ESS Tuning | New Release: M3/M4 Performance Downpipes (Catless & 200cpsi Catted)

tom @ eas · 03-22-2016, 12:38 PM

When increasing the boost the S55, the factory downpipes on the M3 and M4’s are a major source of bottlenecking. The integrated catalytic converters contribute to an excessive amount of backpressure and heat, which affects the potential for power under any RPM load.

ESS Tuning S55 M3/M4 Downpipes: Catless vs GESI Catted

ESS offers both Catted and Catless downpipes for the M3 and M4. Made from mandrel-bent T304 stainless steel, our pipes are precisely TIG welded for optimal strength and additionally,the clean joints look great to boot. The catted version of the downpipe incorporates the highest quality high flow 200 cell GESI catalytic converter for those who prefer to lower profile in sound, pollutants, and smell.

Both of these downpipes adhere to ESS's strict philosophy of quality and compromise free performance. Both downpipes resolve the bottleneck posed by the factory catalytic converters leading in maximum performance gains, faster turbo spool times on the catted version, and an improvement in exhaust note. In addition, both downpipes are fully bolt-in, featuring stainless steel V-Band flanges and precise accommodations for the O2 sensor in their factory locations.

Both variations of downpipes are competitively priced with others on the market.

Specifications
- Choice of Catless or High-Flow 200cpsi GESI catted construction for increased power and response
- Approximately 10-15 whp after installation
- T304 Stainless Steel construction, using mandrel bends
- Made in USA
- Precision TIG welded joints
- Heavy-Duty Stainless V-Band/Exhaust flanges
- Factory O2 locations retained with Stainless Steel bungs
- Reduced underhood temperatures

ESS Tuning: S55 M3/M4 Catless Downpipes

ESS Tuning: S55 M3/M4 High-Flow 200 cell GESI catted Downpipes

ESS Tuning Downpipes are currently available, please contact any of our staff if you should have any questions or would like additional info.

mark5092 · 03-22-2016, 12:51 PM

Nice looking DP's! Good to see option for catted also. Good job!

EALm4 · 03-22-2016, 01:22 PM

Niceeeeeeeee

dmk08 · 03-22-2016, 01:44 PM

Wow $2300 for the catted version...

GOLFFRR · 03-22-2016, 01:48 PM

those CATDP are interesting would love to hear the sound clips once they start getting installed

Curt2000 · 03-22-2016, 03:50 PM

Very nice!

shahano · 03-22-2016, 04:25 PM

Interesting.. what r the prices for the catless?

tom @ eas · 03-22-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shahano

Interesting.. what r the prices for the catless?

Pricing can be seen in the Sponsor's section as well as on our website. I'll follow up with PM as we cannot post pricing in this section.

DLSJ5 · 03-22-2016, 04:36 PM

Good stuff Tom, I should have my M4 ZCP in a few months, might have to add these eventually.

tom @ eas · 03-22-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Good stuff Tom, I should have my M4 ZCP in a few months, might have to add these eventually.

Looking forward to seeing your build, would like to be involved again this time around.

Arcades · 03-22-2016, 05:06 PM

yay for catted DP! Boo for price on Catted DP! lol

DLSJ5 · 03-22-2016, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Looking forward to seeing your build, would like to be involved again this time around.

Thanks Tom, I'll always use/recommend EAS, you guys do great work.

Jaymax85 · 03-22-2016, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmk08

Wow $2300 for the catted version...

Wow out of my budget by 2x lol

Cab5er · 03-22-2016, 07:08 PM

Looks good.

sA x sKy · 03-22-2016, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Good stuff Tom, I should have my M4 ZCP in a few months, might have to add these eventually.

Can't wait to see your build Drew!

EALm4 · 03-22-2016, 08:55 PM

Damn catted comes with a hefftyy price. Catless pretty competitive price.

jayyp · 03-22-2016, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawwadh

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmk08

Wow $2300 for the catted version...

