Taja&Chris Glad it helped! I would definitely say clamping the V-band back down was the hardest part of the hole process. I would recommend using a pry bar to help push the clamp back down around the exhaust. Definitely a doable project.
Like your videos, but am fearful for your safety. Do yourself a favor and wear safety glasses so crap doesn't take out your eyes. Also, doing stuff on just jack stands or worse yet a jack can get you seriously hurt or killed. Also, the O2 sensors are color coded on the inside of them (one is yellow).
@@JohnsonMotorsports ah man that's literally the one thing holding me back. I don't want the car to smell too strong of exhaust. I have a 1970 mustang... I don't mind that car smelling of raw fuel/exhuast. But not really wanting this car to smell bad. But also might go stage 2 in the future(so ill have to do something with the downpipe and also an upgraded intercooler)
Hey Mr. Johnson.. Man I appreciate all your videos. You've helped me more than you will ever know. Always been somewhat nervous about doing things myself until I actually see how your approach certain mods. On this occasion I am going to install a RVG downpipe. Again because I saw your video I'm going to tackle it myself. I just went muffler delete. For me the drone was a bit much between 2500 and 3000 rpm, so last week I ordered Valvetronic mufflers. Should be delivered mid next week. Now in your vid you went catless. I've seen a couple articles about rvg's catted with all good reviews. Also I happened to speak to Valentine at RVG (who sold me a 6wb cluster coded to my vin), and he made it clear that the power difference between the catted and catless is minimal, but I was worried about the fumes, so I'll try catted. Still the price is way less than half of other brands but like you said the build quality is great, so why not?? I've got a 2013 535i m sport and my only mods are k&n cold air, HPS charge pipe, and MHD tuner with the full license. Other than Burger Tuning wheel spacers, and a small trunk spoiler everything on the outside is stock. Would love to either go coil overs, or springs for a small drop, but that my friend is something I won't attempt myself. I know you kept the 6wb cluster and I totally understand. They make a world of difference with day to day driving. Did you put the Bimmer8 speed limit emulator on yours? I did. They are surprisingly accurate, and it adds a nice touch to the cluster. After seeing you change you steering wheel I did the same. I found a nice M5 tri stitched with paddles on Ebay. A bit pricey, but well worth it especially since I too didn't have paddles on my m sport wheel, but luckily mine was already wired for it. Anyway I've written way more than you probably care to read, but again I just wanted to thank you for all your knowledge and the time you put into your videos helping guys like myself.. Take care!
Grey is the down stream O2, black is the upstream. That does not look like a fun job! Lol you will love mhd stage 2 plus, I run mine on the 95 oct map with e 30 ish.. like 3 or 4 gallons of e85. Have fun man!!!
Red Vega Nice bro!!! I honestly don’t think so. I reused the V-band but I don’t recall if there was a gasket there. If there was a gasket there from the previous OEM DP, I left it in place.
@@JohnsonMotorsports tbh I only drove the car for about 10 mins after installing both mods but have noticed the difference with how quickly the turbo spools and throttle response is much better.
@@JohnsonMotorsports If you had to do it again, would you go Highflow DP to reduce the sound and the smell or if it's not bad at all ? I like my F10 for the comfort but would not mind more performance at all.
The sound is not a concern at all. Only sounds a little louder on startup. As far as smell, that can be annoying. Especially, when I run straight 91 octane. I typically run around a E30 blend, when running E the smell is better. Not gone, but a lot better.
@@JohnsonMotorsports I bought a catted down pipe from rvg, I didn’t want to go catless because if emission regulations etc. but I have my old cat out at the moment and the exhaust side will slide in and the hanging bolts will fit but it’s 1/8th of an inch from lining up with the clamp on the turbo side. Did the clamp on the turbo side cause you some problems? The alignment is so slightly not aligning with the OEM clamp
DM me on IG with pics. However, I will say that using both mounting points isn’t necessary. Every RVG DP I have installed on my car mounted up properly, however after swapping out my transmission a few months ago I just decided to run 1 of the mounting points.
Follow up for anyone trying to do this in the future and finds this. I had to use a vice and bang the hanging mount 1/8th of an inch back so it would align. I went to put the stock clamp on the exhaust side and the thread was stripped. So I bought a new 3.5” clamp but the exhaust is slightly smaller than 3.5” so I used the old clamp aswell as the new one
Great video man… that bolt that was rusted on do you know the name of that clamp I want to replace it on mine it’s rusted to the point where I think it’s going to break.
That looked super easy to do! I put catless downpipes on my 2016 650i xdrive gran coupe and it was a pain in the ass! But very worth it to go to stage 2!
