Berk Race Exhaust Questions

[Kgolf31]

So, I want to get a Berk Race Exhaust on my car to drop weight, reduce back pressure and of course sound.

I've seen how people have modified the exhaust to make it fit on our by welding new flanges to the Berk and OE Mid-Pipe so it can bolt up.

However, is there anyway you could do a cut and clamp? Is the Berk exhaust able to slid over the OE pipe if there is a difference in diameter?

Trying to see if I can eliminate a muffler shop from doing this and if I can do it in my driveway.

[tuphdc]

+1 would like to know as well

[Solo_M_Tech]

If it's the same diameter as stock 135i piping then yes you should be able to clamp it. I'm running a 135i muffler on my 128i, welded, but still. Worse case scenario just have it welded.

[MarkkyyMan]

BMW also offers a special clamp to connect two exhaust pipes together, a little pricey but makes it more DIYable.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E82-128..._All/ES257885/

[kobeballer96]

just buy the clamps at summit racing.they have everything you can imagine to build a custom exhaust ir mod one ect ect and well priced. who cares about bmw brand for a clamp LOL

[kobeballer96]

Originally Posted by MarkkyyMan

BMW also offers a special clamp to connect two exhaust pipes together, a little pricey but makes it more DIYable.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E82-128..._All/ES257885/

thats way over priced!

[Kgolf31]

I can get the BMW Exhaust Clamp for like $20 on ebay. Isn't as terrible.

Just doing quick searches it appears that clamp would create the most seal between the two.

Sinister, how much did the cut/weld job cost you?

[Riley1524]

I had my berk race exhaust welded. Didn't really care and it works just the same. Not a big deal no matter how you have it done.

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by kobeballer96

just buy the clamps at summit racing.they have everything you can imagine to build a custom exhaust ir mod one ect ect and well priced. who cares about bmw brand for a clamp LOL

BMW exhaust hardware is inconel. It's extremely resistant to corrosion and heat cycling, which is ideal for exhaust components. Not aware of any off-brand exhaust clamps that offer that.

You often get what you pay for in life.

[Solo_M_Tech]

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

I can get the BMW Exhaust Clamp for like $20 on ebay. Isn't as terrible.

Just doing quick searches it appears that clamp would create the most seal between the two.

Sinister, how much did the cut/weld job cost you?

50€.

[kobeballer96]

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

BMW exhaust hardware is inconel. It's extremely resistant to corrosion and heat cycling, which is ideal for exhaust components. Not aware of any off-brand exhaust clamps that offer that.

You often get what you pay for in life.

sorry going to have to disagree with you. thats just your typical exhaust clamp man. nothing special.

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by kobeballer96

sorry going to have to disagree with you. thats just your typical exhaust clamp man. nothing special.

Wasn't aware you were able to visually identify inconel at a glance, impressive.

Or, don't take my word for it. Here's someone who went the cheap route:

http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=855155

At least he had the grace to writeup his error.

[Rob Daman]

I had no clue what inconel was till now.

Makes sense why it cost so much more.

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Wasn't aware you were able to visually identify inconel at a glance, impressive.

Or, don't take my word for it. Here's someone who went the cheap route:

http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=855155

At least he had the grace to writeup his error.

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by Rob Daman

I had no clue what inconel was till now.

Makes sense why it cost so much more.

There is a trickle down mentality that like Ferrari, BMW is also full of $800 gas caps and such. The reality is, or at least used to be(not sure where they are currently headed), that their parts are often of a higher standard/quality.

It's a part of the larger mentality that lead to such engineering decisions as capping your caliper bolts so that they weren't exposed to the elements, or creating a license plate frame that held the metal plate off the paintwork. Long term build engineering.

[MarkkyyMan]

I used a sawzall to cut mine. Followed that measure twice cut once blah blah blah. I also used a metal file to smooth the areas I cut for a better seal with the clamp. Are the 135i muffler hangers exactly the same as the 128i? You should throw up a sound clip after you finish.

[Kgolf31]

Originally Posted by MarkkyyMan

I used a sawzall to cut mine. Followed that measure twice cut once blah blah blah. I also used a metal file to smooth the areas I cut for a better seal with the clamp. Are the 135i muffler hangers exactly the same as the 128i? You should throw up a sound clip after you finish.

I have no clue. I would hope the hangers are the same.

What exhaust did you do to yours?

[MarkkyyMan]

I just did the BMW Performance muffler.

[Bucki14]

So could someone confirm that cut and clamp would work for berk racing exhaust as im looking to do the same thing, Thanks! I want to be sure before I make the purchase and attempt to do the project.

[Kgolf31]

Originally Posted by Bucki14

So could someone confirm that cut and clamp would work for berk racing exhaust as im looking to do the same thing, Thanks! I want to be sure before I make the purchase and attempt to do the project.

Currently trying to discuss this with Berk Directly to figure something out.

[Bucki14]

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

Currently trying to discuss this with Berk Directly to figure something out.

Awesome, hopefully it is possible. I know some people have welded the pipe in some sort of fashion, but want to avoid doing that.