Active Autowerke BMW F80 F82 Equal Length Mid Pipe - F80 M3 and F82 F83 M4 S55 EL Midpipe Upgrade
Transform the sound and response of your BMW S55 with the Active Autowerke Equal Length Mid Pipe for the BMW F80 M3 and F82 F83 M4. This EL mid pipe is engineered to correct the factory downpipe length imbalance and deliver the smooth, deep, classic straight-6 tone enthusiasts want from their M3 and M4. If you are searching for BMW F80 M3 mid pipe, BMW F82 M4 mid pipe, S55 equal length midpipe, Active Autowerke mid pipe, F8X midpipe, resonated mid pipe or non-resonated mid pipe, this is the proven exhaust upgrade.
Active Autowerke has over 39 years of BMW performance expertise. Their patent-pending equal length crossover with sinusoidal pipes equalises exhaust pulse timing before the X-pipe mix. The result is a richer, fuller note and reduced high-pitched rasp often associated with the S55. Expect quicker turbo spool, improved low and mid-range response, and an exhaust character that sounds like a proper inline-6. We have installed and used this system ourselves on customer F80 and F82 cars, and feedback has been outstanding for sound quality and drivability.
Why choose an Equal Length Mid Pipe for your F80 M3 and F82 F83 M4
The S55 twin-turbo layout and unequal factory downpipe lengths create unevenly spaced pulses that can mix into a sharper, buzzy tone. By adding length to the passenger-side midpipe section and using a carefully designed crossover, this Active Autowerke EL midpipe equalises the banks before they merge. You get a smoother, deeper sound with the right straight-6 character rather than the weed eater rasp. Engineered for exact fitment and to retain your existing rear section, it works with the stock rear silencer and many popular aftermarket rear exhausts.
Key features - Active Autowerke F8X Equal Length Mid Pipe
- Equal length design fixes unequal S55 pulse timing for a smoother, deeper BMW straight-6 tone
- Quicker turbo spool for sharper throttle response
- Increased low-end and mid-range performance feel
- Lighter weight than the factory centre section
- Designed to retain your existing rear exhaust section
- Includes AA Centre Brace
- Patent pending sinusoidal crossover for precision pulse management
- Available in Non-Resonated for catted downpipes or Resonated for catless downpipes
What is included
- 1 x Active Autowerke Equal Length Mid Pipe for F8X
- 1 x Active Autowerke Centre Brace
Please note: It is strongly recommended that cars with catless downpipes use the Resonated option of the Equal Length Midpipe.
Compatibility - BMW F8X S55
- BMW F80 M3 and M3 CS - S55 - 2015 to present
- BMW F82 M4 and M4 CS - S55 - 2015 to present
- BMW F83 M4 Convertible - S55 - 2015 to present
Recommended additional parts for installation
- 2 x Genuine BMW S55 Downpipe Gasket - Exhaust Side (M2 Competition, M3 and M4)
- 4 x Genuine BMW F10 F80 F87 G15 Catalytic Exhaust Centre Collar Nut - M8
Installation and fitting
Professional fitting recommended. Nforcd offers installation in Warwickshire. Request a quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
Part numbers
- AA-EXHF8XM-EL-MIDPIPE--KIT-1 - Non-Resonated - For catted downpipes
- AA-EXHF8XM-EL-MIDPIPE--KIT-2 - Resonated - For catless downpipes
Why buy your F80 F82 Equal Length Mid Pipe from Nforcd UK
- Specialist BMW M3 and M4 exhaust upgrade knowledge
- Tried and tested on our own and customer cars with superb feedback
- Friendly UK support and fitting service available
Watch and listen
Full setup: Standard catted downpipe, AA EL Non-Resonated Mid Pipe, standard rear silencer and BM3 burble.
Full setup: Catless downpipe, AA EL Non-Resonated Mid Pipe, BMW M Performance Titanium rear exhaust.
Full setup: Catless downpipe, AA EL Non-Resonated Mid Pipe, Remus rear silencer.
Active Autowerke Equal Length Mid Pipe overview
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