@@JohnsonMotorsports Yeah buddy! She's a fast girl for weighing 4600 lbs! My tune is from AMR PERFORMANCE. But come spring I'm going to a full custom tune from Heatsync Performance Euro. The guy has his 650i on UA-cam running 10.9 @ 126 mph! He was telling me on the E30 tune, I'll walk a Hellcat on the highway!!!
Any experience with their catted downpipe? I have a catless and and aftermarket exhaust and it is too loud so I ordered their catted downpipe to see if it will fix the drone.
@@JohnsonMotorsports thx for the reply, I was just watching ur video bout ewg vs pwg 😆, I’m planning to get air filter , down pipe & jb4 for my car what’s your thoughts on air intake what should I get ur
Aqash Gill No coding is required for the car to run, however you will get a check engine light due to the O2 sensors. You will need to flash Tune the car (MHD or Bootmod3) to avoid a constant check engine light.
I swapped to the M-sport steering wheel with paddles and didn’t realize the airbag was different then the stock steering wheel. I had to purchase a new airbag and I installed it a few months ago. It’s all good now.
What's up Grant, I had a shop install a catless downpipe, and was just wondering is it normal to have a real strong exhaust smell in the car while driving and or just sitting with the car running?
Curious if after the Dow pipe install your car has those popping noise from the muffler, and if it does is it very loud. It.s kind of annoying when I hear other cars with it, But at the same time I do wanna order the Down pipe for the other benefits.
Sergio Flores No, I don’t get any pops with just the catless downpipe. From what I understand, you have to tune the car with burble settings to get pops. That can be done with MHD or BM3.
Grant Johnson That is weird because multiple people here on youtube have told me it happened after they installed the downpipe, and that they didn’t tune the car for pops, that the downpipe causes subtle pops, not as loud as those who tune it in. Maybe depends on the brand of downpipe.
Sergio Flores hmmm. Well, I don’t spend a lot of time reving my engine while stationary, so I guess I’m not the best person to ask. I know the pops are caused by igniting unburned fuel in your exhaust, that’s why tuning burbles is easily done by adjusting the fuel and spark timing.
@John-qc1zv what about 640i n55 engine with non sporty exhaust and stock mufflers, if I install downpipe will it sound way more louder or just fine and good i mean I just don't need something louder but I need it just to Rev and it sounds good
Grant first off great videos and I just bought the downpipe from your contact so thank you for doing this but I I'm curious why didn't you change the O2 sensors with new ones while you were doing the DP?
Because I’m cheap. Lol! I have since added O2 spacers, however my O2 seem to be working fine at the moment. I need to flash tune soon though, with adding the DP you will get a check engine light regarding O2 readings, it’s due to the 2nd O2 sensor not seeing a reduction in emissions due to the cat being removed.
@@JohnsonMotorsports haha....well you are doing a ton of work on it so it's looking good. The MHD tune will get rid of any O2 sensor related issues once I flash to stage 2. Keep this vids coming. Thanks again for replying
Lol. The airbag was from my old basic steering wheel. When I bought my M Sport wheel I didn’t realize the airbag was different. I have replaced it now.
Thanks for the help sir. This whole video i was just hoping this car didn't fall, being its only held by a jack. All that tugging and pulling you really need something under the car, just in case. But thanks for this, now I know I can do it by myself.
You can run a downpipe without a tune, however you will get a check engine light due to the secondary O2 sensor reading the same emissions as the primary.
@@AnonFox007 As far as I know a flash tune the only fix. I currently run a Jb4 and have to delete the codes multiple times a day. I will be adding a tune soon.
Hey grant my car jerks when I let go of gas rpms go up and the car shakes, I have stage 2 mhd tune with catless downpipe and charge pipe. My shop told me it is the tune and that it’s normal but it don’t feel normal at all for me. It literally shakes when I let go of gas in traffic , then stops when I press on it. Any idea ?
@@JohnsonMotorsports no bro I’m scared cuz I heard you can’t run a stock tune wit catless dp. I also noticed last night it stops when I’m in manual mode
@@kiingmccoy6383 Not really a problem, more of an irritation. I was running a JB4 so I could just pull codes and delete when ever it would pop up. I recently, installed my MHD Back End Flash so no more check engine light. I need to get that video out soon.
Love your videos bro keep at it, I got a 2014 f10 535xi, got 93 oct stage 1 tune from bm3 and love it, need a downpipe now and if I go DP should get a charge pipe also? Heard with higher boost they will crack but I didn't know with stage 1 with dp if it will crack
You need to get rid of that airbox and use a open filer like the bugermotor sports intake or make your own, ive done both the bms intake looks better but my custom made one with pvc pipe makes the blow off valve a tad louder
Yeah, I’m trying to figure out what route I want to go on the intake. I really like the idea of the AFE intake, but I don’t like the cost. As far as the Chargepipe and Downpipe. You will definitely want to upgrade the Chargepipe to avoid the plastic cracking. The Downpipe is made of steel and won’t crack. Swapping out the downpipe will reduce the back pressure on the exhaust and allow it to move more freely.
