View Poll Results: Did you find this info to be helpful?

Voters
648. You may not vote on this poll
  • Yes, of course!!!

    548 84.57%
  • Kind of, but I'm still confused.....

    63 9.72%
  • What is this about again???

    37 5.71%
Page 5 of 49 FirstFirst 12345678910111213141530 ... LastLast
Results 101 to 125 of 1224

Thread: Official M50 Manifold Swap Thread

  1. #101
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Seattle, WA
    Posts
    1,878
    My Cars
    .
    K so i finally got it all installed the otherday, didn't throw any codes, idle's fine, everything seems ok... only thing is it seems slower now... I raced a modded 325is and before the install we were dead even, after, he walked away from me easily. There were a few differences, but i don't think they were enough for him to walk me especially if I'm supposed to be faster now: before we had the same amount of gas, this time he had 1/2 tank, and i was almost full. before we were alone, this time i had a passenger. before i had no spare tire in the trunk, this time i did. before he was running on 17" kosei's, now he's on 15" bottlecaps.

    I read somewhere that it takes some time for your ECU to get used to everything, but I still can't see how I got so much slower! anyone care to evaluate?
    e36 325is- sold
    e36 328is- RIP
    e30 325is- sold
    e36 325is- sold

  2. #102
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Queen Mary's Land (MD)
    Posts
    5,412
    My Cars
    08 328i|01 530i|96 328s
    Quote Originally Posted by turbodefrost View Post
    K so i finally got it all installed the otherday, didn't throw any codes, idle's fine, everything seems ok... only thing is it seems slower now... I raced a modded 325is and before the install we were dead even, after, he walked away from me easily. There were a few differences, but i don't think they were enough for him to walk me especially if I'm supposed to be faster now: before we had the same amount of gas, this time he had 1/2 tank, and i was almost full. before we were alone, this time i had a passenger. before i had no spare tire in the trunk, this time i did. before he was running on 17" kosei's, now he's on 15" bottlecaps.

    I read somewhere that it takes some time for your ECU to get used to everything, but I still can't see how I got so much slower! anyone care to evaluate?
    The car will take a few days to adjust, it should get stronger. The important thing to to remember as mentioned in my first post, you will lose midrange Tq with out M50 specific software. You should notice the car is much stronger over 5000rpm. Once you get your DME flash, you will have a 7000ish rpm redline. You do need to drive the car a bit differently i.e. keep the revs up. If you plan on getting M3 cams wait for your DME upgrade. If not, get a shark injector or AA software flash, that should help a bunch. If your sig is accurate, it's time to get a free flow or cold air intake
    ~Phil
    Madeiraviolett Bf.C club member #001

    1996 BMW 328is Madeiraviolett/Dove Grey: 5 Spd, Sport, Cold Weather & Premium Sound pkgs.
    3.5" ECIS/ITG intake -> Samco ASC Delete Boot -> DINAN TB -> M50 Manifold -> S52 Cams | Bav Auto Red-top ignition coils tuned w/ AA software, Dynomax Cats & Stromung exhaust UUC Pulleys & Clutch stop, FDM=Zionsville radiator, Mishimoto Tank, SAMCO hoses, Fidanza LTW flywheel & M3 clutch, UUC Evo3 SSK, 3.23 LSD, Koni/Eibach Adjustable Damper suspension, PUR RSM's & RTABs, CF Strut brace, UUC Swaybarbarians, Motorsport X-Brace, 17x8 Beyern Mesh wheels Hella CELIS projectors + 5k TRS HID's, Fog delete=Brake cooling duct, LTW wing, ///M Bumper & R. Diffuser
    CCA Member #382557

  3. #103
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Seattle, WA
    Posts
    1,878
    My Cars
    .
    Quote Originally Posted by LuvMy328is View Post
    The car will take a few days to adjust, it should get stronger. The important thing to to remember as mentioned in my first post, you will lose midrange Tq with out M50 specific software. You should notice the car is much stronger over 5000rpm. Once you get your DME flash, you will have a 7000ish rpm redline. You do need to drive the car a bit differently i.e. keep the revs up. If you plan on getting M3 cams wait for your DME upgrade. If not, get a shark injector or AA software flash, that should help a bunch. If your sig is accurate, it's time to get a free flow or cold air intake
    ~Phil
    ok thanks, maybe we'll run again in a few days to see if there's a difference. I will be getting S52 cams eventually so i'll be waiting until then to get any kind of software. And yes I really need to get CAI I think it will make a BIG difference!
    e36 325is- sold
    e36 328is- RIP
    e30 325is- sold
    e36 325is- sold

  4. #104
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    England
    Posts
    65
    My Cars
    '99 540i6T, '99 M5
    This has probably been asked before, so feel free to link me to the answer.

