Installation Notes
I highly recommend you take off the front subframe to install the headers for easier access. It is not required, but will make your life easier. While in there, new header gaskets are recommended.
The S85 exhaust system development was heavily influence by the BMW Motorsport F1 program.
The S85 marked the first development of equal length headers to a BMW M engine in a V configuration, a vast departure from the log style manifold on the S62 in the E39 M5.
Yet, BMW M still compromised and created an opportunity to uncork significant power gains.
In this Series, I document the development, unboxing and installation of the S85 V3 headers.
Enjoy,
- Matt
Been there, done that.