I am looking for a Exhaust for Me E46 M3 not looking to spend a lot but want it to sound good. Super sprint sounds great but is a little hi in price. I was also looking at the rogue engineering X pipe with the Evc but Dont know if that makes it sound any lowder then the stock. Just need a little tips thanks.
besides SS and Scorza, all the other ones are either too loud and/or add cabin drone. unless you want everyone in the neighborhood to know - you pretty much have to keep it to SS though its pricey.
The rogue EVC one sounds really good when you open it up. I wouldn't mind that but with an ar20 in section one. Have you looked into the Rogue El Diablo? It's not very loud normal driving and sounds really good when you get on it. Don't forget a rasp terminator or an ar20 in section to kill the e46 m3 rasp.
I have the AR20 with Rogue X-Pipe EVC. It sounds great in-car once you get above 5500 RPM. Before that, it sounds like crap. I typically keep the dump closed. I will be getting a muffler soon; just shopping around.
Buy used if you can. Put a notice in the classified section of the type of exhaust you are looking for. It may take some time, but someone is bound to sell what you are looking for.
Personally, I like my B&B (which I bought used). It is louder than stock...but I like it.
Here is my Rogue Sec 2 with evc opened and closed on stock headers, AR 20, and Eisenmann Sec 3:
After JVT headers and ESS 550:
I have had a few setups including Top Speed. Top Speed was pretty darn good for what I paid. But just get Rogue Sec 2 and AR 20. It is also best for performance.
From all the threads I've gone though on here along with all the videos I've watched I'd say Eisenmann or managaflo sounds the best. Too me they sound refined. The rest sound like Hondas with a coffee cans on them. Oh if anyone is selling an Eisenmann PM me ill take it off your hands immediately.
Thats why I say just leave it stock on sec 3. For performance it is still good to go. Spend the money on headers/2 AR 20s/Rogue Sec 2 w/EVC (when you want loud power). You can adjust the valve for between wide open and shut to what you want. I leave mine about a quarter open to get more of the thumpy sound that an STI makes with a little bit of back firing. Wide open, its a monster now. Closed with Eisennman it sounds very close to stock and not worth the money as it does not save a lot of weight either. If I were to change it up I would go with something that weighs less. The rest is just a waste of money. For all the stuff mentioned you are looking at about 1200 if you go JVT headers. My JVTs have been doing extremely well as are many others. This would give you much better power and a controllable sound.
fuk that.. the stock muffler is ugly AND heavy....
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