New downpipes

Dawgz · 11-15-2021, 02:05 PM

Want to go back to catless, so Im trying these new catless downpipes I found from "Taiko".

They look very very nice.

Hopefully fitment is just as good.

Waiting for some exhaust wrap to be delivered from PTP, then will install it.

Sophisticated Redneck · 11-17-2021, 03:31 AM

Those do look nice, keep us posted on how they fit. Btw, any draggy or track runs planned soon? Interested too see how the pure turbos perform.

Dawgz · 11-17-2021, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sophisticated Redneck

Those do look nice, keep us posted on how they fit. Btw, any draggy or track runs planned soon? Interested too see how the pure turbos perform.

I need to get a draggy, but likely will have to wait till spring since it's getting super cold now here in NJ.

mhkm · 11-18-2021, 06:00 AM

Those look great. Hope they fit perfectly with no hassle.
Good luck and keep us posted.

Dawgz · 11-18-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mhkm

Those look great. Hope they fit perfectly with no hassle.
Good luck and keep us posted.

Will do!

eDubz · 11-18-2021, 01:37 PM

Where did you get them from?

Dawgz · 11-18-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by eDubz

Where did you get them from?

Off eBay, there is one more set on there if u search for e70 x5m downpipe.

Dawgz · 11-19-2021, 04:50 PM

Got done wrapping these in PTP lava heat wrap. It seems you can use the stock v clamp but need to use longer M8 x 1.25 x 60mm bolts. (Stock bolt length is 40mm (the threaded portion, not including the hex head).

**Update** 50mm works perfectly

TTV8M · 11-21-2021, 10:11 PM

Looks real sharp w the wrap. Thanks for the dims on the longer bolts needed

CPN83 · 11-21-2021, 10:54 PM

If you need longer bolts for the V clamps then something is not right with the install.

Dawgz · 11-21-2021, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CPN83

If you need longer bolts for the V clamps then something is not right with the install.

These are not like any other downpipes in the market..the lip of the downpipe sits ontop of the turbo hot side, rather than sitting Inside. So there is that tad bit of extension which causes the need for longer bolts.

You'll see it in this picture below, the outer lip.

I've done plenty of these installs with different downpipes...stock, high flow catted and two other catless versions..I could do this install in the dark now.

Dawgz · 11-21-2021, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TTV8M

Looks real sharp w the wrap. Thanks for the dims on the longer bolts needed

They are in (atleast the top side). Garage is super cold so saving the bottom portion for later this week when I find time.

Btw 50mm bolts worked perfectly.

TTV8M · 11-22-2021, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawgz

Off eBay, there is one more set on there if u search for e70 x5m downpipe.

ah i missed it, someone else must have bought the last one

Dawgz · 11-22-2021, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TTV8M

ah i missed it, someone else must have bought the last one

Their direct site:

https://ajs.su/taiko-daunpayp-bmw-x5m-e70-n63-k-kt-levyy--pravyy/

g.m00 · 11-22-2021, 08:38 PM

That is a seriously beautiful looking downpipe! How does it sound?

Dawgz · 11-22-2021, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by g.m00

That is a seriously beautiful looking downpipe! How does it sound?

We'll know soon enough! I'll post a video.

Waiting for slightly warmer temps so I can finish up.

Dawgz · 11-24-2021, 07:09 PM

Alright so was able to finish the install today, bolted up perfectly on the bottom side also.

Dawgz · 11-25-2021, 12:38 PM

Love the sound of the spool back again!

mhkm · 11-26-2021, 11:01 AM

Congrats and enjoy! 😉
R u going to have to remove them to pass emissions?

Dawgz · 11-26-2021, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mhkm

Congrats and enjoy! 😉
R u going to have to remove them to pass emissions?

Ya hahha

mhkm · 11-26-2021, 10:12 PM

😅 What I finally ended up doing was installing a pair of MB G63 cats where the under cabin resonators are, and I must say I am very happy with the results. The flow is much better than original cats and they have larger cells. Sound very good as well. No stink. Passed emissions with flying colors.
Just an idea for us who don't like removing catless pipes over and over …

mhkm · 11-26-2021, 10:22 PM

Another pic of the cells

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Dawgz 2022 M4 Comp Xdrive 1015 Rep 1,538 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Got done wrapping these in PTP lava heat wrap. It seems you can use the stock v clamp but need to use longer M8 x 1.25 x 60mm bolts. (Stock bolt length is 40mm (the threaded portion, not including the hex head). Update 50mm works perfectly Attached Images Last edited by Dawgz; 11-21-2021 at 11:24 PM..
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mhkm The Doctor 14 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2013 E70 X5M Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Side iTrader: (0)	😅 What I finally ended up doing was installing a pair of MB G63 cats where the under cabin resonators are, and I must say I am very happy with the results. The flow is much better than original cats and they have larger cells. Sound very good as well. No stink. Passed emissions with flying colors. Just an idea for us who don't like removing catless pipes over and over … Attached Images __________________ 2007 335i: Evolve tune, AR Catless DP, VK FMIC, Vorsteiner lip, VRS CSI bootlid, Lux V3, RD strut bar, P3 Boost guage, PSW, BMW Performance Power Kit, Injen intake - TOTALLED by son 2013 X5M: VRS lip, Velos Tune, Catless DP, Dome hood, electric trailer hitch, performance alcantera SW.
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