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Best exhaust upgrade for e53 3.0???
From user experience what's the most budget friendly exhaust upgrade you've done for the 3.0?
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N62 4.4i mufflers from the junk yard. Drop in, much better sound, dirt cheap.
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Cool! Something else to my wanted list.
4.4i exhaust. :bmw: |
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Note that the M62 mufflers appear to be identical to the 3.0i mufflers. Even the 4.6is. So those are a cosmetic upgrade for better tips, but no change in sound.
The facelift 4.4i mufflers drop right in. You can also do the 4.8is mufflers (what I have), but those take a little more effort as the flanges are a different size. |
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I have a set of 4.6is mufflers if you are interested. I just put my dinan exhaust on last week.
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E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
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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.
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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.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNBC...l=PapyVaklinov |
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received the V8 mufflers today, plan is to polish and clean them and tomorrow I'll have the work done along with xpipe installation
cheers :) |
Something that I need clarification on, I have the 3.0i E53 without the sports lip bumper option, from experience the 4.6is mufflers should be able to still fit correct?
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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. |
Sorry, one caveat though: you will need to loosen the rear bumper to install the mufflers. They flat out will not go on without moving the bumper back a few inches. And to do that, you need a T55 star socket (IIRC) so please make sure you have that before you try to install it. I had to go buy one and it took me a bunch of extra time to figure this all out.
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https://xoutpost.com/1220991-post15141.html I was able to wrestle the mufflers in, but moving the bumper would have made it a lot easier. |
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I'm basically doing the same with said xpipe, I believe the proper size for the 3.0i is 2.25 |
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Yeah I never actually bought them but it seems like the dealer is blowing smoke. |
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I mean, the parts catalog will say that they don’t fit. They’re the wrong part for a 3.0i.
Good luck with the A/C. Tracking down A/C issues is always fun. |
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Compressor and water valve are bad so that's the culprit of the AC issue :) |
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lovely Friday I must say hah |
buddy from muffler shop quoted me 250 for xpipe and v8 muffler replacement, said this is no problem and has worked on my older german cars before, he loves the E53 :)
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Wow, great price. I would go X pipe too. My '83C10 has one with dual Magnaflow mufflers. The X5 muffler is in great shape externally. Wish it had more rust or a hole so I could upgrade.
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Magmaflow with x-pipe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Io4esUKVs I'm familiar with Magnaflow on V6 sound. I've owned two. A Nitro 3.7L and resonators. A '96 Jimmy with a 4.3L single pipe all way out. The longer the muffler, the quieter. Above 2300 RPMs, they really wake up sound. Idle and slow speed sound is satisfactory. |
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Edit: This does not apply if you keep the center resonator, which seems to do nearly all the muffling on E53s (and also at least the I6 E39s). |
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Definitely! Deleting the resonator will most definitely amplify the sound. The x-pipe will just balance back pressure. Quote:
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When I did mine, I upgraded the pipe size as well. That along with the CAI did produce a bit more power under acceleration, but nothing spectacular. Looked and sounded way better though. The headers though.. Dayum! The X is one of the only vehicles I have slapped headers on and was shocked with the results! The sound, power, the whole 9. Those stock manifolds really do neuter the M54. E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
getting the work done tomorrow, excited!
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minor small increased rumble, tips look amazing and drives great!
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Sound clip? Pics?
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Worth a shot here but anyone have an older remus, supersprint exhaust they'd want to get rid of? I don't really want to do a muffler delete as from the sound clips it sounds horrid on the 3.0i. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, all I've done thus far is xpipe and 4.6 mufflers installed.
Just looking for a more deeper raspier sound without going crazy spending |
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assuming there is not much I can do besides upgrade mufflers and straight pipe?
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That is why it is difficult to replace the mufflers with a high flow type, with a more aggressive sound. I am all for hearing my power plant scream, but do not run straight pipes. The cats alone are not enough to refine the tone. My suggestion, find the smallest, and I mean the smallest high flow mufflers available. Get them installed and worry about the tips after. E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
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It's important to note that the 4.8is mufflers are MUCH louder than the 4.6 mufflers (which are the same as the 3.0i mufflers, except for the tips). If you want some extra noise for low effort, that's probably your best bet. I believe that the 4.4 N62 mufflers are the same, but don't know that for certain.
