BTB Manifolds - Reviews - UPDATED

[M5pilot]

Everyone has got their BTB's now.

I will be fitting one to my friends C2 2.7 this week.
You other guys get them on!

Please post up your opinions on:

1) Quaility of product
2) Value for money
3) Service M5Pilot gave
4) What your thoughts are after fitting
5) Would you recommend to others?

unstickied for one week 8/8/05, Ant

[mattpina]

Mine arrived tuesday morning at 8:30 while I was still half asleep.
It was wrapped in a bit of bubble wrap which did'nt look much, but it was unscathed. The manifold looks like good quality, I haven't fitted it yet, but I don't see any problems assuming the old one comes off ok.
I had no problems dealing with Sal (M5 Pilot), I would order things again when funds allow.
It was a pretty good turn round considering they were hand built, just can't wait to get it on 'cos my C2 has a cast iron one fitted from new (it's a '91 model & I think they had problems with Alpina manifolds cracking).

Just one tip, don't ask someone who doesn't know what it is what it's worth, 'cos one numpty reckoned 20 quid.

Matt

[M5pilot]

Thankyou for that!

You have a C2! .....2.7?

I think I need to come and see you when its all fitted!

[M5pilot]

I fitted the BTB to an Alpina C2 2.7 yesterday and took it for a test today.

The car also has a origional standard BMW exhaust on it.

The result.........absiolutely fantastic! I wasnt expecting these sort of noises to be made. It sounds like an E46 M3 at high rpms. You might think yeah right, Sals on tablets but Ikid you now. Ask the people at the lakeside meet.

The noise is totally awesome. Choas and Nemo expressed their viewss the most verbally and have asked for one for their track day car.

Power wise I was expecting not to feel it at all but its certainly felt on this car.

Who ever buys these manifolds will not be dissapointed, the fitting, construction is all top class and that NOISE!!!

[Jimbob]

This thing sounds the business

Can't wait

[Karan]

it sounds very good........!!!

[Bharat]

For anyone who hasn't heard the sound, OR, know about these BTB systems, you are missing out on something !

Although I don't have one of these BTB systems (yet !), I will still say a BIG thanks to Sal for the demonstration, as well as the service he is providing to the Zone

[M5pilot]

Thanks for that Bharat.

Always nice to be appreciated.

[Chaos]

The result.........absiolutely fantastic! I wasnt expecting these sort of noises to be made. It sounds like an E46 M3 at high rpms. You might think yeah right, Sals on tablets but Ikid you now. Ask the people at the lakeside meet.

have to echo what Sal's saying here.

he kindly took me out in the car yesterday and asked what we thought ti sounded like, no hints or suggestions and immediately i thought e46 m3.

quality looks superb and the noise is sublime.

[nadz325i]

hey my views on the btb,

1. absolutely amazing deal, price wise bargain,
2. i had a passenger drive in the c2, OMFG the thing is mental, a complete monster, the throttle response, the sound, the induciton noise is awesome on this car, to top it off he only running a standard 325i exhaust, i can imagine if he uses a scorpion i want i want on my 2,5,

we was booting it on the a406, this bloke and chick in there mini were cruising at a steady speed windows down music etc,
the c2 vrommmmmmmmm's past the mini the bloke in the mini shat his pants, he had his arm outside the door when we flew past he shat his load and put his arm inside so fast, his face expression was sooo funnnyyy, cracked me right up.... haha infact i can still see him hehe

i agree with sal, its does really sound like a e46 m3, infact i mentioned it to him while we was driving and he said "told you so" absolutely orgasimic.

the manifold on the car is a work of art, loook reallly good,

m5piliot service, highly recommend, top geezer, excellent service, the bloke talks straight form the heart (no lovey duvey shit, only e30 hehe), wont mess you about!!

this is a perfect example of how every (well mine) e30 should be, but everybody has different expectations.

thanks again for a good day sal. long live the c2 with the BTB with the amazing induciton noise . wesssssssssshhhh

[M5pilot]

Thanks for the detailed review!

If you have any issues please let me know

Thanks for the BMC.....C2 will be getting that fitted today.

[mattpina]

Thankyou for that!

You have a C2! .....2.7?

I think I need to come and see you when its all fitted!

Yep, it's a C2 2.7 '91 model, one of the last E30's built by Sytners. I'm hoping to get the manifold fitted this week & anyone is welcome to come & see it (& hear it).

It feels pretty quick with a cast iron manifold, I've surprised a few people with it so I can't wait to try the BTB one.

