Installed a Wagner catted DP (N55)

PhillyfaanM3 · 07-29-2016, 11:49 AM

So my Wagner Catted DP finally arrived today and am in the process of getting it installed. I'm a little nervous of how loud it's going to be ( PE mids, Berk race exhaust) but as a weekend car, I hope I see some improvement in performance and exhaust note.

In regards to CEL, I know there is a possibility it'll throw a code, but I'm hopeful it won't. In the event it does, I should be emissions exempt this year and with the P3 Gauge, it should be able to clear the codes.

Excited to hear how it sounds and feels. I think I'm done (mods) for a while.

PhillyfaanM3 · 07-29-2016, 11:51 AM

Forgot to include a pic of the DP. Initial thoughts were, looks high quality, the welds looked clean, good finish.

CRYA · 07-29-2016, 12:12 PM

Cool, looking forward to hearing your impressions.

PhillyfaanM3 · 07-29-2016, 02:10 PM

So...I just picked up the car from the dealership and drove it home. Initial impressions...I wouldn't say it's louder but it's a nicer deeper rumble. There's more snap, crackle and pop at decel...and throttle feels a little sharper. Attached is a video after warm up in my garage.

No Style 135is · 07-29-2016, 02:13 PM

Cel so far?

Marc08EX · 07-29-2016, 02:23 PM

Hi Frank. Are you planning to get driving videos?

Did the drone increase?

I've been wanting to get a DP installed and was just worried how loud it will get. We pretty much have the same exhaust setup pre your DP install.

I heard the DP increases the pops and burbles so I'm excited for that.

Esteban · 07-29-2016, 02:24 PM

That sounds good Frank, and the DP looks like quality. Your car has really come a long way. Congrats!

PhillyfaanM3 · 07-29-2016, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by No Style 135is

Cel so far?

No Cel yet... But only drove it 7 miles. I plan on driving it tomorrow to Bimmerfest East.

PhillyfaanM3 · 07-29-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc08EX

Hi Frank. Are you planning to get driving videos?

Did the drone increase?

I've been wanting to get a DP installed and was just worried how loud it will get. We pretty much have the same exhaust setup pre your DP install.

I heard the DP increases the pops and burbles so I'm excited for that.

Marc,
I drove it a little on the highway, I found it droned less and It definitely burbles more. I'll post more tomorrow after I drive it more. My initial impression is I love the deeper sound.

PhillyfaanM3 · 07-29-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

That sounds good Frank, and the DP looks like quality. Your car has really come a long way. Congrats!

Esteban,
Thanks. I think I'm pretty much done now unless Dinan puts out a Turbo upgrade...lol.

f87CSdrifterential · 07-29-2016, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank 135i Vert

No Cel yet... But only drove it 7 miles. I plan on driving it tomorrow to Bimmerfest East.

I have 7k on my Wagner with JB4 & FBO including a Berk cat back. NO CEL to date.

PhillyfaanM3 · 07-30-2016, 03:44 PM

So...I drove about 150 miles today and I gotta say the DP sounds amazing.

The good - it's a deeper sounding than before and sounds great every gear. I absolutely love how when downshifting from 3 > 2 and then staying off the gas, it burbles as the RPM's continue to drop. Also...knock on wood, no CEL code.

Wish I would've gotten it sooner!

No Style 135is · 07-30-2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank 135i Vert

So...I drove about 150 miles today and I gotta say the DP sounds amazing.

The good - it's a deeper sounding than before and sounds great every gear. I absolutely love how when downshifting from 3 > 2 and then staying off the gas, it burbles as the RPM's continue to drop. Also...knock on wood, no CEL code.

Wish I would've gotten it sooner!

Did you do WOT? I read about this DP on e90post, they said after doing WOT the CEL will come up after many WOTs. BTW, I'm interested in this DP as well if no CEL.

PhillyfaanM3 · 07-31-2016, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by No Style 135is

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank 135i Vert

So...I drove about 150 miles today and I gotta say the DP sounds amazing.

The good - it's a deeper sounding than before and sounds great every gear. I absolutely love how when downshifting from 3 > 2 and then staying off the gas, it burbles as the RPM's continue to drop. Also...knock on wood, no CEL code.

Wish I would've gotten it sooner!

Did you do WOT? I read about this DP on e90post, they said after doing WOT the CEL will come up after many WOTs. BTW, I'm interested in this DP as well if no CEL.

I didn't do any WOT pulls come to think about it, but I did a few pulls to catch up to my caravan.

I think you can reach out to e82drifterential, he provided some feedback on this thread. He's had his DP on for 7k miles and no issue (CEL).

I went with the Wagner After a lot of research, and for some reason there was a good possibility that the Wagner wouldn't throw a code and seemed to be high quality.

AGM2 · 07-31-2016, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CRYA

Cool, looking forward to hearing your impressions.

+1

AGM2 · 07-31-2016, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRYA

Cool, looking forward to hearing your impressions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank 135i Vert

So...I just picked up the car from the dealership and drove it home. Initial impressions...I wouldn't say it's louder but it's a nicer deeper rumble. There's more snap, crackle and pop at decel...and throttle feels a little sharper. Attached is a video after warm up in my garage.

Sound very good !!!! I delete my rear Exhaust and the car still very quiet and
my middle pipes are this ..i need to get the DP.
Thanks for the video

f87CSdrifterential · 07-31-2016, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Style 135is

Did you do WOT? I read about this DP on e90post, they said after doing WOT the CEL will come up after many WOTs. BTW, I'm interested in this DP as well if no CEL.

I have done a lot of WOT pulls, almost 8k miles now and I haven't had a CEL come on yet. I did have to extend the O2 harness a little bit.

PhillyfaanM3 · 07-31-2016, 07:47 PM

So...since I got the exhaust work (minus the DP) I've been literally having to push my car out of the garage. Door open, shoulder on the A puller and pushhhhh. The reason being is, starting the car in the garage at cold start would literally shake my kids room which was right above the garage.

Now with the DP, I just did a cold start (no one was home) and it's gotta be 10-15% louder and deeper than before

I guess I'm just gonna have to push it out of the garage in the mornings on nice days.

But it really does sound awesome now

No Style 135is · 07-31-2016, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank 135i Vert

In regards to CEL, I know there is a possibility it'll throw a code, but I'm hopeful it won't. In the event it does, I should be emissions exempt this year and with the P3 Gauge, it should be able to clear the codes.

P3 Gauge can clear the code, but you wont pass the emissions. Obd2 will be read "not read".

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Originally Posted by e82drifterential

I have done a lot of WOT pulls, almost 8k miles now and I haven't had a CEL come on yet. I did have to extend the O2 harness a little bit.

How and what did you extend the O2 harness for?
Did you pass the emission recently?

BTW, I just order this DP from WT. Its a back order tho.

PhillyfaanM3 · 08-01-2016, 04:55 AM

So...another update, unfortunately driving to work I got the SEL code. So after about 200 miles total, the SEL came on. I knew it was a possibility but was holding out hope. Luckily I have the P3 gauge and was able to clear it.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-01-2016, 02:49 PM

Congrats on the downpipe, it is a quality product!!

Marc08EX · 08-01-2016, 03:49 PM

Frank, you're making me want to get a DP!!! LOL!

Now catted or catless... Hmmm....

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PhillyfaanM3 Lieutenant 458 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2018 Mineral Gray Metallic M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bucks County PA iTrader: (1)	Installed a Wagner catted DP (N55) So my Wagner Catted DP finally arrived today and am in the process of getting it installed. I'm a little nervous of how loud it's going to be ( PE mids, Berk race exhaust) but as a weekend car, I hope I see some improvement in performance and exhaust note. In regards to CEL, I know there is a possibility it'll throw a code, but I'm hopeful it won't. In the event it does, I should be emissions exempt this year and with the P3 Gauge, it should be able to clear the codes. Excited to hear how it sounds and feels. I think I'm done (mods) for a while. __________________ 2018 MG F80 M3 ZCP \| BBS LM?s \| Michelin Pilot 4s \| BMW HAS Coil Overs \| Stek PPF \| DINAN CF Intakes \| IND Engine cover \| Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust \| 2018 Champaign Quartz F31 Sports Wagon \| BMW 624 wheels \| KW Street Coil Overs \| DINAN Stage 1 v2.0 \| Soul Performance Muffler delete
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PhillyfaanM3 Lieutenant 458 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2018 Mineral Gray Metallic M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bucks County PA iTrader: (1)	So...I just picked up the car from the dealership and drove it home. Initial impressions...I wouldn't say it's louder but it's a nicer deeper rumble. There's more snap, crackle and pop at decel...and throttle feels a little sharper. Attached is a video after warm up in my garage. __________________ 2018 MG F80 M3 ZCP \| BBS LM?s \| Michelin Pilot 4s \| BMW HAS Coil Overs \| Stek PPF \| DINAN CF Intakes \| IND Engine cover \| Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust \| 2018 Champaign Quartz F31 Sports Wagon \| BMW 624 wheels \| KW Street Coil Overs \| DINAN Stage 1 v2.0 \| Soul Performance Muffler delete
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PhillyfaanM3 Lieutenant 458 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2018 Mineral Gray Metallic M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bucks County PA iTrader: (1)	So...I drove about 150 miles today and I gotta say the DP sounds amazing. The good - it's a deeper sounding than before and sounds great every gear. I absolutely love how when downshifting from 3 > 2 and then staying off the gas, it burbles as the RPM's continue to drop. Also...knock on wood, no CEL code. Wish I would've gotten it sooner! __________________ 2018 MG F80 M3 ZCP \| BBS LM?s \| Michelin Pilot 4s \| BMW HAS Coil Overs \| Stek PPF \| DINAN CF Intakes \| IND Engine cover \| Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust \| 2018 Champaign Quartz F31 Sports Wagon \| BMW 624 wheels \| KW Street Coil Overs \| DINAN Stage 1 v2.0 \| Soul Performance Muffler delete
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PhillyfaanM3 Lieutenant 458 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2018 Mineral Gray Metallic M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bucks County PA iTrader: (1)	So...since I got the exhaust work (minus the DP) I've been literally having to push my car out of the garage. Door open, shoulder on the A puller and pushhhhh. The reason being is, starting the car in the garage at cold start would literally shake my kids room which was right above the garage. Now with the DP, I just did a cold start (no one was home) and it's gotta be 10-15% louder and deeper than before I guess I'm just gonna have to push it out of the garage in the mornings on nice days. But it really does sound awesome now __________________ 2018 MG F80 M3 ZCP \| BBS LM?s \| Michelin Pilot 4s \| BMW HAS Coil Overs \| Stek PPF \| DINAN CF Intakes \| IND Engine cover \| Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust \| 2018 Champaign Quartz F31 Sports Wagon \| BMW 624 wheels \| KW Street Coil Overs \| DINAN Stage 1 v2.0 \| Soul Performance Muffler delete
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