!! E46 M3 EBAY Header DYNO Tested !! - Page 3

SK328CI · 01-19-2008, 09:30 AM

i got these same exact headers from the same seller. just wanted to say they are great. no problems with the installation either.

dave12345 · 01-19-2008, 11:05 AM

69 dollars for headers holy shhhiiiiiiiiit
sucks for the people who paid a grand+

CarbonDuc27 · 01-19-2008, 11:52 AM

So what would it take to get these past CA smog. If I weld in aftermarket cats would it get me through a easy going smog station?

TurboWill · 01-19-2008, 01:15 PM

Wow! Car sounds great!

gainman · 01-19-2008, 04:51 PM

you said youre not running cats, can these be run with cats? is that just not worth it? im in ct, so smog isnt that big an issue anyway. just ordered these. thanks for the post.

///Milan · 01-19-2008, 05:25 PM

Very cool write up.

Any chance for a sound clip on the road?? How do you like the sound??

MysticDroptop · 01-19-2008, 05:29 PM

Wow, impressive numbers! I might have to pick these up afterall....i've been debating it for a while now

gainman · 01-19-2008, 06:07 PM

is this the same kit? (its a little cheaper)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...em120211271606

weaksauce · 01-19-2008, 06:11 PM

i got mine for $99 shipped, and they were the silver ceramic coated ones. They were scratched a little when they arrived, but nothing I can't live with for $99.

grkm3 · 01-19-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gainman

is this the same kit? (its a little cheaper)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...em120211271606

What does "Made of high quality ceramic" mean?

BimmerScreamer · 01-19-2008, 10:15 PM

how is it that these are so cheap and supersprint's are so so much more. their has to be a reason. I wouldnt trust these for a second. We didnt cheap out when we bought our cars so i know Im not going to cheap out on the parts. just my .02

Oshin02 · 01-20-2008, 06:31 AM

made in china, thats y.....but i will still buy a set

-Oshin P.

weaksauce · 01-20-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerScreamer

how is it that these are so cheap and supersprint's are so so much more. their has to be a reason. I wouldnt trust these for a second. We didnt cheap out when we bought our cars so i know Im not going to cheap out on the parts. just my .02

here is my analogy:
buy a pair of nike shoes for $100. they are made of leather and rubber

buy a pair of walmart shoes for $25. thet are also made of leather and rubber.

the nikes might look bettter, and be lighter, or more fashionable, or trendy. The walmart shoes will get you from point a to point b, and probably not last as long, but they will keep you from going barefoot.
So in summary, they both perform the same general function, however those who pay more for their "nike" headers feel like they have a better product because they paid more for it. Only time will tell if there is a significant difference in build quality. But for $100, I could buy 8 sets of headers just to be safe. Installation would be the same, since I would do it myself.

So make your own mind up, but in the end, they are metal pipes. if the performance is the same, and the cost is 10x higher, it is hard to justify the expense in my mind, unless you need to be an elitest.....

M3R1 · 01-20-2008, 12:36 PM

I really want these headers, but how can i pass California Smog test? These fit right into my budget and could possibly get the works, like pullies and some light 18" rims.

NSM · 01-21-2008, 02:12 PM

Does anyone see any reason why these wouldn't fit an 05 or 06? All of the adds state 99-04 but not 05 and 06... But, then again they didn't even make an e46 m3 in 99 or 00..

???

Tonester · 01-21-2008, 05:01 PM

Only way it would work for cali guys is if you weld in highflow cats in your sec1

JSilver · 01-22-2008, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarbonDuc27

So what would it take to get these past CA smog. If I weld in aftermarket cats would it get me through a easy going smog station?

Slip the smog guy a $100 bill and say. "This needs to pass smog" Worked for my friend with his S4 with headers and only race cats, nowhere near passing smog.

FutureMD32 · 01-22-2008, 02:55 AM

HiRide is correct about the Dyno Dynamics. We had both a Dynojet AND a Dyno Dyamics at my old shop. Dyno Dynamics Dyno's usually read about 15% less than typical Dynojet Dyno's.

You might ask, why did I have both dyno's? Simple, the Dynojet was only a 2WD dyno...and I had a lot of customers with WRX/EVO/S4/Skyline's...so I ended up purchasing a Dynamics Dyno which can be used for either AWD or 2WD. We just never got rid of the Dynojet so we had a direct comparison between the two.

HardPark'd TT · 01-22-2008, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArBrnSnpr

Headers on this car are a must!!

I can't wait...hopefully soon!

RanGer498 · 01-22-2008, 04:20 AM

never heard of this material "MADE OF 100% HIGH QUALITY BLACK CERAMIC COAT."

I would think they would be made of stainless steel and would have a CERAMIC COAT.

regardless seems like a deal hope someone can report the long term results .

