E39 BMW 540i Muffler Delete DIY

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  • Опубліковано 23 чер 2017
  • I love my E39 BMW 540i M-Sport; it is the perfect daily driver. However, that 300 HP V8 was WAY too quiet. After some quick research I decided a muffler delete was in order, but no one really had a video showing what to do. So, I made one. The hardest part is getting the right turndown size: 2.75 inches. I had to modify a 2.5 inch clamp on turndown and attach it with a band clamp.
    I am so much happier with the car now. It sounds just as good as it looks and fits the speed of the car so much better. It was a super easy process (Despite my blade being dull). There is no drone when cruising as the car is so well built, but all full throttle it really sings. You won't regret this.
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  • @350Z247
    @350Z247  6 років тому +20

    After over six months of no muffler, still love the sound. It's great on the high way, no drone. The car is so much more enjoyable!

    • @ProShitDude
      @ProShitDude 6 років тому +2

      Very enjoyable video! Im planning on doing the same thing to my 540 touring -02. Ive owned it 3 years now and its soooo quiet! I want to have that little "rawr" when i press the throttle =) Thanks!

    • @qwertyfy8014
      @qwertyfy8014 5 років тому +2

      can you provide a link where to buy the turndown pipe and the clamps ?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      I picked it up off Amazon, but it's no longer available. Apologies for the late response; your comment was flagged for some reason.

  • @timtereshchuk7217
    @timtereshchuk7217 6 років тому +25

    1:19 "Marking it with the tape makes the line straighter" * starts sawing and the blade goes all over the place * * covers with his hand to spare the embarrassment * haha jk bro, good video

  • @thooke222
    @thooke222 5 років тому +3

    Nice video. I'm gonna try it this weekend. Just subbed to bring you to 1000

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  5 років тому +3

      Thanks man! That really means a lot. Hope you enjoy the exhaust

  • @notch5969
    @notch5969 5 років тому

    hahaha the turndown tip looks fucking hilarious, I love it

  • @demep.airless
    @demep.airless 6 років тому +2

    Awesome!

  • @brandonperez590
    @brandonperez590 6 років тому

    Sounds nice!

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  6 років тому

      Brandon Perez thank you!

  • @jonathannokes5857
    @jonathannokes5857 5 років тому +1

    Great Video, and channel. excited to take the knife to mine soon. Subscribed!

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      Sorry I missed this. Hope your car is treating you well!

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      Sorry I missed this. Hope your car is treating you well!

  • @MrStokesman22
    @MrStokesman22 4 роки тому

    And I really want to know where u found the pipe tip sounds good

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      I just searched on Amazon for a tip that fit what I wanted. Turn down tip with a 2.75 inch diameter

  • @philhowell1
    @philhowell1 6 років тому

    Thank you!!

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  6 років тому

      phil howell glad I could help!

  • @92hoe_club
    @92hoe_club 10 місяців тому

    what brand of reciprocating saw did you use? is that bauer? just curious if a Hercules reciprocating saw from Harbor Freight is strong enough.

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  8 місяців тому

      It would be strong enough, yes

  • @imslycooper-561
    @imslycooper-561 4 роки тому

    Since the pipe and clamp been taken down from amazon, do you know any substitutes? I’m trying to do this with my e39..

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому +1

      Any 2.75 inch (70mm) turn down and band clamp will work.

  • @92hoe_club
    @92hoe_club 11 місяців тому

    where did you get the turn down exhaust tip? or at least what size do i need to get and what are they called?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  11 місяців тому

      It's a weird size, like 70mm. Find a turndown that fit well was basically impossible. If you can weld, just use a 3 inch turndown to slip over the factory pipe.

  • @samuelap9499
    @samuelap9499 5 років тому +3

    what size muffler and clamp do i need for a 2001 540i?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      2.75 inch which isn't super easy to find. Welding would probably be best if available.

  • @josephrizzo7720
    @josephrizzo7720 5 років тому +1

    Is the added turn down part necessary? Or could I run it just by cutting the muffler off and leaving it like that

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  5 років тому +2

      The turn down helps direct the sound and exhaust down into the airflow under the car. Without it the sound reverberates under the trunk and drones. Plus the exhaust fumes can get into the car and the heat could effect the plastic bumper cover. It's worth the $40 for the turn down and the clamp.

    • @josephrizzo7720
      @josephrizzo7720 5 років тому +2

      350Z247 okay thanks

  • @jdmcarboy64
    @jdmcarboy64 4 роки тому +1

    But how do you get those scuba tanks off the hanger?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      I just unbolted the hanger from the car and didn't reuse it. It should also slip off with a bit of spray lubricant.

  • @chriscobetto9470
    @chriscobetto9470 2 роки тому

    Why you would have music playing in the background

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  2 роки тому

      Why would you complain about a free video that you don't have to watch?

  • @KnuteJPhotos
    @KnuteJPhotos 5 років тому +1

    So what it the OD of the stock exhaust? 2.5"

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  5 років тому

      It's a weird one. Like 2.7 inches.

    • @KnuteJPhotos
      @KnuteJPhotos 5 років тому

      @@350Z247 so you used a 2.75-2.5" exhaust clamp then?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  5 років тому

      @@KnuteJPhotos 2.5 ID pipe was pretty close to the stock 2.7 OD pipe. A 2.75 or 70mm clamp should work best.

  • @MrStokesman22
    @MrStokesman22 4 роки тому

    So your saying the pips are but to but and there’s no leak I don’t understand how that would work

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      Band clamp; plus, if it leaks a bit, it doesn't really matter at the very end of the system.

  • @topwatertremors895
    @topwatertremors895 2 роки тому

    Can I get a link to that turn down?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  2 роки тому +1

      I picked it up off Amazon, but it's no longer available. Any 70mm turndown should work well.

  • @ericsaavedra4989
    @ericsaavedra4989 4 роки тому

    Would the parts be the same for a bmw 525i 2001

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      Double check the exhaust diameter. I'm assuming it would be slightly smaller, but the idea is the same.

    • @ericsaavedra4989
      @ericsaavedra4989 4 роки тому

      Where can you get them I can’t find them anywhere :(

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      @@ericsaavedra4989 Amazon, eBay, Summit Racing. Come on man.

  • @qwertyfy8014
    @qwertyfy8014 5 років тому +3

    dual scuba tank LOLOLOL

  • @brandonperez590
    @brandonperez590 6 років тому +1

    Where can I find that exhaust??

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  6 років тому

      Brandon Perez it's a 2.5 inch clamp on turndown from Gibson that I slightly modified. I ground off the tightening bolt and used a butt clamp to attach it to the cut stock exhaust.

    • @owenfaehner8209
      @owenfaehner8209 6 років тому

      what size is the butt clamp

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  6 років тому

      Owen Faehner 2.5 to 2.75 inch

    • @owenfaehner8209
      @owenfaehner8209 6 років тому

      awesome thanks! and how did you grind off the bolt?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  6 років тому

      Owen Faehner cut off wheel on an angle grinder then ground it smooth with a flap wheel

  • @asassintrollz2936
    @asassintrollz2936 5 років тому +1

    can u get a loud muffle ticket for doing this?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  5 років тому +1

      I doubt anywhere would ticket this. I've driven Porsches and Jaguars with louder exhaust than this with the muffler delete. Even when I deleted the resonator its not that loud unless I floor it in which case they would get me for speeding. Just cruising no one would ever pay much attention to it.

    • @asassintrollz2936
      @asassintrollz2936 5 років тому +1

      ok thanks man i appreciate it

    • @cruzinezy1968
      @cruzinezy1968 5 років тому +1

      Asassin Trollz If drone bothers you DONT remove the resonator

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  5 років тому

      I replaced the giant stock resonator with a Cherry Bomb resonator, and there is zero drone. The exhaust exits in near stock location which helps too.

  • @AliAuto101
    @AliAuto101 6 років тому +1

    Delete the resonator and the sound will be amazing

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  6 років тому +1

      Ali علي Cars&things I already did. There's a video of the result. It's such a good sound!

    • @bennivideo2164
      @bennivideo2164 5 років тому

      350Z247 link?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  5 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/rSRHdhQdaJo/v-deo.html

  • @hedonisthobbyist707
    @hedonisthobbyist707 6 років тому

    Do you notice any performance difference?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  6 років тому +1

      No. It might help a bit but probably nothing dramatic. If you replaced the whole system it would because you can definitely see some restrictions. The main advantage would be weight loss. Really, it just feels faster because it sounds faster ha

  • @pring8681
    @pring8681 5 років тому

    tire name?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  5 років тому

      At the time, BFG G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2s. Now I have Federal ST1s.

    • @pring8681
      @pring8681 5 років тому

      @@350Z247 ty :)

  • @jacobmorzfeld4991
    @jacobmorzfeld4991 4 роки тому +1

    Any codes pop up after

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      Nope, and no codes when I later replaced the stock resonator as well.

    • @jacobmorzfeld4991
      @jacobmorzfeld4991 4 роки тому +1

      @@350Z247 you liking the car I been thinking about getting one was gonna get a w8 but I want to have rwd

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому +1

      @@jacobmorzfeld4991 I loved it and often miss it. The sound was perfection. It was literally the perfect daily especially once I got it all fixed up.

    • @jacobmorzfeld4991
      @jacobmorzfeld4991 4 роки тому

      @@350Z247 for sure so you would recommend it?

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      @@jacobmorzfeld4991 100% I would also recommend spending a bit more up front. I bought mine for $4,000 and put $2,000 into it (luckily, I sold it for $6,000), but if I had bought the $5,500 one originally, I would have enjoyed it a bit more and wrenched a bit less. But it really was a great car with a ton of support from videos, parts, and forums/groups

  • @bro89174
    @bro89174 4 роки тому

    LoL
    DONT TRY THIS AT HOME.
    seek a PROPER SPECIALIST

    • @350Z247
      @350Z247  4 роки тому

      This is about as easy as DIYs get, especially for how big a difference it makes

    • @92hoe_club
      @92hoe_club 10 місяців тому

      imagine needing a specialist for this. you shouldn’t own a BMW.