WTB - M50 Inlet Manifold

[sammcj2000 1]

WTB M50 Inlet Manifold for a M52b28

Cheap as possible in good condition.

I'm in CHCH so price for shipping if elsewhere too please.

Edited June 8, 2010 by sammcj

[thorburn 120]

you are aware you will need a few more parts for an m50 manifold swap than just the intake manifold.

appologies if this isn't what you are using it for

[sammcj2000 1]

you are aware you will need a few more parts for an m50 manifold swap than just the intake manifold.

appologies if this isn't what you are using it for

Oh is that right? What else is required? I thought it was pretty much a straight swap?

Ah, found some info, thanks:

"PHYSICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MANIFOLDS

To accomplish the conversion from M52 to M50 intake, a number of differences between the two manifolds and their linkups and mechanics must be accounted for. The main problem with the earlier manifold is that it has different vacuum connections, mainly for the crankcase vent and ICV. Also its mounting points have different locations. To adapt the M50 manifold to the M52 engine systems additional vacuum connections need to be created along with a set of brackets."

Edited June 8, 2010 by sammcj

[Mark 178]

Here's a write-up. This is for a US spec M3... but that engine is basically an M52 with a few modificiations.

Definitely not a straight swap... it's a reasonably complex looking procedure.

http://www.team-bar.com/diy_m50manifold.htm

[sammcj2000 1]

Thanks mark, I'll have a read after work.

[thorburn 120]

I'm sure you know all about the low end loss so i wont rant about that

heres the best diy i've found:

http://off-camber.net/node/8

and another ok 1

http://www.rmeuropean.com/bmw-m50-manifold.aspx

Only problems i have read about are caused by leaks, not connecting it up correct, or dropping something into the engine

[rds 0]

Doesnt look too hard,

DO IT!!

[sammcj2000 1]

Doesnt look too hard,

DO IT!!

Yeah I think I probably will...

Just got to find one cheap first

[HELLBM 1531]

$100 @ hellbm

[sammcj2000 1]

$100 @ hellbm

Thanks,

To chch?