Exhaust Modification (inspired by Periokid/Subw00er)

Donbona · 07-06-2010, 10:36 AM

Sounds pretty good.. cost????

URG8RB8 · 12-30-2010, 06:43 AM

I have an appointment set up, in a few days, with a local performance shop. I just can't decide whether or not to replace the insulation. What did you end up doing with the poodle that lived in your muffler? What are your thoughts on this?

ee8 · 12-30-2010, 08:39 AM

I put it inside again and so did most people with this mod... and trust me it is the way to go... if after the mod you still want more pep just do the secondary cat delete mod, too.

WCM3 · 12-30-2010, 09:35 AM

Sounds great dude. I'm definitely looking into doing this. Do you have a picture of the inside of the exhaust before you welded it all up?

elp_jc · 12-30-2010, 04:33 PM

I might be in the minority here, but I like the stock exhaust best on tone. I definitely like it best inside without a doubt. On the outside, I'd like it a bit more vocal, sure, but not at the expense of raspiness, 'motorboating', higher pitch, or any of the other undesirable (to me

) tone side effects of opening up the exhaust. So far there's nothing I'd put in my car even if free.

By the way, this is the first video I hear where you can truly appreciate the stock exhaust, since most are only at WOT. Thanks man

.

URG8RB8 · 01-03-2011, 07:53 PM

Update - I had my stock exhaust modded today, with welded tubes in place of the large perforated ones. I figured that, since the exhaust was already off the car, I would have the secondary cats replaced with 3" stainless tubing. Mistake. Holy crap, is this thing loud! Even though I left the resonators in place, it's too raspy for my taste. Now, it's back to the shop to get the cats back on. Live and learn.

WCM3 · 01-04-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by URG8RB8

Update - I had my stock exhaust modded today, with welded tubes in place of the large perforated ones. I figured that, since the exhaust was already off the car, I would have the secondary cats replaced with 3" stainless tubing. Mistake. Holy crap, is this thing loud! Even though I left the resonators in place, it's too raspy for my taste. Now, it's back to the shop to get the cats back on. Live and learn.

I wonder if the rasp is from the cat delete. Report back once you get the cats installed. Ok?

URG8RB8 · 01-04-2011, 09:07 PM

Getting the cats back in place on Thursday. I'll give an update then. I hope that's what is making it sound that way. I never got the impression that the "Periokid" mod would make the car sound like it should live on a track - just give it a little more grunt.

*** UPDATE ***
Got the secondary cats back in. Perfect! If anyone in this thread wants a perfect balance between beautiful noises that come from under the hood and the unmistakably BMW exhaust note - this exhaust modification is what you need. Removing the secondary cats, while nice sounding, is very exhaust-heavy and sounds like it is a track car - a little too "notice me" for my tastes.

For anyone interested, I can the top of the cans cut open, and the larger perforated tubes replaced with S/S tubing. The steel wool was left on the smaller perforations, and the insulation was re-stuffed into the cans. My local shop did a great job with the welds, so there are no welds visible from the back of the car. For those wondering about price, the entire work would have cost me $400, assuming I didn't take out/place back the secondary cats. The sound is amazing! No drone, but the sound is mean under moderate and heavy acceleration. I would easily recommend this mod for those who want a little more exhaust grunt without being too obnoxious.

8_is_enough · 09-05-2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictorH

Very nice results.
So to clarify the modification did you:
1) Replace the completely perforated pipe with a solid pipe (welded in)
2) Leave the partially perforated pipe alone
3) Put the glass fiber insulation back in

Sounds great, not too loud but with a nice sound.

bump, interested in knowing this too

smmmurf · 09-05-2011, 02:56 PM

Cost was under $300 including installation at Exhaust Works in Belmont, CA - highly recommended.

Glad you guys like the sound.

8_is_enough · 09-05-2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smmmurf

Cost was under $300 including installation at Exhaust Works in Belmont, CA - highly recommended.

Glad you guys like the sound.

sweet, that's local also

thanks!

smmmurf · 09-06-2011, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rclee337

sweet, that's local also

thanks!

Tell Todd that Sean sent you!

8_is_enough · 09-06-2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smmmurf

Tell Todd that Sean sent you!

will do, thanks!

ksflatlander · 02-25-2012, 11:27 AM

Does it make a difference if you leave the steel wool around the smaller perforations vs taking it off? I know Periokid took it out.

///Mikey · 03-02-2012, 03:12 PM

Sounds soooooo good!

TanDaMan · 04-04-2012, 01:25 AM

Nice! Gonna get mine done this wkend. can't wait!

ashtaron14 · 04-04-2012, 11:02 PM

I'm wondering, so even if you don't step on it, like the drive by in the beginning, it's still going to have a lot more noise now right?

ksflatlander · 04-07-2012, 08:07 AM

No. At warm idle and under light load it sounds stock.

1MOREMOD · 04-07-2012, 08:25 AM

sounds good. keep that M button on.

Subw00er · 10-02-2013, 02:42 PM

Just found this thread.. sorry for digging it up, but wanted to say thanks for the kudos.. not many know where these e92 exhaust mods came from!

