BMW F10 550i ARM Motorsports Downpipe Install

[@suspectjeff7596]

Finally someone’ on KZbin that’s moding the n63tu platform keep up the good work

[@StraightOuttaContent]

Yes exactly!!! Finally

[@kin7364]

How do you know if it a tu? First time owner

[@lx8384]

@@kin7364 depends on the Year, 2014+ is n63tu

[@Crystelfire]

I've got a September 2013 and its a N63tu

[@Bshmoneyyy]

@@Crystelfiredam I got a September but it’s the original 😂 I’ve had no problems tho

[@mrmikeruck]

You really know your stuff! Your modifications are always tasteful and make the car look as if it could have come from the factory that way. I'm a fan of your channel. I have the 650i Gran Coupe with the n63tu and once I have the proper tools and space I'll be rewatching these to treat my car with the same care and respect when I choose to modify it.

[@marruiz]

oh man that sound at the end of the video!!!! I have a 550i 2012 and definitelyI will do this mod + the air intake mod. Thank for sharing this!!!!!

[@dontellsmith7890]

Watching your videos gave me the confidence to buy a 550i I’ve always heard horror stories about BMWs. I pick it up Wednesday less than 1000 miles on the motor. Im an airforce diesel technician by trade. Watching your videos the engine looks like the ford 6.7 diesel

[@splittlive]

Dontell Smith your gonna love it.

[@thebobsagetguy]

the n63tu is a great motor in comparison to the earlier n63

[@leozabo7251]

Dontell i would get one with under 60k miles so i can get a new engine and pay the minimum 5 to 10% of the total cost thanks to the class action lawsuit. You can look up Bang vs. Bmw n63 class action

[@AYO_KO]

@@leozabo7251 wait word??

[@LilTonyRose]

Mans passionate about his work appreciate the video guided me the whole way correctly 💪🏽

[@T3nG0d]

Getting my 2014 550i Saturday, time to binge and take notes on what to do from your channel 🙏 keep it up

[@SupercarsGermany707]

Keep the DIY videos coming - great stuff.

[@JR-si6ef]

Man you are really making me want to get a 550

[@gerardmackenzie5686]

I was going to have them done at the shop on my 2011 x5m but now I think I’ll tackle them on the weekend when I’m off.

[@JLaw1]

thanks for sharing. i apparently toasted my OEM catalytics at 51kmls. they couldnt handle it lol. gonna go with these same ones

[@suhrents8988]

You need to straight pipe it now to get the full sound

[@leozabo7251]

I did straight pipes on my f10 550 it was too much drone and the sound wasnt all that good

[@leozabo7251]

What i ended up doing was taking out resonators the first set of cats on the down pipe and from there to the 2 akropovic mufflers which i found used

[@E70dino]

@@leozabo7251 what year was your 550

[@leozabo7251]

@@E70dino '15

[@StraightOuttaContent]

Had to Subscribe. Because of these videos I have made my decision to buy a 550

[@mikimiki195]

I hope this guys is ok No constant in years 👍🏻

[@Dat550go]

i hope so too. 🙏

[@GTP375]

Think he died.

[@ToastRunnerHere]

Awesome videos, dude! Exactly what I need for my F13 with N63. Pure gem!

[@jimbofarnsworth4482]

About to pick up a F10 and this is definitely gonna be one of my furst bolt ons. Great video.

[@ToolsSNAPON]

That's great work, Enjoy and safe drive!

[@adominable1]

That turbo whistle made me smile

[@yodamel02]

great vid and than you for the tips, getting to this next.

[@GenXdad]

great production quality . love your content. good stuff..

[@417garage9]

I’m about to pick up a 2011 550i can’t wait to start modding it! I’d like to do this catless down pipe set up as well as a JB4 tuner. Cant wait to get it!

[@Will.Rondo9]

Make sure the valve seals are good . Costly repair I have one now and have to get the valve seals done

[@misteruniversal5264]

Will Johnson what’s the repair cost on it? I think I might have to get them done on my f10 as well, common Issue on the n63.

[@Will.Rondo9]

Mister Universal yea common problem on n63 . It’s about $3000-3500 at a independent shop . There is a class action lawsuit for n63 engines bmw will fix it if you have less than 100k on engine. If you have more than 100k expect to pay close to 10k because they are gonna give you a new engine they aren’t going to fix the seals BMW sells brand new n63 engines for $5500

[@Enthusiastlist]

Awesome vid! been waiting for this for so long.

