mpire
05-31-2006, 10:47 AM
I have a set of brand new Euro Cats. Bolt right up to the E46 M3. Adds about 20 hp in the middle of the power band, makes the car sound better, and gets rid of those crappy US cats that just kill the power. These are 200 cpi cats VS the US 400 cpi cats, so they flow better. I need to move them. Getting married... :banghead:
If you have any questions email me at b(at)bmwmpire.com.
Thanks.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...1627830658/659 (http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=11627830658/659)
Read up ...
"After driving the "Euro" specification E46 M3 in Germany I noticed a major difference in the responsiveness and torque of the motor compared to my USA M3"
-Will Turner
BMW changed two obvious things on the Euro E46M3 when they brought the car to the USA - They added the yellow reflectors to the front bumper and they changed the location of the catalyst in relation to the motor. For the USA BMW moved the catalyst very close to the head, in the exhaust manifold. It was put there to heat it up faster for better cold start emissions. The detriment of this change is that it causes a loss of almost 11 HP at 7,700 rpm and 17 lb/ft torque at around 4000 rpm. Well, we have a way of getting that HP back. Installing the Euro header and catalyst is a direct bolt on way to increase horsepower and torque. These factory original parts bolt on to the USA/Canada car and are supplied with all the necessary gaskets - even copper manifold nuts ! (You will need to lengthen the wires on your existing oxygen sensors) A Specially Tuned Software (Shark Injector) for this kit is available to maximize drivability and power - we highly suggest this. What you will notice is a "night and day" difference in the power band - the motor is smoother, the car accelerates faster and some of the "rasp" of the stock exhaust is gone-although there is only a 11hp gain by installing this system the 17lb/ft of torque increase at low rpm makes a huge difference. This is a GREAT first modification for your M3; it uses factory designed parts and does not cause reliability issues.
Passes emissions, does not require software to install. And if you live in central florida, (or want to drive here) I will help you do the install.
Retail price: $2310.12
Must sell price: $1500.00 delivered.
If you have any questions email me at b(at)bmwmpire.com.
Thanks.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...1627830658/659 (http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=11627830658/659)
Read up ...
"After driving the "Euro" specification E46 M3 in Germany I noticed a major difference in the responsiveness and torque of the motor compared to my USA M3"
-Will Turner
BMW changed two obvious things on the Euro E46M3 when they brought the car to the USA - They added the yellow reflectors to the front bumper and they changed the location of the catalyst in relation to the motor. For the USA BMW moved the catalyst very close to the head, in the exhaust manifold. It was put there to heat it up faster for better cold start emissions. The detriment of this change is that it causes a loss of almost 11 HP at 7,700 rpm and 17 lb/ft torque at around 4000 rpm. Well, we have a way of getting that HP back. Installing the Euro header and catalyst is a direct bolt on way to increase horsepower and torque. These factory original parts bolt on to the USA/Canada car and are supplied with all the necessary gaskets - even copper manifold nuts ! (You will need to lengthen the wires on your existing oxygen sensors) A Specially Tuned Software (Shark Injector) for this kit is available to maximize drivability and power - we highly suggest this. What you will notice is a "night and day" difference in the power band - the motor is smoother, the car accelerates faster and some of the "rasp" of the stock exhaust is gone-although there is only a 11hp gain by installing this system the 17lb/ft of torque increase at low rpm makes a huge difference. This is a GREAT first modification for your M3; it uses factory designed parts and does not cause reliability issues.
Passes emissions, does not require software to install. And if you live in central florida, (or want to drive here) I will help you do the install.
Retail price: $2310.12
Must sell price: $1500.00 delivered.