OEM 320 exhaust usable on 318valvetronic?

[richlee7]

Hi all, need advise on something me veri new to:

1. Is it possible to fit the 320 OE exhaust to my 318 (with some minor modification)
2. What is the effect?
3. will it affect the timing/performance/etc?
4. Do i need to remap my ecu?
5. where can i go to to buy n install.

Reason: purely aesthetic.

Thanks.

 

[shaaz]

Re: OEM 320 exhaust usable on 318valvetronic?

nope.... cause u only have one outlet pipe... the 320 has 2 ... why not just buy a aftermarket one with one outlet pipe with 2 exhaust??... saves u the trouble.. all can be installed under the SG.workshop link above . Jeep chee and Fong Kim being the 2 familliar ones... or u can try Man Exhaust too.. hope this helps.


Shaaz.

 

[TobyNik]

Re: OEM 320 exhaust usable on 318valvetronic?

Hi all, need advise on something me veri new to:

1. Is it possible to fit the 320 OE exhaust to my 318 (with some minor modification)
2. What is the effect?
3. will it affect the timing/performance/etc?
4. Do i need to remap my ecu?
5. where can i go to to buy n install.

Reason: purely aesthetic.

Thanks.

Can.

I am on this set-up right now. Need to create a Y joint and you're good to go. MAN Exhaust did mine.

Effect: mid to high end revs and pulls better. Sounds slightly better too.

You will feel a very slight loss in low-end though. But I got my back with Volker Plugs

No need to remap ECU, just give it a few days for the ECU to adjust accordingly to the new muffler

PML or any other bros here who wish to change to after market exhaust.

CHeers!

 

[vladd_tappish]

Re: OEM 320 exhaust usable on 318valvetronic?

Bro I am driving a E36 318. I just modified mine with a E46 318 exhaust. I gained more pick up and good sound too. No harm in trying it out what. The 320 exhaust comes with 2 tail pipes not 2 exhausts! So I guess it can be modified.

 

[shaaz]

Re: OEM 320 exhaust usable on 318valvetronic?

Bro I am driving a E36 318. I just modified mine with a E46 318 exhaust. I gained more pick up and good sound too. No harm in trying it out what. The 320 exhaust comes with 2 tail pipes not 2 exhausts! So I guess it can be modified.

wahaha... paiseh.. correct... 2 tailpipes... din think bout the Y joint method.. im pretty suprised all u guys can actually gain by changing a muffler ay??...

 

[yendor]

Re: OEM 320 exhaust usable on 318valvetronic?

The E46 320 M54 runs 2 pipes from the headers all to way to the tail pipe. Depending on your year of manufacture, some exhaust systems join at the CAT in a single casing (but with 2 individual CATs inside) while the later models run individual pieces. You can fit the rear box of the e46 320 to a 318 and just fabricate a 'Y' joint to link both pipes to your center resonator. That will work.

Cheers

 

[richlee7]

Re: OEM 320 exhaust usable on 318valvetronic?

thanks to all bros here for your advise and comments! now, next thing is ... any stock 320 to let go? any 320 bros switching to aftermarket ones? anyone?