@@JohnsonMotorsports yea i saw afe but couldn't spend that much on it.....but yea I'm looking at vrsf downpipe, but i have a 2014 so I don't know if the brand you got is made for mine
@@nichollsboy11 there is a downside on having your air intake visible the the BMS one. I had that one and sold it. I went with the stock parts that came with my 535 f10 and I installed the AFE High flow filter that fits into the stock set-up. Why go back to stock. Because the only thing the burger motorsport air filter did was suck in the very hot air from the engine compartment and feed it to my turbo. Not a good idea. Turbo's love cool air. So if it's summer and it's 85 outside that's what goes into the turbo. If you have an open filter in the engine area it's induction temperature is way higher then outside air.
Well depends on how you look at it. There are high flow down pipes that still have a catalytic converter, just less cells. This is a catless down pipe. So it will be the highest flow possible, because there is not catalytic converter at all. Yes, this will work with almost any tune. You will want a tune, to avoid a check engine light due to O2 sensor readings. Also, with a catless down pipe your car will have more of an exhaust odor. I don’t mind the smell, especially since I am running an E30 ethanol blend, but just something to keep in mind. The smell is worse on just basic 91 or 93 octane.
@@russiankhan3977 Depends on the person, but stinks to me! Are you tuned? May want to give the ethanol a try. Ethanol has more of a sweet smell when it burns.
@@russiankhan3977 lol, makes sense. You might want to search locally and see if anyone in you area has a catless DP you can check out. It’s really a personal opinion, I personally think it’s worth it to be able to tune the car for more power.
Not sure on the res delete. I may check into that, but don’t want the exhaust to be too loud. My fuel consumption has gone up slightly, but I think that is due to the E35 blend I am currently running.
@@djiargentina9200 Right now, I have the CP, Catless DP, Custom Intake, Stage 2 lpfp and JB4 running E35. Planning on FMIC, MHD BackEnd Flash and Turbosmart BOV, however I got a $400 speeding ticket a few weeks ago, so I got to settle down for a little bit. May start my front Bumper conversion first, but can't decide on F90, M-Sport or M5.
I get a check engine light at the moment since I haven’t flashed tuned the car. The check engine light is because the primary and secondary O2 sensors are reading the same emissions.
@@JohnsonMotorsports ok that makes sense. I’m self installing intercooler, charge and boost pipes atm. Got catless dp on its way, will self install also and then bootmod3 stage 2
@@JohnsonMotorsports intercooler, boost and charge pipes all done. Was some pretty solid work to get it all done. Not noticing anything yet, but catless dp will get installed once it arrives, then BM3 - I’m sure this will make it a different beast once all completed
I didn’t get an immediate check engine light on startup, but I do get a check engine light daily due to the o2 readings. I am running a JB4, so I just delete the codes everyday. I will tune out the issue when I add my MHD backend flash.
@@hassansandhu7789 The code comes back multiple times a day. I’m just use to erasing it. Won’t be an issue soon. No other issues. You will have a noticeable exhaust smell, mine isn’t that bad with the E30 blend.
@@JohnsonMotorsports How much louder is it now? I did a resonator delete with an x pipe and have stock cat and stock mufflers still. I was hoping once I did the catless downpipe with resonator delete it would be much louder but no drone due to stock mufflers still in place?
Nice job! You gonna do a 7 inch intercooler and cold air intake filters before the stage 2 tune? I cleaned my Burger air filter and MAF air flow sensor today, hoping my code and check engine light go away. Did my VRSF turbo chargepipe already. Down pipe next.
FYI, for your safety remove a wheel and slide it under the car to prevent it from smashing you if your $40 stands crumble.
You made this look easy
The dealer was gonna charge me $1000.00 just to put a new clamp on but now I have the courage to do it myself
Taja&Chris Glad it helped! I would definitely say clamping the V-band back down was the hardest part of the hole process. I would recommend using a pry bar to help push the clamp back down around the exhaust. Definitely a doable project.
Its only 1 test pipe necessary? its no smell inside the car?
Yeah, only 1 downpipe on the 535i. Yeah, you will definitely have more gas smell in the car. Mine smell is better with the E85, but not gone.
Like your videos, but am fearful for your safety. Do yourself a favor and wear safety glasses so crap doesn't take out your eyes. Also, doing stuff on just jack stands or worse yet a jack can get you seriously hurt or killed.
Also, the O2 sensors are color coded on the inside of them (one is yellow).
Thanks for your concern. Safety first. Anytime I’m under the car, I try to make sure I’m on ramps/jackstands and I add a Jack for extra protection.
