Small compilation of my S54 exhaust setup with 6 into 1 headers. All but the last clip is running ARH headers + @bimmerworld Race Exhaust (resonated). The last clip is a custom header back exhaust from @rucollectiv . If you want to hear more of the custom exhaust, just say it in the comments!
Always cool to see how my E46 compares to high HP cars. This time I get to see the new C8 Z06 on track. It's running slicks and possibly tuned. Not sure, but this thing is so fast on the straights.
At the end of the day, he ran about 1.5 sec faster than me. Pretty cool to keep up with some of these supercars. My E46 still rips.
I bought my BMW E46 M3 back in 2012, but my story with this car started way before that.
Back in high school, I went to a Bimmerfest pre meet in Santa Monica. There were hundreds of E46 M3s all lined up. That moment stuck with me. Seeing that many in one place, hearing them, feeling the energy around the cars… I knew right then that one day I had to own one. It was my dream car. It looked so good!
To me, the E46 M3 is one of the most legendary M cars ever made. It represents a turning point when BMW M reached a whole new level of recognition through its design and performance.
And in a world now dominated by turbocharged efficiency, the S54 inline 6 stands on its own. High revving, naturally aspirated, and full of character. It’s the kind of engine that makes every drive feel like an event. This car is more than just a machine to me. It was a dream that turned into reality.
Happy E46 M3 day everyone!
ARH 6-into-1 headers on the E46 M3 focus on high-RPM power rather than low-end torque. Dyno testing showed significant top-end gains over stock and traditional header setups when paired with a proper tune, but with some torque loss below ~5,000 RPM. Build quality and sound are excellent, and the headers really shine on track where the S54 lives in the higher rev range. Best suited for drivers chasing peak power and performance, not low-RPM street torque. Thanks to @europeanautosource for the dyno time.
I just redesigned our harness collars for builders chasing every last gram. Same function, less weight. Made from carbon fiber–infused nylon instead of metal, these collars shed weight without sacrificing strength. If a part doesn’t need to be metal, why carry the extra weight?
Made for the “remove every unnecessary bolt” crowd. 🏁 Check it out on our website!
