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      08-25-2013, 07:07 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by KennyPowers View Post
As mentioned, new they go for 3200

And the gains are about 15-20 hp, which isn't exactly going to transform a car.

Plus, the ess sounds nothing like the mpe, which IMO has a much more unique sound that fits the m3 perfectly.

The ess sounds like just another car and many exhausts sound very similar.

Each option has their unique benefits
I think 15-20hp is a bit optimistic. There is a power gain, however, I have heard more like 8-9hp. BMW does not advertise this, because that kind of power gain is difficult to consistently replicate on a dyno. My guess is that BMW does want to be hit with any kind of potential legal issues if it doesn't show up on a particular person's dyno pull.
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