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06-29-2014, 11:36 PM | #1 |
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Inside of 550i stock mufflers
I had an extra set of mufflers that I plan on modifying, so this weekend I cut them open to see what's on the inside.
The pipes inside the 550i mufflers go from 2.75" that dump into the middle chamber and there are two pipes that loop from the first chamber and go down to the third chamber and out the tailpipes. These pipes are about 2". I plan to do something similar to the M5 mufflers like this: We'll see how this progresses. As of now, I'm just brainstorming ideas. If anyone has any ideas feel free to let me know. I am trying to improve the sound, but at the same time trying to avoid drone. I would like to keep it as simple as possible, too. Last edited by james23; 08-23-2017 at 01:06 AM.. |
06-30-2014, 10:26 AM | #2 |
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It looks like if you want to use the same case just do it M5 style - cut the loops off that go back into the rear portion and block off that passage then throw the fiberglass packing back in in the back like the M5 unit and leave it out in the front section.
Give it a shot - all us 550 owners will be watching your progress as we are all looking for a cheaper alternative to using M5 mufflers or the high dollar European manufacturers that despite their high prices still drone.
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06-30-2014, 03:41 PM | #4 |
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If you modify your muffler to resemble the m5 mufflers, be aware that chamber 1 on the M5 mufflers most likely use perforated tubing, so sound can be directly absorbed by the fiberglass packing.
It will probably sound great. Maybe a little less drone that M5 muffers, since 550 mufflers are huge |
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07-01-2014, 11:10 AM | #7 |
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My current plan right now is to cut off the 2" pipes from the tailpipe side and remove the loops in the back. I have 2" perforated stainless tubes ordered so I will fab a y pipe and attach it to the inlet. Lastly, I will pack it up with the hair-like packing that I pulled out. In the end, the muffler will only have 2 chambers with the perforated wall removed. The valves will still be functional, too.
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07-02-2014, 11:16 AM | #10 |
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Good stuff, thanks for sharing. The loops remind me of the Mugen mufflers on Hondas way back in the day. No wonder it's so damn quiet, giant muffler, small tubing, and the "looped" tubing to cancel soundwaves. Took a lot of engineering to make our V8s sound so "bleh".
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09-11-2014, 11:25 PM | #13 |
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Any updates on your progress?
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09-13-2014, 12:12 AM | #16 |
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I'm pleased with the sound of the M5 mufflers on my 550i...not too loud but just enough to remind me that's there's a nice V8 under the hood. Even so, I'd still be very interested in how a modded 550i muffler sounds...maybe like some Akaprovics?
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09-15-2014, 08:39 AM | #18 |
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Yeah, that exhaust makes the M5 sound like something Italian at full chat, but almost $8k before install?? Lol, sorry.
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Reviving an old thread.
My girlfriend just got a 550i f10 and I'm already thinking about this. I have already done my 335i e92 exhaust mod. So what ever happened to the result?
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05-18-2017, 04:32 PM | #20 |
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id save the headache and get M5 mufflers.
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05-26-2017, 07:43 PM | #21 |
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That modified stock muffler might sound better but it also might hurt the power a little in its current shape. I noticed the exit tube has just had the pipe cut off square. You could pick up a lot of additional flow by adding a radiused entry to the cut entry end of that exit pipe. If you go back up near the top and look at the stock muffler with just the cover removed you can see even the factory added radiused entries to the exit hoops, although they should be much larger and radiused more; the picture below shows what it really needs. This is just to illustrate what could be done to improve any pipe inside a stock muffler, not the end of the entry pipe, it wants to be cut square. This is just for the entry end of of exit tube.
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08-22-2017, 02:50 PM | #22 | |
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Anyway you can share those images another way in this thread? Or you are welcome to PM me with the images. I've been looking everywhere for the 550i mufflers cut open but can't find them! |
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