    Im interested in doing this conversion to my M52 328, as it looks fairly easy in all honesty, and should give good power gains. As part of my university studies in motorsport, I learnt about engine aerodynamics, i.e. the way the the air charge moves through the engine, and the basics are that the smoother it flows, the better. This is why people get their ports and intake manifolds polished.

    I was looking at the first pic in the first post of this thread (the one comparing the runner internal diameter size differences) and I started to think about how the air would see this huge increase in runner diameter just before it flowed into the intake ports. Ive been told that the M52 engine'd E36 328's (like mine) were restricted quite heavily to meet with German emmision regulations, and a smaller intake manifold was used to stifle the air flow into the engine.

    So my question is, does this smaller M52 intake manifold's internal runner diameter, match up to the M52 engines intake ports for each cylinder?

    If it doesnt, then OK, fitting an M50 manifold would hopefully remove this restriction, converting the M52 engine back to the way it was originally designed prior to being restricted, and allow a nice smooth flowing air charge to enter the cylinders, as the port size and shape would now exactly match the runner size and shape.

    If it does match up as stock (which is more likely to be the case tbh), then surely by fitting an M50 manifold with larger runner diameters, you would be introducing an instant diameter change when the larger runner meets the smaller port, leading to pretty horendous air flow through the engine as the air hits this sharp edge where the larger runner meets the smaller port.

    So basically, has anyone who has done this mod noticed which intake manifolds internal runner diameters, actually match up correctly with their cylinders port diameters?
    Last edited by Fr1D4y; 07-10-2007 at 06:28 PM.

  5. #105
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    N/A
    Posts
    3,182
    My Cars
    N/A
    The M52 manifold runners don't match up, and you call tell that from the first pic because of the gasket spacing is identical on both M50 and M52 manifolds.

  6. #106
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    North East PA
    Posts
    2,718
    My Cars
    1970 2002; 1998 E36
    Even the M/S52 engines are based on the M50 platform. Theyare M50 intake ports.

    BTW...been asked 50 times at least.

    E
    Eric Paul Eviston - 1 Piece Silicone Hose M50 Manifold Conversion Kit

    ******M50 Manifold Install Trouble Shooting Guide Here: www.m50manifold.com

    '98 M3/4 - ECIS CAI, S50 Manifold, Conforti Software, 16" Spal Puller, UUC Pulleys, Fan Delete, UUC Stage 2 Fly w/M5 Clutch, UUC Blacks w/TMEs, X-Brace, GC RTAB shims, GC RSMs,
    M Roadster lever, 245x40x17 all 4 corners, Drilled Zimmermans, Motul RBF600 and Redline Synth fluids.
    My Dyno HERE
    My Website:
    www.m50manifold.com
    My Email:
    info@m50manifold.com


  7. #107
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    England
    Posts
    65
    My Cars
    '99 540i6T, '99 M5
    If that is the case, then I am genuinely shocked that a company reknowned for developing the worlds most refined straight 6 engines, would allow cars to roll off the production lines with stock intake flow characteristics like this, hence my question.

    Needless to say, I will be swapping manifolds pronto.

    Cheers for the info

    p.s.
    Anyone know if they did the same thing to the exhaust manifold as well?
    Last edited by Fr1D4y; 07-11-2007 at 12:19 PM.

  8. #108
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    England
    Posts
    65
    My Cars
    '99 540i6T, '99 M5
    Sorry to double post.

    I was wondering if anyone has ever managed to fit a euro-spec s50 inlet manifold (the one with the individual TB's) to an M52 328 engine?

  9. #109
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Queen Mary's Land (MD)
    Posts
    5,412
    My Cars
    08 328i|01 530i|96 328s
    Quote Originally Posted by Fr1D4y View Post
    Sorry to double post.

