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Post Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:22 pm

can anyone tell me if all m20 inlet manifolds are the same
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Post Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:23 pm

No, they differ form the B20 and B25.
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Post Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:33 pm

thanks i have a 320i do you know what the differance is
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Post Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:34 pm

Shape, size, air flow... I have either for sale if you need one.
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Post Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:45 pm

thanks i just got one but not sure if its from a 325 or a320
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Post Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:54 pm

The inlet pipes on a b25 manifold are a smooth curve whereas on the b20 they have an angle on them.
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Post Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:58 pm

thanks i am off to check them thanks again for your help :)
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Post Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:06 pm

Upload a picture if you are unsure, someone will be able to tell you straight the way when they see it
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Post Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:10 pm

looks like its off a 325i will it fit and run ok
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Post Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:13 pm

It will run ok but no better than ok. If you fit the 2.5 inlet manifold then you really should also use a 2.5 throttle body as the aperature is much larger on the 2.5 manifold. Likewise the ports on the 2.0 head are smaller so airflow will be disrupted. Hope that makes sense!
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Post Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:18 pm

thats a great help thanks again