aFe Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust – BMW 340i / 440i (F30 / F32, B58)

OVERVIEW

The aFe POWER MACH Force-Xp cat-back exhaust system replaces the factory rear section on the B58-powered 340i and 440i with 100% hand TIG-welded, mandrel-bent 304 stainless steel tubing that steps from 3 inches down to 2-1/2 inches. aFe records maximum gains of +14 horsepower and +13 lbs. x ft. of torque.

A free-flowing transverse muffler absorbs high-pitch tones to produce a deep, powerful note while releasing the available horsepower and torque. The muffler carries a high-temp powder-coated black finish and a stamped aFe POWER logo. The system also incorporates a factory-style exhaust valve, which uses the factory exhaust valve motor (not included) to open, close or partially restrict flow with throttle position for maximum performance.

The system finishes with dual 4-inch diameter 304 stainless steel tips, laser-etched with the aFe POWER logo and offered in a polished finish (49-36334-P) or a gloss black finish (49-36334-B). A factory-style V-band flange and high quality band clamps provide a full 360-degree sealing surface, and every factory hanger location is retained for a straightforward installation. All aFe exhaust systems are engineered and manufactured at aFe's Corona, California facility.

SPECS

• +14 HP maximum gain (aFe measured)
• +13 lbs. x ft. torque maximum gain (aFe measured)
• Construction: 100% hand TIG-welded, mandrel-bent 304 stainless steel
• Tubing diameter: 3 in. stepping to 2-1/2 in.
• Finish: brushed 304 stainless steel
• Muffler: high-flow transverse design, high-temp powder-coated black with stamped aFe POWER logo
• Tips: dual 4 in. diameter 304 stainless steel, laser-etched aFe POWER logo
• Tip finish options: polished (-P) or gloss black (-B)
• Includes a factory-style exhaust valve; reuses the factory exhaust valve motor
• Factory-style V-band flange for a leak-free seal
• Band clamps provide a complete 360-degree sealing surface
• Uses all factory hanger locations - no cutting or welding
• Emissions: cat-back system; no CARB Executive Order required
• Engineered and manufactured in Corona, California

PARTS INCLUDED

• 1x Front pipe (aFe 05-145116)
• 1x Mid-pipe #1 (aFe 05-145117)
• 1x Mid-pipe #2 (aFe 05-145118)
• 1x Muffler assembly - polished tips (aFe 05-145119) or black tips (aFe 05-145120), per the finish ordered
• 1x Stainless steel T-bolt clamp (aFe 03-50292)
• 3x 3 in. band clamps (aFe 05-41055)

TECH RESOURCES

Additional Parts Required

• None. aFe POWER specifies no additional hardware for this exhaust system - it bolts to the factory V-band flange and hangs from the factory hanger locations.
• The factory exhaust valve motor is reused and is not included in the kit; it must be transferred from the original exhaust.
• Installer-supplied tools: vehicle lift or jack and stands, metric socket and wrench set, penetrating oil and a rubber mallet or hanger removal tool.

Installation

• aFe POWER 49-36334-P / 49-36334-B MACH Force-Xp cat-back exhaust - installation instructions (PDF)

PART NUMBER

• 49-36334-P - polished 304 stainless steel tips
• 49-36334-B - gloss black tips

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