    I was wondering if anyone has ever managed to fit a euro-spec s50 inlet manifold (the one with the individual TB's) to an M52 328 engine?
    I don't believe so. BUT at one time I think BMP had a conversion system that used the 6 ITB setup.
    ~Phil
    Madeiraviolett Bf.C club member #001

    1996 BMW 328is Madeiraviolett/Dove Grey: 5 Spd, Sport, Cold Weather & Premium Sound pkgs.
    3.5" ECIS/ITG intake -> Samco ASC Delete Boot -> DINAN TB -> M50 Manifold -> S52 Cams | Bav Auto Red-top ignition coils tuned w/ AA software, Dynomax Cats & Stromung exhaust UUC Pulleys & Clutch stop, FDM=Zionsville radiator, Mishimoto Tank, SAMCO hoses, Fidanza LTW flywheel & M3 clutch, UUC Evo3 SSK, 3.23 LSD, Koni/Eibach Adjustable Damper suspension, PUR RSM's & RTABs, CF Strut brace, UUC Swaybarbarians, Motorsport X-Brace, 17x8 Beyern Mesh wheels Hella CELIS projectors + 5k TRS HID's, Fog delete=Brake cooling duct, LTW wing, ///M Bumper & R. Diffuser
    CCA Member #382557

  10. #110
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Boca Raton, FL
    Posts
    2,336
    My Cars
    96 BMW 328i
    Quote Originally Posted by E36M3E View Post
    Even the M/S52 engines are based on the M50 platform. Theyare M50 intake ports.

    BTW...been asked 50 times at least.

    E
    I gotta say one thing about this man right here. Eric is a great seller! His Kit was put together extremely well and his customer service is unreal. I emailed him a few weeks ago because i was in a bind. I previously installed the M50 mani a few months ago. Lately i noticed my car wouldnt idle and noticed my crank case hose was torn to shreds. I ripped the manifold off and found another vacuum line unplugged and couldnt figure out where it goes.. I emailed Eric and within 20 minutes, he calls me and help me out.

    Simply Stellar customer service, support, and an awesome product altogether. If he had stickers, id pastem up and down on my car and tattoo his name on my ass!
    "When tolerance becomes a one way street, it leads to cultural suicide."

  11. #111
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Los Angeles, CA
    Posts
    2,315
    My Cars
    E36 M3
    subscribed


  12. #112
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Mira Loma, CA
    Posts
    647
    My Cars
    '96 328is
    This thread is gold!!! Awesome work ~Phil!

    ** subscribed
    The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.
    Hubert H. Humphrey, 1911-1978, American Politician and Vice President

  13. #113
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Rock Island, IL, U.S.A.
    Posts
    1,425
    My Cars
    97 328is,94 530i,93 325i
    +1 for the sticky and rename!!!
    E36 parts for sale...cheap! Click the link below!

    http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1454653

  14. #114
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Queen Mary's Land (MD)
    Posts
    5,412
    My Cars
    08 328i|01 530i|96 328s
    Refer to my manifold picture. Notice the "Pinwheel" on the front? That easily determines it is the M50 manifold a.k.a OBD1 manifold.
    ~phil
    Madeiraviolett Bf.C club member #001

    1996 BMW 328is Madeiraviolett/Dove Grey: 5 Spd, Sport, Cold Weather & Premium Sound pkgs.
    3.5" ECIS/ITG intake -> Samco ASC Delete Boot -> DINAN TB -> M50 Manifold -> S52 Cams | Bav Auto Red-top ignition coils tuned w/ AA software, Dynomax Cats & Stromung exhaust UUC Pulleys & Clutch stop, FDM=Zionsville radiator, Mishimoto Tank, SAMCO hoses, Fidanza LTW flywheel & M3 clutch, UUC Evo3 SSK, 3.23 LSD, Koni/Eibach Adjustable Damper suspension, PUR RSM's & RTABs, CF Strut brace, UUC Swaybarbarians, Motorsport X-Brace, 17x8 Beyern Mesh wheels Hella CELIS projectors + 5k TRS HID's, Fog delete=Brake cooling duct, LTW wing, ///M Bumper & R. Diffuser
    CCA Member #382557

  15. #115
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Posts
    1,444
    My Cars
    Cosmos 328is
    As stated before does this swap benefit auto tranny 328's or severely cut down the power compared to stock? I'm thinking about a manual swap in the future, but have neither the time or money to do this as of now, and all my engine mods were going to come first. So...?
    "I can sell out Madison Square Gardens masturbating" -Mike Tyson...
    Fight my brute now!! - http://wopperjr.mybrute.com