Matt

[M5pilot]

Matt,

your should sound just like the Alpina I am driving. I never heard the Alpina manifold making noises like this!

Get some pics up of your Alpina.

[M5pilot]

Just fitted BMC aswell this morning and drove to work........sound even better now!

[M5pilot]

Drove back from work when it was a bit cooler.........damn that BMC is loud!

Sounds like a proper racing car now!

BMC has helped throttle response even more, makes a deep humming/growling noise.

Its a shame guys with AFM's cant fit them......unless I find a slightly dsifferent size.

[Taffy]

We also run a BTB manifold with their race exhaust & they're about the best you can get & are used by most of the Kumho E30's

[mattpina]

When funds allow, I want to replace my scorpion system with something akin to the alpina one that should be fitted ( or a proper alpina one if affordable).

Do BTB do the rest of the exhaust or would a quicksilver mate up to the BTB manifold?

Matt

[M5pilot]

BTb can do something better than the Alpina one but no idea on price. Expect to pay around Ԛ£700.

BTB refuse to cut corners, they will only do things properly.

[M5pilot]

We also run a BTB manifold with their race exhaust & they're about the best you can get & are used by most of the Kumho E30's

What are you paying for the exhausts?

[mattpina]

I've chickened out. I'm getting a local independant to fit mine on tuesday.
He's had a look at it and without telling him what it was, he reckons it's a top notch job, he should know as he used to prepare E30 rally cars with 6 branches.

I'll let you know next week when it's fitted.

Matt

[M5pilot]

Its not hard to fit!

Chicken!

Get it on so you can tell me what you think.

[mattpina]

Picked up the car this morning, I only managed to open it up once in the rush hour. What a noise! It can only be described as erm.. indescribable - you need to hear it. It has a deeper bass note at idle as well.
There was a slight problem fitting it as access is restricted with the air con, but it still fits ok and well worth it. I had new studs & nuts fitted as well.

Can't wait to go home tonight the long way round.

Matt

[Jimbob]

Mine has been fitted today along with my 3.91 LSD, the 6 branch sounds absolutely awesome!!
1) Handmade, obviously top quality!
2) At Ԛ£400 all in it was a good price, considering their usual retail price.
3) Good service from Sal kept everyone informed and goods arrived quickly.
4) I can see lots of petrol being used for a while..
5) Buy it!

[M5pilot]

Excellent stuff!!

The noise is the best thing you can do to your E30 dont you agree?

Thanks to both of for your reviews and comments.

I'm just glad your happy with the Ԛ£400 youve spent.

[mattpina]

All I need to do now is to save up & replace the scorpion with an alpina system, I may have the full 210 horses then .Must get it on the dyno

[rowemeister]

You can't beat the sound of a good 6 branch manifold
The noise of the gasses running through the pipes is amazing, only problem is the drivers seat always gets moist.

[Patm3]

I am in the process of selling parts off my E30 M3 and just want to know if anyone is interested in parts off my vehicle, i have the engine, front and rear bumper, wings every thing up for grabs

[M5pilot]

Dont mean to be rude but your M3 parts can be sold in the for sale section. It has ntohing to do with the BTB 6 branch manifolds.

This is here for review purposes.

Good luck with the sale of your parts.

[OllieB]

Sorry if this is a stupid question but is this manifold only available for the 2.7? Would it fit my 325i sport? Ԛ£400 sounds like a good price but how much is fitting approx? Cheers, Ollie

[M5pilot]

Ollie,

it fits all M20 engines so therefore it will fit your 325i.

The price is now Ԛ£450 simply because I have to buy them myself and cannot buy in the bulk of the group buy. Its still a sensible price.

Fitting is very straight forward and should not cost more than 3 hours labour.

[psychochild187]

sounds good doesnt it

told u it does! lol

[M5pilot]

Its surprising that only 7 zone members have bought this manifold so far. The rest have been taken buy people phoning in from the advert in bmwcarmagazine......and thats more than 7!

I only have a few left now so if anyone wants any.....you might have a very long wait.

[mason]

Sal
will give you a bell now mate put one aside for me speak soon any probs mob 07915607783
mason

[mason]

A big thanks for sal
For meeting me and dropping me the btb manifold.
WOW, what more to say than what a quality manifold, obviously well made. A great service from Sal and couldn't recommend dealing with him enough. Just can't wait to fit it, hopefully within the next few days. Will let u know how it all goes.
Thanks again
Mason