Whats the difference between these headers?

[bimmerboy328i]

Ok I was just looking on eBay for the hell of it to see if there was a slight chance of some AA headers on there. Well I found these, except A LOT cheaper than the AA price and they look EXACTLY the same except having the adapter for the track pipe.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E36-323i-325i-328i-M3-92-99-Exhaust-Header-Headers_W0QQitemZ8068827507QQcategoryZ33631QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

[3literheater]

Try searching there is a whole tread about that subject and AA got really mad at me :)

[wheresmym3]

Try searching there is a whole tread about that subject and AA got really mad at me :)
I get mad at you all the time...doesn't stop you from bugging me:confused Then again I stick it to your sister:D

[wheresmym3]

They also have a turbo manifold listed (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E36-323i-325i-328i-M3-92-99-Turbo-Exhaust-Manifold_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQitemZ80 68937984QQtcZphoto)

[paul e]

Ok I was just looking on eBay for the hell of it to see if there was a slight chance of some AA headers on there. Well I found these, except A LOT cheaper than the AA price and they look EXACTLY the same except having the adapter for the track pipe.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E36-323i-325i-328i-M3-92-99-Exhaust-Header-Headers_W0QQitemZ8068827507QQcategoryZ33631QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

Wow.. for $270, they look pretty nice, dont they?!

[3literheater]

I get mad at you all the time...doesn't stop you from bugging me:confused Then again I stick it to your sister:D
You piss me off too A$$ Hole:flipa. BTW Gross!

[bimmerboy328i]

Wow.. for $270, they look pretty nice, dont they?!

Exactly, I dont think there is a difference between these and AA's. Probably the same.

[5mall5nail5]

I am thinking of trying out an Ebay manifold...

[ebydrc]

i believe mike r used one but crakced due to his antilag setup.

david

-edit: he also said it needs to be braced.

[wheresmym3]

I am thinking of trying out an Ebay manifold...
Does look like a possible option.

[Jim M3]

I have seen these E-bay headers and I have the AA headers. The E-bay headers are copies of supersprint headers. I can say my AA headers have incredible build quality and welds. They are lifetime headers and let me tell you putting these on is not an easy job. It all comes down to compromises if you want e-bay headers buy them. If you want quality go with AA.

Think about what metal costs are, they are made in China and then shipping them here and making a profit. Do you really think your getting a high quality product? I have defended AA headers before and I will again. Theirs are dynotuned with their AA track pipe and it is a seamless transition, and don't ask AA to sell you their midpipe to connect to your cheap e-bay headers.

[5mall5nail5]

i believe mike r used one but crakced due to his antilag setup.

david

-edit: he also said it needs to be braced.


I searched and cannot find any record of a post about it.

Either way - if it cracks under anti-lag, that's fien with me. That's extremely ridiculous EGTs that I will not be running.

[ebydrc]

http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=531636&highlight=manifold

thats all i could find i remember another thread talking about and i swear it was mike that chimed in and said he had run one. basically the same problems as andy listed

david

[SiGmA]

IIRC that seller is selling SSAutochrome products, correct? Products known to crack and fall apart...

[equate975]

I thought they were not even close to fitting? Or maybe that was for the e46 ones.

[ebydrc]

IIRC that seller is selling SSAutochrome products, correct? Products known to crack and fall apart...

thats what ive been talking about

david

[3literheater]

Here is the tread I was talking about. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=465614