  16. #116
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Queen Mary's Land (MD)
    Posts
    5,412
    My Cars
    08 328i|01 530i|96 328s
    I'm certain the improvements will be noticed. There was just a 328is auto dyno'd in the Dyno thread a few days ago. Doing the 5spd swap should put about 5-10% more of the crank power to the ground though. I will try to find that dyno.
    ~Phil

    EDIT:

    Member: TCarlisle
    New dyno on 10/12/2007 with the following mods:


    Build Date: 4/97
    Mods: Conforti CAI, Conforti Shark (S52 cam/M50 Manifold specific), Borla Cat Back, S52 Cams, M50 manifold, Fan Delete, ASC Delete, UUC Pulleys
    Dyno Type: Dynojet, STD Corrected
    Dyno Conditions: About 75 deg F
    Gear Dynoed: 3 (Auto)
    Peak HP: 203
    Peak Torque: 182
    Air/fuel: 13.5 - 14:1

    Three dyno runs were performed, and results were consistent. 1st run was 201, 2nd run was 202, and last run was 203hp.

    So basically, adding an M50 manifold and specific software and FDM and ASC delete and pulleys added 10hp to the wheels. Assuming 20% drivetrain loss (higher due to auto) the engine is putting out about 253hp at the crank (with 182K miles on the odometer). That is about 64hp over stock, for an increase of 34%.

    I did the ASC delete by putting a rubber sewage pipe in place of the ASC and the stock boot, not the Samco boot. It works, but it is pretty soft and I do wonder if at high RPM when large volumes of air is being sucked in, if that soft rubber "sucks in" a little and maybe even oscillates thus disrupting the air flow. I will replace with a Samco boot, but am not dropping cash on another dyno run just to find out.

    Injectors are orginal. I probably have a little bit of power to be gained just by having them professionally serviced and bring the spray volume and pattern back to what it should be. I am sure after 182K miles the injectors are a little "tired" and thus are losing me a few HP. I will do this in the spring, but again probably not worth another dyno run.

    Here's the post
    Madeiraviolett Bf.C club member #001

    1996 BMW 328is Madeiraviolett/Dove Grey: 5 Spd, Sport, Cold Weather & Premium Sound pkgs.
    3.5" ECIS/ITG intake -> Samco ASC Delete Boot -> DINAN TB -> M50 Manifold -> S52 Cams | Bav Auto Red-top ignition coils tuned w/ AA software, Dynomax Cats & Stromung exhaust UUC Pulleys & Clutch stop, FDM=Zionsville radiator, Mishimoto Tank, SAMCO hoses, Fidanza LTW flywheel & M3 clutch, UUC Evo3 SSK, 3.23 LSD, Koni/Eibach Adjustable Damper suspension, PUR RSM's & RTABs, CF Strut brace, UUC Swaybarbarians, Motorsport X-Brace, 17x8 Beyern Mesh wheels Hella CELIS projectors + 5k TRS HID's, Fog delete=Brake cooling duct, LTW wing, ///M Bumper & R. Diffuser
    CCA Member #382557

  17. #117
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    North East PA
    Posts
    2,718
    My Cars
    1970 2002; 1998 E36
    Quote Originally Posted by SergeK View Post
    I gotta say one thing about this man right here. Eric is a great seller! His Kit was put together extremely well and his customer service is unreal. I emailed him a few weeks ago because i was in a bind. I previously installed the M50 mani a few months ago. Lately i noticed my car wouldnt idle and noticed my crank case hose was torn to shreds. I ripped the manifold off and found another vacuum line unplugged and couldnt figure out where it goes.. I emailed Eric and within 20 minutes, he calls me and help me out.

    Simply Stellar customer service, support, and an awesome product altogether. If he had stickers, id pastem up and down on my car and tattoo his name on my ass!
    Thx for the kind words. I'm gonna get my stickers made and call my tattoo guy!!

