BMW PE vs Stock with PE mod

mashimarho · 07-20-2017, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FireBlaze

Interested in hearing your opinion about the sound after you get it done. Mods?

Currently BMS catless DP, ER CP, and that's about it. I removed everything else for now.
I will be doing the entire outer perforated pipe. Some people just do one side.

Torgus · 07-20-2017, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Currently BMS catless DP, ER CP, and that's about it. I removed everything else for now.
I will be doing the entire outer perforated pipe. Some people just do one side.

zerotosixty did one side and really likes it. If I didn't buy a PE and had to mod my own I think I would only do one side(you can always do the other later. You could also do the side with the vacuum flapper.

mashimarho · 07-20-2017, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgus

zerotosixty did one side and really likes it. If I didn't buy a PE and had to mod my own I think I would only do one side(you can always do the other later. You could also do the side with the vacuum flapper.

I am doing one side, but apparently, there are people only doing half the pipe. You have to cut both sides of the muffler (top and bottom) to access the under part. Or, you have to cut the bottom where it leads to the exhaust tip.

Eljay92 · 07-20-2017, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

I am doing one side, but apparently, there are people only doing half the pipe. You have to cut both sides of the muffler (top and bottom) to access the under part. Or, you have to cut the bottom where it leads to the exhaust tip.

I'm curious as to the sound difference you're going to get. I went to my exhaust shop yesterday and they told me it would take 3-5 hours to do both sides properly because of all the welding. Would be cheaper if I just did the one.

mashimarho · 07-20-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Eljay92

I'm curious as to the sound difference you're going to get. I went to my exhaust shop yesterday and they told me it would take 3-5 hours to do both sides properly because of all the welding. Would be cheaper if I just did the one.

Sorry, if I confused you. I am doing both sides of the muffler, but only one piping within each canister.

Torgus · 07-20-2017, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Eljay92

I'm curious as to the sound difference you're going to get. I went to my exhaust shop yesterday and they told me it would take 3-5 hours to do both sides properly because of all the welding. Would be cheaper if I just did the one.

WTF 5 hours? With a smoke break every 10 minutes or something? Find out what their hourly rate is...

FireBlaze · 07-20-2017, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Eljay92

I'm curious as to the sound difference you're going to get. I went to my exhaust shop yesterday and they told me it would take 3-5 hours to do both sides properly because of all the welding. Would be cheaper if I just did the one.

I would switch muffler shops. They are screwing you. I wasn't worried to go to a random unknown shop to get it done. It's not rocket science and with the tools a basic muffler shop has, it is a piece of cake. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Eljay92 · 07-20-2017, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgus

WTF 5 hours? With a smoke break every 10 minutes or something? Find out what their hourly rate is...

LOL yea and I'd probably have to pay for the pack of cigarettes too. Hourly rate is $95...

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Originally Posted by FireBlaze

I would switch muffler shops. They are screwing you. I wasn't worried to go to a random unknown shop to get it done. It's not rocket science and with the tools a basic muffler shop has, it is a piece of cake. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

I thought their quote was ridiculous but I didn't really have anything to go off of and I don't know much about welding. I'm going to shop it around.

Torgus · 07-20-2017, 04:45 PM

I bought my PE used for $600...5 hours at 95 + tax shit is about the same.

Angle grinder to cut a hole, sawzall to cut straight pipe out. Then cut a piece of stock the same size, weld in pipe, weld in cover, repeat.

An exhaust shop should not charge $95 an hour. That is more than most average mechanics from my experience.

Eljay92 · 07-20-2017, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgus

I bought my PE used for $600...5 hours at 95 + tax shit is about the same.

Angle grinder to cut a hole, sawzall to cut straight pipe out. Then cut a piece of stock the same size, weld in pipe, weld in cover, repeat.

An exhaust shop should not charge $95 an hour. That is more than most average mechanics from my experience.

I'll look around. I have both a grinder and sawzall and I'd honestly consider doing that part myself and having one of my friends weld it if they think they're capable.

Torgus · 07-20-2017, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Eljay92

I'll look around. I have both a grinder and sawzall and I'd honestly consider doing that part myself and having one of my friends weld it if they think they're capable.

Or bring it to a shop w/ half the work done. There are DIYs online. Then all you tell a shop is put a straight pipe in here and weld, just make sure you leave enough material for them.

mashimarho · 07-20-2017, 05:13 PM

Correct. I am picking mine up today. $200 flat.

Johnny Boost · 07-20-2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Correct. I am picking mine up today. $200 flat.

Post a vid when it's done

mashimarho · 07-20-2017, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

Post a vid when it's done

Will do!

Eljay92 · 07-21-2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Correct. I am picking mine up today. $200 flat.

Wow that's a great price. I feel like when it comes to all things car related, things in Canada just seem to be priced higher.

mashimarho · 07-21-2017, 11:52 AM

Just got it done, and

I am very happy

More info, video, and pics to follow.

335REGULATION · 07-21-2017, 12:19 PM

OK, don't leave us waiting!

ANMVQ · 07-21-2017, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Correct. I am picking mine up today. $200 flat.

That's a great price I was quoted $600 by a place that"supposedly" does this for BMW's.

Johnny Boost · 07-21-2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ANMVQ

That's a great price I was quoted $600 by a place that"supposedly" does this for BMW's.

You can get an IS exhaust or used PE for that price

All you need is a competent muffler shop. No need to use a shop that specializes in BMWs.

mashimarho · 07-21-2017, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 335REGULATION

OK, don't leave us waiting!

ANMVQ · 07-24-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

You can get an IS exhaust or used PE for that price

All you need is a competent muffler shop. No need to use a shop that specializes in BMWs.

I did got a used PE for less

mashimarho · 07-24-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Get Inline

The PE exhaust system will sound a little better because of better quality piping.

Obviously downpipes will make your exhaust louder VS. Stock cats...

Interesting enough, I think the PE mod is louder. I believe with us removing and adding the packing, it may have adjusted the tone a bit.

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