Posted by Paul on January 30, 1999 at 15:28:18:
In Reply to: Re: exhaust posted by Frank Haas on January 30, 1999 at 11:15:28:
: : As these cars get older, spending $1000 on an exhaust system makes absolutely no sense.
: : The suggestions made here DO make sense. Go to a speed shop and have them CUSTOM fabricate a system for your car. They will ask you what you want, and then they'll make it for you, usually for less than the BMW middle muffler costs. I have a BAVARIA. Been there, done that. And ANY idiot who does mufflers can install an O2 sensor. That's what they made torches for.
: : I too chose the MM ported manifold idea. Except I did it myself with my trusty rotary tool. It works, and it works well. Let's face it. YOur choice is to do this or use hot, loud and rust prone headers.
: : If you use your car alot, headers may not be the wise choice. If you race, this is your only choice.
: : Bill Bowes
Ordinarily I read the comments or suggestions on the board, determine their accuracy and move on. But before any of you run out and build your own "System 300", I thought I'd let you know that Jim does not use a 528e muffler. I also know that HE can barely build his system for $500.00. Just food for thought.
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: Bill,
: Headers don't have to be loud or rust prone. I have some now
: three year old stahl headers on my driver. I Love-em. But do
: have them jet hot coated or they will rust, mine still look new.
: They are spendy though --if I remember right retail price $650
: +150 for coating them. But they do look cool and are not any louder
: than stock euro manifolds.
: just my 02 cents worth
: Frank