[@heatsyncperformanceeuro5336]

The original N63 KZbin Pioneer!!

[@leozabo7251]

Thank you for making this content. Super useful for new guys. Wish i had this when i just.got mine and started throwing bolt ons in there. I got my engine replaced 3 months ago and only paid 10% which was 1500 bucks thanks to the class action suit

[@Will.Rondo9]

How many miles you had when you got it fixed ?

[@leozabo7251]

@@Will.Rondo9 53,000

[@cole7984]

This is technically a bolt on

[@fadelibrahim7663]

hello, why did u change the engine , and why u only paid 10% ?

[@leozabo7251]

@@fadelibrahim7663 there's a class action lawsuit settlement for this engine. Mileage on the vehicle determines how much money you pay for the new engine.

[@lueluc8522]

The sound is sick. However the Look of seeing a quad exhaust on the back looks aggressive.

[@sirmo667]

Wow looks like a super easy install

[@tayystaxx9574]

It’s not

[@sirmo667]

@@tayystaxx9574 yup one year later and it fucking sucks

[@RandomLuckk]

yeah it’s not lol just finished doing them took almost 6 hours

[@esteemedenergy]

Keep up the great work.

[@Kyronsk8]

Geesh, that ending was 🔥 😂

[@yearight1800]

Did you get check engine light kit? Also with that kit you think you can pass emissions since o2 sensors are reconnected?

[@nikkogenoese5424]

Hi Splitt Mods, I noticed that for the o2 sensors on the ARM Down pipes, you didn't put the heat shield cup back on. Has that given you any problems with the sensors? Also, what did you do for the CEL after installing the ARM down pipe? Thanks in advance.

[@tayystaxx9574]

There’s another set of brackets that are holding the oem cats in place that you didn’t mention. Wasted a whole day bc of that

[@bmwrod71]

Big fan of yours. Just got my first 2011 m550i xdrive got dinan stage 3 and axle back exhaust done looking to do arm down pipes and intake love your setup. I'm in springhill Florida looking for good shop to do the work. Really appreciate your videos.

[@jannachkam3850]

Was sagst du nach jahren hast gute erfahrungen gemacht mit dem 408 ps motor ?

[@TheRacistBeaner]

Fuck yeah. Love these uploads. Haven’t done anything to my car bc there hasn’t been good enough videos or explanation thread posts.

[@-Atif-]

Sound is crazy

[@damianc6712]

Thanks for the vid. It helped me a lot.

[@ryonmcgarrell7270]

Did you have to get a tune after installing, I ordered the same ones along with the attachment to clear the engine light. I also have a jb+ installed. Do you think I will still need a tune?

[@garrettwhite9071]

Read your manual on your heat gun, if I'm correct the reading basically does a cone shape shooting out from the gun. The Lazer is just for aim. The greater the distance the bigger the cone and the bigger area you're reading. With my understanding and the distance I perceived you were away from the object I'm thinking you might be reading some of the plastic. I have also seen where they have trouble with shiny surfaces

[@corybarnes4828]

Awesomeeeeee tutorial, nice job

[@kerdelltashe2319]

My neighbor has a 2013 550i straight pipe and these thing should good

[@skillz1855]

Very nice.Did you notice a significant power gain thru out the power band or not so much

[@nathanielmccormick2674]

wow am I now excited to hear my car open up :P

[@cumboy3614]

I'd love to order a shirt... represent my boy!!!

[@splittlive]

Maybe I’ll have some soon.

[@robpabon3608]

Thank you for all you detailed videos. Having the catless downpipes installed have you had any trouble with getting the vehicle inspection?

[@prosperada76]

Is this 100% stock exhaust with just ARM catless downpipes? Could you do another video on exterior vs interior drone. Launches, fly bys, etc.. I really want catless downpipes with stock exhaust but IDK if it'll be too loud.

[@joshlazko37]

Did you get any codes after replacing the Downpipes?

[@dozotto628]

Great job

[@joshwilliams9012]

How much power did you end up making after exhaust and downpipes were added?

[@marcusblackwell6096]

Great video

[@olahautomotive5626]

that sounds soo sick.

