Need an exhaust! Please help!

[87e30]

I just got my e30 a few days ago and the exhaust is falling off, and sounds horrible. I'm looking for an exhaust for a 325es.

An old stock one or something I can bolt up cheep and easy?

[backtrail69]

You can get an OE replacement from Bav auto for pretty cheap. That is where i got my catback for my eta. It was about 140 plus shipping.

[87e30]

Hmm, that's good to know. Would it be cheaper to have a shop custom weld some piping on? I don't know any shops around this area?

The i exhausts don't fit, becuase they are two pipes correct?

[yberther]

I think they actually do fit. I'd search before that though.

Muffler shops are decent, if not just have them weld up the parts that are "falling off" or whatever...

[87e30]

From Bav Auto I'm looking at 200 shipped plus I probably need the install kit so it will hang there, so I'm looking at 250. That's a lot for an OEM exhaust, not a lot for a new exhaust however.

The current exhaust is just a resonator and pipe basically, jsut thrown together so the guy could sell the car. It's not worth fixing up I don't think.

I'd like to find a functional OEM exhaust someone is either getting rid of or off a parts car locally. Something inexpensive, if an i exhaust fits that would help me broaden my searches.

[kid325e]

im in the same boat man. I need the exhaust from the cat back. Junk yards around here in lynnwood dont have shit. I have an I exhaust and it wont bolt up.

[87e30]

Have you checked with a shop to see if they could weld it together or make an attachment for a small amount?

If I got any performance gains I'd go aftermarket... but since there is no reason I just want something quiet and CHEAP!

Did you try aurora or what not?

[kid325e]

I've only tried lynnwood pull a part, only thing there is a e30 vert that is pretty much molested.

I'm sure an exhaust job could do it but how much are you willing to pay to put a stock exhaust system on your es? It's almost worth just getting a whole new setup, just deal with that loud exhaust for now.

[87e30]

Yeah I know what you mean, it's just I don't see a benefit for me getting an aftermarket on these cars besides the look of the tips. I'm not looking for much sound at all.

I think I'll just keep searching for an e parts car I can grab an exhaust from.

My current exhaust is hanging and is about 2 inches off the ground, it's kind of embarrassing really.

[kid325e]

yeah, exhaust problems are embarassing.

[gregslow318i]

bah strait pipes ftw

[yberther]

actually dude, I just remember I pulled my exhaust.
I'm in issaquah if you come pick it up, I can let you have it for real cheap.
its of an '84 e, and I'm halfway through my m50 swap, so I don't need it.

works fine. pm sent.

[emmick]

Hey I've driven your car. The exhaust is really bad.

[kid325e]

Dibs on Yberther's exhaust if 87e30 doesn't pick it up. I need it!!

[Nicademus]

I just got my e30 a few days ago and the exhaust is falling off, and sounds horrible. I'm looking for an exhaust for a 325es.

An old stock one or something I can bolt up cheep and easy?

I just got an 86' 325e and its doing the same thing. The pipe on the back of the muffler is completely detached. Its super custom ;) It makes me car sound like it going to die. I'm going to see if I can weld it back on. If you need any welding done my brother can do it for some money (yeah he charges me too :()