S54 Swap Header Feeler

[TinyT]

I am going to start producing an e30/S54 header. It will be a dual 3-1 with 1.75" primaries and 3" v band collectors. Price will be in the $1200-1500 dollar range. Options will be 304ss or ceramic coated mild steel. Fully Tig welded with 3/8" manifold flanges.


I am just gauging interest and will post pictures of designs soon. Thanks!

[Farbin Kaiber]

Sounds beautiful if your past work is any indication. Any thoughts on a manifold/oilpan/subframe combo package?

[TinyT]

Most definitely. I could do a much better price for a full setup (header, oilpan/subframe mods, 6 speed trans mount, steering shaft)

I should be picking up a dedicated mockup E30 this week so good things to come!

[Farbin Kaiber]

^Awesome.



That's why I was asking, I assumed there would be a better price point for those that came to you as a one stop shop. I'd love to do this sometime this winter, if my shop takes off, you will surely have my $$$$'s. I'm

[brian52555]

Super exciting

[StereoInstaller1]

Is it just me, or does it seem R3V is a great place to launch a business?

[E30Strube]

I have one of your modified subframes and pans, so I can fully appreciate what you can do. But for $1200 - 1500, how is that any different than the high end after market headers out there. You have the cheap $100 ebay ones and the fancier $1500 supersprints. Why would someone pay 1200 for yours?? Guys with an E30 that likely cost $1500-5000 would be spending nearly all of most of the value of the CAR for a header. I don't see your market being too large.

Take an ebay header for $100, modify it yourself or the exhaust shop to fit ~$75-100, ceramic coat it $150. Way cheaper and the option I would see most people going.

Just giving an honest opinion.

[goarmy]

I'd consider that if it came with the down pipe cat and ran straight to the back with flanged back to bolt up any exhoust muffler. basically everything exept the c-back.

If not people are looking at 2k+ to 3K for an exhoust complete which I dont see my self spending for an exhoust.

[TinyT]

I have one of your modified subframes and pans, so I can fully appreciate what you can do. But for $1200 - 1500, how is that any different than the high end after market headers out there. You have the cheap $100 ebay ones and the fancier $1500 supersprints. Why would someone pay 1200 for yours?? Guys with an E30 that likely cost $1500-5000 would be spending nearly all of most of the value of the CAR for a header. I don't see your market being too large.

Take an ebay header for $100, modify it yourself or the exhaust shop to fit ~$75-100, ceramic coat it $150. Way cheaper and the option I would see most people going.

Just giving an honest opinion.

I appreciate everyones opinions.

I know people that have shelled out $2500 plus for a k______k____ (fill in the blanks) header that didn't fit with welds that I wouldnt have let anyone but the scrap bin see. For me to invest my time in doing it Im going to need to charge over $1000.

This is a sideline business for me, so Im never going to make money if I lower the price and up the quantity, because that just won't happen. I don't think $1000 plus for a quality designed and built header is un-realistic. We will see what I can do on the price once I build the initial one.

[TinyT]

In addition, I will be able to offer full exhaust system tailored to anyones needs since I will have a dedicated S54/E30 mockup car. So if you want a header with mid pipes running to the factory cat location, or you want a full 3.5" oval exhaust to the muffler of your choice, I will be able to do it.

I am close to a shop that does great ceramic coating as well. You can have a ready to install custom exhaust which has been built on a car so you can see how it fits before it ships to you.

[tttoon]

Subscribed! Possibly interested in one stop package in the second part of the year.

[Gregolas]

I'd be down for a combo pack on everything depending on price, etc.

[goarmy]

In addition, I will be able to offer full exhaust system tailored to anyones needs since I will have a dedicated S54/E30 mockup car. So if you want a header with mid pipes running to the factory cat location, or you want a full 3.5" oval exhaust to the muffler of your choice, I will be able to do it.

I am close to a shop that does great ceramic coating as well. You can have a ready to install custom exhaust which has been built on a car so you can see how it fits before it ships to you.

That sounds great! as it would save time having a ready exhoust.

[pilotskillse30]

all ears now!!!

[TinyT]

Good deal guys! Ill get to work on this. Just picked up my 325e last night so time to strip it and get it on a rotisserie.