    Eric
    Eric Paul Eviston - 1 Piece Silicone Hose M50 Manifold Conversion Kit

    ******M50 Manifold Install Trouble Shooting Guide Here: www.m50manifold.com

    '98 M3/4 - ECIS CAI, S50 Manifold, Conforti Software, 16" Spal Puller, UUC Pulleys, Fan Delete, UUC Stage 2 Fly w/M5 Clutch, UUC Blacks w/TMEs, X-Brace, GC RTAB shims, GC RSMs,
    M Roadster lever, 245x40x17 all 4 corners, Drilled Zimmermans, Motul RBF600 and Redline Synth fluids.
    My Dyno HERE
    My Website:
    www.m50manifold.com
    My Email:
    info@m50manifold.com


  18. #118
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Mira Loma, CA
    Posts
    647
    My Cars
    '96 328is

    Moon what mama don't know won't hurt her

    Quote Originally Posted by E36M3E View Post
    Thx for the kind words. I'm gonna get my stickers made and call my tattoo guy!!

    Eric
    There you go, when I read that comment I wondered when "Eric" would comment on it, lol.
    The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.
    Hubert H. Humphrey, 1911-1978, American Politician and Vice President

  19. #119
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    North East PA
    Posts
    2,718
    My Cars
    1970 2002; 1998 E36
    Quote Originally Posted by LuvMy328is View Post
    Refer to my manifold picture. Notice the "Pinwheel" on the front? That easily determines it is the M50 manifold a.k.a OBD1 manifold.
    ~phil
    careful though. there are M50 manifolds out there that have the pinwheel but are from a different model and have a different sized connector for the ICV in the back.

    these manifolds can be drilled or you can use the earlier model part...I think it might be from the 525 as well. I just drill them.

    Eric
    Eric Paul Eviston - 1 Piece Silicone Hose M50 Manifold Conversion Kit

    ******M50 Manifold Install Trouble Shooting Guide Here: www.m50manifold.com

    '98 M3/4 - ECIS CAI, S50 Manifold, Conforti Software, 16" Spal Puller, UUC Pulleys, Fan Delete, UUC Stage 2 Fly w/M5 Clutch, UUC Blacks w/TMEs, X-Brace, GC RTAB shims, GC RSMs,
    M Roadster lever, 245x40x17 all 4 corners, Drilled Zimmermans, Motul RBF600 and Redline Synth fluids.
    My Dyno HERE
    My Website:
    www.m50manifold.com
    My Email:
    info@m50manifold.com


  20. #120
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Queen Mary's Land (MD)
    Posts
    5,412
    My Cars
    08 328i|01 530i|96 328s
    Quote Originally Posted by E36M3E View Post
    careful though. there are M50 manifolds out there that have the pinwheel but are from a different model and have a different sized connector for the ICV in the back.

    these manifolds can be drilled or you can use the earlier model part...I think it might be from the 525 as well. I just drill them.

    Eric
    Ok, according to Real OEM the Part# 11611735727 (INTAKE MANIFOLD) was found on the following vehicles:

    E34: Details on E34

    E34 525i SEDAN
    E34 525i TOURING

    E36: Details on E36

    E36 325i SEDAN
    E36 325i CONVERTIBLE
    E36 325is COUPE
    E36 M3 COUPE

    So I guess the sure fire way is to reference that P/N

    ~Phil
    Madeiraviolett Bf.C club member #001

    1996 BMW 328is Madeiraviolett/Dove Grey: 5 Spd, Sport, Cold Weather & Premium Sound pkgs.
    3.5" ECIS/ITG intake -> Samco ASC Delete Boot -> DINAN TB -> M50 Manifold -> S52 Cams | Bav Auto Red-top ignition coils tuned w/ AA software, Dynomax Cats & Stromung exhaust UUC Pulleys & Clutch stop, FDM=Zionsville radiator, Mishimoto Tank, SAMCO hoses, Fidanza LTW flywheel & M3 clutch, UUC Evo3 SSK, 3.23 LSD, Koni/Eibach Adjustable Damper suspension, PUR RSM's & RTABs, CF Strut brace, UUC Swaybarbarians, Motorsport X-Brace, 17x8 Beyern Mesh wheels Hella CELIS projectors + 5k TRS HID's, Fog delete=Brake cooling duct, LTW wing, ///M Bumper & R. Diffuser
    CCA Member #382557

  21. #121
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    North East PA
    Posts
    2,718
    My Cars
    1970 2002; 1998 E36
    Quote Originally Posted by LuvMy328is View Post
    Ok, according to Real OEM the Part# 11611735727 (INTAKE MANIFOLD) was found on the following vehicles:

    E34: Details on E34

    E34 525i SEDAN
    E34 525i TOURING

    E36: Details on E36

    E36 325i SEDAN
    E36 325i CONVERTIBLE
    E36 325is COUPE
    E36 M3 COUPE

    So I guess the sure fire way is to reference that P/N

    ~Phil
    yes and manifold part numbers ending in ...728 and ...730 (IIRC) are good as well. and PN 1161720612 is good too but it looks just like the offending manifold off of the model with the smaller ICV connector hole...but it has the bigger hole.

    but even if you get the one with the smaller hole, can't remember the PN, you can still drill it or use the other connector.

