{"product_id":"evolution-racewerks-4-high-flow-catted-downpipe-for-n20-engine-f3x-ricgdm","title":"Evolution Racewerks 4\" High Flow (CATTED) Downpipe for N20 Engine (F3X)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAUTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis product is intended for \u003cstrong\u003eOFF ROAD COMPETITION USE ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not legal for use on pollution controlled vehicles upon public road\/highways. \u003cstrong\u003eTHIS PRODUCT IS FOR SALE FOR ALL 49 STATES EXCLUDING CALIFORNIA.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn addition to vehicle use verification, a Vehicle Compliance Waiver needs to be signed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS ITEM IS NOT FOR SALE, INSTALLATION, OR USE ON LICENSED VEHILES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe item is for sale for international customers without restriction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase of Installation: (1 Easy, 5 Hard) 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Checklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available for the 2012+ BMW 328i\/320i\/428i\/420i N20 Engines!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Flow 200 cell metallic catalytic converter used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher Max Horsepower Power Curve. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher Intial Torque Curve.  Torque curve hits faster and higher and longer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetter throttle response and faster turbo spool up times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMandrel Bent 4\" piping.  Smooth transition to the exhaust system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% TIG welded for better quality welds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision CNC machined turbocharger V-Band flange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel flex section like factory that allows proper exhaust movement and flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirror polish or brush finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable with high temperature black thermal coating to reduce underhood temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional - 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