Ebay headers thoughts?

xshadowspy · 06-06-2018, 12:23 AM

I was looking through eBay and apperantly found some headers for the n52 pretty cheap for headers compared to the big brands looking for headers for the future was thinking AA headers but would these be a actual option what do you guys think I'll leave a link and pic
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F112978963855

Elias_E90 · 06-06-2018, 12:54 AM

Hello, i live in the middle east, since shipping + tax from aa was much over my budget.. i had to buy ebay headers.. they were chinese made, copying other headers and costed me 250$.
Couple of tips for installation on e90 :
The header near the firewall touched the engine mount. I solved this by cutting 3 threads from the stud of the engine mount. I have also had to cut the heat shield on the engine bracket mount (the mount that bolts to the block) and grind it a bit from its top. Also had to heat the header merger and hit it a bit to get clearance from the engine mounts. No issues. Also removed all the studs from cylinder head and put new bolts (easier to install). And use the gaskets that were on the oem manifold because the ones in the picture will burn i think or melt..
Ps : i had to do the clearance thing to be able to install the nut for the engine mount (under the rear header merger)
Also i added a metal piece for heat shielding the mount.. i want to upgrade this to to a heat shield similar to the one that people put on turbine (more flexible)

Big Mexican Women · 06-07-2018, 11:47 AM

If you're going to cheap out on Ebay headers I recommend these Russian ones. good quality for the money.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Manifold-Su....c100011.m1850

I'd say it's worth the money, but be prepared for a massive pain in the ass during installation.

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xshadowspy Private 76 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Black bmw 128i Join Date: May 2016 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Ebay headers thoughts? I was looking through eBay and apperantly found some headers for the n52 pretty cheap for headers compared to the big brands looking for headers for the future was thinking AA headers but would these be a actual option what do you guys think I'll leave a link and pic https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F112978963855 Attached Images Last edited by xshadowspy; 06-06-2018 at 12:32 AM..
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Elias_E90 Private 25 Rep 94 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Lebanon iTrader: (0)	Hello, i live in the middle east, since shipping + tax from aa was much over my budget.. i had to buy ebay headers.. they were chinese made, copying other headers and costed me 250$. Couple of tips for installation on e90 : The header near the firewall touched the engine mount. I solved this by cutting 3 threads from the stud of the engine mount. I have also had to cut the heat shield on the engine bracket mount (the mount that bolts to the block) and grind it a bit from its top. Also had to heat the header merger and hit it a bit to get clearance from the engine mounts. No issues. Also removed all the studs from cylinder head and put new bolts (easier to install). And use the gaskets that were on the oem manifold because the ones in the picture will burn i think or melt.. Ps : i had to do the clearance thing to be able to install the nut for the engine mount (under the rear header merger) Also i added a metal piece for heat shielding the mount.. i want to upgrade this to to a heat shield similar to the one that people put on turbine (more flexible) Attached Images __________________ E90 328i n52 auto, 3 stage IM, k&n drop in, charcoal delete, silicone boot, ebay headers, secondary cats delete, bpc tune. MILVs (soon), MT swap (planning)
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Big Mexican Women Banned 102 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: May 2018 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	If you're going to cheap out on Ebay headers I recommend these Russian ones. good quality for the money. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Manifold-Su....c100011.m1850 I'd say it's worth the money, but be prepared for a massive pain in the ass during installation.
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