Cheap/Basic M42 Mods.

[91 318is]

Thats pretty much what I had on my m42. Custom bent cat back with a resonator and that muffler. Sounded great. Assertive but not too much drone and no rasp at all. I would do it again in a heart beat if I get another 318.

Like said previously the chip is your best bet for cheap power and of course having your engine in great shape maintenance wise is the best bang for your buck you can do.

The mess under the intake is a good place to start.

On another note. If anyone is looking for a not so basic 318 mod then check out my ITB's in the for sale section.

What diameter exhaust piping did you use? Yeah I have a turner chip, definitely helped out.

Forgive my ignorance, but what's ITB's?

[carbon]

Here's what I was looking at

http://www.planetmagnaflow.com/shop/magnaflow-11365-884.html

talked to a few guys on M42club and all seem to like the sound.

Thats pretty much what I had on my m42. Custom bent cat back with a resonator and that muffler. Sounded great. Assertive but not too much drone and no rasp at all. I would do it again in a heart beat if I get another 318.

Like said previously the chip is your best bet for cheap power and of course having your engine in great shape maintenance wise is the best bang for your buck you can do.

The mess under the intake is a good place to start.

On another note. If anyone is looking for a not so basic 318 mod then check out my ITB's in the for sale section.

[91 318is]

Here's what I was looking at

http://www.planetmagnaflow.com/shop/magnaflow-11365-884.html

talked to a few guys on M42club and all seem to like the sound.

[91 318is]

actually it probably wouldnt. I'd stick with 2.25". In your case, go with a vibrant performance resonator and swap the muffler for the magnaflow either 14815 or 14816 whichever style you like best. It will be the easiest, require least welding, and will look and sound great. If you want me to check price on the magnaflow I will.

I'm not a fan of the magnaflow street mufflers. I was thinking of swapping it out for a magnaflow 4x9 oval case mufflers.

[JoeyBones]

actually it probably wouldnt. I'd stick with 2.25". In your case, go with a vibrant performance resonator and swap the muffler for the magnaflow either 14815 or 14816 whichever style you like best. It will be the easiest, require least welding, and will look and sound great. If you want me to check price on the magnaflow I will.

[91 318is]

what's your budget?

Depends on what I plan on doing. I'm not seeking every bit of HP out of my car, so I was thinking just a muffler swap and maybe getting a new mid pipe bent up. I wouldn't have a problem buying a new supersprint setup, but I don't feel like waiting forever to get it.

If I did get a new mid-pipe bent, what's a good size? I was thinking of sticking with 2.25", but i know 2.5" would help kill the rasp.

[JoeyBones]

what's your budget?

[91 318is]

I have a magnaflow in my car, with a cat and a 20" cherry bomb hah. Without the glasspack it had a bit of rasp and was really, really loud. It's still a little loud for me, but all of the rasp is gone.

Yeah I'm curious to know what magnaflow you have. I want a decent tone, but nothing loud. I don't want to blend in with the honda guys.

[91 318is]

it's a remus exhaust and yes, i am a slayer fan. i just noticed you're in richmond. i'm in VA too. newport news.

Nice dude

I never knew Remus made a kit for M42's

[honkey]

Do you have a universal muffler? Any info?


Also, you a slayer fan?

it's a remus exhaust and yes, i am a slayer fan. i just noticed you're in richmond. i'm in VA too. newport news.

[JoeyBones]

What size muffler and what style? I'd suggest using a resonator rather than a glass pack as once the fibers break down your rasp will be right back. Also a larger muffler may help the situation.

also remember you're working with a rev happy 4cyl. It's not going to sound like a grunting beast

[gearheadE30]

I have a magnaflow in my car, with a cat and a 20" cherry bomb hah. Without the glasspack it had a bit of rasp and was really, really loud. It's still a little loud for me, but all of the rasp is gone.

[91 318is]

i have remus and i like it.

Do you have a universal muffler? Any info?


Also, you a slayer fan?

[honkey]

i have remus and i like it.

[JoeyBones]

Well, I can tell you that magnaflow makes a very high quality muffler and likely wont sound like a fart can no matter the style you go with. It is completely up to you if you think the style they have with tips on it already is something you like, or if you'd rather find a set of tips you like better and use a completely universal set up. You can go either way you want. If you have a muffler shop near you that is a dealer for magnaflow your best bet may be to talk to them about a custom set up so they can explain any options or fitment concerns. I dont think there is one solution i can recommend that will be absolute best. When you do decide on a muffler, however, I may be able to get you a decent deal on it.

you also may end up cheaper going with tips and a universal muffler that may not be full polished.