Surprised to find that the muffler assembly for my 1989 325ix is no longer available OEM.
Part # 18301707046
Are there aftermarket recommendations?
If any one has an OEM in reasonable condition, I'd be thrilled.
I like my Ireland Engineering muffler and its stainless.
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88 E30M3 X2 (1 summer/1 racetrack)
89 325IX (winter)
92 R100GS/PD
If you are looking for OE equivalent, I believe the OEM was Eberspacher/Eberspächer/Eberspaecher. Here's the part catalog listing:
https://web.tecalliance.net/eberspae...;typeNumber:36
Just verify that any vendor selling it can actually get it.
If you're simply looking for something a bit more available that's close to OE, check out Walker exhaust. They are a huge aftermarket supplier. https://www.walkerexhaust.com/find-my-part.html
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i got a stainless off of ebay that was the IE copy. It is a little quiet for my taste but still sounds good. Easy to install.
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Thanks for the replies! Again, after replacing exhausts on three different E30s over 15 years with OEM, I'm surprised not to find them unavailable and having to find an alternative. Have had this iX for four years after college girls totaled my last one. It's a driver, but just over 50,000 and pretty nice, so I have been trying to keep this one OEM.
- Unfortunately I can't find anyone confirming availability for an Eberspacher.
- I'm happy to go stainless and upgrade since New England winters, salt, etc. take a toll.
- Suggestions for other quality aftermarket close to OEM is appreciated.
- If you have an IE stainless, would appreciate what you think of the sound level if living next to picky neighbors. The current leak in the system is a bit too growly.
Thanks!
you must be a pretty nice guy if you are letting neighbors pickiness effect your choices.
my neighbor got mad about something a few month's ago. I ignored his yelling so he came into my yard. as soon as he was in the yard I told him he better be really careful because where I grew up, you don't go into other people's yards yelling unless you want to get punched.
borla makes very nice sounding stainless mufflers too. not loud at all and look great
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No e30s again.
I'm impulsive and read this thread, just bought a IE muffler for my ix. Just put in a DEC cat and still have too much noise for my taste from the aftermarket muffler the po put on which has a hole in the side. Sounds ki da nice like an old muscle car, not too crazy but I'm tired of all the racket haha.
Get it on the car ASAP and tell me about the sound!
Yes, I am a nice guy. And, I have to admit that I've put myself in the neighbor noise doghouse. As well as my wife often taking the car to work at 5am, with racket at that time that would piss me off.
Hopefully, the IE or similar will be better than the hole in the exhaust growl.
Ha! Will do ordered today! I hope I don't end up missing my current muffler with a little burble, but it gets tiresome.
I installed the ireland engineering exhaust. No use in sending a video clip, just can't tell, but it's much quieter than my old muffler. I don't know what stock sounds like but I must be close. It sounds somewhat sporty on load, but no way would it be attention grabbing or obnoxious to neighbors etc. I could start my car up in the am without feeling like I was disturbing anyone. Quality was also very good.
That's good
No e30s again.
Nice! I think it's what your looking for. You might want a muffler hanger kit, my previous exhaust didn't have the band clamps that go around the muffler, it had tabs welded to the muffler itself to hang from. If you have the stock exhaust then you probably have those bands already.
Ireland Engineering is installed.
Great quality and value.
And, scarcely throatier than OEM. A fantastic replacement.
I was wondering if I'd hear a review from you, I'm glad I'm really glad I got mine. Cheers 🍻
Hey guys, I just installed my new Ireland system on my 87 vert. Other than a couple of minor adjustments it looks, and sounds great. The noise factor is nothing to worry about, even my wife said that it was hardly noticeable.. Nothing like the system you put on the M3 she said. Have not driven much since install, as it is off road for the winter.
Be prepared for a couple of hours of install time if doing yourself, and using a hoist makes it much easier than the garage floor!!
Good deal.
No e30s again.
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