Headers on our cars

[leeshope]

Hello,
I have a set of headers I am wanting to install on my 04 330i zhp. My question is for anyone who has them installed, is it ok to use them on our stock exhaust or should I get an exhaust set up from say Magnaflow or some other company? Any advice would be very welcomed. All my maintenance is current and I would like to start modding a little.

[Crickett]

Other than concerns about no longer having catalytic converters and the associate CEL (and smell), headers on the stock exhaust is generally agreed to be a great setup!

[ELCID86]

There is at least one other thread going about headers right now. Take a look. And Welcome--appears to be your first post Leeshope.

[leeshope]

Can I not install aftermarket cats? Yes.

[leeshope]

Thank you ELCID86, I will check that out for sure.

[ELCID86]

Here is one: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?11693-Think-Tank-CA-quot-Legal-quot-Headers

and more discussion: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?11071-First-Mod-Headers-or-Shark-Injector

[johnrando]

As they said, welcome Lee! Please introduce yourself in our new members thread. As an FYI, after you've seen my post, I'll move this thread to the performance section. Headers is a whole 'nother level over a performance exhaust. You'll definitely add more power w/headers and depending on what state your in, deal with Cats, CELs, O2 sensors, etc. Much easier in other states than CA. Finally, for a minor improvement and better sound, a full catback exhaust system is good, but it's not going to be a dramatic performance improvement. Hope that's a good place to start the thought process for you.

[leeshope]

Thanks Johnrando! I will introduce myself for sure and thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it.

[johnrando]

YW. Thread moved.

[Smolck]

I have it with stock exhaust. Vids of it on my YouTube page. I think it is excellent, very M3 like