How much does a BMW muffler cost?

The Best in Auto Repair The average cost for a BMW 328i exhaust muffler replacement is between $1,364 and $1,402. Labor costs are estimated between $144 and $181 while parts are priced at $1,221. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific model year or unique location.

How much does it cost to straight pipe a BMW?

The average cost of labor is between $75 and $200, but it could go higher depending on your location and type of vehicle. You can find a straight pipe exhaust kit for $500-600, but I wouldn’t recommend going with a cheap or no-name system.

Will a muffler delete cause check engine light?

It depends on the type of motor. But one thing is for sure: removing the muffler is enough to wake up your neighbors in the morning as you start the vehicle. In newer model cars, removing the stock muffler will result in a dire consequences and often cause the check engine light to come on.

Is muffler better than straight pipe?

Straight pipes offer better flow than many popular performance mufflers. This can be helpful if you’re trying to maximize performance and fuel mileage. However, high quality performance mufflers such as Paradox Performance Mufflers offer flow just as good -and sometimes better- than straight pipes.

Why do BMWS pop so much?

I mean technically, the “pops” is really indicative of poor tuning: extra, unburnt fuel makes it past the combustion chamber to the exhaust system and then “pops” due to the heat in the exhaust system, sometimes even resulting in flames out of the back of the exhaust.

Do muffler tips change sound?

The shape and width of the exhaust tip can slightly change the sound to be either more throaty (larger tips) or raspy (smaller tips). Double-walled muffler tips tend to add a full-bodied sound. On their own, though, muffler tips will have a minimal effect on exhaust sound.