MVRK - The Updated "Everything You Need to Know About Ebay Headers" Thread - Page 5

phamine · 08-12-2010, 10:50 PM

Want to add a few tips of my own after the install.

• If you're going to spray ceramic paint on your headers - make sure you prime them. I was scratching them during the install

• To make the install easier
- Remove the motor mount, air pump and reservior. There isn't much room
to work with.
- Use advice mentioned in this thread - buy racheting wrenches, swivels
and extensions.

Here are some pics of clearance. The headers I got from bimmerbrakes cleared everything nicely as seen below. And yes, I need new motor mounts.

Do yourself a favor and PB blast the bolts. Removing the nuts removed the bolts at the same time for me. Buy new nuts and bolts

A shot from below of the manifold mating with the head.

Bimmerbrakes Header O2 bungs clear each other.

Image of how much room you'd have with the air ump and windsheild reservior out of the way.

Lastly, the stock manifold comparison vs the header. Stock manifolds are very restrictive. If you want an engine mode with proven numbers, do this first. It's $10 a horsepower (Generic Brand)

I'll provide an update of where and how I mounted and installed the O2 sim if there is vested interest. I'm looking to install cats; the car at the moment stinks sitting in traffic.

mvrk10256 · 08-13-2010, 12:50 AM

great addition as always. people like you help me keep my faith in e46F

BimmerBrakes · 08-13-2010, 12:59 AM

Great Update Phamine!

-Anthony@BimmerBrakes

3bananas · 08-13-2010, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony@BimmerBrakes

Great Update Phamine!

-Anthony@BimmerBrakes

+1

And bump for a guy who knows what he's doing...this is super helpful for lots of fanatics I'm sure

mvrk10256 · 08-13-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3bananas

+1

And bump for a guy who knows what he's doing...this is super helpful for lots of fanatics I'm sure

Just trying to spread the knowledge.

falcon1209 · 08-17-2010, 01:35 AM

Just an update...

When buying ratcheting combo wrenches to tighten your nuts on the headers, MOST of the metric sets out there dont have a 11mm wrench in them. 12 is too big. 10 is too small, naturally. However, 7/16 is very close to 11 mm.

I found this out 2 min ago when opening my new 7 piece metric ratcheting combo wrench set...

Guess whos going back to the hardware store...

JohnBlaze · 08-17-2010, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamine

• If you're going to spray ceramic paint on your headers - make sure you prime them.

what are you priming them with?

mvrk10256 · 08-17-2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falcon1209

Just an update...

When buying ratcheting combo wrenches to tighten your nuts on the headers, MOST of the metric sets out there dont have a 11mm wrench in them. 12 is too big. 10 is too small, naturally. However, 7/16 is very close to 11 mm.

I found this out 2 min ago when opening my new 7 piece metric ratcheting combo wrench set...

Guess whos going back to the hardware store...

lol
that sucks but is a good reminder.

good luck with install.

phamine · 08-17-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vI6ious

what are you priming them with?

Use VHT primer. They have a high heat primer.

mvrk10256 · 08-19-2010, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamine

Use VHT primer. They have a high heat primer.

good call.

slammin_330 · 08-21-2010, 09:05 PM

Lol, I may end up just gleaning all the info from this thread as it comes up and never getting these damn things on the car! Every time I get on this thread some new trick or tip is posted!

Props guys! Making a challenging thing a little less challenging one post at a time! Now, can you pave my driveway, get me a day off, and make the summer temps go down? TIA!

mvrk10256 · 08-23-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slammin_330

Lol, I may end up just gleaning all the info from this thread as it comes up and never getting these damn things on the car! Every time I get on this thread some new trick or tip is posted!

Props guys! Making a challenging thing a little less challenging one post at a time! Now, can you pave my driveway, get me a day off, and make the summer temps go down? TIA!

sorry I only play god on the weekends.

mvrk10256 · 10-08-2010, 01:11 PM

I have been getting a lot of PMs and questions so I think it is time to bump this bad boy.

island330i · 10-08-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamine

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I'll provide an update of where and how I mounted and installed the O2 sim if there is vested interest. I'm looking to install cats; the car at the moment stinks sitting in traffic.

Please provide the update re: the O2 sim, thanks. BTW, great post!

mvrk10256 · 10-09-2010, 12:46 PM

the thread is kinda old so you may wanna pm him.

mvrk10256 · 10-30-2010, 11:06 AM

this thread is totally worth a sticky btw

mvrk10256 · 11-09-2010, 01:23 PM

Hey guys just a heads up. Anthony is doing another Group Buy fro headers. If you need more info look here

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...1#post12445418

2001bimmer330i · 11-09-2010, 03:13 PM

Someone mentioned that they would post about installing the sims. Can someone do that? I have a check engine light on.

Thanks!

mvrk10256 · 11-09-2010, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2001bimmer330i

Someone mentioned that they would post about installing the sims. Can someone do that? I have a check engine light on.

