{"product_id":"irl-e46-section-2-straight-pipe","title":"IRL Exhaust BMW E46 M3 S54 (2001-2006) Section 2, Resonator Delete, Bolt-On","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW M3 E46 S54 3.2L (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) Coupe and Convertible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is Section 2 of the E46 M3 exhaust, the mid-pipe section that sits between your Section 1 pipes and the muffler. It deletes the factory resonator and bolts up to either the stock Section 1 or an aftermarket Section 1, and connects to any muffler. S54 engine only, does not fit the standard E46 with M54 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs and Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces and deletes the factory resonator in the Section 2 mid-pipe position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight pipe design for maximum flow through the mid section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolts to stock or aftermarket Section 1 pipes and any muffler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on, no cutting or welding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection 2 is the most overlooked piece of the E46 M3 exhaust system. Most people go straight for the muffler and wonder why the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/collections\/all\/bmw-e46-m3-exhaust\"\u003eE46 M3 exhaust\u003c\/a\u003e still sounds muted. The factory resonator in this position is actively suppressing the S54 before the sound even gets to the muffler. Delete it and the whole character of the car changes, especially when paired with an aftermarket Section 3. If you want the full IRL system, grab the complete catback instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/products\/irl-e46-catback\"\u003eIRL E46 M3 Full Catback Exhaust (Sections 1, 2 and 3)\u003c\/a\u003e If you're going Section 2 only for now, the full IRL catback is the complete path when you're ready for all three sections together. Sections 1 and 3 pair directly with this same pipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IRL LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42797977239632,"sku":"MS-2705-IRL-IRL L","price":1690.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/0252\/4785\/files\/02417899-FD39-4264-8740-9F99D93391F3.png?v=1784935566","url":"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/products\/irl-e46-section-2-straight-pipe","provider":"Redline360","version":"1.0","type":"link"}