[Raimund]

I usually only post on the Facebook groups, but trying to start posting on here as well. I was recommended these headers about 4 years ago by another member of N52 N51 Owner's USA on Facebook. I'm not affiliated with the headers manufacturer/seller.

They are made by HZ Racing Parts on Aliexpress. They are AA "Replicas". Having seen both side by side, the only physical difference I could see was the merge being dremeled smooth, and the AA logo being welded on (On the Genuine AA)

They are confirmed to be what Roundelwork resells.

I bought my first set about 4 years ago and they took about 2 weeks to arrive with the upgraded UPS shipping on AliExpress. They installed perfectly with no fitment issues and no modifications needed. I did use all OEM gaskets and would recommend everyone else to as well.

I ran the first set for a year and with a flame tune and nitrous (They got hot) with no damage or cracking to the headers. I sold that set to a friend when I sold the car they were on and he is still running them.

I bought another N52 and so bought another set of the HZ Racing headers. They took about 2.5 weeks to arrive this time. I opted to have them coated with cerakote locally ($160). This dropped underhood temps, and made the headers safe to touch not long after turning off the engine. I have been running these and still do for about 2 years now.

The listing changes on AliExpress and from different accounts, so the correct headers to look for are the ones with an HZ Racing Parts watermark in the photo, and the o2 sensor bungs at and after the merge, not on a single runner. It will say USA version, but I always recommend messaging the seller with the correct o2 bungs circled to assure the correct version is sent.

So far about 20 people I know on the Facebook groups are running these with no issues.

As for fitment on 128i and 5 series, I can't speak on it as I have an E90. But I know of two people running them on 128i.

Again I make $0 if anyone buys these, just sharing a good deal that was shared with me.

Link to headers- https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...d=yL2FKfDMHp29

[steifan]

Cool

Any known dyno-numbers on these?

[Raimund]

Originally Posted by steifan

Cool

Any known dyno-numbers on these?

Hey Steifan, I haven't done a before and after with only changing the headers on my car. However since they are the same design, pipe diameter, length, etc. as the genuine AA headers, any before & after with AA headers should be near identical if not the same.

[jovanr]

I have the headers installed on my 2008 128i - can confirm they fit.

[pbedrosi]

I really want to buy these, but I also need cats. According our local muffler shop our cats are plugging up / restricting flow. I don't want to spend thousands (per bank) with OEM replacement. I'm wondering if these headers + high flow cats + 02 sensor harness extension would work.

[mattpete13]

Wow very cool thank you for the link!

[U.A.V.]

Originally Posted by pbedrosi

I really want to buy these, but I also need cats. According our local muffler shop our cats are plugging up / restricting flow. I don't want to spend thousands (per bank) with OEM replacement. I'm wondering if these headers + high flow cats + 02 sensor harness extension would work.

+1 for CA cars

[nmcmill1]

Ordered a set for my z4, if they are the same as AA headers they might need a bit of work to fit but I will let you all know once they are on.

[DHMerks]

Originally Posted by Raimund

I usually only post on the Facebook groups, but trying to start posting on here as well. I was recommended these headers about 4 years ago by another member of N52 N51 Owner's USA on Facebook. I'm not affiliated with the headers manufacturer/seller.

They are made by HZ Racing Parts on Aliexpress. They are AA "Replicas". Having seen both side by side, the only physical difference I could see was the merge being dremeled smooth, and the AA logo being welded on (On the Genuine AA)

They are confirmed to be what Roundelwork resells.

I bought my first set about 4 years ago and they took about 2 weeks to arrive with the upgraded UPS shipping on AliExpress. They installed perfectly with no fitment issues and no modifications needed. I did use all OEM gaskets and would recommend everyone else to as well.

I ran the first set for a year and with a flame tune and nitrous (They got hot) with no damage or cracking to the headers. I sold that set to a friend when I sold the car they were on and he is still running them.

I bought another N52 and so bought another set of the HZ Racing headers. They took about 2.5 weeks to arrive this time. I opted to have them coated with cerakote locally ($160). This dropped underhood temps, and made the headers safe to touch not long after turning off the engine. I have been running these and still do for about 2 years now.

