Three Stage Intake Manifold Conversion for 328/325 - Page 18 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Teeeg28 · 12-11-2012, 02:00 AM

so you can a x3 3 stage manifold instead of an 330 3 stage manifold and still buy all the parts listed and it will work?

e90pilot · 12-11-2012, 02:02 AM

Yes, but check the part numbers to be safe.

Evice · 12-11-2012, 04:31 AM

What controls the DISA motors ? What do they plug in ?

cuco · 12-11-2012, 09:09 AM

Real oem shows a different part number for the X3.

X3 - 11617559524
330i - 11617559523

I wonder how they differ.

AirborneFF · 12-11-2012, 03:49 PM

I am in same question as Snyperx, I already have a tune.. Will my tune adjust to the 3 stage swap with a better benifit than no tune and the swap? I realize the AA tune maximizes this swap because it is specific for my 325

Johnny D · 12-11-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evice

What controls the DISA motors ? What do they plug in ?

The ECU controls them. The connections are already on the non 3 stage manifold clipped out of the way and unhooked. Once you install the manifold you use the connectors on the DISA motors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuco

Real oem shows a different part number for the X3.

X3 - 11617559524
330i - 11617559523

I wonder how they differ.

An educated guess would be where the oil separator connects to the back of the intake. Some have a single inlet into the manifold and others have two inlets. Either way, you can get the corresponding hose that connects it up.

It could be something else, but I am not seeing anything else in my head it could be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirborneFF

I am in same question as Snyperx, I already have a tune.. Will my tune adjust to the 3 stage swap with a better benifit than no tune and the swap? I realize the AA tune maximizes this swap because it is specific for my 325

Yes, you can get the manifold installed even with the tune already on. You will want to have the AA stage 2 tune however.

Most people not getting a tune see ~9whp gains and then coupled with the tune they see between 25-35whp gains.

AirborneFF · 12-11-2012, 04:02 PM

Got it! Seems simple enough... Thoroughly make sure you have the correct manifold and parts, get a new gasket, get it put on or put it on yourself ...AA tune and good to go..

Zajac1 · 12-28-2012, 11:13 PM

So if i have a correct manifold and parts, AAstage 2 can works like a flash to 3stage manifold ??
Btw my engine is N52K. What it is mean " K "

Zajac1 · 12-31-2012, 11:37 AM

??????????

Johnny D · 12-31-2012, 12:19 PM

Google is your friend lazy.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1174594429

Zajac1 · 01-02-2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny D

Google is your friend lazy.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1174594429

Thanku You my friend but i see only N52KP. My is N52K.

Johnny D · 01-02-2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zajac1

Thanku You my friend but i see only N52KP. My is N52K.

Same thing.

Zajac1 · 01-03-2013, 12:58 AM

Good to know : ) Thanks

smc325xi · 01-07-2013, 04:33 PM

After going through 18 pages, wondering where the DIY is......

e90pilot · 01-07-2013, 08:06 PM

It's in the Z4 forum.

cnbecker9 · 02-23-2013, 04:29 PM

will this conversion work for my 2008 328xi?

BradZditosky · 02-23-2013, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smc325xi

After going through 18 pages, wondering where the DIY is......

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnbecker9

will this conversion work for my 2008 328xi?

i just recently did this to my 2008 328i, it will work for the xi as well.

here is the diy i posted.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=801310

e90thomas · 03-05-2013, 10:21 PM

Is there any way you can test out the two adjusters to see they are in working condition?
I have bought a used intake manifold from 07' x5, and i want to make sure the adjuster units work properly before i put everything back.
Thanks,

andrey_gta · 03-06-2013, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90thomas

Is there any way you can test out the two adjusters to see they are in working condition?
I have bought a used intake manifold from 07' x5, and i want to make sure the adjuster units work properly before i put everything back.
Thanks,

YES

You need a friend. Take apart the used manifold, carefully pulling out the adjusters. ( Remove all sensors & clip off the manifold shell to clean the manifold of oil residue with water & soap)
Find out which adjuster connected to which cable that's attached to stock manifold ( there is an image here somewhere). May not be too important to get the correct one.
Plug in adjuster to the cable attached to the stock manifold. Have the friend hold it in the air as as you start the car.
The working adjuster should close at IDLE and open seconds after car is shut down

Woo-hoo for another Canadian on the 3 Stage list

e90thomas · 03-06-2013, 08:04 AM

Thanks so much!!
I already have AA stage 2 tune and can't wait to drive after the installation of the manifold!

