03-29-2014, 04:13 PM | #1 |
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Downpipes? Cat-Back? Or both..
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Long time lurker, new to M5 Post but certainly not new to forums. I just purchased a 2013 F10 M5 about a month ago. I'm coming from a Supercharged B7 S4 Avant & an E90 M3. This car is absolutely magical, and I'm in love, however, I find myself wanting in the exhaust department. I love V8 noise and have an affinity to the loud sort.... I've searched quite a bit, I'm still inconclusive. Would any of you suggest a pair of catted down-pipes to get more sound out of the car, or will it be relatively tame? How about just adding a cat-back system? What happens when you do both? Edit: Obligatory Intro Pics Last edited by TheRedBaron; 03-30-2014 at 03:01 AM.. |
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03-29-2014, 09:29 PM | #5 |
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Hope u had a good time.... I just difi the ams downpipe... The sound is amazing...and great power gain... Start with that then work yourself to .........
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03-30-2014, 09:15 PM | #10 |
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I just got the AMS catted DPs to go with my Eisenmann Sport. For me the sound is great. But if you like real loud than you'll probably want to go with the Eisenmann Race, Meistershaft or RPI.
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05-07-2014, 01:31 PM | #11 |
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Is the CEL going to cause any issues?
I pulled the trigger on some Cat-Less Downpipes. Just want to make sure I won't confuse the ECU into making fuel trim changes. |
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You will need a CAN tool that is no longer sold by BMS. Or just drive moderately to avoid the malfunction cel. I am sure the guys with the catless will chime on too.
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05-07-2014, 04:36 PM | #13 |
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You gain roughly 50 whp midrange with catless vs 26-29 whp with catted downpipes.
The beauty of catted dp's is that you wont have to deal with a CEL and drivetrain malfunction caused by air/fuel ratio that's thrown off spec by having so much more airflow. On the down side it costs twice as much so pick your poison. As couple suggested I would start with a downpipe. The best bang for the buck, aside from BMS piggyback tune. Exhausts dont really add that much power, but in the sound category you will definitely hear the difference. I started with AMS catless DP, had it for 6 months and then wanted more sound. Bought a Meisterschaft exhaust with valve control and I love the sound now. I get thumbs up every where I go because most people dont expect a luxury sedan to sound like a LS7 on crack. PM me for more info.
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05-14-2014, 12:31 PM | #14 |
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Well I got some Agency Power Cat-Less Downpipes and I won't be using them. I'm going with the catted option due to California smog. So I guess if anyone wants these cat-less ones, feel free to reach out via PM.
Green I'll probably go the same route you did with the catted DP's. The Meistershaft and RPI are on my short list. |
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I dont, but I will try to record it soon.
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Message me for info if you like. Also I see your in california So am I. If you ever want to hear these setup's let me know and I'll make it happen. I like GTHaus with valve control myself. |
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