BMW Performance Exhaust sound?

[mikeyb74]

I've yet to hear the BMW Performance Exhaust on a e46. Does anyone have one installed or has heard it?




Wow...Just realized I asked a noob question...lol

[Crickett]

Isn't the Performance exhaust part of the Performance Package? :dunno

[ryankokesh]

Well, if we're being honest here, I didn't know BMW had any performance exhausts except on m cars...

Point being, don't feel bad about the noob question :)

[adb1028]

Well, I'm pretty sure its just an aftermarket (well its BMW, so not aftermarket) version of the Performance Package (ZHP) muffler. I would expect it to be slightly deeper/throatier than stock, but nothing drastic.

[M0nk3y]

Nothing worth the money...Rogue IKON FTW

[az3579]

Nothing worth the money...Rogue IKON FTW

Too loud...

[danewilson77]

Isn't the Performance exhaust part of the Performance Package? :dunno

Yes...

You can hear it here at the beginning of this video I made a while back.....

Still looking for the other video I had.


http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/?action=view&current=VID_20100818_183519.mp4

[M0nk3y]

Too loud...

It's one of the quietest exhausts for the E46. I absolutely loved mine. No Drone...only noticeable in cabin when in WOT

[mikeyb74]

Description.
An engine that exhales easier is an engine that will run smoother, rev higher, accelerate faster, and deliver more horsepower - but that's not all. As the RPMs escalate, so does the exhaust note, creating a racy but never intrusive sound. Now drivers can not only feel the enhanced performance, but hear it with every shift and acceleration.

* Improves exhaust flow and subsequently engine performance by reducing back presure
* Manufactured using cutting edge CAD and FEA technology to ensure optimum fitting accuracy and OEM quality
* Manufactured from highest-quality stainless steel ensuring durability and corrosion resistance
* Designed for E46 M54 cars (330i, 325i)
Benefits
* Increases engine performance by up to 5 hp at 6000 rpm
* Sound level and quality optimized to achieve perfect balance between sporty performance and long-distance driving requirements
* Great exterior and interior sound
* Overall weight of 20.7 lbs - almost 8.8 lbs lighter than the stock version
* Two brushed stainless steel tips on the rear muffler give the exhaust a unique, high-tech look; plus they are adjustable
Kit content
* Rear muffler
* Two brushed stainless steel tips
* Clamp


I've heard the BMW Performance exhaust for e9x and 1 series. I was wondering if it sounds similar. Tischer has the e46 can on special right now for $585.00

[pyreguy]

^is this what our ZHPs came with?


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[Crickett]

^is this what our ZHPs came with?


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I did some BMWFans.info research & it appears to not be the case. There are four unique part numbers for 330 mufflers:
Performance muffler: 18-10-0-432-742
S767A (ZHP) muffler: 18-10-7-919-236
"Sports" muffler: 18-10-0-026-767
Normal muffler: 18-10-7-504-172

[az3579]

It's one of the quietest exhausts for the E46. I absolutely loved mine. No Drone...only noticeable in cabin when in WOT

Saw a video of it and it seemed much louder than the Magnaflow I was looking at.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I did some BMWFans.info research & it appears to not be the case. There are four unique part numbers for 330 mufflers:
Performance muffler: 18-10-0-432-742
S767A (ZHP) muffler: 18-10-7-919-236
"Sports" muffler: 18-10-0-026-767
Normal muffler: 18-10-7-504-172


I was doing a little homework today. Looks like the BMW Performance exhaust has a different number than the one you listed. The part ending in 2742 is for the sport muffler.

The BMW Performance exhaust is actually part number 18-10-0-429-614. I was working on the FAQ here at the site when I realized it.

The part ending in 6767 is also listed as a sport muffler.