Hello thanks for good info
Question i had 535i what side claims i need also can send purchase link
I’m not understanding what you are asking.
Dope vid. I have a 535i with m sport exhaust. I ordered a 200 cell downpipe. This video will help me instal it.
Glad I could help. I recently just installed a new RVG Highflow catted Downpipe.
@@JohnsonMotorsportshey any reason you went from the catless to a catted?
@billymattu To get rid of the exhaust smell.
@@JohnsonMotorsports ah man that's literally the one thing holding me back. I don't want the car to smell too strong of exhaust. I have a 1970 mustang... I don't mind that car smelling of raw fuel/exhuast. But not really wanting this car to smell bad. But also might go stage 2 in the future(so ill have to do something with the downpipe and also an upgraded intercooler)
Yeah, if you don’t want the exhaust smell, definitely go with the high flow catted downpipe. I love my new RVG one.
Did you get a check engine light?
Yes, you will get at check engine light with a catless downpipe.
I wanna order a downpipe for my bmw, 2011 535i. Do I just email them from description?
Michael Cowley Yes, shoot him an email and he will take care of you.
Nice rims
Thanks, but I’ve changed wheels twice since then.
Question: Do you get a smell from the pipe inside the car? Also.. I’m crushed that the price is no longer $250…..$299.00 plus shipping🤦🏾
Yes, you will get an exhaust smell without the cat. I run a blend of E85 so it’s not as bad, still smells though.
@@JohnsonMotorsports Before the E85 was it so strong that it disrupted the family ride? I have to look into the E85 and cost to run it.
Did you get the check engine light on when you installed the catless downpipe?
Yeah, you can only tune the catless error out.
@@JohnsonMotorsports can I do that with mhd ? Thanks in advance for your response
@@TheTsunami3 Yeah, that’s what I used. MHD or BM3.
Great video! I just subscribed to your channel. Question, are you planning on getting a intake for your F10??
FreakyyTheOne Thanks! Yeah, I m planning on picking one up, just not sure which one.
I don’t know how you guys work under cars like this with no safety glasses. All types of dirt and rust particles falling in your eyeballs. 😂😂😂
Yeah!!! I left my safety glasses at work. Not recommend!
Hey Mr. Johnson.. Man I appreciate all your videos. You've helped me more than you will ever know. Always been somewhat nervous about doing things myself until I actually see how your approach certain mods. On this occasion I am going to install a RVG downpipe. Again because I saw your video I'm going to tackle it myself. I just went muffler delete. For me the drone was a bit much between 2500 and 3000 rpm, so last week I ordered Valvetronic mufflers. Should be delivered mid next week. Now in your vid you went catless. I've seen a couple articles about rvg's catted with all good reviews. Also I happened to speak to Valentine at RVG (who sold me a 6wb cluster coded to my vin), and he made it clear that the power difference between the catted and catless is minimal, but I was worried about the fumes, so I'll try catted. Still the price is way less than half of other brands but like you said the build quality is great, so why not??
I've got a 2013 535i m sport and my only mods are k&n cold air, HPS charge pipe, and MHD tuner with the full license. Other than Burger Tuning wheel spacers, and a small trunk spoiler everything on the outside is stock. Would love to either go coil overs, or springs for a small drop, but that my friend is something I won't attempt myself.
I know you kept the 6wb cluster and I totally understand. They make a world of difference with day to day driving. Did you put the Bimmer8 speed limit emulator on yours? I did. They are surprisingly accurate, and it adds a nice touch to the cluster.
After seeing you change you steering wheel I did the same. I found a nice M5 tri stitched with paddles on Ebay. A bit pricey, but well worth it especially since I too didn't have paddles on my m sport wheel, but luckily mine was already wired for it.
Anyway I've written way more than you probably care to read, but again I just wanted to thank you for all your knowledge and the time you put into your videos helping guys like myself..
Take care!
Thanks for your support! Sounds like your mods are coming along nicely. Nice choice on the Catted DP, I love mine.
Grey is the down stream O2, black is the upstream. That does not look like a fun job! Lol you will love mhd stage 2 plus, I run mine on the 95 oct map with e 30 ish.. like 3 or 4 gallons of e85. Have fun man!!!
BrowBMW It was a little tight. Lol
Another great video Grant. I'm also in the process of installing my downpipe.
Did you use a gasket between the dp and turbo?
Red Vega Nice bro!!! I honestly don’t think so. I reused the V-band but I don’t recall if there was a gasket there. If there was a gasket there from the previous OEM DP, I left it in place.
@@JohnsonMotorsports all good mate. Finished my dp install today :)
Also managed to install the GFB DV+
Nice! How do you like the GFB DV+????