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I’ve been told I can be heard miles from said listening location LoL.. Try and find super small straight through design aftermarket mufflers. It’s your best shot. E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
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https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...eo-inside.html "mrbmwx5 has put 4.8is mufflers(left and right), each of the muffler is list priced at $819.40(see link below). If you are buying these from dealer, it will cost you over $1600 +labor. You still will not have as good sound as you will with Eisenmann or Remus mufflers for less price. Unless you can get some used mufflers, its not worth it" |
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https://www.dynomax.com/ultra-flo-st...tered-596.html I am positive you’ll hear a difference with 2 of these. And the muffler body is only 12”. Might work. :dunno: E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
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https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...deo-4-6is.html |
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If you’re looking for sound, this is the right path. E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
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can anyone recommend dual muffler tips they liked?
Was thinking the 2 options below : https://www.amazon.com/Yonaka-Outlet...omotive&sr=1-2 https://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-Perfo...0-4513d670b6bc Also similiar engine and idea that I want to do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f4m2HuPujM |
I have been considering electronic cut outs for a long time. You get the quietness your passengers and neighbors enjoy, but can open it up when you get away from people and let it roar. And you can fine tune how far you want the cut outs to open just by turning a knob on your dash.
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for the vibrant resonator size does it matter if it's 2.25 or 2.5 for the 3.0i, I know the xpipe I have right now is 2.25, just curious?
I believe when I swapped the 4.6 mufflers and put those on the 3.0i those are 2.5 and the guy at the shop mentioned he had no issue welding them on. |
The best was the n63 upgrade. Beat exhaust note! My wife literally called in therapy!
(For clarity we upgraded the 3.0i to a 50i X5) The second best: n55 in the 35i. That one I can use the bimmerlink app to open the second exhaust pipe and it sounds very nice. Def look into whatever mod it will take. I'm looking into adding a vent on wife's F10 (535 x-drive) becusse she doesn't have the exhaust flap I do it just must have a quieter muffler and both tips active. 305 HP and gets 25.5 avg mpg! Over 50% better than our 3.0i and 35% better than I usually get with same motor in my X5. Back to topic; for a manual option, installing a plumbing fitting with a simple ball valve was the easy option. I think the guy used a 1/2" or 3/4" ball valve. I can't remember what he uses as the bung, because cast is hard to weld and stainless isn't a cake walk either |
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For a preview pull out one of the post cat O₂ sensors.
Yeah not trying to put a damper on the thought of doing a proper replacement resonator just sharing a thought based on a YouTube video I saw recently and my own desire to pump up my wife's F10 muted exhaust. She went from X5 e70 50i with the most amazing "exhaust note therapy" to almost Lexus quiet F10 exhaust. You can hear the exhaust note on heavy throttle and it even sounds good. Just sounds much good-er on my X5 with the exhaust flap open. |
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My first test with the open flap I just unplugged the vacuum line and put a screw in it. I could manipulate the flap open/closed manually and I figured out that 3 or 4 hours is the limit before it gives me a headache. Fortunately I discovered I can perform the function with bimmerlink so I set it to auto for freeway driving and open the rest of the time. |
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Please share what you end up doing.
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2 resonated vibrant performance mufflers https://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-1792-...00E3VHVO&psc=1 2 pack of quad tips https://www.amazon.com/Upower-Tailpi...ustomerReviews |
Those are very good price. Good luck.
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the only thing I'm worried about is drone but I think with these Vibrant resonated mufflers it's meant to eliminate that
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I don't mind the drone unless I drive at least a couple hours straight
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Plan is to install the vibrant resonated mufflers in place of the texas size mufflers and add quad tips |
not applicable to my current car. I have stock 35i E70. Has two exhaust tips one has a shut off flap.
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When I had the 3.0i I was wanting to do what your are doing
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Best exhaust upgrade for e53 3.0???
If anybody did some cool muffler 3.0 option it was [mention]Happy [/mention]
He uploaded videos of drive by to show off his "exhaust therapy" |
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I'm so hesitant on doing this but we will see the turnout :dunno: |
picking up the car this afternoon, hoping it will sound good!
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update, was wayyyyyy toooo loud and annoying, had him weld on the normal 4.6 exhausts and left it how I had it....
returned all the parts and got my money back, got new spark plugs installed and a small alignment done too, going to just keep the exhaust system the way it is! |
Wow that's a setback. Bung with water valve always a future option.
