AP Headers vs. JVT Ebay Headers

The Danielson · 12-15-2008, 12:06 PM

Does anyone know if the Agency power headers are any better than the JVT headers or other ebay headers?

///M325i · 12-15-2008, 01:34 PM

i think they are. i have them. they have perfect fitment and are made of better quality metal.

ngng · 12-15-2008, 02:03 PM

the build ocnstruction on ebay parts are generally ****. i've seen headers with crap welds, and poor penetration

SK328CI · 12-15-2008, 03:23 PM

AP headers look good, but dont let people fool you into thinking ebay ones are bad

i have ebay ones on mine, fitment was good, my installer TKX (many nyc guys will know him) did not complain.
have had them for over 10k miles with no problems. best $120 i've spent

The Danielson · 12-15-2008, 03:47 PM

thanks for the advice guys. The reason I ask is because I noticed that DA Automotive is offering a few specials this month. They are offering their race software for half price. They also have a deal for AP headers and race software for $899....so I am just debating wether to go for this combo deal, or save about $300 and just get JVT headers with the discounted software....

SK328CI · 12-15-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Danielson

thanks for the advice guys. The reason I ask is because I noticed that DA Automotive is offering a few specials this month. They are offering their race software for half price. They also have a deal for AP headers and race software for $899....so I am just debating wether to go for this combo deal, or save about $300 and just get JVT headers with the discounted software....

AP Headers + Race software for $899 is good, last time i checked their race software alone was $800 a few months back

kobeblaze · 12-15-2008, 11:47 PM

I just put on the ebay headers and everything fit great. I'm now deciding on what to do about the cats.

The Danielson · 12-16-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kobeblaze

I just put on the ebay headers and everything fit great. I'm now deciding on what to do about the cats.

very nice. what ebay vendor did u buy from? did u install the headers yourself? I was planning to go catless when I install the headers, I hear that is the best way to go depending on the state emission laws of course.

kobeblaze · 12-16-2008, 07:43 PM

The install was easy but was time consuming due to the tight working space. I have the rasp-x mid pipe from UUC and it fit fine. No cats. I have the Dinan exhaust. I'm real happy with the sound but I wish I had polished tips instead of the blacked out ones. You can feel the difference without the cats

beeotch · 12-17-2008, 07:02 AM

Custom Performance is comming out with a CRT (cat'ed rasp terminator) AKA high flow cat that kills rasp. If you already have the RT you can send it in to them to have them weld on the cats. This is for section 1. After you get this you can get catless headers with the performance and still pass emissions.

Niicee · 12-22-2008, 11:16 AM

Do AP headers throw any codes? I'm hesitant to get Jvt headers if I'm going to have a SES or EML light...

If it doesn't throw any codes I would go with AP then.

Orange fever · 12-22-2008, 12:11 PM

go with the AP ......there better bigger tubes ....

The Danielson · 12-24-2008, 10:56 AM

really? if that is the case then I will go with AP. Any pics or evidence to support that?

hexadecim8 · 12-24-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niicee

Do AP headers throw any codes? I'm hesitant to get Jvt headers if I'm going to have a SES or EML light...

If it doesn't throw any codes I would go with AP then.

There is a fix for the SES light in the engine/dme tuning section.

Not to thread jack but just adding to the discussion....
Does anyone have any info/thoughts/opinions etc on these...

Eva racing headers

docwyte · 12-24-2008, 03:49 PM

All headers will throw lights unless you install cats in the section 1 or use "race" software that turns off the rear O2 sensors.

wyteboywil · 12-24-2008, 04:27 PM

why waste your money on **** you dont see. the same company probally makes them then sends them out and they jack the price up.

NVS PWR · 12-25-2008, 10:31 PM

Ebay catless headers do not throw an engine light- I have ebay headers with stock section one and two funneled through a Borla catback, shark injector with sport mode memory, all four o2's connected with a CAI. The car sounds great, a bit raspy but who cares when your taking names. The cars pulls insanely harder and and breaks plenty of necks.

docwyte · 12-25-2008, 11:54 PM

Yes they do. the reason you don't have an engine light is you're running software that deletes the light.

M VENOM · 12-26-2008, 02:42 PM

Ebay headers are no different than anything else. My friend has them on his car with an AA charger and it hasnt given him any problems whatsoever

M3LTDOWN · 12-26-2008, 03:06 PM

Anyone remember when SS were the only headers we could buy?? $2K+ Haha

12-15-2008, 12:06 PM	#1
The Danielson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 249 My Ride: 02 M3 Floss View My Garage	AP Headers vs. JVT Ebay Headers Does anyone know if the Agency power headers are any better than the JVT headers or other ebay headers? __________________

12-15-2008, 01:34 PM	#2
///M325i Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 93 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	i think they are. i have them. they have perfect fitment and are made of better quality metal. __________________ 2001 M3 Vert. some mods...

