M5 mufflers and tips??

WarReady · 09-24-2013, 04:10 AM

Was thinking about putting the M5 mufflers and tips on my 550ix
m-sport...! Will they fit or is modification needed? Also does it need a tune? Is there a bigger difference then just looks wise? Appreciate all input guys thanks!!!

Catfish454 · 09-24-2013, 05:13 AM

I'm thinking of doing the exact same thing. I'm sure someone will chime in soon enough regarding the feasibility of doing it.

Empiremotorsports · 09-24-2013, 09:08 AM

Let me know what you want to know. Ive done it on my 550i. I have the 55 exhaust muffler with cyba tips.

WarReady · 09-25-2013, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Empiremotorsports

Let me know what you want to know. Ive done it on my 550i. I have the 55 exhaust muffler with cyba tips.

See original post lol

kthankzbye · 09-25-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by STACKZ89

Was thinking about putting the M5 mufflers and tips on my 550ix
m-sport...! Will they fit or is modification needed? Also does it need a tune? Is there a bigger difference then just looks wise? Appreciate all input guys thanks!!!

It bolts right on to the original hanger points. However, you need the M5 diffuser as the muffler is moved towards the center. It growls at 3+ RPM and it doesn't drone at all.

bake · 09-25-2013, 12:49 PM

Do you think there is enough room for a muffler shop to modify the outlets of the M5 mufflers to still position the tips to work with a diffuser made for a 550i? I too am interested in M5 mufflers, but am not really crazy about the M5 diffuser.

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Originally Posted by kthankzbye

It bolts right on to the original hanger points. However, you need the M5 diffuser as the muffler is moved towards the center. It growls at 3+ RPM and it doesn't drone at all.

Empiremotorsports · 09-25-2013, 01:25 PM

welding is required, looks better but will need hanger adjustments. performance wise barely any

LACSTER · 09-25-2013, 02:33 PM

It's a simple install cut and well with all the hanger points the same.

The only time you'll need to move it inwards is if you're adding an M5 diffuser as well.

airjoe · 09-25-2013, 07:56 PM

I have M5 mufflers on mine - I suppose you could work very hard to make it work with the factory diffuser, but I doubt you could do it cleanly. Four options: use M5 diffuser, cut and trim factory diffuser (hack), modify mounts to move mufflers outboard (would need to be a good fabricator/exhaust shop to accomplish w any accuracy), or try to move tips to stock location (tough to do with short length of pipe). The option of using stock diffuser isn't great either because it's slanted/angled, whereas the M5 mufflers / diffuser are not angled.

Catfish454 · 09-25-2013, 09:16 PM

Where did you get the M5 mufflers and diffuser? I'm ready to move forward on this.

CloudVIII · 09-29-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

It's a simple install cut and well with all the hanger points the same.

The only time you'll need to move it inwards is if you're adding an M5 diffuser as well.

Just wanted to confirm, you installed M5 mufflers and left the 550i msport diffuser?

This is my preference.

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Empiremotorsports Lieutenant 15 Rep 498 Posts Drives: m5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	Let me know what you want to know. Ive done it on my 550i. I have the 55 exhaust muffler with cyba tips.
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LACSTER Major General 756 Rep 8,279 Posts Drives: Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oc iTrader: (64)	It's a simple install cut and well with all the hanger points the same. The only time you'll need to move it inwards is if you're adding an M5 diffuser as well.
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airjoe Enlisted Member 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 550i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SE MI iTrader: (0)	I have M5 mufflers on mine - I suppose you could work very hard to make it work with the factory diffuser, but I doubt you could do it cleanly. Four options: use M5 diffuser, cut and trim factory diffuser (hack), modify mounts to move mufflers outboard (would need to be a good fabricator/exhaust shop to accomplish w any accuracy), or try to move tips to stock location (tough to do with short length of pipe). The option of using stock diffuser isn't great either because it's slanted/angled, whereas the M5 mufflers / diffuser are not angled. __________________ 2012 550i xDrive, DG & Black, M-Sport, ARS, Conv, Lux, Cold, HUD, Prem Sound, SAT. Dinan Stage 2, springs, M5 mufflers, and 303M/Michelin PSS
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