Wow out of my budget by 2x lol

$2,300 for catted downpipes!!? That's insane, AR Design and AFE catted dp's go for $1,500 max (Although I'm not sure if they still make them).

Arcades · 03-22-2016, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayyp

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawwadh

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmk08

Wow $2300 for the catted version...

Wow out of my budget by 2x lol

$2,300 for catted downpipes!!? That's insane, AR Design and AFE catted dp's go for $1,500 max (Although I'm not sure if they still make them).

I am still not doing DPs.

DLSJ5 · 03-22-2016, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sA x sKy

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Good stuff Tom, I should have my M4 ZCP in a few months, might have to add these eventually.

Can't wait to see your build Drew!

Thanks brother, but your build is what's interesting, can't wait to see that!

s0ul · 03-22-2016, 11:27 PM

Guess this gives more reason to go catless.

EALm4 · 03-23-2016, 11:29 AM

I'd like to hear a legit sound clip of the catless.

Random: Do pretty much all DPs weigh the same? Like the thickness of the material used is pretty much industry standard or with very little variation?

tom @ eas · 03-23-2016, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayyp

$2,300 for catted downpipes!!? That's insane, AR Design and AFE catted dp's go for $1,500 max (Although I'm not sure if they still make them).

The budget cats simply do not last for long term. You might be able to get away with ~$100 converters but they will eventually fail within a short time.

A high-quality high flowing catalytic converter isn't cheap. GESI is among the best in the industry, the ESS Catted Downpipes are being offered as a no-compromises product for something that wants the absolute best for their M3 or M4.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EALm4

I'd like to hear a legit sound clip of the catless.

Random: Do pretty much all DPs weigh the same? Like the thickness of the material used is pretty much industry standard or with very little variation?

If stainless, most will weigh the same.

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tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 8108 Rep 18,797 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (19) Garage List 2018 BMW i3s [0.00] 2010 BMW M3 [6.50] 2015 BMW M4 [5.25]	ESS Tuning \| New Release: M3/M4 Performance Downpipes (Catless & 200cpsi Catted) When increasing the boost the S55, the factory downpipes on the M3 and M4’s are a major source of bottlenecking. The integrated catalytic converters contribute to an excessive amount of backpressure and heat, which affects the potential for power under any RPM load. ESS Tuning S55 M3/M4 Downpipes: Catless vs GESI Catted ESS offers both Catted and Catless downpipes for the M3 and M4. Made from mandrel-bent T304 stainless steel, our pipes are precisely TIG welded for optimal strength and additionally,the clean joints look great to boot. The catted version of the downpipe incorporates the highest quality high flow 200 cell GESI catalytic converter for those who prefer to lower profile in sound, pollutants, and smell. Both of these downpipes adhere to ESS's strict philosophy of quality and compromise free performance. Both downpipes resolve the bottleneck posed by the factory catalytic converters leading in maximum performance gains, faster turbo spool times on the catted version, and an improvement in exhaust note. In addition, both downpipes are fully bolt-in, featuring stainless steel V-Band flanges and precise accommodations for the O2 sensor in their factory locations. Both variations of downpipes are competitively priced with others on the market. Specifications - Choice of Catless or High-Flow 200cpsi GESI catted construction for increased power and response - Approximately 10-15 whp after installation - T304 Stainless Steel construction, using mandrel bends - Made in USA - Precision TIG welded joints - Heavy-Duty Stainless V-Band/Exhaust flanges - Factory O2 locations retained with Stainless Steel bungs - Reduced underhood temperatures ESS Tuning: S55 M3/M4 Catless Downpipes ESS Tuning: S55 M3/M4 High-Flow 200 cell GESI catted Downpipes ESS Tuning Downpipes are currently available, please contact any of our staff if you should have any questions or would like additional info. __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x22 GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM Last edited by tom @ eas; 03-22-2016 at 01:53 PM..
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