12-15-2008, 02:03 PM	#3
ngng Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 244 My Ride: with four wheels View My Garage	the build ocnstruction on ebay parts are generally ****. i've seen headers with crap welds, and poor penetration __________________ I tried to put my mod list in my sig, but it wouldn't fit. ACNA, BMWCCA, NASA, SCCA, WMRRA

12-15-2008, 03:23 PM	#4
SK328CI Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kew Gardens, NY Posts: 2,523 My Ride: 2006 Jeep SRT8 View My Garage	AP headers look good, but dont let people fool you into thinking ebay ones are bad i have ebay ones on mine, fitment was good, my installer TKX (many nyc guys will know him) did not complain. have had them for over 10k miles with no problems. best $120 i've spent __________________

12-15-2008, 03:47 PM	#5
The Danielson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 249 My Ride: 02 M3 Floss View My Garage	thanks for the advice guys. The reason I ask is because I noticed that DA Automotive is offering a few specials this month. They are offering their race software for half price. They also have a deal for AP headers and race software for $899....so I am just debating wether to go for this combo deal, or save about $300 and just get JVT headers with the discounted software.... __________________

12-15-2008, 11:47 PM	#7
kobeblaze Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 20 My Ride: 03 M3 View My Garage	I just put on the ebay headers and everything fit great. I'm now deciding on what to do about the cats.

12-16-2008, 07:43 PM	#9
kobeblaze Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 20 My Ride: 03 M3 View My Garage	The install was easy but was time consuming due to the tight working space. I have the rasp-x mid pipe from UUC and it fit fine. No cats. I have the Dinan exhaust. I'm real happy with the sound but I wish I had polished tips instead of the blacked out ones. You can feel the difference without the cats

12-17-2008, 07:02 AM	#10
beeotch Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Annandale VA Posts: 311 My Ride: riced out M3 View My Garage	Custom Performance is comming out with a CRT (cat'ed rasp terminator) AKA high flow cat that kills rasp. If you already have the RT you can send it in to them to have them weld on the cats. This is for section 1. After you get this you can get catless headers with the performance and still pass emissions.

12-22-2008, 11:16 AM	#11
Niicee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 710 My Ride: M3 Vert View My Garage	Do AP headers throw any codes? I'm hesitant to get Jvt headers if I'm going to have a SES or EML light... If it doesn't throw any codes I would go with AP then. __________________ 19 OEM ZCP/VCSL Bumper - Diffuser/Full Eisenmann Exhaust w/Rasp Eliminator/Streamline Dropin

12-22-2008, 12:11 PM	#12
Orange fever Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tha valley/ LBC / OC Posts: 570 My Ride: M3E90/M3E46/ View My Garage	go with the AP ......there better bigger tubes .... __________________ M3 E46 VFE Stg.3/ M3 E90 SC VF620 /// EAS /// Radenergie /// STM /// VF-Engineering /// Vorsteiner /// Maintenance/Modings/Detail : SouthBay Autohaus /// Candccollision /// Promobileautodetail March issue of Eurotuner : http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=651379

12-24-2008, 10:56 AM	#13
The Danielson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 249 My Ride: 02 M3 Floss View My Garage	really? if that is the case then I will go with AP. Any pics or evidence to support that? __________________

12-24-2008, 03:49 PM	#15
docwyte Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 1,084 My Ride: '89 944 Turbo View My Garage	All headers will throw lights unless you install cats in the section 1 or use "race" software that turns off the rear O2 sensors. __________________ '89 Porsche 944 Turbo LS1 475hp track beast '04 Audi A4 Avant 275awhp daily driver

12-24-2008, 04:27 PM	#16
wyteboywil Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: harrisburg,pa Posts: 106 My Ride: 03m3,09a4,09sl55,636 View My Garage	ebay headers why waste your money on **** you dont see. the same company probally makes them then sends them out and they jack the price up.

12-25-2008, 10:31 PM	#17
NVS PWR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA,NY (LONG ISLAND) Posts: 279 My Ride: E46M3CONVERT, E46SMG View My Garage	Ebay catless headers do not throw an engine light- I have ebay headers with stock section one and two funneled through a Borla catback, shark injector with sport mode memory, all four o2's connected with a CAI. The car sounds great, a bit raspy but who cares when your taking names. The cars pulls insanely harder and and breaks plenty of necks. __________________ Removed - Tim330i

12-25-2008, 11:54 PM	#18
docwyte Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 1,084 My Ride: '89 944 Turbo View My Garage	Yes they do. the reason you don't have an engine light is you're running software that deletes the light. __________________ '89 Porsche 944 Turbo LS1 475hp track beast '04 Audi A4 Avant 275awhp daily driver

12-26-2008, 02:42 PM	#19
M VENOM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, Cali Posts: 1,963 My Ride: 06 ZCP JB M3 -sold- View My Garage	Ebay headers are no different than anything else. My friend has them on his car with an AA charger and it hasnt given him any problems whatsoever __________________ Retired

12-26-2008, 03:06 PM	#20
M3LTDOWN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 305 Posts: 4,886 My Ride: Range Rover on 22's View My Garage	Anyone remember when SS were the only headers we could buy?? $2K+ Haha __________________ *

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