@@JohnsonMotorsports tbh I only drove the car for about 10 mins after installing both mods but have noticed the difference with how quickly the turbo spools and throttle response is much better.
Red Vega Nice man! Yeah, I definitely feel the difference, but I’m more excited about how it will feel going Stage 2.
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You're as bad as I am about working under the car without glasses on. Never going to learn. lol
Lol! Yeah, I have to have safety glasses at work, so I always forget them there. Definitely would have been good to have them on for this.
Top bolt on the cat is impossible
😂. Nah it just takes time and the right tools.
@@JohnsonMotorsports what did you use i couldn’t get it out with a 13 mm wrench
@@JxstJosh If I call correctly that’s what I used. That or a 1/4” ratchet with a swivel socket.
@@JohnsonMotorsports okay thanks
Would this fit on a 528i bmw?
No, you would need to find the correct one for your engine.
o2 sensors cannot connect to the wrong one. Painters tape still a great idea just to be certain.
Can this downpipe work on2016 528i
and would u recommend it ?
I love the downpipe, but as far as I know it won’t work on your car.
Get one made for your car. If you didn’t know that, I worry about you doing it yourself. 😂
That does not too loud, which is great for a 5 series. I am assuming it's with the stock exhaust ? Also, any drone or vibration ?
Yes, exhaust is stock. No drone or vibration. I love the sound.
@@JohnsonMotorsports If you had to do it again, would you go Highflow DP to reduce the sound and the smell or if it's not bad at all ? I like my F10 for the comfort but would not mind more performance at all.
The sound is not a concern at all. Only sounds a little louder on startup. As far as smell, that can be annoying. Especially, when I run straight 91 octane. I typically run around a E30 blend, when running E the smell is better. Not gone, but a lot better.
Wait you smell the scent in the car too ? Or just when your outside the car ?
And are you running turbo because I heard the turbo spool or is it just a blow off valve?
How long do you recon the whole job took you? Trying to get a quote for the install and want to know how many hours it took.
Downpipe install took around 2 hours with video recording. I've swapped them out a few times now, so I could probably do the job in around an hour.
Is the exhaust stock other than the Dow pipe?
Down pipe and electric cutouts.
BMW F10 535i Electric Cutouts Install
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Thanks for the reply! Much appreciated
@@JohnsonMotorsports I bought a catted down pipe from rvg, I didn’t want to go catless because if emission regulations etc. but I have my old cat out at the moment and the exhaust side will slide in and the hanging bolts will fit but it’s 1/8th of an inch from lining up with the clamp on the turbo side. Did the clamp on the turbo side cause you some problems? The alignment is so slightly not aligning with the OEM clamp
DM me on IG with pics. However, I will say that using both mounting points isn’t necessary. Every RVG DP I have installed on my car mounted up properly, however after swapping out my transmission a few months ago I just decided to run 1 of the mounting points.
Follow up for anyone trying to do this in the future and finds this. I had to use a vice and bang the hanging mount 1/8th of an inch back so it would align. I went to put the stock clamp on the exhaust side and the thread was stripped. So I bought a new 3.5” clamp but the exhaust is slightly smaller than 3.5” so I used the old clamp aswell as the new one
Great video man… that bolt that was rusted on do you know the name of that clamp I want to replace it on mine it’s rusted to the point where I think it’s going to break.
Man, it’s been a while since I did this. Are you referring to the V-band clamp.
That looked super easy to do! I put catless downpipes on my 2016 650i xdrive gran coupe and it was a pain in the ass! But very worth it to go to stage 2!
Yeah it really wasn’t a bad install. I bet it was worth it to go stage 2. What’s your approximate hp numbers?
@@JohnsonMotorsports I believe about 620 hp and 650-660 lb ft of torque. My 0-60 is 3.8 but my 1/4 mile is 11.5 @ 115 mph.
@@JamesBrown-wz8tm Man! You have a beast!!!!
@@JohnsonMotorsports Yeah buddy! She's a fast girl for weighing 4600 lbs! My tune is from AMR PERFORMANCE. But come spring I'm going to a full custom tune from Heatsync Performance Euro. The guy has his 650i on UA-cam running 10.9 @ 126 mph! He was telling me on the E30 tune, I'll walk a Hellcat on the highway!!!
Hey bro, F07 owner here, thanks for the video first, and second, you need a creeper! $30 at harbor freight will make jobs under the car too damn easy
Lol! I have a creeper. I just don’t use it, because the car isn’t high enough in the air.
I live in pa where emissions is done every year that being said mine has to have a cat,any recommendations
Unfortunately no. I’ve never had to look into that.
You could pass inspection with a catless dp if the 02 sensors are in ?
I honestly don’t know. My state did away with annual emissions inspections 20 years ago. We do whatever we want. Lol!
