E36 m3 throttle bodies and exhaust

[SlammedTouring]

Are these any good for a 2.8 engine if they can be made to fit or is too much hassle for the power gains?

Jack

[Motorhole]

Have looked into this. Seems throttle bodies foul the oil filter housing on m52 as s50s have a different setup with oil cooler. Exhaust won't fit without significant bodgery that would pretty much wipe out any real gains due to steering linkage etc.

[SlammedTouring]

Was just thinking about the exhaust for now, have Tig welders and all the gear at work (I'm a pipeworker/welder). Guess it would be cheaper than buying a stainless one but it is made for the job

[reggid]

i wouldn't use the S50 throttles, they are quite big so putting them on a 2.8L that makes 100hp less is mismatch of parts. Use the M50 manifold if you have a M52.

[frantic]

Has been done : M52Tu with s50 throttlebodies


http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/ind ... opic=30332

I think it was 240hp to the wheels with more done but can't find the other build threads atm.