[Ejryan10]

Hey guys,
I've been fooling around with the idea of upgrading my X28i exhaust to a sport exhaust. I've heard of people doing this and a quick Google search has me even more confused. I'd end up having a local shop here do it, as car work is not my forte. Does anyone have any suggestions? What would be a great exhaust that doesn't break the bank? Are there any other upgrades I'd have to consider as well with a new exhaust? Are there higher engine failure rates due to an upgrade like this? My car is out of warranty, so I don't have to worry about that I guess, but it is my daily driver and I don't wanna end up dropping even more cash because I destroyed it with an upgrade like this. Any help would be appreciated!!


Thanks,
Eric

[Ejryan10]

Originally Posted by Ejryan10

Hey guys,
I've been fooling around with the idea of upgrading my X28i exhaust to a sport exhaust. I've heard of people doing this and a quick Google search has me even more confused. I'd end up having a local shop here do it, as car work is not my forte. Does anyone have any suggestions? What would be a great exhaust that doesn't break the bank? Are there any other upgrades I'd have to consider as well with a new exhaust? Are there higher engine failure rates due to an upgrade like this? My car is out of warranty, so I don't have to worry about that I guess, but it is my daily driver and I don't wanna end up dropping even more cash because I destroyed it with an upgrade like this. Any help would be appreciated!!


Thanks,
Eric

And I should also ask, is this even possible? And if so, is it worth it?

[scostu]

What’s your budget?

Modding your exhaust will have 0 damage to your vehicle/engine.

I’ve also found that F25 LCI has 2 resonaters...i’m tempted to delete both to get more burbles from the N20.

Also..... BootMod3.

[TheCoolX3]

Odd... My LCI 35i only has one resonator and once apon a time had a muffler. Maybe its an M sport exhaust thing?

Originally Posted by scostu

What’s your budget?

Modding your exhaust will have 0 damage to your vehicle/engine.

I’ve also found that F25 LCI has 2 resonaters...i’m tempted to delete both to get more burbles from the N20.

Also..... BootMod3.

[scostu]

Per Real OEM.....
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...22#18307646097

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=18_0970

[Ejryan10]

Originally Posted by scostu

What's your budget?

Modding your exhaust will have 0 damage to your vehicle/engine.

I've also found that F25 LCI has 2 resonaters...i'm tempted to delete both to get more burbles from the N20.

Also..... BootMod3.

I'd probably say around $1000-2000. I'm really new to all this modification stuff, and BMW in general. I've had a VW GTI for a long time that I finally traded in on for this X3. I love the car, I am just looking for some relatively easy mods to do that'll give me the "illusion" of going faster, lol. Tell me more about this BootMod3 you speak of....

[oVeRdOsE.]

cheap exhaust often equal to shitty sound.
This is a 4cyl automatic, please, keep it quiet. get something nice.

[Ejryan10]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

cheap exhaust often equal to shitty sound.
This is a 4cyl automatic, please, keep it quiet. get something nice.

So what's a price range for a good, non $hitty sounding exhaust? And any recommendations as to a good exhaust?

[scostu]

Originally Posted by Ejryan10

So what's a price range for a good, non $hitty sounding exhaust? And any recommendations as to a good exhaust?

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Contact mike@x-ph.com

I've bought several items over the past couple of years and he is top notch.

I added the Remus quad exhaust to my F25 with N20engine.

[pokerface]

Since we're on the same topic. Anyone know why the N20 on the F25 uses a 2.5" piping vs 3" in the F30? Does that contribute to any power loss?

[scostu]

Originally Posted by pokerface

Since we're on the same topic. Anyone know why the N20 on the F25 uses a 2.5" piping vs 3" in the F30? Does that contribute to any power loss?

Do a search through the F30 forum links and you will most likely find the answer.

Since the F30 section has prolly the most users and inputs in all of BIMMERPOST.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=422

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=421

[scostu]

Originally Posted by Ejryan10

I'd probably say around $1000-2000. I'm really new to all this modification stuff, and BMW in general. I've had a VW GTI for a long time that I finally traded in on for this X3. I love the car, I am just looking for some relatively easy mods to do that'll give me the "illusion" of going faster, lol. Tell me more about this BootMod3 you speak of....

If you want to delete turbo lag......GOFASTBITS DV+

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1482708

and on the F25 platform....

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1574264