The listing changes on AliExpress and from different accounts, so the correct headers to look for are the ones with an HZ Racing Parts watermark in the photo, and the o2 sensor bungs at and after the merge, not on a single runner. It will say USA version, but I always recommend messaging the seller with the correct o2 bungs circled to assure the correct version is sent.

So far about 20 people I know on the Facebook groups are running these with no issues.

As for fitment on 128i and 5 series, I can't speak on it as I have an E90. But I know of two people running them on 128i.

Again I make $0 if anyone buys these, just sharing a good deal that was shared with me.

Link to headers- https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...d=yL2FKfDMHp29

i’m thinking about getting these but im not sure what oem gaskets to buy as you said you’d recommend using oem. do you know what website to find them on or a link to them would be great!

[DHMerks]

also how is the smell with catless headers?

[nmcmill1]

Originally Posted by DHMerks

i’m thinking about getting these but im not sure what oem gaskets to buy as you said you’d recommend using oem. do you know what website to find them on or a link to them would be great!

This is the BMW part number: BMW-18107549447
Elring is the OE for this and it's $20 cheaper to buy from them.

[fredfortin]

Originally Posted by nmcmill1

Ordered a set for my z4, if they are the same as AA headers they might need a bit of work to fit but I will let you all know once they are on.

did it work ? i need this for my z4

[mictang]

Originally Posted by fredfortin

did it work ? i need this for my z4

Someone already posted on Z4 forum, you will need to cut one of the flanges and rotate 45 or something degrees to fit Z4.

[Zupplyzz]

What are yalls thoughts on this company’s headers ?? I mean o2 sensors location are in right place just wanted other opinions on them
Link:
https://flasharkracing.com/products/...mk_bmw~md_328i

[TheHazelNut]

Originally Posted by Zupplyzz

What are yalls thoughts on this company’s headers ?? I mean o2 sensors location are in right place just wanted other opinions on them
Link:
https://flasharkracing.com/products/...mk_bmw~md_328i

Probably made by the same Chinese manufacture that makes the rest

[Zupplyzz]

Originally Posted by TheHazelNut

Probably made by the same Chinese manufacture that makes the rest

You think they’d be worth getting? Since the AliExpress ones are made by Chinese company’s too?

[TheHazelNut]

Originally Posted by Zupplyzz

You think they’d be worth getting? Since the AliExpress ones are made by Chinese company’s too?

I'd try to find someone that bought them and successfully installed them first before purchasing myself.

The price is good but id expect it to be garbage quality and would go with an oem gasket at the very least

[Zupplyzz]

Originally Posted by TheHazelNut

I'd try to find someone that bought them and successfully installed them first before purchasing myself.

The price is good but id expect it to be garbage quality and would go with an oem gasket at the very least

Yeah true but they don’t seem too bad, some people did leave good reviews on their website for it. Still debating whether or not I should pull the trigger on these

[SamVz]

Originally Posted by Zupplyzz

Yeah true but they don’t seem too bad, some people did leave good reviews on their website for it. Still debating whether or not I should pull the trigger on these

Did you end up getting them? I’ve been looking at those as well since the Ali express ones are no longer available

[Zupplyzz]

Originally Posted by SamVz

Did you end up getting them? I’ve been looking at those as well since the Ali express ones are no longer available

Haven’t gotten them yet. But I will be getting them here soon in about a week. I noticed some YouTubers have tried them out on different vehicles and provide discount codes so will be using that along with their quicker shipping options. Will post pictures when I do get them.

[Raimund]

These are not from the same manufacturer as HZ racing. I've had multiple people message me with issues on the Flashark headers.

Originally Posted by Zupplyzz

What are yalls thoughts on this company’s headers ?? I mean o2 sensors location are in right place just wanted other opinions on them
Link:
https://flasharkracing.com/products/...mk_bmw~md_328i

[Zupplyzz]

Originally Posted by Raimund

These are not from the same manufacturer as HZ racing. I've had multiple people message me with issues on the Flashark headers.

Yeah I figured they weren’t. I saw a review on their website saying they barely fit unfortunately . So I’ve opted for the hz ones especially since there’s many people like yourself who’ve successfully installed them with no issues