{"title":"B48 Downpipe","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet the Turbo Four Breathe Out at Last\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhaust on a B48 leaves the factory tightly choked for the sake of noise limits and emissions, and that restriction starts right at the turbo. A B48 downpipe replaces that strangled first section with a free-flowing one, letting spent gas leave quickly and the turbo spin up sooner. Of everything you can bolt to this engine, it is the change that wakes it up the most, which is why it so often follows an intake as the next step. Many owners fit one right after a B48 intake to free both sides of the engine's breathing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Biggest Single Wake-Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the intake is the friendly first mod, the downpipe is the one that genuinely transforms how the car pulls. A quality BMW B48 downpipe cuts the backpressure the turbo has to fight, so the engine feels stronger and more urgent through the middle of the rev range, exactly where a daily four spends most of its time. On a modest engine, that step change is far more noticeable than the peak figures alone would ever suggest. It is the sort of upgrade that changes the character of the car rather than just its numbers, turning an engine that felt willing but a little muffled into one that feels genuinely eager to rev.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuicker Spool on a Small Turbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smaller turbocharger responds sharply to reduced restriction, and this is exactly where the four benefits show so clearly. With the exhaust freed, the downpipe B48 owners fit brings a cluster of changes you can feel from the very first drive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoost that arrives a beat sooner off the line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stronger, cleaner pull through the mid-range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deeper, harder note from the little four under load\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrottle response that feels noticeably keener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone of it needs a big engine to be worthwhile; if anything, a smaller one shows the difference off more clearly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tune Does the Heavy Lifting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn its own, the pipe sharpens spool and sound, but the real power arrives when a tune is set up to use the new flow. Fitting one without adjusting the software can also wake a warning light, so most owners plan the two as a pair. Handled that way, the downpipe and a remap turn a sensible commuter into something genuinely quick for the money, without spoiling the manners that made it a practical choice. That last point matters on a car many people still use every day: the goal for most owners is a livelier, more engaging drive that is still calm and civil when they simply want to get somewhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Engine, Two Badges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe B48 powers a wide spread of cars, so the exact part is specific even though the engine is shared. Confirm your model and year before ordering, and remember that the choice between a catted and catless design depends on where and how you drive, since a catless pipe is meant for off-road or track use where the law allows. The same holds for the many Minis on this engine: the downpipe BMW B48 owners of those cars fit follows precisely the same rules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-20f0590a-7fff-f504-a2e9-fb0753d440eb\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"downpipe-f22-f23-f30-f31-523111","title":"Downpipe F22\/F23\/F30\/F31 (523111)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA precision, direct-fit stainless steel downpipe for the BMW 2, 3 and 4 Series and 5 Series, replacing the restrictive factory component to free up exhaust flow, sharpen throttle response and give the car a deeper, more purposeful note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupersprint has been handcrafting performance exhausts in Mantova, Italy since 1955. Every system is designed and validated on the dyno, not by assumption, using thin-wall stainless steel and carefully sized tubing that raises exhaust gas velocity while protecting mid-range torque, so the gains are real and usable across the rev range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Italy from corrosion-resistant stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyno-developed for genuine mid-range and top-end gains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on fit to the OEM mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded bung for the oxygen sensor included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor racing \/ track use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable connecting versions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel, V-clamp connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel, V-clamp connection, Ø80mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel, slip-on connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel, Ø76mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel, oversize Ø76mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach fitment is offered in standard and valve-ready connecting versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eModel \u0026amp; body\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eVariants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFrom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF22 LCI (2 Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230i, 230i xDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e252 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF23 LCI (2 Series Convertible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230i, 230i xDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e252 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG42 (2 Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220i, 220i xDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG42 (2 Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230i, 230i xDrive (USA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e258 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF30 LCI (3 Series Sedan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330i, 330i xDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF31 LCI (3 Series Touring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330i xDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF34 LCI (3 Series Gran Turismo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330i xDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG20 (3 Series Sedan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320i, 320i xDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG20 (3 Series Sedan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330i, 330i xDrive (incl. USA B46)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB46 \/ B48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e258 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG21 (3 Series Touring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG21 (3 Series Touring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330i, 330i xDrive (incl. 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Handmade in Italy by Supersprint since 1955 from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and dyno-developed for real mid-range and top-end gains. Bolt-on to the OEM mounting points. For racing \/ track use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits B46 \/ B48 2.0T models, including:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Series F20 \/ F21 LCI – 120i, 125i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Series F22 \/ F23 and G42 – 220i, 230i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Series F30 \/ F31 \/ F34 and G20 \/ G21 – 320i, 330i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Series F32 \/ F33 \/ F36 – 420i, 430i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Series G30 \/ G31 – 520i, 530i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX3 G01 and X4 G02 – 20i, 30i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZ4 G29 – 20i, 30i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFull fitment list available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable on request.\u003cbr\u003eEstimated EU delivery: 7–14 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Supersprint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58807199039832,"sku":null,"price":1017.58,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2440\/7128\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-16105627.png?v=1792137396"}],"url":"https:\/\/tunepoint.eu\/de\/collections\/b48-downpipe.oembed","provider":"TunePoint Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}