DESI4life10 · 03-06-2013, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90thomas

Is there any way you can test out the two adjusters to see they are in working condition?
I have bought a used intake manifold from 07' x5, and i want to make sure the adjuster units work properly before i put everything back.
Thanks,

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

YES

You need a friend. Take apart the used manifold, carefully pulling out the adjusters. ( Remove all sensors & clip off the manifold shell to clean the manifold of oil residue with water & soap)
Find out which adjuster connected to which cable that's attached to stock manifold ( there is an image here somewhere). May not be too important to get the correct one.
Plug in adjuster to the cable attached to the stock manifold. Have the friend hold it in the air as as you start the car.
The working adjuster should close at IDLE and open seconds after car is shut down

Woo-hoo for another Canadian on the 3 Stage list

If you have a coding cable, you can also trigger the adjusters to open and close as well, without having to take anything apart. Every few months I do this to make sure everything is working properly. You hear a noticeable click when you activate it through INPA.

e90thomas · 03-06-2013, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DESI4life10

If you have a coding cable, you can also trigger the adjusters to open and close as well, without having to take anything apart. Every few months I do this to make sure everything is working properly. You hear a noticeable click when you activate it through INPA.

Wow! that is like a new world to me,,, i will definitely have a look into this!!

12-11-2012, 02:00 AM	#375
Teeeg28 Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 BMW "328i" N51 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 214 iTrader: (0)	so you can a x3 3 stage manifold instead of an 330 3 stage manifold and still buy all the parts listed and it will work? __________________ 2008 E90 N51 328i - Depo Blackline taillights - 6000k Angel Eyes - Headlight Daytime Light Coded - Performance Exhaust - Performance Intake - AA Stage 2 -Red Cyba Scoops - Front Windows 15% and Back Windows 3% - Two 10inch JL Audio Subs

12-11-2012, 02:02 AM	#376
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12-11-2012, 04:31 AM	#377
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cuco Private Drives: 2008 328i //Sport Package// Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	Real oem shows a different part number for the X3. X3 - 11617559524 330i - 11617559523 I wonder how they differ. __________________ Ram Air//K&N//19" VMR v710s//Sport Suspension//Rogue Ikon

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12-11-2012, 04:02 PM	#381
AirborneFF Wooo that car slicker than whale snot! Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Greensboro nc Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	Got it! Seems simple enough... Thoroughly make sure you have the correct manifold and parts, get a new gasket, get it put on or put it on yourself ...AA tune and good to go.. __________________ CF Front lip//Cyba Scoops//K&N filter//Charcoal delete//UPSolute tune//Full LED swap//CF roof spoiler//Monaco blue boot lid//muffler delete//Blacklines//15% tint//Rear fogs//

12-28-2012, 11:13 PM	#382
Zajac1 Private Drives: E92 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	So if i have a correct manifold and parts, AAstage 2 can works like a flash to 3stage manifold ?? Btw my engine is N52K. What it is mean " K "

12-31-2012, 11:37 AM	#383
Zajac1 Private Drives: E92 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	??????????

12-31-2012, 12:19 PM	#384
Johnny D Major Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hot Springs, AR Posts: 1,048 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [4.60]	Google is your friend lazy. http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1174594429 __________________

01-03-2013, 12:58 AM	#387
Zajac1 Private Drives: E92 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	Good to know : ) Thanks

01-07-2013, 04:33 PM	#388
smc325xi New Member Drives: 2006 e91 325xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	After going through 18 pages, wondering where the DIY is......

01-07-2013, 08:06 PM	#389
e90pilot Freight Dawg Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 1,944 iTrader: (3)	It's in the Z4 forum. __________________ --Marcelo '06 Arctic Metallic 325i \| Sport Package \| 6MT \| Dinan Stage III suspension \| Dinan exhaust \| 330i manifold swap! Click here! \| Active Autowerke tune \| 135i Brake Calipers \| Racing Brake 2-piece rotors Click here for review!

02-23-2013, 04:29 PM	#390
cnbecker9 Bimmer Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: State College, Pennsylvania Posts: 71 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 328xi Coupe [4.50] 2012 BMW X6 M [0.00]	pre lci will this conversion work for my 2008 328xi?

03-05-2013, 10:21 PM	#392
e90thomas New Member Drives: 2011 e90 328i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Is there any way you can test out the two adjusters to see they are in working condition? I have bought a used intake manifold from 07' x5, and i want to make sure the adjuster units work properly before i put everything back. Thanks,

03-06-2013, 08:04 AM	#394
e90thomas New Member Drives: 2011 e90 328i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Thanks so much!! I already have AA stage 2 tune and can't wait to drive after the installation of the manifold!

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