Brand of downpipe matters?

MatteSpace34 · 11-05-2015, 12:48 PM

Not sure if this has been talked about it...I'm sure it has but does AR design really make a better flowing downpipe because of it build quality/welds and design? I trading in my 135i for a newer 1 and I have my old berk 4 inch for the n55 and I am thinking I will not get any more performance between a brand new ar design downpipe and my 2 year old berk. Anyone want to shine a light on this...Thanks.

-Vishal

GR1P · 11-05-2015, 01:29 PM

Keep your old one

Solo_M_Tech · 11-05-2015, 03:06 PM

On the N55 I don't think it makes any difference as long as both downpipes being compared are catless.

2PUTT · 11-15-2015, 07:41 PM

None to very minimal. Pipes are pipes.

kprocivic · 11-15-2015, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2PUTT

None to very minimal. Pipes are pipes.

That's what she said, I beg to differ.

The Wind Breezes · 11-15-2015, 08:36 PM

If two given pipes are catless you won't be able to measure a difference.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-18-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wind Breezes

If two given pipes are catless you won't be able to measure a difference.

+1

Mike

Tiago@VRSF · 11-18-2015, 03:05 PM

If they fit and are in good shape stick with them.

The only difference between downpipes is generally fitment and quality. If you've already confirmed both then there's no need to spend the money again

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MatteSpace34 Private First Class 10 Rep 124 Posts Drives: n55 Space Grey 135i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San jose iTrader: (3)	Brand of downpipe matters? Not sure if this has been talked about it...I'm sure it has but does AR design really make a better flowing downpipe because of it build quality/welds and design? I trading in my 135i for a newer 1 and I have my old berk 4 inch for the n55 and I am thinking I will not get any more performance between a brand new ar design downpipe and my 2 year old berk. Anyone want to shine a light on this...Thanks. -Vishal
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GR1P Private First Class 33 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 135is Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Corona, CA iTrader: (0)	Keep your old one
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Solo_M_Tech Brigadier General 1688 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (7) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	On the N55 I don't think it makes any difference as long as both downpipes being compared are catless. __________________ 2014 M5 6MT
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2PUTT Captain 513 Rep 943 Posts Drives: F87 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ubiquitous iTrader: (5)	None to very minimal. Pipes are pipes.
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The Wind Breezes Lieutenant Colonel 912 Rep 1,850 Posts Drives: 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	If two given pipes are catless you won't be able to measure a difference.
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Tiago@VRSF 2095 Rep 43,350 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Doral, FL iTrader: (99) Garage List 2014 F30 328xi [0.00] 2015 F82 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 Ducati 1199 Pa ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	If they fit and are in good shape stick with them. The only difference between downpipes is generally fitment and quality. If you've already confirmed both then there's no need to spend the money again
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