M50 Intake Manifold Adapter Kit
Get all of the benefits of the legendary BMW M50 intake manifold on your E46 or other M52TU/M54 powered BMW, without the hassle. Retain the ability to revert to the M54 manifold if needed. Designed and manufactured in the USA, this kit spares no cost and uses only quality materials.
Check our "Tech Articles" section for installation information and our experience with the intake HERE!
This kit will run on the stock ECU tune fine, but if you would like a tuned ECU to match, get rid of check engine lights, and get even more of a power bump; visit our tuning listing here: GET TUNED!
Replacing the M52TU/M54 intake manifold with the M50 intake has many benefits, including:
- Increase in power- About 20hp N/A depending on application
- More flow at high RPM, for an extended powerband
- Better throttle response
- More engine bay room
- More injector options
- Removes the DISA valve, which often fail and only functions in slow city driving, not performance environments
Tips for using it on a boosted application can be found in our tuners video, HERE
Our base kit includes a billet adapter plate, fuel rail adapters, ICV blocking plugs, and hardware. Our billet plate offers bolt pattern options for using the M52TU cable driven throttle body or the M54b25/M54b30 electronic throttle bodies on the M50 manifold. Included with all kits is hardware and inserts to plug the ICV ports in the head without any permanent damage, the need to remove the head, or use special tools. The included fuel rail adapter plates allow you to keep your original fuel rail. Free domestic shipping, as always!
Add our silicone hose kit. Made from motorsports grade materials ready to handle any level of boost. Look great for a clean install on any vehicle. Includes all hoses required to install your original ICV.
Add the billet ICV fitting. The stock fitting is plastic and brittle- Not good for boost or high engine bay temps! This one will stay in place no matter what.
Injector Spacer kit: Recommended for aftermarket injectors. These spacers are sometimes required on aftermarket slim body injectors so they don't push too far down into the intake manifold and create a vacuum or boost leak.
Port Matching Templates: To get maximum gains out of the M50 manifold you can easily port match your head using our 3d printed port templates. Just grind down the head until you reach the template. Look at our tech article posted above for more info.
If you have any questions, send us a message
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