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BMW N55 Downpipe — E8x / E9x / F2x / F3x (135i / 335i / 435i / M135i / M235i)
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- Custom-made to order — ships in 10–14 days
- Free tracked shipping across the USA
- Secure payment
- Fitment guarantee — we confirm before you buy
Catless vs 200-cell — which configuration?
| Catless | 200-Cell High-Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | Maximum | Excellent |
| Sound | Loudest, most aggressive | Aggressive, less raspy |
| Check-engine light | Needs a tune to clear | Usually code-free on a tune |
| Street & emissions | Off-road / competition only | Far more street-friendly |
| Best for | Track & max-power builds | Daily drivers wanting more |
Emissions & off-road notice. Catless configurations are sold for closed-course competition and off-road use only and are not legal for street use on pollution-controlled vehicles. You are responsible for compliance with the emissions laws where you drive. Prefer a street-friendly setup? Choose a 200-cell high-flow configuration above.
Fitment: 2011–2018 BMW 135i, 335i, 435i, M135i & M235i (E82/E88/E90/E92 · F20/F21/F22/F23/F30/F32/F33) — N55 single-turbo 3.0L
One downpipe fits every N55 chassis — the N55 uses the same turbo outlet across E- and F-series, so this precision mandrel-bent stainless steel catless downpipe bolts to OEM locations on all of them. Removing the restrictive cat frees flow for faster spool, a deeper note and real power once tuned.
- Fits E82/E88/E90/E92 and F20/F21/F22/F23/F30/F32/F33 N55 cars
- Mandrel-bent stainless steel, TIG-welded, OEM-location flanges & hangers
- Best paired with a supporting tune to clear codes and unlock gains
- Engine-specific fitting walkthrough in The Garage
Catless / de-cat design — intended for off-road & competition use only. You are responsible for emissions compliance where you drive.
Install at a glance
- Let the exhaust cool fully, then raise and support the car on stands or ramps.
- Soak the fasteners and O2 sensors with penetrating oil before removal.
- Transfer your O2 sensors to the new pipe — OEM sensor positions are retained.
- Seat the flange and tighten the V-band clamp evenly, then torque to spec.
- Running catless? Pair it with a supporting tune to manage fuel trims and the CEL.
- Every order is fitment-confirmed before it ships — stuck? We’ll walk you through it.