ok so i had a couple of project... some still ongoing... but yeah spring is here... some performance time..
so i was reading up on gumbi's LSD writeups and we came to a part where he was looking at headers next... well jackeatsemokids brought something up that intrigued me...
well i also read up on e46 fanatics cause alot of the guys have done this
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ht=ebay+header
so some specifics of the difference of m54 headers are none... i did some research on supersprint's website and the z3/e46/z4/x3/e39 that all share the m54 engine use the same part no header... ill see if the O2 bungs are different but it looks good so far...
use pn.022 787 401 (from supersprint) and search both supersprintna.com /eurosportdesign.com... the results
http://www.eurosportdesign.com/searc...++++++++++++++[req][len%3D3][blankalert%3DPlease+enter+something+to+search+for!]%0D%0A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
i talked to http://www.performancecoatings.com/ to see how much it is to coat the headers... they said inside and out would be $200 so the total is running about 400
its also best to run new oem gaskets and copper studs... so im assuming 50 at the most...
also to run without cats and not get any faults you need to run defoulers to space the o2 sensors and not be in the exhaust gas to fool the sensors the post cat ones atleast.... in seattle we only get a OBDII test if we pass or fail inspection so easy enough...
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...lug+non-fouler
well finally to get them in it should cost between 150-200 im assuming... im gonna ask my shop when i get my abs module recoded...
finally here are the pics...
well some foot notes...
the difference between m54 and m52 headers
m54 are longer and may have different flange directions... the m52 are significantly shorter but can be bought and adjusted by your shop... but i bought m54 specific ones...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270364405939&sspagenam e=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem=
heres where i got my headers from... according to the e46 guys this seller is reliable to send M54 headers
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update i got the headers in... im getting them pressure tested and check the welds they looked ok... but id rather be sure before i put them in... then off to the ceramic coaters... then into my car... wish me luck
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quack my attention span is really short .. can you give me a cliff note verison ..
does the thing fit or what
and any idea the labor cost?
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i havent put them on yet... its a begining thing... havent checked fitment... theyre getting pressure tested then onto the ceramic coaters then to fitment... my shop works at 85 bucks an hour... and like 2-3 hours for the install... i can do it but id rather not waste my time... but im excited cause im sure catless will be great for my dsc module and for the headers with cats on them off my car... but as i wrote... all the m54s have the same headers cause supersprint lists them all the same... same part no etc etc....
Hey Quacks. I got your im. I went through it and i remember reading that about a year ago as well. I MIGHT do headers but not on the top of my list. Forked out bucks for a bbk and wheels are around the corner. Be the guinea pig!!
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yeah will be the first e39 with them...
cant wait for the outcome. hope it all turns out positive
OK Quak, now that you have the headers take a look at the inside of them. I bought a set of these ebay headers to compare to SS ones I have. There were some minor differences, but two things should be noted. Check for protruding o2 bungs into the exhaust flow, and the inner joint of the exhaust flange to the pipe, it should be a smooth transition..
And talk about getting no credit....
Last edited by Jackcat559; 04-04-2009 at 07:49 AM.
1Nawty5 has them on his 5 already. But he bought some other ebay ones....those bolted up.
But I'm telling you, they won't bolt on to the bottom of your exhaust...I've done this before to other 5's.
And you might have to clean up the o2 bongs and ports of the header. Good luck!!!
You shoudl really get a cat....trust me. www.easterncatalytic.com get a 200 cell metallic cat.
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Yep, he's lookin' at a whole new system.
Be careful with the cheaper coatings. I've seen a few flake after a year or two
Last edited by Jackcat559; 04-04-2009 at 10:51 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
take some close up pics of the headers whens you recieve em so we can check out the quality
yep, that's why when you PM'd me about the cost of installing these type headers in my my e39 I gave you a total final $$$ including new pipes, cat, muffler...
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my headers got pressure tested and they are good... they are going to the ceramic coaters next...
Cool.
A header (one that fits perfectly) install is a MAJOR PITA. If there is any fab work or issues involved, you are looking at one big fat install bill.
DIY that or you will get reamed.
Also, if they are of decent stainless steel, there is no real need to coat them. Ceramic coating is really to preserve mild steel headers and/or racers w/ SS headers who want to keep underhood temps a bit lower. For a NA street car, I would not bother coating SS headers . . .
Garrett
whats the update on the headers?
just been waiting for my next paycheck... then they go to the coaters... i got some led lights for the members here and im just doing that...
koo. let me know how they fit cuz i want headers too =)
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'15 E84 X1 35i M Sport Alpine White/Coral Red Interior - H&R Sports & Bilstein B6 - Velgen VMB5 - 265/305 tires - ETS FMIC - MPI Charge pipe & DME Flash - 3.5" down pipe
slightly off topic, but does anyone know if our stock pipes are ceramic coated? only inside/both?
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i got my set for a m52 before now they are the correct m54 set, gonna get them leak tested, then im gonna send the mout to the ceramic coaters next week, then off the get them installed...
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