Super cheap catback exhaust idea (with video clip)

tyler mclean · 08-11-2014, 08:52 PM

I was on the hunt for a catback exhaust but i didn't want to spend the typical 1000 dollars that everything on the market costed so i decided to do a super cheap custom catback. I am not saying that you will get near the performance or quality out of something like this as you would with a bmwpe, or supersprinter etc. but for the cost i am extremely pleased with the sound and performance of it. Disima tips- 160
2 magnaflow mufflers-150
2.5 inch stainless steel piping from cat back and install cost-200
all said and done cost me around 500 installed, a absolute steal compared to other exhausts on the market. Once again I'm not saying it compares to other exhaust on the market but if you are looking for a cheap alternative i think it is a great option.
let me know your thoughts on my set up.
(Video clip to show you sound on N55 2011 335 also catless dps)

Discreet_335i · 08-12-2014, 10:13 PM

I like it. I'm right there with you about the 1000 exhaust systems, I'm not a fan. I'm going to go a similar route as you did.

SRT14PimPin07 · 08-13-2014, 09:16 PM

Just do a muffler delete and call it a day....

JETmn · 08-14-2014, 09:14 AM

Yeah, do the PE muffler mod on your stock system for free to $250 depending on how much you can do yourself.

Mayimbe · 08-14-2014, 10:11 AM

Sounds good. Which magnaflow mufflers did you use?

tyler mclean · 08-14-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayimbe

Sounds good. Which magnaflow mufflers did you use?

not sure the product number but i used 2/14 with offset center

Peebody85 · 08-18-2014, 11:42 AM

Sounds good. I totally agree with the excessive cost of the car back systems. I understand there is a lot of research that goes into tuning them for the perfect sound, but I can't justify it either.

I just did what you did too. I ordered some black powder coated 4" double wall tips off eBay for $80/pair. Then listen to about every muffler clip I could find on YouTube and decided on Birla Pro XS centet/offset. They cost $150 shipped for the pair. Got the shop to weld everything for axle back up for $160. About $400 in and I'm very satisfied.

It's a little quitter than I expected, but has the perfect deep rumble I was after. Cold startups are perfect, then it settles to being barely louder than stock. After I get around to downpipes I have no doubt it will be exactly what I'm after. I live in a neighborhood and didn't want it too loud, just enough to growl as I pass by.

08-11-2014, 08:52 PM	#1
tyler mclean New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 335i coupe xdrive Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: highlands ranch co iTrader: (0)	Super cheap catback exhaust idea (with video clip) I was on the hunt for a catback exhaust but i didn't want to spend the typical 1000 dollars that everything on the market costed so i decided to do a super cheap custom catback. I am not saying that you will get near the performance or quality out of something like this as you would with a bmwpe, or supersprinter etc. but for the cost i am extremely pleased with the sound and performance of it. Disima tips- 160 2 magnaflow mufflers-150 2.5 inch stainless steel piping from cat back and install cost-200 all said and done cost me around 500 installed, a absolute steal compared to other exhausts on the market. Once again I'm not saying it compares to other exhaust on the market but if you are looking for a cheap alternative i think it is a great option. let me know your thoughts on my set up. (Video clip to show you sound on N55 2011 335 also catless dps)
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08-12-2014, 10:13 PM	#2
Discreet_335i Private First Class 13 Rep 126 Posts Drives: A couple of E92 M3's Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I like it. I'm right there with you about the 1000 exhaust systems, I'm not a fan. I'm going to go a similar route as you did.
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08-13-2014, 09:16 PM	#3
SRT14PimPin07 Major 89 Rep 1,037 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	Just do a muffler delete and call it a day.... __________________ 2011 Alpine White E92 335i M-Sport N55 Engine
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JETmn Lieutenant Colonel 247 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Msport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335Xi [0.00]	Yeah, do the PE muffler mod on your stock system for free to $250 depending on how much you can do yourself.
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Mayimbe Private 4 Rep 55 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335Xi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UT iTrader: (2)	Sounds good. Which magnaflow mufflers did you use?
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08-18-2014, 11:42 AM	#7
Peebody85 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 07 335i E92 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	Sounds good. I totally agree with the excessive cost of the car back systems. I understand there is a lot of research that goes into tuning them for the perfect sound, but I can't justify it either. I just did what you did too. I ordered some black powder coated 4" double wall tips off eBay for $80/pair. Then listen to about every muffler clip I could find on YouTube and decided on Birla Pro XS centet/offset. They cost $150 shipped for the pair. Got the shop to weld everything for axle back up for $160. About $400 in and I'm very satisfied. It's a little quitter than I expected, but has the perfect deep rumble I was after. Cold startups are perfect, then it settles to being barely louder than stock. After I get around to downpipes I have no doubt it will be exactly what I'm after. I live in a neighborhood and didn't want it too loud, just enough to growl as I pass by.
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