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Dear Customers, Friends and Partners! We are incredibly proud to inform you that HKP Tuning is as of late 2022 under new ownership and in the in the process of Rebranding to Performance-Parts.com expanding our Portfolio and updating our store.
We thank you for your loyalty and continued support!
2-1/2" Mandrel Bent, 304 Stainless Steel Tubing for Improved Flow
Integrated, Mitered Merge X-Pipe Maximizes Scavenging for More Power
High Quality Donut Gaskets Included for Secure, Leak-Free Seal
100% Hand TIG-Welded for Strength and Durability
Upgrade your M3 exhaust with the Twisted Steel 2-1/2" X-Pipe from aFe POWER. Mandrel-bent from 304 stainless steel tubing for maximum exhaust flow and corrosion resistance, the mitered merge "X" pipe eliminates drone and maximize exhaust scavenging. 100% hand TIG-welded for strength and durability. Includes high quality donut gaskets and is a direct bolt-on system for a secure, leak-free installation.
Performance Gains: In house dyno testing produced gains of up to +5 horsepower and +6 lbs. x ft. torque.
Stainless Steel Construction: 2-1/2", mandrel-bent, 304 stainless steel tubing for maximum performance, corrosion resistance, strength, and durability.
Integrated Mitered Merge "X" Pipe: A mitered merge "X" pipe is used to balance and evenly distribute exhaust pulses traveling through the exhaust system, minimizing exhaust drone and maximizing scavenging.
TIG-Welded: 100% TIG-welded by certified craftsmen for race proven strength and durability. TIG-welding provides the strongest welds.
Leak-Free Seal: High quality OE style donut gaskets are included for eliminating leak paths. Factory rear gaskets are reused.
Factory Mounting Locations: This x-pipe mounts directly to OE mounting locations and includes high quality hardware for a hassle-free installation.
Emissions Disclaimer: This product does not require a CARB EO#
All aFe POWER exhaust systems are engineered and manufactured in our Corona, California facility.
We offer FREE SHIPPING for most items/orders over $500.00 in value. The order value must total $450.00 or more before taxes, shipping & handling. The offer is limited to standard ground delivery within the 48 United States. (Additional Order Processing Times may apply) Your entire order must be shipped to a single address. Does not apply to prior purchases or open orders and cannot be combined with any other offer. For International shipping, please email us for a quote to shop@hkptuning.com.
