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Originally Posted by mainstray

I was wondering, I want to use my headers and stock muffler but would like to replace the x-pipe, what are the direct bolt on x-pipes out there? I've searched but couldn't seem to find a direct bolt on so I turned here for help.

The M3 exhaust is one piece from the headers all the way back to the muffler connecting pipes. Thus, the only bolt-on x-pipes are ones that replace your primary cats, secondary cats, and resonators.

If you're looking to keep your primary cats and O2 sensors in place, then consider the Sosi X-Pipe. PM me with any questions and I'd be happy to answer them!

Mmm. Not sure about the US version but the OEM exhaust system on my car is not a one piece unit. You can bolt the mid section off at the end of the headers and before the muffler section.

rockd · 03-20-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M3_FTW

Mmm. Not sure about the US version but the OEM exhaust system on my car is not a one piece unit. You can bolt the mid section off at the end of the headers and before the muffler section.

Yep, we're saying the same thing - end of the headers to the connecting pipes before the mufflers.

BPMSport · 03-21-2011, 12:06 AM

I've got a fabspeed one for sale. Sounds amazing. Also have the high flow cats from them too..

Matei · 03-22-2011, 04:30 PM

Look into the Dinan x pipe. This is what I just get and in my opinion is the best x pipe out there. It is catless and has 4 resonators. But you will get a CEL with this x pipe unless you get a tune to maximize your gains from the x pipe.

Raz@Gintani · 03-22-2011, 05:58 PM

Our Exhaust system, xpipe and rear section, are all bolt-on. No need of any cutting or welding. Here is a picture of our Xpipe with 300 CEL HFC (high flow cats).

J08M3 · 03-22-2011, 07:20 PM

^--- do you get a CEL?

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Matei Private First Class 15 Rep 146 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bucharest iTrader: (0)	Look into the Dinan x pipe. This is what I just get and in my opinion is the best x pipe out there. It is catless and has 4 resonators. But you will get a CEL with this x pipe unless you get a tune to maximize your gains from the x pipe.
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