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Best exhaust upgrade for e53 3.0???
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And, I’m assuming your virgin 4.6 axle backs are now cut and re-welded? I still think you should have used mufflers instead of resonators. :dunno: E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
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Those new shoes will definitely bring the ride to life! :thumbup: E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
Last year I took my X5 to a DYI shop to use a lift. The front shaft guido was replaced. While I had it up in the air, a tech came by. He stated he has seen a lot of BMWs there. A lot of them for exhaust work. He says they come back to remove mods and install back OEM exhaust. Or another change is made.
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I'll try to grab a picture of the new wheels sometime this week as well!
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Yeah, and depending on the setup it can be extremely loud! Crystalworks has heard it in person, and verified that it was voiceful LoL.. Listen with headphones, the recording was captured on a cell phone microphone. E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
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Best exhaust upgrade for e53 3.0???
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There is supposedly close to 500 flywheel horsepower. So, I am sure that has dramatically affected the tone. But, it sounds really good, that’s why I haven’t changed it. But, it is definitely very LOUD. :D E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
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But again, every application is different. So meditate on it. But… $60 bucks for 2, in my opinion, great mufflers, I dunno… :dunno: I wouldn’t think twice to run it on my setup. Resonator delete, with an x-pipe, and super turbo’s with headers! ALLL-DaaaaaY… E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
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remember I'm not trying to have it LOUD like yours lol what upper intake tube did you buy to fit your cold air intake, I just swapped my OEM cold air intake and threw on one but I'm thinking of trying to find a custom upper hose |
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Best exhaust upgrade for e53 3.0???
I love my X5 exhaust upgrade.
https://youtu.be/Ug-foANeWXs?si=G5TQzWivrdpI6DRh (Not exactly the most economical). (This is my 2011 35i that replaced my 2001 3.0i) I do love the exhaust note. Wife calls it exhaust therapy. I agree. Here's another where I rev twice and open the exhaust flap for the second rev. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0ca4...pAPL2363_ApwQw You'd think you can modify the 3.0i exhaust to match the 35i. You won't get quite as burly of a note but the first video above is just idle and it's the same basic engine when turbo not spinning. Wonder what it would take to retrofit e70 exhaust to e53. (thinking junk yard grab). |
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Happy now I'm conteplating Vibrant Ultra Quiets lol
I did measurements and you were right the Dynomax Super Turbos will not fit Vibrant Ultra Quiets would fit much more better https://youtu.be/LR8T_E7o_fY?si=AWBohAyOiKj_5dSV&t=281 |
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Those Vibrant Ultra Quiets are pretty much what I suggested in the beginning, just in a different brand. I don’t think the brand would make much of a difference being that their the exact same design. But, you never know. The Vibrant brand seems to be a good quality part, although I’ve never used it. I’ve used the other brand numerous times. E53 RiPPeR XOuTPoST jUNkiE ReVELaTiON 22:21 |
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The standard length for a Super Turbo is 14", which is only a quarter inch longer than the Vibrant Ultra Quiet. Don't forget that the mufflers don't need to be flat, also. You've got a bunch of height in there to work with if width is an issue. |
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I'm leaning towards just going the BMW OEM, those usually already come with the gaskets and such installed on them too if I recall correctly. |
I used the OEM from FCP. I'll be sad if I have to replace it but if even lasts a couple years will be worth the $390 savings
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Andrew I finally found a video of the same exact whistle btw, could be the alternator?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXSzp2Ix_Sk |
Definitely can be. Easy to test with a cold engine since no coolant pump pull the serpentine belt and drive a course you can repeat the sound.
Mechanic stethoscope can narrow down sounds such as this. |
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Broken diode is the usual cause of your symptom.
Alternators generate three phase electric AC and that's converted to dC though a 6 diode bridge rectifier. When one or more of the diodes fail (usually open), you'll get lumpy 2 phase power. This will give bumpy torque at the drive belt causing vibration. It can also cause electrical interference that you can hear in the stereo. |
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I'm just surprised the voltage is still good after all those years but oh well I guess I got my money's worth Sidenote: got the classis engine failsafe error tonight after leaving the gym, turned the car off and waited a bit to restart, started her up and bam everything ok, I think this might be a good sign alternator is starting to take a shit lol |
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so I found mint condition 4.8 mufflers, might pull the trigger on it, I can sell my 4.6 cans on here if anyone would be interested?
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