Aftermarket Downpipe X5 35i quality and fitment opinions

yikchandev · 08-13-2022, 01:28 AM

So I finally decided to take a leap of faith and buy this aftermarket dp for my 2013 x5 x35i n55 for $200. What do u guys think? How's the quality/weld? Will I have fitment issues?

"Made from handcrafted, TIG welded 3.5″ 304-grade stainless steel.
Direct bolt-on application
Smooth radius bends to decrease turbulence and increase flow.
CNC SS304 stainless steel flange.
Gains from 25-30hp with a tune."

nodemgr · 08-15-2022, 10:47 AM

The welding / quality seems fine, the real test is when you try to fit it to the car...are the dimensions and angles correct to fit properly.

bmdanx5 · 08-18-2022, 01:36 PM

Assuming this is the ebay downpipe. I ordered one when I bought my x5 last year. Absolute crap, and didn't come close to fitting correctly. Mounting brackets where it's supposed to bolt to the trans were not even close, and when bolted up to the turbo neither was the outlet. I ended up returning it, and going with the VRSF which fit perfectly.

03Saleen · 08-21-2022, 02:30 PM

Did it fit? Where did you buy it from? I found it here for $279.99
https://speedpowershop.com/product/3...0-e71-n55-3-0l

08-13-2022, 01:28 AM	#1
yikchandev New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	Aftermarket Downpipe X5 35i quality and fitment opinions So I finally decided to take a leap of faith and buy this aftermarket dp for my 2013 x5 x35i n55 for $200. What do u guys think? How's the quality/weld? Will I have fitment issues? "Made from handcrafted, TIG welded 3.5″ 304-grade stainless steel. Direct bolt-on application Smooth radius bends to decrease turbulence and increase flow. CNC SS304 stainless steel flange. Gains from 25-30hp with a tune." Attached Images
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08-15-2022, 10:47 AM	#2
nodemgr Private First Class 28 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP Coupe 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	The welding / quality seems fine, the real test is when you try to fit it to the car...are the dimensions and angles correct to fit properly.
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08-18-2022, 01:36 PM	#3
bmdanx5 New Member 5 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2012 x5 m sport Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Assuming this is the ebay downpipe. I ordered one when I bought my x5 last year. Absolute crap, and didn't come close to fitting correctly. Mounting brackets where it's supposed to bolt to the trans were not even close, and when bolted up to the turbo neither was the outlet. I ended up returning it, and going with the VRSF which fit perfectly.
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08-21-2022, 02:30 PM	#4
03Saleen First Lieutenant 146 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Did it fit? Where did you buy it from? I found it here for $279.99 https://speedpowershop.com/product/3...0-e71-n55-3-0l
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