Downpipe install

BmwBk35i · 06-23-2016, 08:37 AM

did anyone install a down pipe... if so did you use same clamp from oem cat ?

jeffery_stearns · 06-23-2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BmwBk35i

did anyone install a down pipe... if so did you use same clamp from oem cat ?

Sure did.

G-Mann · 06-23-2016, 10:47 AM

Used the same clamp as well for multiple installations.

boostaddict305 · 06-23-2016, 08:21 PM

I got a new clamp and gasket

Xiaoxi · 06-23-2016, 08:55 PM

Do you need to release the engine mount or anything to install a downpipe or is it a straightforward / remove undercover and swap kind of deal?

boostaddict305 · 06-23-2016, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiaoxi

Do you need to release the engine mount or anything to install a downpipe or is it a straightforward / remove undercover and swap kind of deal?

It depends on whether or not you have an auto or manual I believe I have awd auto and there's a transmission mount if I remember correctly in the way you have to remove that which is kind of a pain you need to lift the engine up a few inches to get it out

Buckeyes · 06-23-2016, 09:04 PM

Reused everything and zero issues. I did have a hell of a time getting the lower v band clamp off. I'd hit it with some wd-40 and wait 5-10 minutes.

Tiago@VRSF · 06-25-2016, 10:08 AM

Re-use both OEM clamps

F80_M · 06-25-2016, 05:23 PM

Reused both clamps and it's very straightforward.

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Buckeyes Captain 353 Rep 939 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	Reused everything and zero issues. I did have a hell of a time getting the lower v band clamp off. I'd hit it with some wd-40 and wait 5-10 minutes.
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F80_M Banned 797 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: 1/1 PSM F80, F36, G11 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Orlando iTrader: (2)	Reused both clamps and it's very straightforward.
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