Had you had any issue with the RGV since you install it ? I was looking at the Evolution Raceworks but it's double the price.
No issues at all! It's really just a pipe, I would save the money.
Any experience with their catted downpipe? I have a catless and and aftermarket exhaust and it is too loud so I ordered their catted downpipe to see if it will fix the drone.
No, I don't have any experience with the catted downpipes.
and how is the new catted downpipe?
I love it!!!
You should delete the mufflers it’ll give it a better sound
Definitely thinking about this.
Hi brother, is this 3.5 or 4 inches pipe & What would u recommend for 535 2012 ?
For a 2012 you would need the 3.5”, which is what I have. The 4” is for EWG cars which is some 2014 and up.
@@JohnsonMotorsports thx for the reply, I was just watching ur video bout ewg vs pwg 😆, I’m planning to get air filter , down pipe & jb4 for my car what’s your thoughts on air intake what should I get ur
@@Fahadrrpp Man it really depends on your overall goals. I love my Bimmerhausperformance intake. I did a video over it as well.
@@JohnsonMotorsports thanks bro , stay safe !!
Is this catless downpipe with stock exhaust?
Yes, I am still running stock exhaust.
Did you have to code anything, since it’s careless?
Aqash Gill No coding is required for the car to run, however you will get a check engine light due to the O2 sensors. You will need to flash Tune the car (MHD or Bootmod3) to avoid a constant check engine light.
Grant Johnson are you running stage 1 or just stock tune?
Aqash Gill Right now I am running a JB4 on map 5 with/E40. Soon I will add a FMIC and MHD Backend Flash.
By flash tune do you think race chip would clear that?
@@raizadoza I honestly don’t know much about the Race Chip. From what I’ve heard the power increase is marginal compared to a flash tune.
This is the last thing I need to go to MHD stage 2, I sent them a email.
Sounds great! Awesome product.
20:21 your steering airbag is popped out man?
I swapped to the M-sport steering wheel with paddles and didn’t realize the airbag was different then the stock steering wheel. I had to purchase a new airbag and I installed it a few months ago. It’s all good now.
Not a fun job working on seized bolts. Nice work!!!
You got that right! That definitely sucks!
Thanks for the shout out too
Of course. You videos are awesome!!!
Oh and I need to get a better intro video like yours!
Are you in MD?
Grant do you still have the cat? You can get some good money for it
No, I sold my cat the day I put the catless DP on. Lol
If you don't mind me asking how much did you get for it because I'm doing my downpipe that I got from your guy next week
@@lefty954 If I remember right, I got around $350 for it.
What's up Grant, I had a shop install a catless downpipe, and was just wondering is it normal to have a real strong exhaust smell in the car while driving and or just sitting with the car running?
Yeah, that is normal. I’m running around E30 blend and the smell is a lot better with Ethanol.
@@JohnsonMotorsports Ok, thanks for the info
@@carlosimmons6025 Welcome! How do you like the Catless DP?
glad it turned out well!
Thanks!
Curious if after the Dow pipe install your car has those popping noise from the muffler, and if it does is it very loud. It.s kind of annoying when I hear other cars with it, But at the same time I do wanna order the Down pipe for the other benefits.
Sergio Flores No, I don’t get any pops with just the catless downpipe. From what I understand, you have to tune the car with burble settings to get pops. That can be done with MHD or BM3.
Grant Johnson That is weird because multiple people here on youtube have told me it happened after they installed the downpipe, and that they didn’t tune the car for pops, that the downpipe causes subtle pops, not as loud as those who tune it in. Maybe depends on the brand of downpipe.
Sergio Flores hmmm. Well, I don’t spend a lot of time reving my engine while stationary, so I guess I’m not the best person to ask. I know the pops are caused by igniting unburned fuel in your exhaust, that’s why tuning burbles is easily done by adjusting the fuel and spark timing.
If you keep the stock muffler, you will be fine, even with Catless DP. Also BM3 have a setting for OEM Burble if you don't want any in the future.
@John-qc1zv what about 640i n55 engine with non sporty exhaust and stock mufflers, if I install downpipe will it sound way more louder or just fine and good i mean I just don't need something louder but I need it just to Rev and it sounds good
Grant first off great videos and I just bought the downpipe from your contact so thank you for doing this but I I'm curious why didn't you change the O2 sensors with new ones while you were doing the DP?
Because I’m cheap. Lol! I have since added O2 spacers, however my O2 seem to be working fine at the moment. I need to flash tune soon though, with adding the DP you will get a check engine light regarding O2 readings, it’s due to the 2nd O2 sensor not seeing a reduction in emissions due to the cat being removed.