[@Mikelarryyyyy]

Awesome video , thanks

[@shannonboardwine780]

Nice installation video on the downpipes, quick question when you put these on did you have any idiot lights on the dash afterwards? When I put downpipes on my 335i I did get a check engine light to come on it stays on. Thanks.

[@johnadams8212]

I’ve been trying to figure out if a blow off valve would work on these. I love the sound of a BOV but I don’t know if it will screw up the air:fuel ratio if I do it DIY

[@VinayRaovrao2782]

Hey man, awesome video! I just picked up a 550, so your channel is especially awesome. Did this mod affect your mpg in any way?

[@willagostine5279]

On the website does it matter which downpipe style I chose for my f10 550i? It says 2 bolt connections are sold out and the stock midpipe is a $50 option

[@hasanalothman27]

I have bought these downpipe after your video, then use it for two month and removed it 😅, i was facing an issue with exhaust leak, couldn't find from where, and the long fuel term wasn't reading correctly due to that!, unfortunately the v band size wasn't merging properly with the turbo, the the down pipe doesn't have any upper bracket to hold it, then I bought the Chinese HMD with 100 cell cat, which the fitment was perfect the car run way better than before and the smell and exhaust leak all gone. one small comment that the 100 cell is showing me in my diagnostic that the car sense poor efficiency cat, without check engine light. how any why i went with HMD because no one did it and i felt i will be the first one, but i will take the risk then i say how the quality is and how heavy is the material is. soon you will see a video about it.

[@christopheralexander1131]

Thinking bout getting a 550i need moding tips .

[@dpro5321]

Yeaaaah so I have removed my turbos (going bigger) and figured the extra clearance would help. Issue I'm seeing now is that the mounting bracket on the downpipes don't have the clearance to actually clear the studs from the 11mm nuts. It would need to shift toward the rear (which isn't happening atm) about 2 inches to clear them. Thought about cutting the bracket but again, no clearance to do that either.

[@Dat550go]

did you solve your problem?

[@dpro5321]

@TheTonywallace required a second person up top pulling while twisting as I pried with a short bar and pushe/twist with my free hand. 10/10 bad design. Lol. Those mounts aren't needed with that tight fitment so if you get aftermarkets that have the mount tab, cut them off.

[@Dat550go]

I see.

[@MrMarcos2924]

How did u get off of the check engine light with the new pipes?I m trying to do that pipes but I don't like the fact that the light will be on.

[@splittlive]

I use the Jb4 which clears the CEL in startup, you can also clear it with a tune.

[@5ilentSavage]

Do you have a list of the seals and clamps you replaced

[@splittlive]

Downpipes come with the 2 clamps you need. I used the existing gasket on the turbos with no problem.

[@franciscocamacho6713]

Good evening 👋🏼 hello my name is Francisco , hope all is well , I have been wondering when you would post an update on the Downpipes after install along with the (tune/jb4 ) and intakes ? How do you like them. ? Did it get crazy loud? How did you like the set up?

[@slimbaby9137]

Do you have a gas smell now? Curious if the midpipe filters the smell

[@bmw4631]

Thanks! How about droning noise? So far do you hear a drone while driving on highway speeds?

[@splittlive]

No drone.

[@allcars7944]

Nice! 2 questions. Does that pop check engine light. And how is it for emissions, will it pass?

[@splittlive]

It will cause an cel light, I have a JB4 which deletes codes in startup. It will not pass emissions. It’s for off-road use.

[@lueluc8522]

So when u have to go thru inspection ur placing the orginal back on?

[@splittlive]

Lue Luc in Florida we don’t have inspections.

[@BatmanRc]

Goog :) 408ps original ?

[@famotorsport8957]

Great video!!!!

[@102161oo]

Is the heat shield required, I personally like the look without the heat shield better

[@skizzlemane1]

What do you think about ceramic coating as well as wrapping the pipe?

[@GenkiElite]

I just installed these downpipes on my 2016 G12 750 and it is still totally silent. I'm surprised how much louder yours are.

[@LuxuryBMW]

Remove the mufflers

[@mpgasperini22]

Always a fan of your work and your ride. This vid left me a little empty on a few steps which surprised me. I wish you had footage under the car where the factory clamps are connecting downpipes to the rest of the exhaust. Also those two 11mm nuts you removed how did you get them off the perch where the studs were. You mentioned dropping your exhaust and 6 bolts…what ones are they? I think I have them located but wanted to make sure.

