jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 17, 2013 Get an E39 540i. The difference is astonishing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamex316 1 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Get an E39 540i. The difference is astonishing. Which difference? Cost to run difference? Don't want a gas guzzler as I do short distances a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Which difference? Cost to run difference? Don't want a gas guzzler as I do short distances a lot.Sorry must have misunderstood but assumed you wanted custom headers for performance gains. What are you hoping to achieve with new headers? Stock BMWs are pretty much as good as it gets for everyday use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Rubbish! I gained 7kw and torque replacing standard manifolds with shorty headers to bolt to OEM front pipes on my E46. Not to mention fuel savings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Rubbish! I gained 7kw and torque replacing standard manifolds with shorty headers to bolt to OEM front pipes on my E46. Not to mention fuel savings.Is it that noticeable on short drives? Custom headers aren't that cheap, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Very noticeable Julian. Sold a few sets a while back for $375.00. Wreckers want $200+ for standard units. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Very noticeable Julian. Sold a few sets a while back for $375.00. Wreckers want $200+ for standard units.Fair enough - I like to learn! How much for a set of headers to replace stock on M62tub44 in an E39 540i?!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Check out motorsports downunder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Check out motorsports downunder.AU$2K for 540i headers! Think I'll put that on my 'nice to have but not in a hurry list'.James - if headers for yours are only $375 then go for it!!!! I was imagining $2K+ like the headers for the 540i. Edited June 18, 2013 by jeffbebe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 AU$2K for 540i headers! Think I'll put that on my 'nice to have but not in a hurry list'. Mmm costly, but I think for what they offer it's pretty competitive. Look like a decent equal length 4-1 type, backed by a 3 year warranty. Though, dyno results after tuning would be good to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 I can tell you this guy is gougeing big time! He is paying about US $250 for a set of V8 headers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 I can tell you this guy is gougeing big time! He is paying about US $250 for a set of V8 headers.Jesus! Where do I get a set for US$250???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Ha, not that easy! China. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamex316 1 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 Rubbish! I gained 7kw and torque replacing standard manifolds with shorty headers to bolt to OEM front pipes on my E46. Not to mention fuel savings. Shorty headers? Who did them for you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 I had them made. LHD modifed to clear steering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamex316 1 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 Still got them? For $375 I'd be keen as bro! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 No sorry, have rear header only. Pm'd you some time back on this topic. Only have long unit left which make more power but require mod to exhaust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1524 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 Are you able to get an RHD M30 headers the dont the earth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 19, 2013 Hi Jared, yes got some while ago. Silver fox and a couple of other racers grabbed them. Made big gains, especially if high lift cam employed. Sorry, demand was very low. I need multiple orders to allow production. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 No sorry, have rear header only. Pm'd you some time back on this topic. Only have long unit left which make more power but require mod to exhaust. Out of curiosity, what would a set of headers to suit an E36 325i be worth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 About $500 NZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 I'd definitely be interested in E39 540 headers if they were under NZ$1000, otherwise I'll probably look at the Dinan manifold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamex316 1 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 I'd definitely be interested in E39 540 headers if they were under NZ$1000, otherwise I'll probably look at the Dinan manifold. I would too for your v8!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
