99 E36 323is Exhaust

[oHSo EuRo]

I have a 99 E36 323is. Looking for a much louder and deeper sound. I'm curious to know if I would need a whole complete exhaust system to really change the sound or is there something that can be done. I'm looking for something on the cheaper side, maybe $500 and under if possible? Any help will be greatly appreciated

[NegativeCamber]

magnaflow, well within your budget.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AWuiG_3zPA&feature=related"]YouTube - e36 w/magnaflow muffler[/ame]

[Eurotrashedlife]

Find a used Eisenmann race

[oHSo EuRo]

Is that magnaflow just a muffler or a whole system.

I was thinking of welding a straight pipe from my down pipe to my muffler.

[NegativeCamber]

thats exactly what the setup is in the video. no cats or resonators. just the muffler at the rear.

[nykwhy2]

just get a hi-flow cat.

the stock e36 323 exhaust already features a butterfly valve which is great.


:L

[oHSo EuRo]

Probably going to go to a muffler shop, dont wanna screw with my O2 sensors.

How much do Hi Flow cats go for

[MrFukengruven]

I just have a rear ActiveAutowerke Gen 3 exhaust on my E36... it's somewhat quiet at idle until you give it gas then the thing screams... Brand new they're expensive (over $700 most places), but you can definitely find a used one in excellent shape for half that. IMO, stay AWAY from Rogue Engineering's DMS Exhaust... it makes your car sound awful (like a tin can)

Sorry, vids of cars revving in neutral don't give you any idea of how it sounds... the engine has to be under load... Here's a vid of an M3 with the AA Gen 3 rear exhaust. It sounds great and often adds a nice pop on the overrun even with stock headers, cats and all. It would be perfect for your 323. (This is not my car by the way)
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSo17Pt4xfY&feature=related"]YouTube - AA Gen III Exhaust[/ame]

[oHSo EuRo]

Any ides on where I can find a used one. Im thinking of just getting Magnaflow muffler with stainless steel tips. Some guys down at a relativity cheap muffler shop wanted 550 because the o2 sensors tend to screw with the check engine light so they order special High Flow cats for BMW's. I wnna stay away from just a muffler cause I dont think it will give me what I am looking for. What Im looking for is exactly what that video shows.

[oHSo EuRo]

Those pops and crackles as he shifts into third turns me on.

[Eric M]

I have a uuc tse and its amazing, sorry no sound clips. You cant go wrong with UUC products though

[werntonb]

I have a 99 E36 bmw exhaust. Looking for a much louder and deeper sound. I'm curious to know if I would need a whole complete exhaust system to really change the sound or is there something that can be done. I'm looking for something on the cheaper side, maybe $500 and under if possible? Any help will be greatly appreciated

I agree with NegativeCamber. Magnaflow is very affordable for us people that can't the budget of other brand.