magnaflow exaust was installed in my car while i was at school, lol. the funny thing is that when i got in my car, it sounded BADASS! i didnt think it was my car until i looked under it. my older sister got the extra key to my car and pretty much stole it while i was in school. magnaflow sounds great!

Good to know. I plan on doing Magniflow high flow cats, and a Magniflow muffler on my 530i.

I had Magnaflow on my e30 and I thought it sounded BADASS, too - for the first 2 weeks or so. After that, I just wanted to rip my ears off everytime I drove my car. Honestly, I don't reccomend it.

There was a guy on here, leo540i I think, he had a magnaflow muffler on his E34. He posted some sound clips a while back before he sold his car. It sounded mean.:cool

Edit: Here's teh linkzors. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=524498

How easy was that to instal? Would it be easy just to replace the rear muffler with one?

How easy was that to instal? Would it be easy just to replace the rear muffler with one?

Any decent exhaust shop would be able to do it. It shouldn't cost any more than $200.00 including the muffler.

I got a quote of 650$ on the stock bosal replacement, from speedy.
But this magnaflow looks sweet and i'd like to do it myself if possible just fab up from the resonantor back. Just need somethign simple for now, eventually planning a swap for a S50 swap :) and would do the exhaust completely over then.

o man, the exaust sounds so mean for all you guys that want to know. i love gettin in that car and hearing her pur like a cat. so much less restriction on the motor too. i have 2 1/2 pipe from cat back to muffler. ill have pics up soon when i get it on the lift. its crazy how the guy did it too. he ditched both old mufflers, the pancake one in the middle and the fat one in the rear, and it looks like he took two bent tubes, cut them and welded them together so it looks like a wishbone( < ) sort of..... since my cat is 2 in 2 out he put the 2 ends of the new piping in the cat and welded it on, he then cut the end of it off so he can put the 2 1/2 in pipe on to that. its some really trick stuff and it looks good.

get some pics.. I might be doing that soon too and would like to know how others have done it..

I never realized how much an E34 needs a good exhuast. I don't really know what my exhaust sounds like because it's so quiet.

A Remus should be a nice improvement, or a Magnaflow muffler. :)

What's the part number for the muffler?

I did the Magnaflow a few months ago and it sounds pretty friggin good.

Vids:
http://www.putfile.com/hokkenheim

I did the Magnaflow a few months ago and it sounds pretty friggin good.

Vids:
http://www.putfile.com/hokkenheim

Damn, that does sound nice. Wonder how it'd sound on my M30 motor...

Damn, that does sound nice. Wonder how it'd sound on my M30 motor...

Like a Messerschmitt Me-109 with the engine cowling removed.

Like a Messerschmitt Me-109 with the engine cowling removed.

Isn't that a 1000+ HP, V-12, 2,000 cu. in airplane motor?:confused Got a sound clip?:buttrock

Isn't that a 1000+ HP, V-12, 2,000 cu. in airplane motor?:confused Got a sound clip?:buttrock

Deimler-Benz 605 G
35.7 liter V12 (4 valves per cylinder), around 1800HP

no sound clip, sorry.

A bit much for an E34, hm?

Especially considering that they were open-header engines.

To the OP: Do you know the part number and can you get a sound clip for us?

A bit much for an E34, hm?


Exactly. Which is why I do not reccomend Magnaflow on an M30.

Anyone have any sound clips on an m60?

I've heard that if you simply replace the muffler you will not get any HP gains... is this true?

I've heard that if you simply replace the muffler you will not get any HP gains... is this true?
Yes, you need to do the headers and cats to get any significant gains, however they are small.

Yes, you need to do the headers and cats to get any significant gains, however they are small.
How are the gains significant if they are small?

How are the gains significant if they are small?

"Doesn't matter if you win by an inch, or a mile.. winning is winning"

(sorry.. had to say it:rolleyes )

Basically, even if it's small gains, it'll all add up.