Thanks!

it is linked in the OP and I have also linked it here for your convenience

2001bimmer330i · 11-09-2010, 03:43 PM

Sorry I must have missed it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvrk10256

it is linked in the OP and I have also linked it here for your convenience

08-12-2010, 10:50 PM	#81
phamine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,217 My Ride: 01 Orient Blue 330i View My Garage	Want to add a few tips of my own after the install. • If you're going to spray ceramic paint on your headers - make sure you prime them. I was scratching them during the install • To make the install easier - Remove the motor mount, air pump and reservior. There isn't much room to work with. - Use advice mentioned in this thread - buy racheting wrenches, swivels and extensions. Here are some pics of clearance. The headers I got from bimmerbrakes cleared everything nicely as seen below. And yes, I need new motor mounts. Do yourself a favor and PB blast the bolts. Removing the nuts removed the bolts at the same time for me. Buy new nuts and bolts A shot from below of the manifold mating with the head. Bimmerbrakes Header O2 bungs clear each other. Image of how much room you'd have with the air ump and windsheild reservior out of the way. Lastly, the stock manifold comparison vs the header. Stock manifolds are very restrictive. If you want an engine mode with proven numbers, do this first. It's $10 a horsepower (Generic Brand) I'll provide an update of where and how I mounted and installed the O2 sim if there is vested interest. I'm looking to install cats; the car at the moment stinks sitting in traffic. __________________ Part out - Beige/Tan Interior http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=836111 Stock 330i/325i exhaust w/ Magnaflow Cats http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...831&highlight= Last edited by phamine; 08-12-2010 at 10:52 PM.

08-13-2010, 12:50 AM	#82
mvrk10256 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,905 My Ride: E30 325i View My Garage	great addition as always. people like you help me keep my faith in e46F __________________ -Maksim Everything You Need to Know About Ebay Headers e30 Project Interior Trim DIY DIY: How to Tackle Electronics Projects Need Quality Brakes, Headers, Meyle Products? BimmerBrakes has it!

08-21-2010, 09:05 PM	#91
slammin_330 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Five-Four-Oh!, VA Posts: 210 My Ride: is no ZHP. View My Garage	Lol, I may end up just gleaning all the info from this thread as it comes up and never getting these damn things on the car! Every time I get on this thread some new trick or tip is posted! Props guys! Making a challenging thing a little less challenging one post at a time! Now, can you pave my driveway, get me a day off, and make the summer temps go down? TIA! __________________ >: 2003 330i : 5sp : Slicktop : SSK : Intrax : UUC Sway Barbarians : Kamei eyelids : eBay headers :< Non e46 >: 1985 535i : 1989 325i 'vert : 1995 M3 :<

10-08-2010, 01:11 PM	#93
mvrk10256 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,905 My Ride: E30 325i View My Garage	I have been getting a lot of PMs and questions so I think it is time to bump this bad boy. __________________ -Maksim Everything You Need to Know About Ebay Headers e30 Project Interior Trim DIY DIY: How to Tackle Electronics Projects Need Quality Brakes, Headers, Meyle Products? BimmerBrakes has it!

10-09-2010, 12:46 PM	#95
mvrk10256 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,905 My Ride: E30 325i View My Garage	the thread is kinda old so you may wanna pm him. __________________ -Maksim Everything You Need to Know About Ebay Headers e30 Project Interior Trim DIY DIY: How to Tackle Electronics Projects Need Quality Brakes, Headers, Meyle Products? BimmerBrakes has it!

08-13-2010, 12:59 AM	#83
BimmerBrakes The Brake Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,146 My Ride: 2005 ZHP BMW View My Garage	Great Update Phamine! -Anthony@BimmerBrakes

08-17-2010, 01:35 AM	#86
falcon1209 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin Posts: 185 My Ride: 2000 BMW 328ci View My Garage	Just an update... When buying ratcheting combo wrenches to tighten your nuts on the headers, MOST of the metric sets out there dont have a 11mm wrench in them. 12 is too big. 10 is too small, naturally. However, 7/16 is very close to 11 mm. I found this out 2 min ago when opening my new 7 piece metric ratcheting combo wrench set... Guess whos going back to the hardware store...

10-30-2010, 11:06 AM	#96
mvrk10256 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,905 My Ride: E30 325i View My Garage	this thread is totally worth a sticky btw __________________ -Maksim Everything You Need to Know About Ebay Headers e30 Project Interior Trim DIY DIY: How to Tackle Electronics Projects Need Quality Brakes, Headers, Meyle Products? BimmerBrakes has it!

11-09-2010, 01:23 PM	#97
mvrk10256 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,905 My Ride: E30 325i View My Garage	Hey guys just a heads up. Anthony is doing another Group Buy fro headers. If you need more info look here http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...1#post12445418 __________________ -Maksim Everything You Need to Know About Ebay Headers e30 Project Interior Trim DIY DIY: How to Tackle Electronics Projects Need Quality Brakes, Headers, Meyle Products? BimmerBrakes has it!

11-09-2010, 03:13 PM	#98
2001bimmer330i Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 273 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330i View My Garage	Someone mentioned that they would post about installing the sims. Can someone do that? I have a check engine light on. Thanks!

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