Suitable Manifold for E46 Club Sport Rack

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Waddock
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Post Sun Aug 07, 2016 12:39 pm

I have installed the E46 Club Sport rack on to my E30 325i.

When installed it fouled against the two down pipes from the 6 branch manifold. So I have converted from a 3 branch to a 2 branch on the rear bank. However it is now leaking, so not happy with the work.

Has anyone installed this rack before? If so what manifold was used to provide clearance?

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Post Sun Aug 07, 2016 2:30 pm

The only 6 branch that fits with proper clearance is the BTB3, otherwise just keep the standard cast manifold
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Post Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:00 pm

the BTB3 does not clear the Z3 rack (can be massaged though), dont know about e46 CS
E30 325is with M20B31
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Post Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:10 am

Really? I find that hard to believe! 8O