Turner Motorsport Equal Length "Shorty" Headers - E36 M50 S50US - With Install Kit

Product Details

The factory cast-iron exhaust manifolds originally fitted to M50, M50TU, and S50B30US-powered E36s are notorious performance bottlenecks, plagued by excessive weight and a tendency to crack over time. Our Equal Length "Shorty" Exhaust Headers offer the ultimate remedy. Engineered specifically to maximize exhaust flow and encourage exhaust gas scavenging, these headers unleash a noticeable boost in overall engine efficiency and grant your M5X that crisp, aggressive inline-six growl without sacrificing low-end torque.

Unlike restrictive, uneven OEM cast-iron manifolds, our design utilizes high-quality T304 stainless steel construction shaped by precision mandrel bending. This specialized process ensures a uniform pipe diameter throughout every bend to maximize exhaust gas velocity and eliminate internal turbulence. The flow-optimized, equal-length primary runners merge seamlessly into a heavy-duty cast stainless steel collector, creating a restriction-free transition that dramatically improves scavenging. Our refined design completely transforms your driving experience, delivering a deeper, more pronounced tone under load while remaining perfectly civilized and drone-free at cruising speeds.

Built to endure years of high-RPM track abuse and extreme thermal stress, these headers are engineered with longevity in mind. Every joint is meticulously TIG-welded for exceptional structural integrity, ensuring the tubes can handle intense heat cycling without cracking. To guarantee a permanent, leak-free seal, the headers feature thick, precision laser-cut flanges that aggressively resist warping over time. Best of all, this is a true, headache-free upgrade; they drop directly into the E36 chassis and mate perfectly with your factory mid-pipe using OEM gaskets and hardware, requiring absolutely no custom fabrication or modification.

Kit Contents:

• Shorty Headers
• Header to block gaskets (qty 3)
• Header to block cooper nuts (qty 24)
• Downpipe gaskets (qty 2)
• Downpipe bolts (qty 6)
• Downpipe copper nuts (qty 6)

Features:

• Tubular design ensures uniform pipe diameter, outperforming the OEM cast-iron design
• Equal-length primary runners encourage cylinder scavenging, increasing engine efficiency
• Provides a deeper, more pronounced tone under load while remaining civilized at cruising speeds

Design:

• High-quality T304 stainless steel composition
• Mandrel-bent primary tubes feature TIG-welded joints for exceptional durability
• A cast stainless steel collector provides a seamless transition, free of resistance or turbulence
• Thick laser-cut flanges resist warping and guarantee a leak-free seal
• Direct bolt-on fitment - uses factory gaskets and hardware, no modifications necessary!

Product Development:

Our M50/S50 "Shorty" Headers were designed, engineered, tested, and quality inspected by our Research & Development team. Our development process includes leading-edge product technology: FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long-term product testing.

Not for sale or use in the state of California on any pollution-controlled vehicle as per the California Air Resources Board.

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