Rogue Engineering is proud to introduce our E46 M3 El Diablo CALIENTE exhaust. It is an ADDITION to the E46 M3 Diablo exhaust, not a replacement. There are some specific differences which we will detail below.
E46 M3 Diablo CALIENTE Features
Differences between the standard Diablo and the Diablo CALIENTE are highlighted in RED.
- Weighs only 28 lbs., 28 lbs. lighter than the factory muffler! (factory is 56 lbs.)
- 100% T-304 stainless steel construction and internals
- Fully mandrel bent tubing, no crimps or flattened areas
- Pie-cut bends, meticulously TIG welded for the right areas where mandrel bending is not possible.
- Custom built, muffler body, 21.25" wide (0.75" shorter than standard Diablo)
- Mil-finished pipes and muffler, mirror polished, 80mm, SINGLE WALL, STRAIGHT CUT, staggered tips
- Full TIG welded construction, no lock seams or pinch welds.
- Rogue Engineering logo tastefully stamped in the body of the muffler
- Flow-through design does not create muffler "hot spots" found on chambered mufflers
- Tubing increased to 63.5mm (2.5”) for those looking to match their aftermarket 63.5mm manifolds and midpipes!
- Louder volume than the standard Diablo (see below)
- Easy to install (compared to other systems in the market)
- Will not change ground clearance
- Will not void factory warranty
- Will not affect emissions
- No permanent modifications required for installation
Some pertinent data;
- 100% stock cats, Section 1, Section 2, OEM Muffler. Idle shows 92dB.
- 100% stock cats, Section 1, Section 2, Diablo (standard). Idle shows 94dB.
- 100% stock cats, Section 1, Section 2, Diablo CALIENTE. Idle shows 99-100dB
- Using your M3 as a weekend cruiser (top down, cruising) and just want a little bit of sound. Compliment it with our Rogue Engineering RASP pipe for buzz-free RPMs.
- Carry passengers in the car that are sensitive to louder sounds
- Would like to improve the look of the tips on the rear bumper with our popular 80mm, double wall, angle cut, staggered tips.
The Diablo CALIENTE is your best choice if you ...
- Want a more business-like appearance with our simple 80mm, single wall, straight cut, staggered tips.
- If you're running Supersprint stepped headers with sport cats and are looking for the most performance, the Diablo Caliente is better suited for your performance needs.
- If you want the deepest sound out of your S54 available
Although sound testing varies from state to state, check your local area.
