Would like advice on a loud exhaust

[LittleEcker]

Hey guys,

I'm a really new member to the e30 family, as well as a young car owner. I'm 6 months away from my 16th birthday, and just like every other teenager in the world, I would like a louder exhaust.

What kinds of exhausts/mufflers/whatever else would you recommend to get a low rumble that's still within the legal decibel limit? Also, although it's not a top priority, I would like something a little bigger than what I have. I don't know if that's a small change or what, but I am not fond of the thin exhaust pipes.

Lastly, would these be things you would recommend doing on my own? On a scale of 1-5, 5 being have someone professional do it, and 1 being do it in my driveway, how difficult/complex would you rate working with my exhaust.


Once again, I apologize for my embarrassing lack of knowledge. I'm learning, I promise.

[E30_Pare]

Lololololol.

Legal modified exhaust? Never heard of one.

Scale of 1-5 difficulty. For you 5.

Unless your good at cutting & welding that exhaust won't be held on by hopes & dream. Unlike a Honda e30 exhaust aren't typically flanged.

First thing you need is to set yourself a budget. With out knowing how much your able to spend I could show you anything from 50-700$.

You should focus on basic maintenance, before adding the teenage go fast goodies.

No dissrespect I was you once :) welcome to the R3v. Don't forget your flame suit & make sure your skin is thick.

[iXe<30]

You still go to highschool. Befriend one of the shop kids who know how to weld by talking about your bmw exhaust... Get him to help. Or do the super teenage thing and buy two glasspacks and two exhaust clamps....

[ak-]

Cut off the exhaust completely.
It sounds good. No, really it does.

[JasonC]

You have a 4 banger, so it's not going to sound that deep. But try a Thrush chambered muffler on it or maybe a Hooker aero flow muffler.

[Herr Faust Schinken]

Straight pipes that is all , but no really there's a bunch of company's that make exhausts for e30s Ireland engineering makes a catback for 475 I think stromung makes a nice set of pipes too but they are a bit more pricey

[5Toes]

Im having a magnaflow with a new 2.5 single installed for $145

[e30jake]

Cut a hole in your muffler bro

[bmwguy325is]

Cut off the exhaust completely.
It sounds good. No, really it does.

THIS!
Real men only run exhaust manifolds.

[Cabriolet]

here is the best cat back


then get a cat delete

[LittleEcker]

Oh, I would run straight manifold. but this is my daily driver.

I'm just looking to see if there is a cheap switch that would make it a little bit louder. If no, oh well. I'll live.

[e30 gangsta]

magnaflow 14816 trust me.

[Northern]

Upside down manifolds and straight pipe through the hood.

[E30_Pare]

Yes. I like that idea

[rogue38]

Before you decide to remove your cat. Do some research. It is a federal crime to do so. Are you going to get caught, probably not. If you have emissions inspections for your state, next time you get inspected you will fail. Will they turn you in, who knows. Just something to consider, some states are harder on this than others. I have heard of fines from $1,000 to over $10k. Not sure if it is worth it.

Ball is in your court on that.