@@JohnsonMotorsports haha....well you are doing a ton of work on it so it's looking good. The MHD tune will get rid of any O2 sensor related issues once I flash to stage 2. Keep this vids coming. Thanks again for replying
Where did you get the side markers?
The smoked markers were purchased on Amazon.
Thanks for the install tips and link to the Downpipe. got mine installed today and am loving it.
Awesome man!!!!
you needs ramps and jack stands, that's very unsafe to depend on a car jack
Yeah, I would like to pick up some ramps to add to my setup. I always use Jack stands when I put the car in the air.
@@JohnsonMotorsports just wanted to make sure you are safe
7LAMPS MINISTRIES I appreciate it! Can never be too safe.
How much mile do you have on odometer?
I just hit 142k miles.
What’s with the airbag?
Lol. The airbag was from my old basic steering wheel. When I bought my M Sport wheel I didn’t realize the airbag was different. I have replaced it now.
Thanks for the help sir. This whole video i was just hoping this car didn't fall, being its only held by a jack. All that tugging and pulling you really need something under the car, just in case. But thanks for this, now I know I can do it by myself.
Glad it helped! Also, I used the Jack as extra support. The car was on 4 Jack stands as well.
Is this stock exhaust with just Downpipe under it?
DerAlbaner Yes. Everything else is stock.
Grant Johnson sounds great tho do you plan to do a drive by video? I want to hear that.
DerAlbaner I’ll have to see what I can do. Need one of my kids to be a camera man. Lol!
is the mufflers still on?
Yeah, my muffler is still on. Just removed the catalytic converter.
Is its 3.5" or 4" ?
Mohamed Adam It’s 3.5”. EWG is 4”.
if i get a downpipe will i need a tune?
You can run a downpipe without a tune, however you will get a check engine light due to the secondary O2 sensor reading the same emissions as the primary.
@@JohnsonMotorsports and the only fix for that is getting the tune?
@@AnonFox007 As far as I know a flash tune the only fix. I currently run a Jb4 and have to delete the codes multiple times a day. I will be adding a tune soon.
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Thanks for watching.
Hey grant my car jerks when I let go of gas rpms go up and the car shakes, I have stage 2 mhd tune with catless downpipe and charge pipe. My shop told me it is the tune and that it’s normal but it don’t feel normal at all for me. It literally shakes when I let go of gas in traffic , then stops when I press on it. Any idea ?
So have you tried flashing back to stock and seeing if the shaking and other issues persist?
@@JohnsonMotorsports no bro I’m scared cuz I heard you can’t run a stock tune wit catless dp. I also noticed last night it stops when I’m in manual mode
Does your check engine light stay on after this.
Yes, if you don't have a tune on the car you will get a check engine light.
@@JohnsonMotorsports has it been a problem for you?
@@kiingmccoy6383 Not really a problem, more of an irritation. I was running a JB4 so I could just pull codes and delete when ever it would pop up. I recently, installed my MHD Back End Flash so no more check engine light. I need to get that video out soon.
@@JohnsonMotorsports thnks
What's the difference between this Performance downpipe and the Highflow downpipe?
High flow has a higher flowing catalytic converter, catless has no catalytic converter at all.
@@JohnsonMotorsports wich of the 2 is a better option Grant?
I prefer the Highflow. Frees up the exhaust for performance tuning, but still reduces the exhaust smell.
@@JohnsonMotorsports ty Grant..👊
Love your videos bro keep at it, I got a 2014 f10 535xi, got 93 oct stage 1 tune from bm3 and love it, need a downpipe now and if I go DP should get a charge pipe also? Heard with higher boost they will crack but I didn't know with stage 1 with dp if it will crack
You need to get rid of that airbox and use a open filer like the bugermotor sports intake or make your own, ive done both the bms intake looks better but my custom made one with pvc pipe makes the blow off valve a tad louder
Yeah, I’m trying to figure out what route I want to go on the intake. I really like the idea of the AFE intake, but I don’t like the cost. As far as the Chargepipe and Downpipe. You will definitely want to upgrade the Chargepipe to avoid the plastic cracking. The Downpipe is made of steel and won’t crack. Swapping out the downpipe will reduce the back pressure on the exhaust and allow it to move more freely.
@@JohnsonMotorsports yea i saw afe but couldn't spend that much on it.....but yea I'm looking at vrsf downpipe, but i have a 2014 so I don't know if the brand you got is made for mine
nichollsboy11 They are working on a model for your year.
@@nichollsboy11 there is a downside on having your air intake visible the the BMS one. I had that one and sold it. I went with the stock parts that came with my 535 f10 and I installed the AFE High flow filter that fits into the stock set-up. Why go back to stock. Because the only thing the burger motorsport air filter did was suck in the very hot air from the engine compartment and feed it to my turbo. Not a good idea. Turbo's love cool air. So if it's summer and it's 85 outside that's what goes into the turbo. If you have an open filter in the engine area it's induction temperature is way higher then outside air.
