Change exhaust on 2011 328i?

elliotswann · 07-27-2011, 03:10 PM

Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to change the standard 328i exhaust to the 335i style? I know absolutely nothing about this kind of stuff.

I'm not trying to be a poser and debadge the car or anything, I bought the 328i over the 335i because I simply didn't need that much horsepower, I just prefer the look of the 335i exhaust.

Is it possible to put a non working exhaust just for looks? (like the tip)? I'm not really looking to re-do the whole exhaust system, just looking for the part that shows.

About how much will all this cost?

As you can see, I know absolutely nothing about this kind of stuff, so any help would be great!

slider86 · 07-27-2011, 03:16 PM

It won't be cheap, for sure. And no... you can't just have an "exhaust for show," it's an essential part of the car.

monchito · 07-27-2011, 03:19 PM

Take a look on the photo and video thread, There is a guy that just installed a kit like that for a 328i

elliotswann · 07-27-2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slider86

And no... you can't just have an "exhaust for show," it's an essential part of the car.

I'm aware I have to have an exhaust, what I meant was could I add an exhaust tip on the left side and eliminate one of the dual exhaust tips that are currently on the right side?

atown88 · 07-27-2011, 03:55 PM

Yes, I think theres like a Magnaflow conversion you could do. From my understanding, the main exhaust or muffler is still on left, but a pipe will run to the right and appear to be on the right as well.

See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=smtcT1Vsclw

Propagator · 07-27-2011, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elliotswann

I'm aware I have to have an exhaust, what I meant was could I add an exhaust tip on the left side and eliminate one of the dual exhaust tips that are currently on the right side?

That (fake exhaust), my friend, is a horrible idea, even if it's doable. Of course it's a matter of taste, but that will be a very ghetto thing to do on a very classy car. Why don't you look into performance exhaust that will still be on one side but change the volume level considerably? Sounding sweet is at least as good as looking sweet in my book.

elliotswann · 07-27-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atown88

Yes, I think theres like a Magnaflow conversion you could do. From my understanding, the main exhaust or muffler is still on left, but a pipe will run to the right and appear to be on the right as well.

See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=smtcT1Vsclw

That's what I'm looking for!

Is there a kit I can buy to do this? If so, do you know the name of it and the price? Would I need to bring it to a special workshop to have it done?

Sorry for all the questions but as I've said before, I know nothing about this kind of stuff.

slider86 · 07-27-2011, 05:59 PM

It won't be cheap, and BMW will find anyway to void the applicable parts of your maintenance and warranty that are even remotely affected by converting into a dual exhaust system.

atown88 · 07-27-2011, 07:04 PM

This is the thread regarding that actual video.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371289

I think he states the part # too. Looks fairly simple. First buy the 335 rear bumper, buy the exhaust, have muffler shop fashion a pipe to the other side, drive away.

Are you e90 or e92?

elliotswann · 07-27-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by atown88

Are you e90 or e92?

E90

BTTGMan · 07-28-2011, 12:22 AM

Next time you're ripping down route 7 and some weekender is doing 37 mph, and u wanna pass, you're going to say "huh, guess I DO need more power!"

You are surrounded by amazing curvy roads. Plenty of places to use all the power you can get, ESP low end torque.

In sheffield talk, "Putting a dual exhaust set up on a 328 is like putting 35s on a chevy Colorado.".

DrDurt · 08-15-2011, 11:43 AM

Pretty sure Remus makes one as well, but it is quad tips.

BMCoupe_782 · 08-15-2011, 12:23 PM

+1 on Remus

theriz · 08-15-2011, 12:31 PM

i would have gotten a 335i... for 5 grand more i think? plus way more options for aftermarket stuff. just get the BMW Performance Exhaust for your 328i it sounds deeper than a stock 335i.

packersfan4ever · 08-16-2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by elliotswann

Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to change the standard 328i exhaust to the 335i style? I know absolutely nothing about this kind of stuff.

I'm not trying to be a poser and debadge the car or anything, I bought the 328i over the 335i because I simply didn't need that much horsepower, I just prefer the look of the 335i exhaust.

Is it possible to put a non working exhaust just for looks? (like the tip)? I'm not really looking to re-do the whole exhaust system, just looking for the part that shows.

About how much will all this cost?

As you can see, I know absolutely nothing about this kind of stuff, so any help would be great!

Yes I just completed this you can take out the resonator and then from there run dual pipes to your 2 mufflers on either side but
You'll need to get your hands on an exhaust and a bumper with the correct cutouts pm me and I'll show you the pictures I love it and the sound

sean8c4 · 08-17-2011, 01:10 AM

yes i am in the process of doing the same thing to my car... however i had to my a new bumper, i currently had had the m package bumper but upgradded it to the mtech bumper for looks... now im in the process of cutting out the other side of the bumper and installing exhaust tips the onllyproblem is that im going to have to cut through the oppsoite side form where the exhaust is now look what i meen
heres a link from under a random 328i i found on google to show u what i meen..

http://www.google.com.mx/imgres?q=un...2&tx=56&ty=131

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atown88 Major 46 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Auburn iTrader: (0)	Yes, I think theres like a Magnaflow conversion you could do. From my understanding, the main exhaust or muffler is still on left, but a pipe will run to the right and appear to be on the right as well. See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=smtcT1Vsclw
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slider86 Lieutenant 35 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 ZCP 6MT, 2021 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	It won't be cheap, and BMW will find anyway to void the applicable parts of your maintenance and warranty that are even remotely affected by converting into a dual exhaust system.
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atown88 Major 46 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Auburn iTrader: (0)	This is the thread regarding that actual video. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371289 I think he states the part # too. Looks fairly simple. First buy the 335 rear bumper, buy the exhaust, have muffler shop fashion a pipe to the other side, drive away. Are you e90 or e92?
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BTTGMan Banned 18 Rep 539 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe - space gray Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Next time you're ripping down route 7 and some weekender is doing 37 mph, and u wanna pass, you're going to say "huh, guess I DO need more power!" You are surrounded by amazing curvy roads. Plenty of places to use all the power you can get, ESP low end torque. In sheffield talk, "Putting a dual exhaust set up on a 328 is like putting 35s on a chevy Colorado.".
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