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E46 328i to 330i intake manifold swap

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  • RamRod E28R
    RamRod E28R
    RamRod E28
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    So I've been doing some searching on the interwebs and guys that have done this say that there is a noticeable bump in power when doing this swap but not seeing dyno numbers you guys think this would be a worthwhile swap? Or has anyone on here done this swap???

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    • jc43089J
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      Pretty sure they are the same.  The m54 just has drive by wire rather than a cable on the m52TU's.  On the e36 328's you can increase top end power by swapping to an obd1 manifold.

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      • patsbimmer1P
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        It is the same concept as the m50/m52 swap.  The m54 intake wil bolt directly on the e46 m52tu.  I'm not sure what the gains are but it is highly recommended that you get a tune after.  Shark injector, active autowerk, etc.

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        • RamRod E28R
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          Anyone on here tune e46 ecu?

          1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!

          1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?

          1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)

          1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)

          1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)

          1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)

          2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)

          3bc80c27-0937-43e3-9e7f-00404a337ec1zps

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