Went to ALM this morning to have my new header fitted.

Well it doesn't look a lot different as it is well covered up by the heatshield.
Certainly feels different though and the old one weighs a bloody ton in comparison.

Apparently is was a complete barstool of a job as all the bolts had seized the car is only 18 months old.

The car feels a little more responsive and seems to get up to speed a little quicker. Hard to tell of the 'butt-dyno' though and lets face it I would say it felt better having spent xxx on it.

Total cost:
Parts/Shipping -

 

lee hows the heatshield?

heard a few guys in the states that removed it cos it was buzzing!

did u get sorted with a hotel?

Teb

 

Heatshield seems fine. I must say although it ALM ages to fit they do seem to have done a cracking job.

I can't really hear the difference like some people have said they could.

I've just asked out internal people to arrange somewhere local as I'm struggling to find anywhere to stay.

 

who are alm?

u dont fancy taking me out for a spin in it if youve got time. im just of jn 12 of m3!

gettin a nervous twitch cos my s still hasnt arrived!! it will have to be a quick un cos ive got an origin b2 to fit in my focus tonight! unless u wanna give me hand with it

 

The local Honda stealer, in Macclesfield.

 

 

It is just to fit a manifold

 

They quoted me for one hour then took three and billed me for two. Which seemed reasonable. They also had to replace all the bolts..... although didn't bill me for them. Good of them Doesn't bode well for all the other bolts mind.....

 

I'm down in Theale all day tomorrow and will then head to Bournemouth (finally sorted hotel) no later that 18:00 so I will be driving passed if you want a quick passenger lap

PM me your number and I'll give you a call when I'm close if your interested.

 

My dealer had a hell of a job fitting my manifold. Took them a few hours just to get the OEM manifold off.