{"product_id":"bmw-e46-m3-exhaust-section-1-with-gesi-ultra-high-flow-catalysts","title":"BMW E46 M3 Exhaust SECTION 1 with GESI ultra high flow catalysts","description":"\u003c!-- Ship Weight: 14--\u003e \u003ch2 aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\"\u003eActive Autowerke BMW E46 M3 Exhaust SECTION 1 with GESI ultra high flow catalysts\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp aria-setsize=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-level=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(239, 11, 11);\"\u003eNO PERFORMANCE TUNE NEEDED.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\"\u003eCombine the Active Autowerke Exhaust SECTION 1 with a pair of GESI G-Sport catalysts and you have part of a winning combination for your BMW E46 M3. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2 aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\"\u003eDesign and Concept:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003ca aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\" href=\"http:\/\/aatuning.com\/products\/active-autowerke-bmw-e36-m3-signature-exhaust-gen-3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Factory BMW exhaust SECTION 1 fr BMW E46 M3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/5357\/files\/Sec-1_small.jpg?1692\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 10px;\" width=\"123\" height=\"87\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWhy create an exhaust SECTION 1 when the USA version BMW factory SECTION 1 already comes from the factory as a straight through design with two separate pipes and resonators already built in on one side? \u003cbr\u003eIf a performance aftermarket headers was installed, how much better could one gain against the already BMW factory SECTION 1?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2 aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\"\u003eSolution:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003eTh\u003cimg alt=\"BMW Factory Section 1 with RASP like sound\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/5357\/files\/BMWsec-1_small.jpg?1694\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 10px;\" width=\"90\" height=\"96\"\u003ee Active Autowerke Exhaust SECTION 1 only comes into play if the E46 M3 already has a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.activeautowerke.com\/collections\/e46-2000-05-3-series\/products\/active-autowerke-bmw-e46-m3-header\" title=\"BMW performance header for BMW E46 M3 by BMW tuner, Active Autowerke\"\u003eperformance header\u003c\/a\u003e already installed. One will experience a high smell of unburnt fuel. (due to the open exhaust w\/o any catalysts) and development of a RASPY like sound of which the BMW S54 engine i\u003cspan\u003es notorious for with the BMW Stock Section 1 when equipped. This raspy like sound is a matter of engine sound harmonics at a specific RPM range, a sort of resonance that is very loud and noticeable when the engine is revving at or above 4,000 rpm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis is the BMW section 1 - where the RASP like noise emits from.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"BMW SECTION 1 for Rasp Elimination on BMW E46 M3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/5357\/files\/double_pipe_2_small.jpg?1693\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 10px;\" width=\"114\" height=\"76\"\u003eWith the Active Autowerke Exhaust SECTION 1 installed, the BMW performance gains are about the same as running the factory section 1. However, that's impressive considering the exhaust flow is also being filtered while running through a pair of GESI G-Sport catalysts which are EPA registered. The power and performance is still there. We utilize the same method as the European models and provide a set of cables to allow the post cat O2 sensors to be placed in the section 1 after the Cats - this results in no CEL due to Cat efficiency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGone is the smell of unburnt fuel. \u003cstrong\u003eA BIG advantage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGone is the RASP like sound. \u003cstrong\u003eAnother BIG advantage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong aria-level=\"0\" aria-posinset=\"0\" aria-setsize=\"0\"\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDesigned and recommended for Off Road Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses EPA registered GESI metallic exhaust catalysts for emission control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNo unburnt fuel like smell\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNO RASP like sound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNO CEL due to Cat efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes O2 sensor extension cables for post Cat sensors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrushed Finish for that industrial appeal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstructed from 100% 304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilizes factory mounting points for easy bolt-on install\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo year warranty with Free Tech support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/5357\/files\/pdf-icon_small.png?1054\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"sb-car-tag-by-description\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Active Autowerke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42128320364629,"sku":"11-010","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/5040\/files\/double_pipe_4.jpg?v=1770347527","url":"https:\/\/speedzone-web.com\/products\/bmw-e46-m3-exhaust-section-1-with-gesi-ultra-high-flow-catalysts","provider":"Speedzone Performance LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}