will these headers work with my swap?

[singh336]

I bought an M50 w/ vanos OBD1 motor and im putting it in my E30

http://albany.craigslist.org/pts/2834593066.html

I might grab those headers but, will they fit with my swap or do I need shorties?

[Toadleg]

Its tight but it should fit. I have them in my swap.

[Den_k321]

i have them on my S50 swap, fits, a bit tight but clears everything without any mods...

[singh336]

they sold on me but I'll probably get something close to that, should I just look for shorty headers ?

[Toadleg]

The only issue with the shortys is having the exhaust hooked up there is a pain, but with the right exhaust shop you can end up with more clearance below the car. My long tube headers hang a little lower than I like.

[SkorcherX]

For me, the long tube headers did not fit. The collector rested on the sway bar. I had to buy the Raceland shorties. My Racelands are a bit raspy though.

Also you can buy these on eBay all day long for about $110. So the $150 is over priced IMO.

Hope you find some that work.

[tonytony]

has anyone tried using these style of headers? they look to be a tms shorty knock-off and possibly bolt onto the e36 downpipes. I'm redoing my m50 exhaust and this would allow me to keep the downpipes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-1996-1997-1998-BMW-E36-Exhaust-Header-M50-M3-Z3-323i-325i-328i-525i-528i-/180861084587?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1c2923ab&vxp=mtr