Magnaflow custom exhaust & aFe intake video and pics.
02-27-2008, 08:20 PM
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2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
2005 545i 6-spd manual---->de-badged, CDV removal, Autosolutions short shift kit, resonator removal, premium package, PDC, xenon, almost full options, hardwire V1 install ....looking for mods...
2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
Hey folks, it's been forever since I last posted on this forum but I'm back!!
I just got my aFe intake kit installed yesterday and my custom magnaflow exhaust installed today. I had Turner Motorsports in Amesbury install my intake kit which they had in stock. Intake cost $399 and I paid $570 for the intake installed which took close to 2 hours. With just the intake, the car has a more noticeable growl (like a mini exhaust) after I hit 3000 rpm. Throttle response seems to be improved and the car seems to have a stronger mid-range, although excitement certainly is a factor.
I got my Magnaflow exhaust installed by Lou's Custom Exhaust (I had been waiting for 6 months for my eisenmann which failed to arrive and could not wait any longer). I highly recommend them to Boston area members. They are a great bunch of guys who know what they are doing and the prices charged are very competitive. I had my rear resonators replaced with a y-pipe and straight pipes with the magnaflow exhaust and the whole project took less than 2 hours and cost me $450, roughly half of what I paid to get my B&B exhaust with straight pipes installed (by the same people too). the magnaflow sounded similar to my B&B. However, I chose not to remove the front resonators as I felt that the B&B in my 545i produced too much resonance inside the car. Hence, the Magnaflow was not as loud as my old B&B but judging by the video clip (link below), you will see that it is still a pretty loud system. Having said that, I would recommend anyone out there who is interested in B&B exhaust to seriously consider Magnaflow.
Exhaust Video:
I just got my aFe intake kit installed yesterday and my custom magnaflow exhaust installed today. I had Turner Motorsports in Amesbury install my intake kit which they had in stock. Intake cost $399 and I paid $570 for the intake installed which took close to 2 hours. With just the intake, the car has a more noticeable growl (like a mini exhaust) after I hit 3000 rpm. Throttle response seems to be improved and the car seems to have a stronger mid-range, although excitement certainly is a factor.
I got my Magnaflow exhaust installed by Lou's Custom Exhaust (I had been waiting for 6 months for my eisenmann which failed to arrive and could not wait any longer). I highly recommend them to Boston area members. They are a great bunch of guys who know what they are doing and the prices charged are very competitive. I had my rear resonators replaced with a y-pipe and straight pipes with the magnaflow exhaust and the whole project took less than 2 hours and cost me $450, roughly half of what I paid to get my B&B exhaust with straight pipes installed (by the same people too). the magnaflow sounded similar to my B&B. However, I chose not to remove the front resonators as I felt that the B&B in my 545i produced too much resonance inside the car. Hence, the Magnaflow was not as loud as my old B&B but judging by the video clip (link below), you will see that it is still a pretty loud system. Having said that, I would recommend anyone out there who is interested in B&B exhaust to seriously consider Magnaflow.
Exhaust Video:
02-27-2008, 08:21 PM
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2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
2005 545i 6-spd manual---->de-badged, CDV removal, Autosolutions short shift kit, resonator removal, premium package, PDC, xenon, almost full options, hardwire V1 install ....looking for mods...
2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
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02-27-2008, 08:23 PM
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2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
2005 545i 6-spd manual---->de-badged, CDV removal, Autosolutions short shift kit, resonator removal, premium package, PDC, xenon, almost full options, hardwire V1 install ....looking for mods...
2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
aFe intake pic:
02-27-2008, 08:31 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
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Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
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Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
That's a beefy exhaust note. Nice! 
02-27-2008, 08:32 PM
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My Ride: 2003 X5 3.0----->gone
2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
2005 545i 6-spd manual---->de-badged, CDV removal, Autosolutions short shift kit, resonator removal, premium package, PDC, xenon, almost full options, hardwire V1 install ....looking for mods...
2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
Thanks!!! For $450 its well worth every penny!! 
02-27-2008, 08:37 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Loud and deep, I like! 
02-27-2008, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='537068' date='Feb 27 2008, 09:42 PM
sounds real good man
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02-27-2008, 09:04 PM
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My Ride: 2003 X5 3.0----->gone
2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
2005 545i 6-spd manual---->de-badged, CDV removal, Autosolutions short shift kit, resonator removal, premium package, PDC, xenon, almost full options, hardwire V1 install ....looking for mods...
2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
Oh...don't get me wrong, I love the look of quad exhausts, just didn't want to go through the hassle of cutting holes/installing new rear bumpers and the extra cost associated.
