best exhaust solution for a more aggressive sounding engine?

glovesoff · 12-25-2008, 10:41 PM

what's up people. I searched and couldn't really find anything that talked about this in particular...

I love the sound of the engine. I don't like exhausts that sound like fart cans.

basically, I want the car to be louder and more powerful, but I want it to seem stock. stock cars have a balanced sound. I don't want my car to be unbalanced like a Honda Civic with some stupid exhaust.

what would you recommend I do to get more free flowing exhaust, a beefier sounding engine, and decent power gains without sounding like an idiot?

would headers be the best way to achieve this, since headers are directly connected to the engine?

ModBargains · 12-26-2008, 07:42 PM

I have always loved the throaty sound of an intake. Not only do they sound great, but they will also increase your miles per gallon. You really cannot go wrong with a K&N intake. As for exhaust, I would go with either a Remus or CROSS Sport exhaust. Here are a couple of sound clips to show you what I mean:

Remus

CROSS

K&N Intake

Let me know if I can help you out with a quote for intake and exhaust

SexyDev · 01-05-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModBargains

I have always loved the throaty sound of an intake. Not only do they sound great, but they will also increase your miles per gallon. You really cannot go wrong with a K&N intake. As for exhaust, I would go with either a Remus or CROSS Sport exhaust. Here are a couple of sound clips to show you what I mean:

Remus

CROSS

K&N Intake

Let me know if I can help you out with a quote for intake and exhaust

Great post! Very Helpful :]

323ci Fanatic · 12-26-2008, 07:53 PM

if you want something subtle, perhaps a dinan muffler would do you nicely

glovesoff · 12-26-2008, 11:06 PM

I've got a conforti intake, and that's kinda where the inspiration for this thread started. I want more of that sound... what sort of exhaust options would make that better?

kpeng · 12-27-2008, 09:44 AM

If you don't have aftermarket headers, and you don't want to spend more than $150....get the "kpeng exhaust". Search and you shall find.

cyruzz///E46 · 12-27-2008, 02:47 PM

I made a Video of an 328ci but e36 with just the remus exhaust, no resonator delete or stuff.

and btw. its the european version, wich are normaly quieter then the us versions.

12-25-2008, 10:41 PM	#1
glovesoff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 542 My Ride: 1999 328i View My Garage	best exhaust solution for a more aggressive sounding engine? what's up people. I searched and couldn't really find anything that talked about this in particular... I love the sound of the engine. I don't like exhausts that sound like fart cans. basically, I want the car to be louder and more powerful, but I want it to seem stock. stock cars have a balanced sound. I don't want my car to be unbalanced like a Honda Civic with some stupid exhaust. what would you recommend I do to get more free flowing exhaust, a beefier sounding engine, and decent power gains without sounding like an idiot? would headers be the best way to achieve this, since headers are directly connected to the engine? __________________

12-26-2008, 07:42 PM	#2
ModBargains Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 3,630 My Ride: E30 325e & E46 ZHP View My Garage	I have always loved the throaty sound of an intake. Not only do they sound great, but they will also increase your miles per gallon. You really cannot go wrong with a K&N intake. As for exhaust, I would go with either a Remus or CROSS Sport exhaust. Here are a couple of sound clips to show you what I mean: Remus CROSS K&N Intake Let me know if I can help you out with a quote for intake and exhaust __________________ ELLIOTT GOODMAN Elliott@ModBargains.com \| (714) 582-3330 ext. 8009 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-7:00pm \| Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm (PST) Authorized Dealer of: Forgestar Wheels l KW Coilovers l D-Force Wheels l BMW E46 Parts l BMW Angel Eyes \|BMW Accessories

12-26-2008, 07:53 PM	#4
323ci Fanatic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne - eastern suburbs Posts: 830 My Ride: Black 323ci View My Garage	if you want something subtle, perhaps a dinan muffler would do you nicely __________________ Jase

12-26-2008, 11:06 PM	#5
glovesoff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 542 My Ride: 1999 328i View My Garage	I've got a conforti intake, and that's kinda where the inspiration for this thread started. I want more of that sound... what sort of exhaust options would make that better? __________________

12-27-2008, 02:47 PM	#7
cyruzz///E46 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Germany Posts: 192 My Ride: Audi A3 8P View My Garage	I made a Video of an 328ci but e36 with just the remus exhaust, no resonator delete or stuff. and btw. its the european version, wich are normaly quieter then the us versions. __________________ Last edited by cyruzz///E46; 12-27-2008 at 02:55 PM.

12-27-2008, 09:44 AM	#6
kpeng Banned User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 25,711 My Ride: E46 330 and E30 325 View My Garage	If you don't have aftermarket headers, and you don't want to spend more than $150....get the "kpeng exhaust". Search and you shall find.

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