Looking for a reliable place to wield muffler

[litebulb]

Hi guys,

I picked up a BMWP exhaust and I need some wielding done. Anyone have any experience or know a reliable place?

Thanks.

[NorthernDancer]

You might be better using the BMW clamp that joins those 2 pipes and normally comes with a PE when you buy it.

[litebulb]

Thanks, I brought it by a muffler place and they said that since the cut was so close to the muffler they wouldn't be able to use a clamp. I was quoted around $150 for the wielding and $150 for the install. Anyone know if that's a good price?

Cheers.

Originally Posted by NoirthernDancer

You might be better using the BMW clamp that joins those 2 pipes and normally comes with a PE when you buy it.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by NoirthernDancer

You might be better using the BMW clamp that joins those 2 pipes and normally comes with a PE when you buy it.

When you buy the PE from BMW it does not use a clamp there. The muffler comes with a pipe that goes to, and includes, the flange to attach it to the stock center pipe. This one was cut for whatever reason.

[litebulb]

I think NoirthernDancer was referring to the y-pipe delete and the clamps you use to connect it to your cut catless mid-pipes. While with mine the previous owner had to cut it so that it would fit on a 128i.

Cheers.

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

When you buy the PE from BMW it does not use a clamp there. The muffler comes with a pipe that goes to, and includes, the flange to attach it to the stock center pipe. This one was cut for whatever reason.

[nearlydigital]

I'd get a second quote.

Originally Posted by litebulb

Thanks, I brought it by a muffler place and they said that since the cut was so close to the muffler they wouldn't be able to use a clamp. I was quoted around $150 for the wielding and $150 for the install. Anyone know if that's a good price?

Cheers.

[NorthernDancer]

The length of pipe where the OP has the muffler clamp is 1 and 5/8inch on my 128 BMW PE which looks like the same distance in the pic above. OP may have gotten a 128 PE. In any case, OP can use the BMW joining muffler clamp that comes with every 128 BMW PE.

A check on realoem shows the muffler clamp as "clamping bush" and is part number 183 075 364 26 & is about $50

[litebulb]

Thanks, the previous owner purchased a 135i PE and had it cut to fit their 128i. I called a franchise, Muffler Man and they said $150 total, don't know if I can trust them with my car though. I wonder why there's such a huge difference.

Originally Posted by NoirthernDancer

The length of pipe where the OP has the muffler clamp is 1 and 5/8inch on my 128 BMW PE which looks like the same distance in the pic above. OP may have gotten a 128 PE. In any case, OP can use the BMW joining muffler clamp that comes with every 128 BMW PE.

A check on realoem shows the muffler clamp as "clamping bush" and is part number 183 075 364 26 & is about $50

[litebulb]

Got it done today. The shop charged me only $90+tax and I'm very happy, they did a great job. All around the tone is lower and more noticeable, there's has some crackle and pops when you hold the gear. I wanted a little more so I guess I'm waiting till I can afford some N55 midpipes. Cheers!

[pinmagic]

Glad to hear that's done. Now you can wield your welded muffler!

[litebulb]

After a week the exhaust tone has really settled in. It's a lot on pronounced now and I'm really happy with it. I'm thinking I won't need the N55 mids anymore and anyone on the fence about the BMW PE, you should totally do it. Cheers.

[litebulb]

I've also been getting better gas mileage. Don't know if it is cause it's more free flowing, weighs less or my mind is playing tricks.