IMPORTANT!! Please READ!! HELP!!

[StreuB1]

As stated prior.....this is my first BMW build. And I am ignorant to certain aspects.

I know I need a larger port manifold to hit my HP target. The 95' intake manifold is the common solution for the S52 motors. So I've bid on several over the past few months on Ebay and lost. I finally WON ONE!!

But I think the guy's selling it under false context.....

After looking at it further....I don't think this is the proper manifold now that I have purchased it. The seller is stating its from a 95' M3 but is calling it an M50 manifold.....not an S50 manifold. From what I've read the M50 is the motor in the 325i's.....

Below are the pics.....what manifold did I just win??? Im finding this rather amusing right now......

[StreuB1]

And this guy already has an 81.7% feedback rating and made his feedback private.....I was placing my bid at the last 15 seconds and I think to myself...."81.7%........do I chance it......he could be a ding dong...."

Grr.....but for $91.....it was worth a shot!

If this turns out to be the wrong manifold.....his feedback is going even lower and Im not paying for it.....even if I get negative feedback!!

[Geno325is]

M50 and S50 shared the same manifold....

[StreuB1]

Originally Posted by Geno325is

M50 and S50 shared the same manifold....

So I overreacted and the manifold shown is the same manifold.....just NOT from an M3....?

Sorry for the ignorance.....remember though...me = new to BMW. Not new to cars. I have no real idea what the S50/M50 intake manifold looks like and the subtle differences between both engines. This is where you guys come in.

Please have patience with me.

Thanks!!

Brian

[Geno325is]

No problem

[StreuB1]

Originally Posted by Geno325is

No problem

HEY!!!

You're from Illinois!! That means Im not the only one out here!! And I thought I was gonna be the only turbo E36 around here. Actually kinda glad Im not. What do you have done to your car??