{"title":"Milltek BMW i8 Performance Exhaust Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilltek offers three parts for the BMW i8 1.5T hybrid built from 2014 to 2020: a cat-back exhaust, a sports cat downpipe and an Active Sound Control unit. Each is the only listing of its type for the car, so choosing is simple. For other models, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bmw-performance-exhaust-systems\"\u003eMilltek BMW range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"milltek-active-sound-control-bmw-i8-1-5t-hybrid-14-20","title":"Milltek Active Sound Control BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid 14-20","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMilltek Active Sound Control for BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid (2014-2020) – Adjustable Engine Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Milltek's active sound control system for the BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid. It works with the vehicle's existing valve or flap system, giving you control over the exhaust note from inside the car without any physical changes to the pipework itself, so you can move between a quiet cruising tone and a sharper, more aggressive sound whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits owners whose car already has a factory valve system they'd like more control over, rather than those looking for a change in outright flow or volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Sound Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2 to 2.5 hours (Milltek figure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBMW i8 1.5T Hybrid (2014-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e any model, engine or body style not listed above. Check your car before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilltek quotes a fitting time of approx. 2 to 2.5 hours. This involves connecting to the car's wiring and exhaust valves, so we recommend fitting by a specialist familiar with the car's electrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade Further\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from Milltek for this car: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/milltek-sports-cat-downpipe-bmw-i8-1-5t-hybrid-14-20\"\u003eMilltek Downpipe \u0026amp; Sports Cat BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid 14-20\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/milltek-cat-back-exhaust-bmw-i8-1-5t-hybrid-14-20\"\u003eMilltek Cat-back Exhaust BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid 14-20\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it change the exhaust pipework?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is an electronic sound system, so the exhaust itself stays as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it work with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilltek notes: \"Adds Milltek Sport Active Sound V2 to OE Sound Generator\". Check this matches your current exhaust before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a complete exhaust system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is designed to be used with the system or factory parts described above, rather than as a complete exhaust on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilltek quotes approx. 2 to 2.5 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Milltek products are covered against defects in materials and workmanship. Contact us with your order number if you have a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milltek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56392784773505,"sku":"MIL-SSXBM1151","price":929.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3232\/7161\/files\/SSXBM1151_1.jpg?v=1791892482"},{"product_id":"milltek-sports-cat-downpipe-bmw-i8-1-5t-hybrid-14-20","title":"Milltek Sports Cat Downpipe BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid 14-20","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMilltek Downpipe \u0026amp; Sports Cat for BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid (2014-2020) – Improved Flow, Sports Catalyst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Milltek's large-bore downpipe with hi-flow sports cat for the BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid. It replaces the restrictive factory downpipe with a larger-bore pipe fitted with a high-flow sports catalyst in place of the standard unit, using a less dense substrate that flows significantly better than the factory cat while still treating the exhaust gases passing through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits between a stock downpipe and a full de-cat: a genuine flow gain suited to a Stage 1 or Stage 2 remap, without giving up the catalyst entirely the way a de-cat pipe does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UK, a replacement catalyst on a car first registered from 1 March 2001 needs ECE R103 type-approval to be road legal, so check the EC Approved line in the specification for the version you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Bore Downpipe and Hi-Flow Sports Cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC Approved:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRace System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3 to 4 hours (Milltek figure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from T304L aircraft-grade stainless steel, which is anti-magnetic and resists discolouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandrel-bent pipework keeps a constant diameter through every bend for unrestricted flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-flow sports catalyst flows better than the dense factory unit while still treating exhaust gases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, developed and manufactured in the UK by Milltek Sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBMW i8 1.5T Hybrid (2014-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e any model, engine or body style not listed above. Check your car before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilltek quotes a fitting time of approx. 