Review: Macht Schnell Bypass Track Pipes

nerwyll@trinityautosport · 10-17-2012, 02:42 PM

Modding never stops! First of all thank you to Tom and Steve at EAS for the dyno time and support. Thank you to Joe for helping me install also.

Last friday with my E92, stock exhaust and no performance mods on the car at the time, I went in for a baseline dyno. Basically I decided I wanted to do something else with the exhaust craving a bit more power that was cost-effective and subtle with sound. Right after getting my numbers down, we went back to the shop to install the Macht Schnell Bypass Track Pipes. Just had the "after" dyno done yesterday. Ill get the most important part out of the way, the dynos:

Like most, I wouldnt want to put anything on my car that didnt make power. I was very satisfied with the results. Driving-wise, Id say the sweet spot is from about 4500 rpm to 7000 rpm. There is continuous gain throughout the whole powerband nonetheless. At around 6000 rpm, a gain of 23-24 whp can be seen.

Here's a soundclip we took:

With the track pipes, a throatier tone is produced. As others have mentioned before, this is how the exhaust should sound stock.

Here are some pics from install:

Thanks guys

tom @ eas · 10-18-2012, 02:00 PM

Excellent gains! Great start on the modding.

BLACK OPS · 10-18-2012, 02:16 PM

Sounds good. What else do you plan to add?

kaiv · 10-18-2012, 03:27 PM

Awesome stuff!

eclipsisNA · 10-18-2012, 03:52 PM

Sounds really nice. Curious to hear what it sounds like w/ other exhaust configs.

aus · 10-18-2012, 04:28 PM

I'm seriously considering these. It's just too bad they didn't extend the driver side pipe to just before the secondary cats to get rid of those nasty stock bends and kinds.

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nerwyll@trinityautosport · 10-18-2012, 04:39 PM

very satisfied with the gains, thanks for getting me in early Tom!

havent had a chance to think of future performance mods yet. will soon =)

gatorfast · 10-18-2012, 05:27 PM

I take it a CEL is produced?

nerwyll@trinityautosport · 10-18-2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

I take it a CEL is produced?

correct, but it can always be removed if desired. personally I dont mind it.

alpine92m3 · 10-18-2012, 07:59 PM

Very nice my next mod ! Very soon

brendavilleg · 10-18-2012, 08:49 PM

I'm seriously considering these.

nerwyll@trinityautosport · 10-19-2012, 11:35 AM

well-worth it in my opinion =)

dtmwerksm3 · 10-19-2012, 01:31 PM

Get a tune and you'll get another 20+ out of her

nerwyll@trinityautosport · 10-24-2012, 11:45 AM

just installed the MS pulley and stage 2 intake. sweet spot just got sweeter =)

Orange fever · 10-24-2012, 11:59 AM

G/L on hitting the 400 club

Quote:

Originally Posted by nerwyll@trinityautosport

just installed the MS pulley and stage 2 intake. sweet spot just got sweeter =)

Macht Schnell Bypass Track Pipes on the X-mas List

DisGuy · 10-24-2012, 10:43 PM

What would be the difference in the MS test pipes compared to having the primary cats deleted from a custom shop? Will i see the same gains?

Fen335i · 10-24-2012, 11:25 PM

^ You will see very very similar gains. And perhaps a bit cheaper depending on the shop. Mine cost $300 installed with welds and it turned out really well. Paired with a Dinan rear exhaust it sounds absolutely perfect and no drone. The power gain is very noticeable.... as others have said it does need to be finished off with a tune though. That's my next step. Good Luck!

Valentino_RS · 10-25-2012, 12:21 AM

I have 100 cell race cat then straight pipe to muffler. If I change 100 cell cat to this test pipe how big of difference will it make on power?

Sean05 · 10-25-2012, 07:50 AM

so how much is this?

Dave07997S · 10-25-2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean05

so how much is this?

Hey Sean, I think they are going in the $500 range...I bought my TTPs on sale for $375.

Dave

nerwyll@trinityautosport · 10-25-2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange fever

G/L on hitting the 400 club

Macht Schnell Bypass Track Pipes on the X-mas List

thanks bro, good seeing you again when I was picking up the pulley/intake and brake pads. need to find some time to dyno again.

91Octane · 10-25-2012, 01:19 PM

First we have straight pipes, then test pipes...and now we have track pipes...

o.O!

