Best exhaust upgrade for e53 3.0???

[Bdc101]

I put 4.6iS mufflers on my 3.0i a few years ago, and they won't make any difference in noise. I would like to do a resonator delete/X pipe as well someday, but it's low on the priority list. The 4.6iS mufflers do look a LOT better though.

[Happy]

Originally Posted by Bdc101

I put 4.6iS mufflers on my 3.0i a few years ago, and they won't make any difference in noise.

I would like to do a resonator delete/X pipe as well someday.

Yeah you definitely need to remove the resonator to change the tone. The x-pipe will help balance out the back pressure, and create better flow.



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[Serb404]

Originally Posted by Happy

Yeah you definitely need to remove the resonator to change the tone. The x-pipe will help balance out the back pressure, and create better flow.



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I agree with this, I'll keep you posted next week when I get this mod done, really excited lol

Originally Posted by StephenVA

Headers is the only true performance upgrade everything else is tone. As mentioned, the V8 muffler will provide a better experience without resorting to headers.

I've heard the same thing, budget wise this is a good mod for the time being at least

[Serb404]

Originally Posted by Bdc101

I put 4.6iS mufflers on my 3.0i a few years ago, and they won't make any difference in noise. I would like to do a resonator delete/X pipe as well someday, but it's low on the priority list. The 4.6iS mufflers do look a LOT better though.

Found a clip online actually, this is what I expect it to sound like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNBC...l=PapyVaklinov

[nick325xit 5spd]

Originally Posted by Bdc101

I put 4.6iS mufflers on my 3.0i a few years ago, and they won't make any difference in noise. I would like to do a resonator delete/X pipe as well someday, but it's low on the priority list. The 4.6iS mufflers do look a LOT better though.

Yeah, that's the advantage of the N62 mufflers. Just enough more sound to make a noticeable difference. Not enough to be annoying.

[Serb404]

Originally Posted by nick325xit 5spd

Yeah, that's the advantage of the N62 mufflers. Just enough more sound to make a noticeable difference. Not enough to be annoying.

From the video I posted above that I located online it seems like it's the perfect balance of sound, at least for me

[nick325xit 5spd]

Originally Posted by Serb404

From the video I posted above that I located online it seems like it's the perfect balance of sound, at least for me

Yeah, if you want to do a resonator delete, that changes things. I didn’t want to touch the X-pipe.

[Serb404]

Originally Posted by nick325xit 5spd

Yeah, if you want to do a resonator delete, that changes things. I didn’t want to touch the X-pipe.

that's the plan stan, better flow and increased MPG, might as well

[Serb404]

Originally Posted by Bdc101

I put 4.6iS mufflers on my 3.0i a few years ago, and they won't make any difference in noise. I would like to do a resonator delete/X pipe as well someday, but it's low on the priority list. The 4.6iS mufflers do look a LOT better though.

Did you have the sports bumper lip, I don't have that on my 3.0i so I assume they 4.6is mufflers will still have plenty of room to clear on the bumper inserts?

[Bdc101]

Originally Posted by Serb404

Did you have the sports bumper lip, I don't have that on my 3.0i so I assume they 4.6is mufflers will still have plenty of room to clear on the bumper inserts?

Yep, like Nick said, you just need to pull off the trim ring. I left it off and never acquired the correct one from an actual 4.6iS because you can't even tell anything is missing. It looks perfectly fine without it.