E30 325i Sport - Exhaust Options

[E30M3SE]

161BMW said:

I have just bought brand new Scorpion exhaust :-) !!!!

You are aware that they don't have a 'X' pipe?

http://www.scorpion-exhausts.com/siteadmin/site_im...

[161BMW]

Power flow / Longlife I think are life time guarantees as long as you own the car
The guarantee is done by the exhaust fitter

Tbh I think a lot of these "custom exhaust" places are cowboys.
Better to go for proper product designed by professional engineers.

[161BMW]

E30M3SE said:

161BMW said:

I have just bought brand new Scorpion exhaust :-) !!!!

You are aware that they don't have a 'X' pipe?

http://www.scorpion-exhausts.com/siteadmin/site_im...

I didn't know whether they did or not
I went for it because should be a better product than most of these custom exhausts and you know what your getting

[Chipmunk1]

Try these guys

http://www.styledynamics.co.uk


They are old school and know all about the E30 and will build you a great custom system

[jonnM]

Why not just replace the damaged centre box with a straight thru pipe? That can make a world of difference to the sound

[161BMW]

jonnM said:

Why not just replace the damaged centre box with a straight thru pipe? That can make a world of difference to the sound

I just wanted to get a complete exhaust system
Yes that was an option and would probably be the cheapest way

[e21Mark]

Milltek did the system on my old track 325 and it was very good quality, plus sounded great.

[161BMW]

The Sport was dynoed on Saturday with the exhaust which has cracked centre box.
Produced 165bhp

Cannot wait for the New Scorpion full sports exhaust system :-)

[Dino D]

161BMW said:

Not too clued up on it but apparently helps back pressure and scavenging

Does anybody know if it affects the sound at all?

I guess you need to have twin pipes running throughout for it to apply too.
My 2.8 (Z3) have a supersprint cat back system but think it becomes one pipe after the cats...
Just to add for other looking for opinions: my Supersprint sounds great into opinion and has mellowed over 3 yrs. From inside the car plenty of that creamy bassy rumble that the non M engines make but at high revs it delivers a more metallic roar not unlike an M (but nowhere near as 'tinny').
Lots of pops and crackles and really gives it's best sound once it's hot.
Can be very bassy for at low revs when hot but you can drive around that.
Not sure if all this applies to a e30 6cyl though as mine is a 2.8 (single vanos)...

[Cotty]

161BMW said:

The Sport was dynoed on Saturday with the exhaust which has cracked centre box.
Produced 165bhp

Cannot wait for the New Scorpion full sports exhaust system :-)

My 325i recorded the same, ran a 16.5 at 86mph at Santa Pod with an auto. Not tried again following the chip and exhaust install, I would like to see it into the 15's. But hope its back to the factory 170bhp

[161BMW]

Finally, the New Scorpion Full Sports Exhaust system is fitted.

The power delivery is much smoother and really brings the creaminess of BMW NA I6s. Feels more powerful. Has a discreet note at idle and low revs.

Initially I thought was quiet when I went through the revs to the red line but I been told to wait till it carbonises and the baffles become worn. A week later is a bit louder than the first drive.

[161BMW]