Active Autowerke Mid-Pipe w/ F-Brace – BMW M2 Competition (F87)

OVERVIEW

Active Autowerke has been an industry leader in engineering high quality BMW performance products for over 40 years, and the F87 mid pipe is a valuable addition to their M2 Competition collection — designed specifically to eliminate the highly restrictive nature of the S55 exhaust, creating optimal flow and improving performance. It also addresses the thin, buzzy factory note many owners describe as sounding like a weed-eater; after research and testing Active Autowerke traced it to the synchronization of the two turbos and answered with a single mid pipe, using an oval section so a 3.5 inch pipe could be fitted without creating ground clearance problems. Engineered for an exact fit on the BMW M2 Competition, the difference in power is noticeable the moment it is installed.

SPECS

• 18+ WHP over stock (when paired with the Active Autowerke F8X rear exhaust section)
• 30+ lb-ft of torque over stock (when paired with the Active Autowerke F8X rear exhaust section)
• 3.5 inch single-pipe design, oval section for ground clearance
• Lighter weight than the factory system
• Deeper, throatier exhaust note; single-pipe design removes the factory weed-eater sound
• Less restrictive and more free flowing, for reduced back pressure and quicker turbo spool
• Increased low-end and mid-range power
• Available with straight pipes or resonated pipes

PARTS INCLUDED

• Mid-pipe
• Rear section (A)
• Rear section (B)
• 2 x ball clamps
• 2 x 65 mm clamps
• Active F-brace

TECH RESOURCES

Additional Parts Required

• None. Active Autowerke specifies no additional hardware for this mid pipe; the Active F-brace and all clamps are included in the kit.
• Installer supplies basic hand tools and a lift or jack stands; no cutting or welding is required.

Installation

• Active Autowerke F87 M2C mid pipe installation instructions (PDF)

Notes

• Quoted power and torque figures are Active Autowerke's own test results and will vary with the rest of the car's exhaust and tune. Fitment applies to US-model cars only; confirm fitment with Speed Logic before ordering.

PART NUMBER

• 11-050 — straight pipes
• 11-050R — resonated pipes

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