BMW E46 M3 Sound Clips

Performance Gains
This is perhaps the most difficult to measure and most exaggerated area of impact an exhaust can have.  Only by doing your OWN before & after DYNO runs (multiple runs w/average) can you begin to get a true assessment of what positive (or negative) impact your aftermarket exhaust has had on your M3.

For the less serious owner, I suggest the Butt Dyno.  If your cart feels faster based on your butt when you drive with a new exhaust , then it is faster - simple as that.

Materials
As a general rule, the exhausts on here are made from one of two materials.  Titanium or Stainless Steel.  Titanium is regarded for it's higher lighter weight and a perceived crispness to the tone of Titanium over Stainless Steel.  Both finishes are typically highly polished.

Weight
The Titanium exhausts on average weight 20% less than their stainless steel counterpart and weigh as much as 65% less than stock!  With the stock exhaust weigh in excess of 53lbs, a 17lb titanium exhaust is a significant drop.  Some stainless steel exhausts weigh nearly the same as stock while others are 30-40% lighter.

Sound
Describing sound is as difficult as describing a taste, smell or color.  Like all of the other senses, you simply have to hear for yourself to decide if a particular exhaust is right for you.  Listen to all of the clips and save off your 'favorites' to narrow your search.

Appeal
People buy exhausts for different reasons, weight, material, shape of tips, availability, etc.  There are many reasons why someone may choose one exhaust over another.

Price New
Were possible, prices have been shopped at several retailers and an average given.  Please email us if we are missing a price and you know where to find it or how much it is.

Price Used
Finding 'Used' prices was easy.  The used prices reflect averages of what people were asking on several boards, they do NOT reflect the 'low-ball' offers an owner may have been offered.