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      06-23-2008, 03:59 AM   #1
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when will aftermarket headers be available?

i really want performance headers. they made a huge difference on my e46 m3, thx

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M3 already has them.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/bmw/m3/2007/engine.htm
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i really want performance headers. they made a huge difference on my e46 m3, thx
they will be available on May 12th 2010. my IQ dropped entering into this thread
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thx i already knew that
lol u calling him stupid?
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      06-24-2008, 05:21 PM   #5
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oh boy thread failure, i was afraid of that....nm
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My question is if the car comes with headers from the factory, how much a performance increase do you think aftermarket headers will give you? It's not be as much of an increase as going from a manifold system to headers like you did in the E46.
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My question is if the car comes with headers from the factory, how much a performance increase do you think aftermarket headers will give you? It's not be as much of an increase as going from a manifold system to headers like you did in the E46.
The factory headers for the M3 are essentially equal-length shorties with a catalytic converter welded on just after the collector. The primaries are relatively narrow in diameter, and the tubing is pretty convoluted, so it does sound like there is room for improvement, particularly if it comes either with a high-flow cat or catless.

Note: This is based on my rather unscientific observation from looking at one of these off the vehicle, at the Dinan facility in Morgan Hill, while I was being given a tour of the place.

Steve Dinan said they *might* come out with a header for the car, but that they weren't completely sure they were going to do it.
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only thing that *can* help is HFC that's all. i am so tempted to run straight pipes and fuck all cats lol

i wish, i cant live with that drone/noise
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The factory headers for the M3 are essentially equal-length shorties with a catalytic converter welded on just after the collector. The primaries are relatively narrow in diameter, and the tubing is pretty convoluted, so it does sound like there is room for improvement, particularly if it comes either with a high-flow cat or catless.

Note: This is based on my rather unscientific observation from looking at one of these off the vehicle, at the Dinan facility in Morgan Hill, while I was being given a tour of the place.

Steve Dinan said they *might* come out with a header for the car, but that they weren't completely sure they were going to do it.
THANK YOU, this is the kind of info im looking for, u rock kadarin
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i really want performance headers. they made a huge difference on my e46 m3, thx
As has been stated, the stock headers are very high tech hydroformed units. Swapping them out will not yield significant gains. Taking off the cats is irresponsible and don't most states require inspections.

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Why do we see up to 20hp REAR wheels on aftermarket headers for the s85? The s65 is just like an s85, just smaller.
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Why do we see up to 20hp REAR wheels on aftermarket headers for the s85? The s65 is just like an s85, just smaller.
You make a great point.

Headers is one of the best power mods for the E60 M5.

Steve Dinan already stated in the stroker kit video, the M3 V8 is basically the S85 with two cylinders cut off.

RDsport has to be working on headers, as well as others.
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You make a great point.

Headers is one of the best power mods for the E60 M5.

Steve Dinan already stated in the stroker kit video, the M3 V8 is basically the S85 with two cylinders cut off.

RDsport has to be working on headers, as well as others.
im waiting on supersprint, evosport, and rdsport for sure...
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20 hp on the V10 M5 with headers ALONE? Highly doubtful. Show me the apples to apples dyno runs and confirm that the ONLY difference was headers.
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I see plenty of posts from you guys around Dinan, but where the HECK are all the M3's around here? I live in Morgan Hill, have owned mine since April 1st, and I STILL HAVEN'T SEEN A SINGLE M3 ON THE ROAD -- ANYWHERE!!!
I don't know! I live in South San Jose and work in Santa Clara, and though I've only owned my car for just under a month I too have yet to see another one on the road.
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20 hp on the V10 M5 with headers ALONE? Highly doubtful. Show me the apples to apples dyno runs and confirm that the ONLY difference was headers.
i havent agreed with u in a long time coz u were too busy praising MDCT(), i guess it's time i agree with you like 100%. 20 hp my ass!
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Get some evosport header when they come out.
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Get some evosport header when they come out.
know when that will be?
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So, the M engineers got this all wrong then. They don't know how to design efficient headers, but some aftermarket guys do? Like Swamp is saying, I'll believe it when I see evidence. Sure, you can mess with the cats, but as Greg is pointing out, do you want your car to pollute 100x more for a little bit more power?
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Sure, you can mess with the cats, but as Greg is pointing out, do you want your car to pollute 100x more for a little bit more power?
yes.
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i havent agreed with u in a long time coz u were too busy praising MDCT(), i guess it's time i agree with you like 100%. 20 hp my ass!
Go talk to the guys on M5board.com.

M5 RDsport headers are a +38hp gain. http://www.racingdynamics.com/Locali..._E60_Motor.htm

RPI claims +28whp and +31wtq with their headers, with dynos to prove.

Supersprint headers on average have seen a +30hp gain.

Not sure what Evosport claims with their M5 headers.

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