Video: Custom Exhaust and Catless Megan

Shmelgy · 04-06-2012, 12:08 AM

So a few months ago I decided to have a custom bolt-on exhaust made using two Elite race mufflers with custom 3.5 inch tips. I loved this setup but I wanted to go catless in search of more POWER. I figured it would be too loud so I sold it to a friend and picked up a Megan Racing axle back with the titanium tips (which I am probably going to cut and replace with bigger tips painted black) and replaced the primaries with some test pipes. After all that, i headed down to Jeremy@OETuning to take care of the SES (increased emissions) light and get some more power.

The Megan literally has zero drone/vibrations/anything negative and I really don't understand how this is possible, especially with the primary cat delete. Anyone in the Los Angeles area feel free to pm me if you would like to hear it. While the inside is nice and cozy, it screams outside! I wish it was a bit louder so I'll probably remove the secondary cats and resonators later on.

For now, I just have a video compilation of the Elite setup and I will put up a video of the Megan within the next two days. The video was too big so I made it lower quality, but the sound is still the same. First half was taken with an iPhone and the rest with a GoPro.

(UPDATED with both videos)

spoonf20c · 04-06-2012, 01:58 AM

pretty sweet. what xpipe did you end up using? i thought you were using turner test pipes?

Shmelgy · 04-06-2012, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by spoonf20c

pretty sweet. what xpipe did you end up using? i thought you were using turner test pipes?

I didn't put the xpipe in the 1st pic. Just the test pipes mated with my stock xpipe.

GOLFFRR · 04-06-2012, 05:00 PM

sounds good buddy! im sure its a lot louder in person as most videos dont give exhaust tones any justice

Shmelgy · 04-06-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

sounds good buddy! im sure its a lot louder in person as most videos dont give exhaust tones any justice

Thanks Jimmy, way louder in person lol

hotbrick · 04-08-2012, 10:29 AM

Sounds great, this is the path I'll more than likely take. Is it noticeably quicker with the primary cat delete, and did you feel a difference after getting the tune?

Shaan · 04-09-2012, 10:52 PM

interested in the Catless Megan Video

Tomislav · 04-10-2012, 04:33 AM

I just got a Megan last week, and am loving it, but am seriously considering the Remus X-Pipe or the Sosi to replace the 2nd cats and resonators. I'm not 100% on replacing the primary cats.

Boostin FD · 04-10-2012, 09:17 AM

I have the borla x-pipe which comes with 4 resonators and then the Megan axle-back... IT sounds great... only problem is the smell.

Adriansideways · 04-10-2012, 02:44 PM

Love the sound I also have a custom built catless exaust and it sounds almost identical! Great

KennyPowers · 04-10-2012, 04:12 PM

Really interested in Megan + primary delete vids

Shmelgy · 04-11-2012, 11:37 PM

Updated the original post with a video of the megan

MaudieHilli · 04-12-2012, 01:35 AM

I also have a custom built catless exaust and it sounds almost identical!

THE-FN-MAN · 04-12-2012, 12:43 PM

Sounds legit!

Pak317 · 04-12-2012, 05:50 PM

So were you completely catless in the megan video?
BTW Sounds great!

Shmelgy · 04-13-2012, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pak317

So were you completely catless in the megan video?
BTW Sounds great!

No, just a primary cat delete. I have my stock secondary cats, xpipe, and resonators in place. Thanks!

W/// · 01-10-2013, 03:37 PM

Love the sound of the Megan and Turner combo. Looking to go catless from an OEM exhaust mod alone (bypass method). Have you heard that in person? If so how does it compare? How much rasp do you have? In the video, there seems to be almost none. And it's a deeper tone that I prefer too. Thanks!

Shmelgy · 01-10-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

Love the sound of the Megan and Turner combo. Looking to go catless from an OEM exhaust mod alone (bypass method). Have you heard that in person? If so how does it compare? How much rasp do you have? In the video, there seems to be almost none. And it's a deeper tone that I prefer too. Thanks!

A friend of mine had the stock muffler paired with the gintani catless xpipe for a day, and that sounded like shit between shifts (DCT) but not bad when it was being floored. My setup doesn't have any rasp. If you go the bypass method, you are basically straight-piping it and if you delete your primaries it will be LOUD. If you don't mind loud, then go ahead and do it. I think by leaving the secondary cats in was a good idea since there isn't that much of a smell compared to fully catless- if you care about that shit.

Do it and post some videos!

W/// · 01-10-2013, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shmelgy

A friend of mine had the stock muffler paired with the gintani catless xpipe for a day, and that sounded like shit between shifts (DCT) but not bad when it was being floored. My setup doesn't have any rasp. If you go the bypass method, you are basically straight-piping it and if you delete your primaries it will be LOUD. If you don't mind loud, then go ahead and do it. I think by leaving the secondary cats in was a good idea since there isn't that much of a smell compared to fully catless- if you care about that shit.

Do it and post some videos!

If I went catless, the OEM exhaust modded muffler would have to go for sure. It's already pretty loud as it is, and the rest of my setup is completely stock. And I've also heard M3's with straight pipes (on Youtube) and not a big fan at all. Too loud and too raspy.

The only other good setup that I've heard was full catless with Borla exhaust. But I think I'm going to go with what you did. Thanks!

nineonenine · 01-11-2013, 09:56 AM

You ran like 15 stop signs.. heh

Dave07997S · 01-11-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nineonenine

You ran like 15 stop signs.. heh

LOL, I noticed that too...but we live in Cali..those are called Cali. pit stops.

I have the TTPs along with the Megan, it sounds great and gets better with age. I've had the Megan now for over 1.5yrs. and it sounds even better once some of the sound absorption material gets batted down in the muffler.

Dave

biggynuts01 · 01-11-2013, 12:49 PM

Damn the megan with test pipes sounds bad ass!

04-06-2012, 12:08 AM	#1
Shmelgy B.E. Drives: E92 M3 & 1969 Mustang Fastback Join Date: May 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 223 iTrader: (1)	Video: Custom Exhaust and Catless Megan So a few months ago I decided to have a custom bolt-on exhaust made using two Elite race mufflers with custom 3.5 inch tips. I loved this setup but I wanted to go catless in search of more POWER. I figured it would be too loud so I sold it to a friend and picked up a Megan Racing axle back with the titanium tips (which I am probably going to cut and replace with bigger tips painted black) and replaced the primaries with some test pipes. After all that, i headed down to Jeremy@OETuning to take care of the SES (increased emissions) light and get some more power. The Megan literally has zero drone/vibrations/anything negative and I really don't understand how this is possible, especially with the primary cat delete. Anyone in the Los Angeles area feel free to pm me if you would like to hear it. While the inside is nice and cozy, it screams outside! I wish it was a bit louder so I'll probably remove the secondary cats and resonators later on. For now, I just have a video compilation of the Elite setup and I will put up a video of the Megan within the next two days. The video was too big so I made it lower quality, but the sound is still the same. First half was taken with an iPhone and the rest with a GoPro. (UPDATED with both videos) Attached Images __________________ Melbourne Red, Black non-extended, 6MT, ZCP, ZPP, ZTP, Alarm, Heated Seats, PDC, Auto High Beams Alpine 10,000k angels, Revinora R-CRT front lip, Revinora rear diffuser, 18/15mm BMS Spacers, Primary cat delete + Megan Racing exhaust + OETune, Gloss Black ZCPs, etc. Last edited by Shmelgy; 04-11-2012 at 11:36 PM.
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04-06-2012, 01:58 AM	#2
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04-08-2012, 10:29 AM	#6
hotbrick New Member Drives: 2012 Interlagos E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Sounds great, this is the path I'll more than likely take. Is it noticeably quicker with the primary cat delete, and did you feel a difference after getting the tune? __________________

04-10-2012, 04:33 AM	#8
Tomislav Panty Schtuffer Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 236 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	I just got a Megan last week, and am loving it, but am seriously considering the Remus X-Pipe or the Sosi to replace the 2nd cats and resonators. I'm not 100% on replacing the primary cats. __________________ .: 2010 E71 X6 35d - stock, daily driver, towcar :. .: 2008 E92 M3 - 6MT, Carbon Roof, Eibach Springs, Megan Axle Back exhaust :. .: 1997 E36 323i Frankenstein - too much to list, track whore, stripped, caged, MoTeC, S85B50 :.

04-09-2012, 10:52 PM	#7
Shaan Private Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 94 iTrader: (2)	interested in the Catless Megan Video

04-10-2012, 09:17 AM	#9
Boostin FD Captain Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 923 iTrader: (2)	I have the borla x-pipe which comes with 4 resonators and then the Megan axle-back... IT sounds great... only problem is the smell. __________________ 2009 e92 ///M3 Jerez Black<~~FS Feeler 2009 Audi //S5 Phantom Black<~~Sold 2002 e46 ///M3 Carbon Black <~~Sold 2007 Audi //RS4 Dolphin Gray<~~Sold

04-10-2012, 02:44 PM	#10
Adriansideways Private First Class Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pretoria Posts: 154 iTrader: (0)	Love the sound I also have a custom built catless exaust and it sounds almost identical! Great

04-10-2012, 04:12 PM	#11
KennyPowers Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Porsche 997TT 6MT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 1,931 iTrader: (11)	Really interested in Megan + primary delete vids

04-11-2012, 11:37 PM	#12
Shmelgy B.E. Drives: E92 M3 & 1969 Mustang Fastback Join Date: May 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 223 iTrader: (1)	Updated the original post with a video of the megan __________________ Melbourne Red, Black non-extended, 6MT, ZCP, ZPP, ZTP, Alarm, Heated Seats, PDC, Auto High Beams Alpine 10,000k angels, Revinora R-CRT front lip, Revinora rear diffuser, 18/15mm BMS Spacers, Primary cat delete + Megan Racing exhaust + OETune, Gloss Black ZCPs, etc.

04-12-2012, 01:35 AM	#13
MaudieHilli New Member Drives: audi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ioo Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	I also have a custom built catless exaust and it sounds almost identical! __________________

04-12-2012, 12:43 PM	#14
THE-FN-MAN Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 x2 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: the wood Posts: 516 iTrader: (0)	Sounds legit!

04-12-2012, 05:50 PM	#15
Pak317 Private Drives: 08 AW E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: WA Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	So were you completely catless in the megan video? BTW Sounds great! __________________ Mods: Fabspeed HFC + X-Pipe/Agency Power Exhaust

01-10-2013, 03:37 PM	#17
W/// Major Drives: E30 Vert & E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC Posts: 1,467 iTrader: (2)	Love the sound of the Megan and Turner combo. Looking to go catless from an OEM exhaust mod alone (bypass method). Have you heard that in person? If so how does it compare? How much rasp do you have? In the video, there seems to be almost none. And it's a deeper tone that I prefer too. Thanks! __________________ 2008 E92 M3: Sparkling Graphite \| Bamboo Beige \| 6MT \| CF Roof \| OEM ZCP Wheels \| Fully Catless Borla S-Type \| BPM Stage II Tune & Coding \| RS Technik Spacers (12F/12R)

01-11-2013, 09:56 AM	#20
nineonenine Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	You ran like 15 stop signs.. heh

01-11-2013, 12:49 PM	#22
biggynuts01 Captain Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 698 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	Damn the megan with test pipes sounds bad ass! __________________ 2008 E92 M3 SG DCT - AA Filter, JL Audio 600/6, CDT Audio, Verstraβe Paddles, ECS SS, BMW Performance Spoiler, MH race studs, BMW GTS wheels, Stoptech ST, MR Exhaust, BPM Tune, LTBMW 1M Bumper, MotoGP Lip, Euro MDM & DCT, LCI's , KW CS, TMS Soild Diff Mounts.

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