{"product_id":"fabspeed-bmw-m3-e46-cat-bypass-pipes-2000-2006","title":"Fabspeed Cat Bypass Link Pipes for BMW M3 E46 (2000–2006)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFabspeed competition link pipes replace the E46 M3 catalytic-converter section with a straight-through arrangement. Resonators help shape the exhaust note, but these remain catalyst-removal components rather than sport converters. Fabspeed Motorsport, based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, develops exhaust systems, air intakes and ECU tuning for Porsche and other sports cars through dynamometer, road and racetrack evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabspeed product reference: FS.BMW.E46.CB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalyst bypass link-pipe assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC mandrel-bent T304L stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonated layout described by the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces the factory catalyst section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on installation is specified without cutting or welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered by the Fabspeed Lifetime Warranty, subject to the manufacturer's terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompetition Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product removes factory catalytic converters. Fabspeed specifies closed-course competition use, not public-road use, and states that it is not CARB or EPA certified. Catalyst-related fault codes may occur. Confirm the permitted application before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePMB Performance has over 20 years of experience. Send us your vehicle details and a list of existing modifications if you need help checking this combination before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVideos\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;width:100%;max-width:860px;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/R-fTz3N2eAE\" title=\"BMW E46 M3 Fabspeed Maxflo Product Explanation\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"specs pmb-fitment-table\" style=\"width:100%;min-width:800px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 10px;\"\u003eVehicle applications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e6;padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;min-width:110px;background:#f4f6f8;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e6;padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;min-width:90px;white-space:nowrap;background:#f4f6f8;\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e6;padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;min-width:140px;background:#f4f6f8;\"\u003eModel \/ chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e6;padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;min-width:180px;background:#f4f6f8;\"\u003eVersion \/ application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e6;padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;min-width:280px;background:#f4f6f8;\"\u003eFitment notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e6;padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;min-width:110px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e2000-2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e6;padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;min-width:90px;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e6;padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;min-width:140px;\"\u003eM3 (E46)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e6;padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;min-width:180px;\"\u003eCatalyst-bypass link pipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e6;padding:10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal;min-width:280px;\"\u003eVerify catalyst-section connections and market-specific exhaust layout; competition-use restrictions apply.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor BMW M3 E46 vehicles from 2000–2006. Compare the catalyst section and existing exhaust connections before purchase, particularly on cars with market-specific exhaust changes. Check the permitted competition application and sound requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fabspeed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67810327789746,"sku":"FS.BMW.E46.CB","price":1645.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/8792\/2610\/files\/fabspeed-motorsport-fabspeed-bmw-m3-e46-cat-bypass-pipes-2000-2006__43819.jpg?v=1793045953","url":"https:\/\/pmbperformance.com\/products\/fabspeed-bmw-m3-e46-cat-bypass-pipes-2000-2006","provider":"PMB Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}