3 to 4 hours. Before ordering, note: Required ECU Remap - Fits to OE and Milltek Sport Cat Back Systems. This work involves removing parts close to the turbo and engine, so we recommend fitting by a specialist with a ramp and suitable software support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade Further\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from Milltek for this car: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/milltek-active-sound-control-bmw-i8-1-5t-hybrid-14-20\"\u003eMilltek Active Sound Control BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid 14-20\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/milltek-cat-back-exhaust-bmw-i8-1-5t-hybrid-14-20\"\u003eMilltek Cat-back Exhaust BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid 14-20\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it road legal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilltek lists this as a race part without EC approval, so it is intended for off-road and competition use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a remap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA suitable remap is strongly recommended, as the engine management needs to account for the change in flow and sensor readings. Speak to your tuner before fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with my standard exhaust?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the version. Some are made for the factory (OE) system and others for the Milltek cat-back, so check the notes for the option you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is a sports cat different from a de-cat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sports cat still contains a catalyst, just a less dense one that flows better than the factory unit. A de-cat removes the catalyst completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilltek quotes approx. 3 to 4 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT304L aircraft-grade stainless steel, which is anti-magnetic and resists discolouration better than lower grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Milltek products are covered against defects in materials and workmanship. Contact us with your order number if you have a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milltek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56392784806273,"sku":"MIL-SSXBM1240","price":1109.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3232\/7161\/files\/SSXBM1240_1.jpg?v=1791892485"},{"product_id":"milltek-cat-back-exhaust-bmw-i8-1-5t-hybrid-14-20","title":"Milltek Cat Back Exhaust BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid 14-20","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMilltek Cat-back Exhaust for BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid (2014-2020) – Sharper Sound, Reduced Back Pressure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Milltek's cat-back system for the BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid. It replaces everything from the factory catalytic converter rearward with wider-bore pipework, a re-profiled mid-pipe and silencers tuned specifically for this platform, cutting back pressure and sharpening the exhaust note. The factory catalytic converter stays in place, so the car's emissions hardware is left as standard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's aimed at owners who want a noticeably different sound and a genuine, if modest, flow improvement without touching anything upstream of the cat: a straightforward bolt-on that doesn't need a remap or any other supporting mods to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cat-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC Approved:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRace System:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3 to 4 hours (Milltek figure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from T304L aircraft-grade stainless steel, which is anti-magnetic and resists discolouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandrel-bent pipework keeps a constant diameter through every bend for unrestricted flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces the standard exhaust from the catalytic converter back, so the factory cat is retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, developed and manufactured in the UK by Milltek Sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBMW i8 1.5T Hybrid (2014-2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e any model, engine or body style not listed above. Check your car before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilltek quotes a fitting time of approx. 3 to 4 hours. We recommend professional fitting on a ramp. Once fitted, check the tailpipe alignment and re-check all clamps after the first few hundred miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade Further\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available from Milltek for this car: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/milltek-active-sound-control-bmw-i8-1-5t-hybrid-14-20\"\u003eMilltek Active Sound Control BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid 14-20\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/milltek-sports-cat-downpipe-bmw-i8-1-5t-hybrid-14-20\"\u003eMilltek Downpipe \u0026amp; Sports Cat BMW i8 1.5T Hybrid 14-20\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it road legal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilltek does not list EC approval for this part. Any exhaust used on the road must still meet noise and emissions rules, so check the requirements where you live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a remap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It fits behind the factory catalytic converter, so no software changes are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it keep the factory catalytic converter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It fits behind the factory catalytic converter, which stays in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilltek quotes approx. 3 to 4 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT304L aircraft-grade stainless steel, which is anti-magnetic and resists discolouration better than lower grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Milltek products are covered against defects in materials and workmanship. Contact us with your order number if you have a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milltek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56392785068417,"sku":"MIL-SSXBM1241","price":1168.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3232\/7161\/files\/SSXBM1241_1.jpg?v=1791892488"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3232\/7161\/collections\/bmw-i8.jpg?v=1791897638","url":"https:\/\/milltekexhaustshop.com\/collections\/bmw-i8-performance-exhaust-systems.oembed","provider":"Milltek Exhaust Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}