Intake boot, silicone

[Yonkers320is]

Any one make the intake elbow for the 528i in silicone? I know it is just fine the plastic one, but I am getting rid of the whole air filter box and stuff for intercooler pipe routing, just keeping the factory MAF unit. I was going to use a modified e36 but it is 3" and the TB in the 528 is 3 1/2 and 45* (it looks like it has two butterfly units)

Also fixing the power steering lines that leak, do all the e39 have power steering coolers?


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[BimmerBreaker]

The E36 ones will fit but require deleting that ASC throttle body. It's a very rudimentary traction control system and limits intake air... Never seen a silicone option that keeps the ASC TB in place

[Yonkers320is]

The E36 ones will fit but require deleting that ASC throttle body. It's a very rudimentary traction control system and limits intake air... Never seen a silicone option that keeps the ASC TB in place

Yes, i looked around. I will do the ASC-T delete and run regular e36. I was worried about the ABS light, but there is a mod for it, so the light doesnt show on the dash, but the ASC light will (which doesnt interfere with inspections)

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[ross1]

Check with some of racer supply houses for silicone tubing. There may be a pre-made elbow in the appropriate size
I know the AFM is smaller dia. than the ASC throttle housing. The silicone hose will stretch quite a bit. I've used in mismatch situations with success.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/ad...D=3TURBOHOSESZ

[Jason5driver]

https://www.bimmerworld.com/BimmerWo...Air-Meter.html