    Eric
    Eric Paul Eviston - 1 Piece Silicone Hose M50 Manifold Conversion Kit

    ******M50 Manifold Install Trouble Shooting Guide Here: www.m50manifold.com

    '98 M3/4 - ECIS CAI, S50 Manifold, Conforti Software, 16" Spal Puller, UUC Pulleys, Fan Delete, UUC Stage 2 Fly w/M5 Clutch, UUC Blacks w/TMEs, X-Brace, GC RTAB shims, GC RSMs,
    M Roadster lever, 245x40x17 all 4 corners, Drilled Zimmermans, Motul RBF600 and Redline Synth fluids.
    My Dyno HERE
    My Website:
    www.m50manifold.com
    My Email:
    info@m50manifold.com


  22. #122
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Queen Mary's Land (MD)
    Posts
    5,412
    My Cars
    08 328i|01 530i|96 328s
    Good info, moving it to the top of the thread
    Madeiraviolett Bf.C club member #001

    1996 BMW 328is Madeiraviolett/Dove Grey: 5 Spd, Sport, Cold Weather & Premium Sound pkgs.
    3.5" ECIS/ITG intake -> Samco ASC Delete Boot -> DINAN TB -> M50 Manifold -> S52 Cams | Bav Auto Red-top ignition coils tuned w/ AA software, Dynomax Cats & Stromung exhaust UUC Pulleys & Clutch stop, FDM=Zionsville radiator, Mishimoto Tank, SAMCO hoses, Fidanza LTW flywheel & M3 clutch, UUC Evo3 SSK, 3.23 LSD, Koni/Eibach Adjustable Damper suspension, PUR RSM's & RTABs, CF Strut brace, UUC Swaybarbarians, Motorsport X-Brace, 17x8 Beyern Mesh wheels Hella CELIS projectors + 5k TRS HID's, Fog delete=Brake cooling duct, LTW wing, ///M Bumper & R. Diffuser
    CCA Member #382557

  23. #123
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    760
    My Cars
    '97 Cosmos schwartz
    Quote Originally Posted by turbodefrost View Post
    ok thanks, maybe we'll run again in a few days to see if there's a difference. I will be getting S52 cams eventually so i'll be waiting until then to get any kind of software. And yes I really need to get CAI I think it will make a BIG difference!
    Hey, how is your car doing now? Did it get better? I'm thinking of also doing this swap, great thread!

  24. #124
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Los Angeles, CA
    Posts
    2,315
    My Cars
    E36 M3
    Just had my M50 mani installed by Eric (E36M3E). It only took about 13 hours and when he was done the car started right up and the idle smoothed out in under a minute. If there is any loss of low end torque I cant really tell, BUT from 3.5rpm on the car is noticeably more alive. With the pedal burried into the floor the engine noise is magnificent and the the needle seems to jump right to redline.

    In addition to the cool noise it makes and the performance gains, and dispite the fact that I've been driving my car pretty hard lately, the M50 mani seems to have given me much better gas mileage. My last tank took me 410 miles with just under a gallon left.

    This mod is a MUST for M/S52 owners. Forget about clear corners and tint for now and go get a M50 manifold and install kit at m50manifold.com. Eric is extremely knowledgeable and has great craftsmanship. This one is a no brainer, increase performance and save gas, two things that don't usually go together.


    Special Note:
    It didn't extactly take Eric 13 hours to install my manifold, in the middle of the install he was called into work unexpectedly for the day. The actual time it took was more like 3 hours.


  25. #125
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Los Angeles, CA
    Posts
    2,315
    My Cars
    E36 M3
    how do we get this thread parked?


Page 5 of 49 FirstFirst 12345678910111213141530 ... LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •