E90/E92 M3 Exhaust Systems Overview

SS1M3 · 09-26-2014, 04:12 PM

I am in the process of making a decision between these two
1. Fabspeed x pipe with dual resonators for $750 with 15hp and 8ft/lbs gains or
2. AFE XP pipe with dual HFC and dual resonators for $1625 with 18hp and 8ft/lbs gains

To me the least expensive option with desent results is Fabspeed X pipe

M.Etreby · 10-04-2014, 05:31 PM

This thread is great, and i have been following a lot of threads over here, as i m planning to swap my e90 330i for an e90 M3 , just got a quick one, Who is BMW's PE manufacturer?

RedLightRacer · 10-27-2014, 07:30 PM

You really can't go wrong with any of these, can you?

Not a fan of the blue tips, though... makes me think of the 350Z forums I used to frequent.

RedLightRacer · 10-27-2014, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS1M3

I am in the process of making a decision between these two
1. Fabspeed x pipe with dual resonators for $750 with 15hp and 8ft/lbs gains or
2. AFE XP pipe with dual HFC and dual resonators for $1625 with 18hp and 8ft/lbs gains

To me the least expensive option with desent results is Fabspeed X pipe

Are you talking about these pipes: http://www.eagleday.com/bmwm3e92x2nc...d=18283950120?

I do like the keeping the car look and feel as stock as possible, so I'm with you on option 1. Also, 'howdy' from a fellow Houstonian.

SwagLessM3 · 11-19-2014, 10:50 PM

Anyone (or the next few to read) recommend AFE vs. REMUS? Any brand preferrable over the other? Any droning? Any suggestions or comments in general would help. Thanks in advance.

RoyalFlushness · 12-13-2014, 07:37 PM

Meisterschaft GT
Macht Shnell Catless X pipe

BillLee · 12-22-2014, 01:15 PM

rpi xpipe with dinan catback

playground · 12-23-2014, 05:30 PM

Found this on youtube. A friend's old car

AlpGolcuklu · 01-25-2015, 07:17 AM

i use İpe and thats the best i think !!

gouda-buddh · 02-18-2015, 03:20 PM

So from reading everything, I am guessing Akra gives the most gains? Or is it MRF? I hear they have stop producing their stuff.

tom @ eas · 02-18-2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gouda-buddh

So from reading everything, I am guessing Akra gives the most gains? Or is it MRF? I hear they have stop producing their stuff.

DLSJ5 makes over 700whp with his VT3 supercharged setup equipped with a Macht Schnell X-Pipe and OEM muffler.

ESS VT3 Supercharged - Update after almost 2 years and 15K miles...
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=921696

Obviously, no issues with restriction and proven power.

DLSJ5 · 02-19-2015, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

DLSJ5 makes over 700whp with his VT3 supercharged setup equipped with a Macht Schnell X-Pipe and OEM muffler.

ESS VT3 Supercharged - Update after almost 2 years and 15K miles...
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=921696

Obviously, no issues with restriction and proven power.

It made really good power, FWIW is was ~711whp, the MS X pipe also sounded nice paired with the OEM muffler.

MikeeM3 · 02-20-2015, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS1M3

I am in the process of making a decision between these two
1. Fabspeed x pipe with dual resonators for $750 with 15hp and 8ft/lbs gains or
2. AFE XP pipe with dual HFC and dual resonators for $1625 with 18hp and 8ft/lbs gains

To me the least expensive option with desent results is Fabspeed X pipe

usually the x-pipe paired with all other bolt on's and a tune will get you 4-5hp !!!

the most power comes from the catless pipes + tune (30-40hp)

Blindside_137 · 03-14-2015, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RoyalFlushness

Meisterschaft GT
Macht Shnell Catless X pipe

Insane! Any drone?

squartus · 03-28-2015, 05:19 PM

Quick video i did of my ActiveAutowerke Axleback with test pipes, mic was not picking up the deeper notes especially easing out in 1st gear but it gives an idea.

AlpGolcuklu · 04-14-2015, 02:08 AM

This is my e92 m3. Mods are innotech muffler ( not f1 ) , custom and catless xpipe and y pipe

chayes11 · 05-26-2015, 06:13 PM

my 2008 stock with KSG X-pipe and F1 sound exhaust under load..

open and closed... such a head turner!

Joe S · 06-23-2015, 09:37 PM

I have a TVS 1740 Harrop Supercharger with an IPE exhaust system that work very well together and sounds exotic!

maddogm3 · 07-04-2015, 10:46 PM

Thank you for compiling all this information. Very useful!

K_style · 07-07-2015, 09:11 AM

Just installed M Performance Exhaust but it's little too quite...
Does anyone know if changing X pipe makes a huge difference?

I am debating to either sell the exhaust and get a different one or install X pipe.

Inf4life · 07-07-2015, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K_style

Just installed M Performance Exhaust but it's little too quite...
Does anyone know if changing X pipe makes a huge difference?

I am debating to either sell the exhaust and get a different one or install X pipe.

Catless X-pipe should open it up some.

Jesus E90 M3 · 11-01-2015, 05:08 AM

People CORSA is the best exhaust... Zero drone and under hard driving it gives you what u need.
What better system do u need??

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M.Etreby First Lieutenant 36 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 2011 Black Sapphire E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Egypt iTrader: (0)	This thread is great, and i have been following a lot of threads over here, as i m planning to swap my e90 330i for an e90 M3 , just got a quick one, Who is BMW's PE manufacturer? __________________ M.Etreby F M double Grills, 19"313, Perf.Exhaust with dimisatips, RPI red scoops, K&N filter, LUX-H8 160, Aluminum strut bar, PBX, Perf. Suspension, F30 M-Perf. Brakes
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RedLightRacer New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: Nissan 350Z Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Houston and Dallas iTrader: (0)	You really can't go wrong with any of these, can you? Not a fan of the blue tips, though... makes me think of the 350Z forums I used to frequent.
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SwagLessM3 Private 0 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2011 AW M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (1)	Anyone (or the next few to read) recommend AFE vs. REMUS? Any brand preferrable over the other? Any droning? Any suggestions or comments in general would help. Thanks in advance.
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12-13-2014, 07:37 PM	#226
RoyalFlushness Lieutenant 348 Rep 414 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Meisterschaft GT Macht Shnell Catless X pipe
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BillLee Major General 677 Rep 5,382 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HTX iTrader: (21) Garage List 09 E92 M3 [9.00]	rpi xpipe with dinan catback __________________ Follow me on instagram: billy.by
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02-18-2015, 03:20 PM	#230
gouda-buddh New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	So from reading everything, I am guessing Akra gives the most gains? Or is it MRF? I hear they have stop producing their stuff.
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03-28-2015, 05:19 PM	#235
squartus Major 314 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mississippi iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E92 BMW M3 [10.00]	Quick video i did of my ActiveAutowerke Axleback with test pipes, mic was not picking up the deeper notes especially easing out in 1st gear but it gives an idea. __________________ 4.4L LC stroker/ESS VT2-625/Volk te37 sl's/AA exhaust/DSS Carbon Fiber driveshaft/ARH Headers.. etc
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AlpGolcuklu Private First Class 24 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Turkey iTrader: (0)	This is my e92 m3. Mods are innotech muffler ( not f1 ) , custom and catless xpipe and y pipe
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chayes11 Team BMW Hawaii 38 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 & 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii iTrader: (1)	my 2008 stock with KSG X-pipe and F1 sound exhaust under load.. open and closed... such a head turner! __________________
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06-23-2015, 09:37 PM	#238
Joe S Lieutenant 151 Rep 410 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Competition Package Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have a TVS 1740 Harrop Supercharger with an IPE exhaust system that work very well together and sounds exotic! __________________ [IMG]http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/image.php?type=sigpic
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07-04-2015, 10:46 PM	#239
maddogm3 New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 (DCT) Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Middle East iTrader: (0)	Thank you for compiling all this information. Very useful!
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07-07-2015, 09:11 AM	#240
K_style Captain 58 Rep 705 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Henderson, NV iTrader: (8)	Just installed M Performance Exhaust but it's little too quite... Does anyone know if changing X pipe makes a huge difference? I am debating to either sell the exhaust and get a different one or install X pipe. __________________
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11-01-2015, 05:08 AM	#242
Jesus E90 M3 Private First Class 39 Rep 170 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Jordan Middle East iTrader: (1)	People CORSA is the best exhaust... Zero drone and under hard driving it gives you what u need. What better system do u need??
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