I just scoreed a Tri-flo cat back exhaust for my 90 535i on ebay for less than 400 shipped. it should be here tomarrow and ive already got some racing cats. i have heard that tri flo exhaust's are very loud. but anyone with a soundclip of a triflo on an M30? now if i could only get some damn headers for an M30 :(

Anyone have any sound clips on an m60?

http://www.putfile.com/hokkenheim

Why mess with perfection. If an aftermarket exhaust were better than stock don't you think the BMW engineers would have put one in the car? Over loud exhaust is obnoxious, and degrading to the fine e34 automobile. I owned a 90 525i for 11yrs and the stock exhaust note was perfect. Don't mess with perfection and don't annoy your neighbors!

Why mess with perfection. If an aftermarket exhaust were better than stock don't you think the BMW engineers would have put one in the car? Over loud exhaust is obnoxious, and degrading to the fine e34 automobile. I owned a 90 525i for 11yrs and the stock exhaust note was perfect. Don't mess with perfection and don't annoy your neighbors!
My old 525i was obnoxiously loud but the magniflow sounds good to me. I like to have a little rumble to announce my presence though. I realize its not for everyone :D

Plus, if you do the whole exhaust there are some power gains to be had.

I likewhen you can hear the exaust too. so I am going to look into getting a magniflow. any pictures?

i just got my tri flo cat back. im hoping to get it in this week and maybe post some sound clips up. heres a pic,

img521.imageshack.us/img521/1919/dsc0267editeduj4.jpg

I have the Magnaflow 12XXX, can't remember the model number. Anyway, I had 2.25" pipes from the cats all the way to the Magnaflow muffler. The resonator was also removed (more on that).. Well, it sounds incredible at WOT and a nice rumble at idle.

Now, as far as the resonator, honestly, I should have kept it b/c when you're stuck in traffic or just tooling around town the droning can get a little annoying. I would definitely recommend getting the Magnaflow, but test the setup first with resonator in place, for the sound. If you want more sound and can deal with some droning in traffic/slow speeds then "take it all off". :)

I might eventually look into some sort of smaller resonator at a later point. But, with all the weight savings from removing the very heavy stock muffler and (equally?) heavy resonator, coupled with the improved exhaust flow, I'm sure I've gained a few ponies..:devillook

That being said, I still love the sound going past tunnels, overpasses, etc., at speed, sounds badass!! BTW, my sig shows the stock muffler.. I'll get pics later..

Why mess with perfection. If an aftermarket exhaust were better than stock don't you think the BMW engineers would have put one in the car? Over loud exhaust is obnoxious, and degrading to the fine e34 automobile. I owned a 90 525i for 11yrs and the stock exhaust note was perfect. Don't mess with perfection and don't annoy your neighbors!
Oh boy. Not another obligatory old geezer post.

Oh boy. Not another obligatory old geezer post.

:lol

im thinking about picking up a magnaflow muffler - mine is entirely too loud.

Now, as far as the resonator, honestly, I should have kept it b/c when you're stuck in traffic or just tooling around town the droning can get a little annoying. I would definitely recommend getting the Magnaflow, but test the setup first with resonator in place, for the sound. If you want more sound and can deal with some droning in traffic/slow speeds then "take it all off". :)



I just did a resonator delete and retained the stock muffler.. it did almost nothing to the sound.. Most of the sound is controlled by the muffler if my deductive reasoning serve me correctly.

I just did a resonator delete and retained the stock muffler.. it did almost nothing to the sound.. Most of the sound is controlled by the muffler if my deductive reasoning serve me correctly.

Just goes to show you how well-designed the stock muffler is for sound reduction! Heck, even the engine cover has sound deadening on it!!

Our cars were originally designed for the executive who wants a fast car, with smooth, quiet, power delivery.. Not for us, second/third generation owners..:evil2

Trust me, if you remove that stock muffler (along with your resonator delete) and go with a flow-thru design such as the Magnaflow's you'll hear it!!

Thats wierd... I removed my resonator and retained the stock muffler, although it didn't increase the noise a bunch it messed with the tone and it sounded like crap! while accelerating under usual throttle it would kind of make a rattle or raspy noise -kind of sounded like a ricer with a fart can.

