Cheap-Heat resistant paint
Pretty and bullet proof- ceramic coating
Wiseguy
Cheap-Heat resistant paint
Pretty and bullet proof- ceramic coating
Enforcer
I don't really care about looks, my question is what is necessary. Will the engine bay be cool enough with heat-resistant paint on the headers or do I need ceramic coating to keep the engine bay from getting too hot? Will the paint last or will it ever need to be re-applied?Originally Posted by Johnmadd
Last edited by NickZHP; 12-09-2015 at 05:11 PM.
2004 Silver Grey ZHP Sedan 6 Speed ManualCDV Delete, AUX Input, Clear TMS Lights, Stealth Bulbs, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, Black Grille,
aFe Stage 1 CAI Pro 5r, Dinan Front Strut Brace, CF Splitters, Active Autowerke Headers
Wiseguy
If you are looking for reducing engine bay temps then the ceramic coating is the best route and it's way more durable than the Hi-Temp paint.
BAV Stage 1 - BlueBus - UltraGauge - V1 - Orion V4's - ARC-8's - Brembo 996
TTFS Engine/SMG Tune/CSL 255 - SGT Headers/Sect 1/SCZA - Evolve Eventuri
VIS XTS CF Hood - CF Lip/Console/Diffuser - OE CSL Trunk - BWS 500S 9k/11k
Enforcer
Ok but do you think it would be bad to run the SS headers as is though? Or can my engine bay handle the heat?
2004 Silver Grey ZHP Sedan 6 Speed ManualCDV Delete, AUX Input, Clear TMS Lights, Stealth Bulbs, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, Black Grille,
aFe Stage 1 CAI Pro 5r, Dinan Front Strut Brace, CF Splitters, Active Autowerke Headers
Consigliere
You will be fine throwing them on the way they are.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Wiseguy
X2...
BAV Stage 1 - BlueBus - UltraGauge - V1 - Orion V4's - ARC-8's - Brembo 996
TTFS Engine/SMG Tune/CSL 255 - SGT Headers/Sect 1/SCZA - Evolve Eventuri
VIS XTS CF Hood - CF Lip/Console/Diffuser - OE CSL Trunk - BWS 500S 9k/11k
Enforcer
I emailed Active Autowerke at the beginning of the week asking about the hardware needed for the install and they never responded. I will call them Monday to see if I can get a hold of anyone there but assuming I can just buy OEM parts to install the headers how does this list look?
Exhaust Manifold Gaskets (2) #11621732969
Exhaust Manifold Studs (24) #11127506203
Exhaust Manifold Nuts (24) #11721437202
Manifold to Exhaust Bolts (4) 11621427586
Manifold to Exhaust Nuts (4) 18301737774
Manifold to Exhaust Gaskets (2) 18107502346
I believe these are all the parts needed for the install. Is it necessary that I buy new nuts, bolts, and studs or can I just use the ones already on the car? Or are they worth replacing?
Last edited by NickZHP; 12-13-2015 at 08:49 AM.
2004 Silver Grey ZHP Sedan 6 Speed ManualCDV Delete, AUX Input, Clear TMS Lights, Stealth Bulbs, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, Black Grille,
aFe Stage 1 CAI Pro 5r, Dinan Front Strut Brace, CF Splitters, Active Autowerke Headers
Big Earner
ceramic coating is the only way to go................"do it right the first time"
and yes, im always a fan of using new stuff when possible. so if you can replace the install/mounting hardware involved with adding these to your car then you should absolutely do so.
2005 BMW 330i ZHP - BMWP calipers/intake/strut bar/shifter, M3 CSL front/M3 rear rotors, Coby wraps interior, BBS CH wheels, Eagle Eye LED tails, LED fog lights, GC coilovers, Sprint Booster/sport button mod, 4.5 LCM w/ programming, Xtrons 9inch HU, BSW stg1, dynamat, M3 sedan dead pedal, oCarbon CF interior trim, CF seat backs, 2x2 CF MTECH2 diffuser, CF cabin filter cover
Big Earner
+1 on hardware
Enforcer
On some M54's there are apparently only 16 holes in the head to install the headers on. I assume this is ok but does anyone think not drilling another 8 holes can lead to leaks?
2004 Silver Grey ZHP Sedan 6 Speed ManualCDV Delete, AUX Input, Clear TMS Lights, Stealth Bulbs, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, Black Grille,
aFe Stage 1 CAI Pro 5r, Dinan Front Strut Brace, CF Splitters, Active Autowerke Headers
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