Dinan Free Flow Axle-Back Exhaust – BMW M3 (E92/E93)

OVERVIEW

Most performance exhaust systems compromise either flow or sound quality trying to balance the two. Dinan's Free Flow Axle-Back Exhaust attacks that problem with a Helmholtz chamber and single-channel absorption, increasing flow while reducing unwanted noise and weight — the single-channel dual exhaust is a full 10 lbs lighter than the stock BMW part, sporty at wide-open throttle when you want it and quiet at light throttle cruise, consistent with Dinan's "Performance Without Sacrifice" philosophy.

Built from 100% 20 gauge 304 stainless steel to resist corrosion, the system is backed by Dinan's factory matching new car warranty and reflects Dinan's racing pedigree — back-to-back-to-back Rolex Series Daytona Prototype championships in 2010, 2011 and 2012, the top two podium spots in 2011, and a 2013 win at the 24 Hours of Daytona as engine supplier to Chip Ganassi Racing.

SPECS

• Power gain: +6 HP at 6800 RPM and +5 lb-ft at 6800 RPM
• Weight: 10 lbs lighter than stock
• Construction: 100% 20 gauge 304 stainless steel
• Muffler design: single channel, "straight through" canister with Helmholtz chamber to remove drone
• Tips: quad 3 in, black ceramic coated and laser engraved
• Mounting: uses the factory brackets and hangers for factory-like fitment
• Dinan published install time: 1.6 hours
• Emissions: Dinan states this part is legal for sale or use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles, Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles, and Racing Use Only Vehicles because it does not affect vehicle emissions and is not covered by emissions regulations. No CARB Executive Order number is published for this part.
• Warranty: Dinan covers the part for the remaining term of the vehicle manufacturer's new car limited warranty (typically 4 years / 50,000 miles) if the vehicle is still covered, otherwise 2 years / unlimited mileage from date of purchase. Maintenance and wear items, improper installation, racing use and competitive event damage are excluded.

PARTS INCLUDED

• 1 x Left muffler assembly (D663-0117)
• 1 x Right muffler assembly (D663-0118)
• 1 x Hardware kit (D663-0034) containing 4 copper nuts, 4 washers, 2 bolts and 4 flange nuts
• 1 x E93 M3 hardware kit (D663-0138) with front and rear spacers — used on the E93 convertible application

TECH RESOURCES

Additional Parts Required

• None. Dinan specifies no additional hardware for this part — the mufflers hang from the factory brackets and hangers and the required fasteners, including the E93-specific spacers, are supplied in the kit.
• Installer-supplied tools: vehicle lift or jack stands, standard metric hand tools and penetrating oil for the factory exhaust hardware.

Installation

• Dinan Free Flow Exhaust installation instructions, D660-0027 (E92 / E93) and D660-0028 (E90) (PDF)
• Dinan notes that some mechanical skill is required to install this muffler and recommends a qualified BMW repair facility if you are not familiar with the procedure.

Notes

• D660-0027 is the E92 / E93 version. The E90 sedan takes D660-0028 — see the 2008-2011 BMW M3 listing.

PART NUMBER

• D660-0027

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS