NEED QUICK HELP ON MAGNAFLOW for 550i 2006
08-29-2008, 06:43 AM
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I just noticed I have 2 mufflers side by side and the Magnaflow 14862 I just bought is only one muffler...Does this mean that I cant do this installation?? I have an appointment at 2pm today (3 hrs to go) and want to make sure I dont screw-up my car... HELP PLEASE!?!?!?!
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='657081' date='Aug 29 2008, 09:43 AM
I just noticed I have 2 mufflers side by side and the Magnaflow 14862 I just bought is only one muffler...Does this mean that I cant do this installation?? I have an appointment at 2pm today (3 hrs to go) and want to make sure I dont screw-up my car... HELP PLEASE!?!?!?!
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
... since it's Friday I'll give ya a break 
There are at least 3 of us that have this mod on a 545i (we have 2 mufflers too):
- DKNewYork - Magnaflow 14816 (only tip size difference) exhaust and some new mods
- evo42 - Vid - Magnaflow 14862 545i
- myself - Finally! Exhaust installed on my 545i, UPDATED: [interior + exterior] sound clip/video added
. Take some pics and sound clips/video 
08-29-2008, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='657088' date='Aug 29 2008, 10:51 AM
Usually, I'd tell you to "Search" the forum ... since it's Friday I'll give ya a break
There are at least 3 of us that have this mod on a 545i:. Take some pics and sound clips/video
... since it's Friday I'll give ya a break There are at least 3 of us that have this mod on a 545i:
- DKNewYork - Magnaflow 14816 (only tip size difference) exhaust and some new mods
- evo42 - Vid - Magnaflow 14862 545i
- myself - Finally! Exhaust installed on my 545i, UPDATED: [interior + exterior] sound clip/video added
. Take some pics and sound clips/video It must be Friday, cause you didn't answer my question...LOL...HELP!
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Yes you can, I'm sure this will help and I don't even have a magnaflow:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=58106
This is what I plan on doing with my 545i in the near future. So in your case instead having the muffler in the middle of the car, two pipes will run from the factory resonator to the rear and enter the exhaust. Does this help any?
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=58106
This is what I plan on doing with my 545i in the near future. So in your case instead having the muffler in the middle of the car, two pipes will run from the factory resonator to the rear and enter the exhaust. Does this help any?
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='657089' date='Aug 29 2008, 09:52 AM
It must be Friday, cause you didn't answer my question...LOL...HELP!
They just need to Y your two pipes into one if you delete your box resonator or just a straight install if not. Very easy to do, they should have no problem installing.
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='657089' date='Aug 29 2008, 09:52 AM
It must be Friday, cause you didn't answer my question...LOL...HELP!
Greg, the 545i has dual-mufflers too on the driver-side. As far as I know, the set-ups listed above simply replaced both OEM mufflers with the Magnaflow one, be it 14862, 14816 or 14815. The difference among these models is simply the tip (chrome outlet) style and size. Some may have removed their resonator(s) but that's for you to decide.
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='657092' date='Aug 29 2008, 09:56 AM
It must be friday because he showed you proof that it can be done. They just need to Y your two pipes into one. Very easy to do, they should have no problem installing.
They just need to Y your two pipes into one. Very easy to do, they should have no problem installing. he's just antsy
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='657094' date='Aug 29 2008, 10:57 AM
Greg, the 545i has dual-mufflers too on the driver-side. As far as I know, the set-ups listed above simply replaced both OEM mufflers with the Magnaflow one, be it 14862, 14816 or 14815. The difference among these models is simply the tip (chrome outlet) style and size. Some may have removed their resonator(s) but that's for you to decide.Now thats what I'm talkin about...gracias! Appreciate the quick response. I have totally sweaty hands over this as I am concerned taht my new sound will be too loud for everyday, but maybe not... YIKES!!!
Also, am concerned that this may screw with my BMW warranty up to 100k...thoughts?
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='657097' date='Aug 29 2008, 10:58 AM
he's just antsy Totally antsy! My Service Advisor said dont do it...Calton tells me to change my entire car... My wife is freaked... The muffler shop stated on the phone that "I have the pain in the ass car with 2 mufflers"...