Scorpion exhaust

Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:12 pm

Ok so my 325i sport came with a full scorpion manifold-back system which is particularly loud.

As much as it is funny when everybody wonders what is coming up the road I am not a big fan of loud exhausts, nor are my neighbours I expect, and as such I have even considered swapping it out with an oem system.

Does anyone have any ideas for quitening an exhaust down?

Slightly off-topic but do you guys think having an aftermarket exhaust is likely to have a negative or positive effect on resale value?

Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:29 pm

Yes Scorpions are rather throaty!!
Do sound nice on tickover and when they resonate at higher RPM

I have a full ss system on mine and I love it, bit drony on motorway but it's a weekend toy so I don't mind. I'm even thinking of taking out the hi-fi gear as I prefer to listen to the engine/exhaust soundtrack.
I wouldn't bother trying to quieten it down, sell it on and replace with a proper OEM system instead.
I doubt it would affect residual value at all as it's only an exhaust!! Pureists may frown but that's about it.
Who gives a crap anyway

Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:41 pm

get the centre box repacked

Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:50 pm

Cheers suchy
I agree they sound pretty nice, just gets a bit too loud for me sometimes!
I am thinking of selling it in a few months time and maybe getting a sports bike.

Maybe I should start a new post for this and by all means say you have no idea but what do you reckon a 1987 D 325i sport 2dr is worth?
It's metallic grey with about 115k on the clock, New MOT and a recent clutch replacement.
Mechanically it is all fine, engine / gearbox / LSD etc all ok.
However, it lacks history unfortunately and is due a service. The driver's seat is pretty warn and the bodywork needs tidying up (but no issues with rot). It's standard apart from scorpion system, K&N and a momo steering wheel.

Just looking for ball-park figures but what you guys say might help me decide whether to keep it or not...

Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:57 pm

You know what, I have no idea what they are worth as I don't follow prices as it doesn't bother me (no intention of selling) but a good clean Tech 1 is a desirable car so a keen price IF it's a good one. Lots of rusty sheds out there....

Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:18 pm

OEM centre section.

Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:52 pm

or go for a fritz's one they more rumbly than loud. i had one and it was on 6 branch too

Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:59 pm

DBB83 wrote:Does anyone have any ideas for quitening an exhaust down?

Blitz wrote:OEM centre section.

IMO the OEM centre/Scorpion rear combo isn't very much louder than the full OEM system.
I stood no more than 10ft from the back of mine with it at up to 6k rpm on the dyno and I was actually surprised how noisy it wasn't.

Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:08 pm

A new scorpian isn't loud, a well used scorpian with 20 - 30k+ on it can get very loud.

Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:23 pm

I cut two small fire extinguishers apart, unscrewed the valve/trigger bit and used the top section to form a restrictor.. these are now bolted into backbox...effective!

should probably get an OEM centre section and take those out again!

Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:36 pm

dimebag_from_hell wrote:A new scorpian isn't loud, a well used scorpian with 20 - 30k+ on it can get very loud.

You reckon?

I've had mine from new and quiet it isn't!! It still hasn't got that raspy sound you get when the baffles are shot (or cheap) but I would never have described it as quieter than a standard system, even when new!!

Personally I rate them as a good aftermarket ss exhaust system

Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:02 pm

I have a SS Scorpion rear box,on a standard system,it has a lovely tone,far better than a completly standard system,therefore,my advise would be as mentioned by Blitz,simply replace the centre box with a OEM one.
Nice tones,and no Roy Bacer rackets!