2010 LCI 130i - Best Header?

[pranilb 14]

Considering upgrading headers for both noise and lilttle perfromance; Supersrpint website sent a 20% discount code for this left hand drive unit:
https://www.supersprint.com/ww-en/bmw-e87/bmw-e87-130i-265-258-hp-2006--2012/manifoldbrleft-hand-drivebr-replaces-catalytic-converter.aspx#!/
Can this work with RHD?

Anyone have experience with this?

Edited January 20, 2023 by pranilb

[M3AN 4015]

Will not fit a RHD, the steering column will interfere. @Jacko has experience with RHD manifolds from AliExpress, best for him to comment.

[Jacko 2078]

1 hour ago, M3AN said:

Will not fit a RHD, the steering column will interfere. @Jacko has experience with RHD manifolds from AliExpress, best for him to comment.

Still havent had a chance to try fit them yet, reports are varied if they actually fit... I keep having to do this "work" thing, and its getting tedious. 

 

If you want something that definitely fits, the aussie option works and has proven significant gains, its just not cheap.

Edited January 21, 2023 by Jacko

[pranilb 14]

What is the Aussie option?

[nick496 268]

These guys 

https://www.brintechcustoms.com.au/all-products/n52-headers

[pranilb 14]

Oh yea…. With factory centre and back.... and maybe laptorr exhaust later on hmmm...
I assume the headers will bring the engine light on, as the oxygen sensor will be removed? Where is the best place to this installed in Auckland as someone would have to programme the engine control unit to stop the engine light coming on?

Edited February 9, 2023 by pranilb

[Jacko 2078]

Its a DME flash to do it, I dont think anyone in auckland or NZ actually has the experience to do a proper N52 flash. The oxygen sensors stay, however the DME has a pre and post cat o2 sensor check to keep an eye on the cat efficiency... with no cat efficiency is not so hot  There are a few in NZ selling generic nonsense maps downloaded from the net (claiming 200+ kw... bs). .Severn tuning is who Im planning on using, when I actually get to it, lots of Z4 N52 experience https://www.severntuning.com/

Edited February 11, 2023 by Jacko

[pranilb 14]

Sweet, wonder what the brintechcustoms header sounds like with the factory mid and rear sections?

[pranilb 14]

On 2/11/2023 at 11:35 AM, Jacko said:

Its a DME flash to do it, I dont think anyone in auckland or NZ actually has the experience to do a proper N52 flash. The oxygen sensors stay, however the DME has a pre and post cat o2 sensor check to keep an eye on the cat efficiency... with no cat efficiency is not so hot  There are a few in NZ selling generic nonsense maps downloaded from the net (claiming 200+ kw... bs). .Severn tuning is who Im planning on using, when I actually get to it, lots of Z4 N52 experience https://www.severntuning.com/

Pulled the trigger on the brintechcustoms header.... then saw this: 😳

 

[HELLBM 1530]

We did this 5 years ago :

Recently completed E82 Manual S65 for a friend:

Also we have a N55 DCT E87 under construction atm.

Edited March 3, 2023 by HELLBM

[pranilb 14]

OMG... I would love to see one rip some dounts! 💨

Edited March 3, 2023 by pranilb

[Herbmiester 909]

Ray, your work almost makes me want to move to Auckland.

 

[pranilb 14]

Finally installed the Brintech headers, they give you a sick little raspy growl when you hit the gas, but stay pretty chill otherwise. Perfect combo for a little sleeper.

Edited April 20, 2023 by pranilb

[sthurlow@dogblok.com 0]

How did you find installing the brintech headers? Did you need to I bolt engine mount and lift the motor?