How can I make my BMW E46 sound better?

Remove the rear muffler and replace with straight pipes and some nice tips. The front muffler and stock exhaust manifold will keep volume in check and the stock resonator will keep the exhaust note smooth and deep. So pretty much the exhaust will sound similar to stock, but just louder and a little bit throatier.

Can you supercharge a BMW E46?

VF-Engineering chose to supercharge the BMW E46 3 Series to improve throttle response and mid-to-top end power with the centrifugal Vortech supercharger. With the 3.0 liter version being a bored and stroked upgrade of the 2.8 motor, both variations are otherwise virtually identical.

How can I make my exhaust louder without buying anything?

You can modify the exhaust on an older vehicle easily without having to buy any expensive parts.

1. Cut the exhaust pipe with an angle grinder where the exhaust pipe meets the muffler coming out of the engine.
2. Cut the hangers on the disconnected pipe with the angle grinder and remove the excess pipe.

Can you supercharge a BMW 330i?

Supercharging your 2001-2006 E46 330i/330i ZHP is the best and easiest way to make more power. A VF supercharger kit for the E46 330 adds 100hp and 60ft-lbs of torque in a bolt-on package that can be installed over a weekend!

How fast is a supercharged E46 M3?

The previous 60-130 record for the fastest Stock Motor, Supercharged E46 M3 was 8.67 seconds.

Can you tune a N52?

One of the most popular tuning options for the N52 engine is the Active Autowerke’s N52 performance tune. Gains of up to 15hp are possible with the AA N52 tune. The N52 BMS Power Box Performance Tuner was once a popular option as well with gains up to 10hp.

Can you turbo a N52?

So to place a turbocharger on a E9x N52, a custom exhaust manifold/plumbing is required. A low rear exhaust manifold is possible with a ‘small’ turbo. A top mount turbo is ‘easier’.

What kind of mods do I need for MY BMW E46?

The same is true of the E46 – a few choice mods can make an enormous difference in the look and performance of your 1999-2006 BMW 323i, 325i, 328i or 330i [E46]. Why drive around looking like that lady that works in the HR Department with a stock E46?

What kind of mods do I need for a BMW 330i?

The stylish split 7-spoke concave design both engenders the classic BMW look yet also has a “custom” touch. The widebody 330ci here is sporting a set of 19×9 / 19x11s in Gloss Black – one of three shades of black – the F14s really “finish off” the car.

Can you add catted headers to BMW M54?

M54 header exhaust sounds shouldn’t be too excessive for most (with an otherwise stock exhaust). Unfortunately, header upgrades for the BMW M54 don’t come without their own flaws. Most M54 headers will remove the cats. High-flow catted systems exist but they can be pricey.

Can you lower the suspension on a BMW E46?

Eliminating the unsightly wheelgap is easy – lower your BMW E46’s suspension. There are several ways to “get low”, but before we get into the suspension mods for your E46, we need to talk about something important that’s specific to the E46’s suspension.