[@spielnicht00]

Just attempted this but couldn't get the lower bracket off from under the car. I just couldn't get a socket or wrench in there to remove the 2 nuts holding each pipe to the car. It's ridiculously tight. Any tips on what to use and go about this?

[@owenkey4010]

I used a 3/8" ratchet with a flexible 1" extension on a standard socket. It was not fun as I could only get one click of the ratchet at a time, so it took a few minutes for each nut.

[@SteeleMMA]

Hey man how reliable has the 550i been so far with it being basically FBO tuned?

[@keithmeline7485]

Hey Splitt Mods! Thinking about doing my pipes for my f12. Are you running these with the CEL delete kit from ARM? Or are you using jb4 to avoid/delete the code at the time of filming/install ( I know you said you dont have a tune then). I already have a resonator delete, and Corsa mufflers. Oh and smell review.. would you change your thoughts if it was a convertible?

[@jponzkillz]

Is there any drone with the catless down pipes and the stock exhaust

[@splittlive]

No drone at all.

[@jponzkillz]

SPLITT MODS just got mine installed not as loud as I thought

[@splittlive]

Jared Ponzio yeah not too loud, but the performance should be there.

[@evangaudet]

If you do the non cat downpipes can you still pass emissions? How does that work?

[@rtd9153]

God how I wish you lived near south Alabama. I'm only really interested in performing a few mods on our 2018 650i GC (N63TU) in order to mitigate the heat of these engines, but your help/guidance would be invaluable. There is just so much to remove with any of these mods it's seems very daunting, even though I'm quite apt.

[@2ndAmendProtector]

Do you know any good BMW shops in Florida that can install Vanos Arrow forged rods into my 550i engine? Or a shop that can do any kind of mod work like dyno tuning, DP install, etc.....?

[@MrArca7]

for the bracket on the bottom of the old downpipes after removing the 11mm nuts did the screws stay in place or come off as well bcuz i’m having trouble getting it too seperate

[@JasonNunez-gt8je]

I have an 2011 550i it didn’t really fit I had to take the whole exhaust off and now I have to go get it sent to get welded

[@soler233]

Was you able to find out how much horsepower you have after the downpipe last you was at 620hp with the jb4 stage 2 and cold air intake

[@patrickfairbanks3648]

What was the temp after install?? Make a big difference?

[@badazz12r]

in your video your 02 are backwards, such as pre and down

[@paulhenriksen5162]

I know this is a older video but is there any turbo heat sheilds for the n63tu to keep heat away from the cylnder walls and etc?

[@yanicampis341]

Hey like your videos great work by the way what year it your f10?

[@splittlive]

2016

[@mikesciorra3072]

How's the smell? I've got the exact same car... I want to install the exact same downpipes...

[@jasonschultz1708]

So many comments, sorry if I’m asking a redundant question. You mentioned since you have the JB4 with catless downpipes, the JB4 automatically clears the check engine light. Mine is not doing that. Is there a special setup I need to do on the JB4 app? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@slimbaby9137]

Jasonschultz1708 do you have a gas smell now? I was curious if the midpipe take the smell away

[@misteruniversal5264]

I’m having trouble removing the bolt holding the bottom of the heat shield (Drivers side) because of its awkward angle I can’t seem to get in there to unbolt it, any suggestions?

[@mrcryptohere8170]

I'm having the same issue and I'm pissed he says nothing about how he got his off

[@misteruniversal5264]

Michael Watkins I ended up having to use a pry bar to push/bend the heat shield and also use it to push the heat shield on the left to give you enough space to get your socket in there, There might be alternatives but that’s what worked for me.

[@mrcryptohere8170]

@@misteruniversal5264 Omg if words could come close to everything I'm having to do.... so turns out I have one of the cars that the arm downpipes won't slip into and I had already ceramic coated them and wrapped them in heat resistant wrap so now I'm having to modify my exhaust to fit the downpipes! Got the whole exhaust down and tomorrow I'll cut it and expand the ends to slip over, I did get my cats out and downpipes put in but I have so much more work ahead of me. I'm just hoping everything turns out as good or better than before!!! I also put arm charge pipes as well, we gonna see Soon enough. My neighbors think I'm insane because they see me hacking my 550ix up but little do they know, I'm far from crazy 😂😉

[@dylanclark4883]

I have a 2014 550i. I'm having trouble separating the dowpipes from the exhaust also. I need to raise the rear end of the car up onto jack stands so I can take the exhaust system and yank back as you did. My question is, where can I put my jack to lift the back off the car up and be safe and not break anything? I've seen some people say to use the rear differential/pumpkin but others so absolutely do not use.