Thats wierd... I removed my resonator and retained the stock muffler, although it didn't increase the noise a bunch it messed with the tone and it sounded like crap! while accelerating under usual throttle it would kind of make a rattle or raspy noise -kind of sounded like a ricer with a fart can.

Perhaps the M50 muffler is not as bulky as the M60 muffler.. My resonator delete changed the tone of the exhaust slightly but didnt make it louder or sportier. I kindna wanted the car to sound like a muscle car if that is possible.

.....My resonator delete changed the tone of the exhaust slightly but didnt make it louder or sportier. I kinda wanted the car to sound like a muscle car if that is possible.

Ahhhh.. you guys don't listen/read, once again, see post #31 (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7761760&postcount=31) :rolleyes ;)

And as far as your car Tfritz, it's an M50 I6 (as you undoubtedly know), it's NOT going to sound the same as a V8, no matter what you do..

Unless I drop a V8 in her!!!:stickoutt lol I only wish! :D good point btw I must have been asleep :dunno

So where are the pics?? Im thinking of investing in an exhaust but dont want a LOUD one just a nice rumble.

So where are the pics?? Im thinking of investing in an exhaust but dont want a LOUD one just a nice rumble.
I'll post up this afternoon, although my car's filthy.. :stickoutt

did a search and couldn't find anything on this...

i assume the m30, m50, and m60 mufflers are all different since the motors are all different. right?

what about the piping? are they all different sizes?

the reason i ask is, my 525i has a small hole in the muffler and it'll cost me $20-30 to have a shop weld it, or i can get an OE muffler from a 535i from a local guy w/ 6k miles on it for $50. he said the 525i has 2" piping while the 535i has 2.25" piping so it may not fit.

any thoughts?

That's actually correct - M20 vs M50 motors are different piping and M30 vs M50 vs M5 are different too. Just weld the muffler for $20

got it.
thx

if i keep the stock resonator and cats but put a magnaflow on my M50 will it just be a rumble or will it be too loud? Cuz im goin for a sporty rumble, not a make ur head hurt noise. Im hoping that since its an inline 6 i wont have to worry about it being too loud. Any thoughts?

And as far as your car Tfritz, it's an M50 I6 (as you undoubtedly know), it's NOT going to sound the same as a V8, no matter what you do..

agreed;
would anyone happen to have a magnaflow setup on their m50 powered bimmer, or have a sound clip?
i hope to do some exhaust work, and my main fear is having it sound like a ricer :shifty. the V8 has the bitchin' rumble, but not so much for the straight-6.

agreed;
would anyone happen to have a magnaflow setup on their m50 powered bimmer, or have a sound clip?
i hope to do some exhaust work, and my main fear is having it sound like a ricer :shifty. the V8 has the bitchin' rumble, but not so much for the straight-6.

I have a magnaflow on my car, though I have a 3" exhaust no cats no resonator, just an 8" round magnaflow 3" in 3" out.

Here's a link to a video if you care to see, obviously theres a little more going on in the engine bay but you get the idea.

http://blowneuroz.com/mygallery/boostedjon.mov

your...car...is...godly. i love the controls by the foglight toggle. that isnt stock correct? er, how hard or easy was it moving the rear defrost, AC, and circulate buttons? i just love that idea, and want to try it

the turbo owns too, btw.:buttrock

:buttrock +1

+2. Your car sounds so sick.

Thx guys

your...car...is...godly. i love the controls by the foglight toggle. that isnt stock correct? er, how hard or easy was it moving the rear defrost, AC, and circulate buttons? i just love that idea, and want to try it

the turbo owns too, btw.:buttrock

I relocated it because of the fiberglassed touch screen in the center dash. It wasn't hard - I just extended the wiring one for one, meaning I simply cut and soldered in about 10" of wiring - only about 6" was necessary but I like wiggle room. All wire tied neatly out of the way of course. Then I cut the blank and fit the switches in there. I need to still bondo/paint the switch panel, you can see some "cuts" in it still. Too many projects going on though.

any sound clips of a M60b30 ?

i have magnaflow, with a resonator delete...its a lil too loud, but i like it, ill have a sound clip up before the end of the day