Sounds great!

///M Power-Belgium · 10-02-2013, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subw00er

Just found this thread.. sorry for digging it up, but wanted to say thanks for the kudos.. not many know where these e92 exhaust mods came from!

Sounds great!

Subw00er i need to say...thank you man,you was the first i saw(back in time) with the study of the Oem.exhaust mod and the explanation of the Helmholtz chamber....

man !
So check this out >>>

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=733817
Again...THX man i realy love it...every single day

Subw00er · 10-02-2013, 04:20 PM

Cool, nice writeup!

07-06-2010, 10:36 AM	#23
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12-30-2010, 06:43 AM	#24
URG8RB8 Private 0 Rep 83 Posts Drives: '10 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I have an appointment set up, in a few days, with a local performance shop. I just can't decide whether or not to replace the insulation. What did you end up doing with the poodle that lived in your muffler? What are your thoughts on this?
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12-30-2010, 08:39 AM	#25
ee8 Private First Class 3 Rep 148 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portugal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [3.20]	I put it inside again and so did most people with this mod... and trust me it is the way to go... if after the mod you still want more pep just do the secondary cat delete mod, too.
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12-30-2010, 09:35 AM	#26
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12-30-2010, 04:33 PM	#27
elp_jc Brigadier General 81 Rep 4,910 Posts Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	I might be in the minority here, but I like the stock exhaust best on tone. I definitely like it best inside without a doubt. On the outside, I'd like it a bit more vocal, sure, but not at the expense of raspiness, 'motorboating', higher pitch, or any of the other undesirable (to me ) tone side effects of opening up the exhaust. So far there's nothing I'd put in my car even if free. By the way, this is the first video I hear where you can truly appreciate the stock exhaust, since most are only at WOT. Thanks man .
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01-03-2011, 07:53 PM	#28
URG8RB8 Private 0 Rep 83 Posts Drives: '10 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Update - I had my stock exhaust modded today, with welded tubes in place of the large perforated ones. I figured that, since the exhaust was already off the car, I would have the secondary cats replaced with 3" stainless tubing. Mistake. Holy crap, is this thing loud! Even though I left the resonators in place, it's too raspy for my taste. Now, it's back to the shop to get the cats back on. Live and learn.
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01-04-2011, 09:07 PM	#30
URG8RB8 Private 0 Rep 83 Posts Drives: '10 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Getting the cats back in place on Thursday. I'll give an update then. I hope that's what is making it sound that way. I never got the impression that the "Periokid" mod would make the car sound like it should live on a track - just give it a little more grunt. * UPDATE * Got the secondary cats back in. Perfect! If anyone in this thread wants a perfect balance between beautiful noises that come from under the hood and the unmistakably BMW exhaust note - this exhaust modification is what you need. Removing the secondary cats, while nice sounding, is very exhaust-heavy and sounds like it is a track car - a little too "notice me" for my tastes. For anyone interested, I can the top of the cans cut open, and the larger perforated tubes replaced with S/S tubing. The steel wool was left on the smaller perforations, and the insulation was re-stuffed into the cans. My local shop did a great job with the welds, so there are no welds visible from the back of the car. For those wondering about price, the entire work would have cost me $400, assuming I didn't take out/place back the secondary cats. The sound is amazing! No drone, but the sound is mean under moderate and heavy acceleration. I would easily recommend this mod for those who want a little more exhaust grunt without being too obnoxious. Last edited by URG8RB8; 01-10-2011 at 01:31 PM. Reason: UPDATE
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09-05-2011, 02:56 PM	#32
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02-25-2012, 11:27 AM	#36
ksflatlander Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lawrence, KS iTrader: (0)	Does it make a difference if you leave the steel wool around the smaller perforations vs taking it off? I know Periokid took it out.
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03-02-2012, 03:12 PM	#37
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04-04-2012, 01:25 AM	#38
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ashtaron14 Lieutenant 7 Rep 485 Posts Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HK iTrader: (0)	I'm wondering, so even if you don't step on it, like the drive by in the beginning, it's still going to have a lot more noise now right? __________________
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04-07-2012, 08:07 AM	#40
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04-07-2012, 08:25 AM	#41
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10-02-2013, 02:42 PM	#42
Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch 30 Rep 1,204 Posts Drives: 08e92M, 03e46M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Just found this thread.. sorry for digging it up, but wanted to say thanks for the kudos.. not many know where these e92 exhaust mods came from! Sounds great! __________________ Custom Exhaust Project: Bates Valvetronic exhaust: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253661 -- Exhaust Mod pics in here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40236795@N03/ DON'T BUY Race Ready Performance electronic cutout valves. Here's why: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...40#post9589740
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Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch 30 Rep 1,204 Posts Drives: 08e92M, 03e46M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Cool, nice writeup! __________________ Custom Exhaust Project: Bates Valvetronic exhaust: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253661 -- Exhaust Mod pics in here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40236795@N03/ DON'T BUY Race Ready Performance electronic cutout valves. Here's why: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...40#post9589740
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