[@splittlive]

I used the rear jack points on the sides. I was nervous to use the rear diff.

[@mrcryptohere8170]

He doesn't say anything about the damn cat being welded to a bracket that you literally can't get to, I started this because he made it seem so simple but obviously he had help and a lot of tools or something because this is nonsense

[@jamiesofer6690]

Great videos , always enjoy watching them. Got a 2011 550I and cant decide between VRSF or ARM.Is there any difference in them? Thanks

[@wheresf06]

vrsf better

[@MrJoe750li]

@@wheresf06 How so ? It’s just a downpipe ...

[@wheresf06]

@@MrJoe750li easier install

[@juliolonghares8730]

Arm as CEL DELETE

[@MultiMadmax17]

Have you gotten to do another Dino after the complete install of everything you’ve done?

[@splittlive]

Not yet hopefully soon.

[@f10_frank_77]

Did you end up using the the same crush clamp where the down pipe and mid pipe connect or the one supplied with the ARM kit?

[@splittlive]

I used the one supplied from ARM.

[@heartofamericafpv5584]

do you get o2 sensor codes? how did you handle that?

[@kevinkalil147]

I installed these downpipes on my 550ix and have very bad exhaust smell inside the cabin, especially after driving fast. Maybe running rich? Do I need a tune? I have a stage 1 jb4. Any info on this will help

[@splittlive]

Kevin Kalil make sure you clamps are tight enough between the downpipes and exhaust. You will have more odor without the cats, but inside smell should be minimal. You can get a flash tune, but you ecu should adjust for fuel.

[@Dat550go]

Would it have been a bad idea to leave the heat shield off? Seems like a hat on a hot day.. especially if one has a vented hood right? Why let the block get heat soaked by the shield being in place when you can remove it like a hat and let it breathe. 🤷‍♂️ 🤷‍♂️ 🤷‍♂️

[@babisalmazidis6148]

Hey buddy when you add the air intake and the down pipes did you have and engine light?

[@splittlive]

Yes you will, you can clear it with a tune or in my case, my JB4 clears the codes on start-up.

[@harlemslinger]

Hey quick question the 02 sensors looks like you put the down stream at the top, Is that right? I have the 750li and I have bank 1 sensor 1 slow response but I have my upstream up top, could that be the problem?

[@overlandersnorthwest]

I have a 2012 550xi msport package w/N63. I'm enjoying this video and I'm thinking I should do this to mine. I also really like the intake. What kind is that?

[@splittlive]

I made it custom. I have a video showing the install, check it out!

[@aliplayazone]

Hi I’m about to buy my down pipes. Do I need an engine tune to not get a check engine light?

[@splittlive]

Yes, or install a JB4.

[@mohammedamineghalloub6342]

I would like to ask you why you didn’t put the air mass flow sensor back and how did you bypass it?

[@mr.valentino2824]

Just did down pipes on my 2016 650i. Did you have a check engine light after or get any misfire codes? I did put some anti-seize on the threads of my o2 sensors, don't know if that is causing my issues.

[@iDom215]

Finally your back ! Do you have a Instagram dedicated for your car ? Is so what’s the link ?

[@splittlive]

Not yet, maybe I should.

[@iDom215]

SPLITT MODS the name @SplittMods is still available on INSTAGRAM at the time of me typing this

[@splittlive]

iDom215 I made one under splittmods.

[@iDom215]

SPLITT MODS great, I’ve added you and tagged you in a few things ! My Instagram is @F06_demon

[@splittlive]

iDom215 perfect, thank you!

[@yanicampis341]

Do you know if there is a burble tune for a 550i f10 not many informational videos on that

[@MrShotgunX]

Just zip tie the exhaust valves open on the mufflers.

[@yanicampis341]

Michael Pasacrita that’s a good idea 💡... I see you speak from experience