Does this effect smog?
I don’t have inspections in my State. They did away with them 20 + years ago.
wba5b1c52ed482612 thats my vin, really confused on which one I need, can you clarify? 535 2014 f 10
Is this hi flow and could I use this one for my tune?
Well depends on how you look at it. There are high flow down pipes that still have a catalytic converter, just less cells. This is a catless down pipe. So it will be the highest flow possible, because there is not catalytic converter at all. Yes, this will work with almost any tune. You will want a tune, to avoid a check engine light due to O2 sensor readings. Also, with a catless down pipe your car will have more of an exhaust odor. I don’t mind the smell, especially since I am running an E30 ethanol blend, but just something to keep in mind. The smell is worse on just basic 91 or 93 octane.
@@JohnsonMotorsports i use 93 damn so the smells that bad?
@@russiankhan3977 Depends on the person, but stinks to me! Are you tuned? May want to give the ethanol a try. Ethanol has more of a sweet smell when it burns.
@@JohnsonMotorsports not tuned yet getting the stuff thats why I wanted the dp from your guy.
@@russiankhan3977 lol, makes sense. You might want to search locally and see if anyone in you area has a catless DP you can check out. It’s really a personal opinion, I personally think it’s worth it to be able to tune the car for more power.
Thats awesome bud!
Thanks man! Hope my car can grow up to be as clean as yours some day. Lol!
Fix that breather line!
Hey! What about res delete and consumption after stage 2?
Not sure on the res delete. I may check into that, but don’t want the exhaust to be too loud. My fuel consumption has gone up slightly, but I think that is due to the E35 blend I am currently running.
Grant Johnson okok! 👍🏻 what mods?
@@djiargentina9200 Right now, I have the CP, Catless DP, Custom Intake, Stage 2 lpfp and JB4 running E35. Planning on FMIC, MHD BackEnd Flash and Turbosmart BOV, however I got a $400 speeding ticket a few weeks ago, so I got to settle down for a little bit. May start my front Bumper conversion first, but can't decide on F90, M-Sport or M5.
Grant Johnson that hurts! Only dowpipe stock exhaust? Im deciding if stage 1 or stage 2(dp)😋
I would say, if you have the supporting mods to go stage 2. What mods do you currently have?
Great vid, did you get any errors after installing the cat ?
I get a check engine light at the moment since I haven’t flashed tuned the car. The check engine light is because the primary and secondary O2 sensors are reading the same emissions.
@@JohnsonMotorsports ok that makes sense. I’m self installing intercooler, charge and boost pipes atm. Got catless dp on its way, will self install also and then bootmod3 stage 2
@@legoman911 That will be awesome! Let me know your impressions when you have it all buttoned up.
@@JohnsonMotorsports intercooler, boost and charge pipes all done. Was some pretty solid work to get it all done. Not noticing anything yet, but catless dp will get installed once it arrives, then BM3 - I’m sure this will make it a different beast once all completed
@@legoman911 Definitely sounds like fun. What intercooler did you go with?
Did you get any engine light after starting the car with the careless Downpipe. Did u had to tune it or it worked like that???
I didn’t get an immediate check engine light on startup, but I do get a check engine light daily due to the o2 readings. I am running a JB4, so I just delete the codes everyday. I will tune out the issue when I add my MHD backend flash.
@@JohnsonMotorsports so no performance issue even with the engine light on and once you delete the code it doesn’t come back right?
@@hassansandhu7789 The code comes back multiple times a day. I’m just use to erasing it. Won’t be an issue soon. No other issues. You will have a noticeable exhaust smell, mine isn’t that bad with the E30 blend.
Mine had just came in ordered it on aliexpress. Seems like the same one. Looking forward to install and going MHD Stage 2!
I can’t wait to start tuning.
@@JohnsonMotorsports How much louder is it now? I did a resonator delete with an x pipe and have stock cat and stock mufflers still. I was hoping once I did the catless downpipe with resonator delete it would be much louder but no drone due to stock mufflers still in place?
G Parmar It’s really not much louder. Only if n cold start.
Grant Johnson cool. And quick question, did u reuse or old gaskets and clamps?
G Parmar Yes, everything was reused.
Nice job! You gonna do a 7 inch intercooler and cold air intake filters before the stage 2 tune? I cleaned my Burger air filter and MAF air flow sensor today, hoping my code and check engine light go away. Did my VRSF turbo chargepipe already. Down pipe next.
I already installed the RVG Performance FMIC and a custom intake. I did a video on the FMIC install. I’m currently running a Jb4 with MHD BEF on E40.
How much did this cost?
If I remember correctly, they run around $250 shipped.