10-17-2012, 02:42 PM	#1
nerwyll@trinityautosport BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Jet Black e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,245 iTrader: (0)	Review: Macht Schnell Bypass Track Pipes Modding never stops! First of all thank you to Tom and Steve at EAS for the dyno time and support. Thank you to Joe for helping me install also. Last friday with my E92, stock exhaust and no performance mods on the car at the time, I went in for a baseline dyno. Basically I decided I wanted to do something else with the exhaust craving a bit more power that was cost-effective and subtle with sound. Right after getting my numbers down, we went back to the shop to install the Macht Schnell Bypass Track Pipes. Just had the "after" dyno done yesterday. Ill get the most important part out of the way, the dynos: Like most, I wouldnt want to put anything on my car that didnt make power. I was very satisfied with the results. Driving-wise, Id say the sweet spot is from about 4500 rpm to 7000 rpm. There is continuous gain throughout the whole powerband nonetheless. At around 6000 rpm, a gain of 23-24 whp can be seen. Here's a soundclip we took: With the track pipes, a throatier tone is produced. As others have mentioned before, this is how the exhaust should sound stock. Here are some pics from install: Thanks guys Last edited by nerwyll@trinityautosport; 10-17-2012 at 05:18 PM.
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10-18-2012, 02:00 PM	#2
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10-18-2012, 02:16 PM	#3
BLACK OPS Captain Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 639 iTrader: (0)	Sounds good. What else do you plan to add? __________________ 2011.75 Jet Black e92 ///M3: ZCP\|6MT\|BB interior\|Turner Motorsport black pedals\|IND Edition Cosmetic Package \|LUX 5K\|35% tint\|clear-bra\|Vorsteiner GTS-V diffuser

10-18-2012, 03:52 PM	#5
eclipsisNA Precision Detailing Boutique Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,891 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011.5 BMW M3 [3.88]	Sounds really nice. Curious to hear what it sounds like w/ other exhaust configs. __________________

10-18-2012, 04:28 PM	#6
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,182 iTrader: (5)	I'm seriously considering these. It's just too bad they didn't extend the driver side pipe to just before the secondary cats to get rid of those nasty stock bends and kinds. . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

10-18-2012, 03:27 PM	#4
kaiv Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,117 iTrader: (12)	Awesome stuff!

10-18-2012, 04:39 PM	#7
nerwyll@trinityautosport BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Jet Black e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,245 iTrader: (0)	very satisfied with the gains, thanks for getting me in early Tom! havent had a chance to think of future performance mods yet. will soon =)

10-18-2012, 05:27 PM	#8
gatorfast Lieutenant Colonel Drives: MR E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla Posts: 1,812 iTrader: (3)	I take it a CEL is produced?

10-18-2012, 07:59 PM	#10
alpine92m3 if you want peace,prepare for war Drives: alpine white.. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: pa Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	Very nice my next mod ! Very soon

10-18-2012, 08:49 PM	#11
brendavilleg New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: see you Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	I'm seriously considering these. __________________

10-19-2012, 11:35 AM	#12
nerwyll@trinityautosport BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Jet Black e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,245 iTrader: (0)	well-worth it in my opinion =)

10-19-2012, 01:31 PM	#13
dtmwerksm3 Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 M3 DCT Alpine White/Fox Red Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 225 iTrader: (0)	Get a tune and you'll get another 20+ out of her __________________ 2012 BMW S1000RR — Racing Red/Alpine White 2009 BMW M3 Coupe — Alpine White on Fox Red, DCT - ESS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Macht Schnell Stg 2 \| OEM Performance Splitters, Spoiler & Mirror Caps \| 3D Design Diffuser 2003 BMW M3 — Carbon Black on Black, 6MT - DPE \| B&G \| K&N \| JL AUDIO - Sold 1995 BMW M3 Coupe — Cosmos Black on Black - Sold

10-24-2012, 11:45 AM	#14
nerwyll@trinityautosport BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Jet Black e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,245 iTrader: (0)	just installed the MS pulley and stage 2 intake. sweet spot just got sweeter =)

10-24-2012, 10:43 PM	#16
DisGuy Lieutenant Drives: M Three Powah Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DmV Posts: 565 iTrader: (3)	What would be the difference in the MS test pipes compared to having the primary cats deleted from a custom shop? Will i see the same gains? __________________ Elite E92 2008 ///M3 alpine white: KW3 with EDC, Chanllenge CF front lip, matte black grills, matte black gills, Eisenmann race w/ connecting pipes.

10-24-2012, 11:25 PM	#17
Fen335i Captain Drives: e92 M3 / Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 715 iTrader: (0)	^ You will see very very similar gains. And perhaps a bit cheaper depending on the shop. Mine cost $300 installed with welds and it turned out really well. Paired with a Dinan rear exhaust it sounds absolutely perfect and no drone. The power gain is very noticeable.... as others have said it does need to be finished off with a tune though. That's my next step. Good Luck!

10-25-2012, 12:21 AM	#18
Valentino_RS Captain Drives: M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 742 iTrader: (17)	I have 100 cell race cat then straight pipe to muffler. If I change 100 cell cat to this test pipe how big of difference will it make on power?

10-25-2012, 07:50 AM	#19
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,984 iTrader: (9)	so how much is this? __________________

10-25-2012, 01:19 PM	#22
91Octane Captain Drives: Fulltime Haters Pisser Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: You'll love me long time.., Posts: 812 iTrader: (0)	First we have straight pipes, then test pipes...and now we have track pipes... o.O!

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