01-19-2008, 09:30 AM	#41
SK328CI Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kew Gardens, NY Posts: 2,523 My Ride: 2006 Jeep SRT8 View My Garage	i got these same exact headers from the same seller. just wanted to say they are great. no problems with the installation either. __________________

01-19-2008, 11:05 AM	#42
dave12345 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CT Posts: 4,146 My Ride: 2003 ///M3 6MT View My Garage	69 dollars for headers holy shhhiiiiiiiiit sucks for the people who paid a grand+ __________________ 2003 BMW ///M3 Carbon Black/Cinnamon 6MT

01-19-2008, 11:52 AM	#43
CarbonDuc27 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 105 My Ride: M3, Armada 450r DUC View My Garage	So what would it take to get these past CA smog. If I weld in aftermarket cats would it get me through a easy going smog station? __________________ 2001 LSB M3;ACS TiAg CF Interior, Silver Lip and Diffuser, Gills, ACS Roof Spoiler, Euro Front Bumber w/Color matched Kidney Grills, 19-inch Axis Pentas, Eibach Springs, H-Sport Sways, Powerflex Bushings, K&N Intake, Custom SSK, Rougue Engineering Pulleys, Eisenmann 83mm Exhaust, Evosport Powerchip, JL Audio 12" w/MB Quart Cmpnts, Escort9500i, PioneerAVIC N2,

01-19-2008, 01:15 PM	#44
TurboWill Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 45 My Ride: 2002 ///M3 View My Garage	Wow! Car sounds great! __________________

01-19-2008, 05:29 PM	#47
MysticDroptop Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NY Posts: 5,324 My Ride: W211 E55 AMG View My Garage	Wow, impressive numbers! I might have to pick these up afterall....i've been debating it for a while now __________________ 03' E46 330i Topaz Blue/Black- Retired 03.5' E46 M3 Cabriolet Mystic Blue/Gray- Retired 06' W211 MB E55 AMG Bright Silver Metallic/Black- Current Need top notch work done to your car? Martino Auto Concepts

01-19-2008, 04:51 PM	#45
gainman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 37 My Ride: 92 Beretta GTZ View My Garage	you said youre not running cats, can these be run with cats? is that just not worth it? im in ct, so smog isnt that big an issue anyway. just ordered these. thanks for the post.

01-19-2008, 05:25 PM	#46
///Milan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here Posts: 11 My Ride: Car View My Garage	Very cool write up. Any chance for a sound clip on the road?? How do you like the sound??

01-19-2008, 06:07 PM	#48
gainman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 37 My Ride: 92 Beretta GTZ View My Garage	is this the same kit? (its a little cheaper) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...em120211271606

01-19-2008, 06:11 PM	#49
weaksauce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: usa Posts: 264 My Ride: bmw View My Garage	i got mine for $99 shipped, and they were the silver ceramic coated ones. They were scratched a little when they arrived, but nothing I can't live with for $99.

01-19-2008, 10:15 PM	#51
BimmerScreamer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 217 My Ride: E46 Dinan M3 View My Garage	how is it that these are so cheap and supersprint's are so so much more. their has to be a reason. I wouldnt trust these for a second. We didnt cheap out when we bought our cars so i know Im not going to cheap out on the parts. just my .02

01-20-2008, 06:31 AM	#52
Oshin02 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glendale, Ca Posts: 557 My Ride: turbo E46/M3/MCoupe View My Garage	made in china, thats y.....but i will still buy a set -Oshin P. __________________ I am, CARBON MAN.....

01-20-2008, 12:36 PM	#54
M3R1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 22 My Ride: Silver 04 M3 View My Garage	I really want these headers, but how can i pass California Smog test? These fit right into my budget and could possibly get the works, like pullies and some light 18" rims.

01-21-2008, 02:12 PM	#55
NSM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New England Posts: 122 My Ride: 05.5 SG/IR M3, 07 M5 View My Garage	Does anyone see any reason why these wouldn't fit an 05 or 06? All of the adds state 99-04 but not 05 and 06... But, then again they didn't even make an e46 m3 in 99 or 00.. ??? __________________

01-21-2008, 05:01 PM	#56
Tonester Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 272 My Ride: 01 LSB M3 View My Garage	Only way it would work for cali guys is if you weld in highflow cats in your sec1 __________________ Platte Forme A.G. ESS Tuning \| Akrapovic \| JRZ Suspension Brembo \| Volk Racing \| Voltex

01-22-2008, 02:55 AM	#58
FutureMD32 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,079 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	HiRide is correct about the Dyno Dynamics. We had both a Dynojet AND a Dyno Dyamics at my old shop. Dyno Dynamics Dyno's usually read about 15% less than typical Dynojet Dyno's. You might ask, why did I have both dyno's? Simple, the Dynojet was only a 2WD dyno...and I had a lot of customers with WRX/EVO/S4/Skyline's...so I ended up purchasing a Dynamics Dyno which can be used for either AWD or 2WD. We just never got rid of the Dynojet so we had a direct comparison between the two. __________________ 2008 CLK63 Black 2006 CLS55 AMG 2004 BMW M3 1998 Nissan S14 240sx, powered by RB26 1990 Nissan S13 240sx, 630 whp SR20DET 1995 Subaru Legacy, EJ20R, 410 whp Soon to have 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0

01-22-2008, 04:20 AM	#60
RanGer498 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 729 My Ride: M3 e46 View My Garage	never heard of this material "MADE OF 100% HIGH QUALITY BLACK CERAMIC COAT." I would think they would be made of stainless steel and would have a CERAMIC COAT. regardless seems like a deal hope someone can report the long term results . __________________ 02 JB /on Black winters & Imola Red summers sMG///M3 Coupe, everything including custom audio system with Navi! (\_/) (o.O) (> <)

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