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      04-03-2021, 10:23 PM   #1
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Buying a 3 Stage Manifold with DISA Valves from Ebay or Benzeen auto parts online?

I am planning to buy a 3 stage Manifold for my 328i. It already has the bimmerlabs tune and all it needs is the manifold. I am only worried about the DISA valves and rebuilding it or buying a new one. I am looking at Benzeen auto parts store who sell parts online with 1 year warranty and free shipping.

Do I have to rebuild it or what are the steps? If it comes with a DISA valves from 2011, is there no need to rebuild or replace? Help Much appreciated! Trying to keep it in a budget under $400. Not trying to buy additional DISA valves with my manifold!

Choices are from:
https://www.benzeenautoparts.com/use...anifold/559230

https://www.benzeenautoparts.com/use...anifold/826275

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-THREE-3...ba99%7Ciid%3A1
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I am also looking for where to buy good both Disa valves as I already have manifold itself. Original BMW Disa valve price is way too high (around 370eur for one Disa)...

So there are some on aliexpress (price from 45euro to 75euro)
7579114: https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...chText=7579114
7560538: https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...=7560538+valve

Also autodoc (price from 70euro and up):
7579114: https://www.autodoc.lt/search?keyword=7579114
7560538: https://www.autodoc.lt/search?keyword=7560538

There are a lots of options. So my question is which is best bang for your buck? (Good quality for reasonable price) Any one bought any of these?

Best to search for used ones? Used ones usually has cracked/pealed rubber seal around flap...
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      04-04-2021, 08:03 AM   #3
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i explored the aftermarket disa route. they will treat you very bad. oem disa only way to go. sorry.
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i explored the aftermarket disa route. they will treat you very bad. oem disa only way to go. sorry.
Which ones you have bought and what happened?
Aftermarket Disas even come with metal hinge, through entire flap:

Not sure if OEM have this metal hinge too, I think they have only plastic at the ends?

Well prices for both OEM Disas is 740eur which is way too much...

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i explored the aftermarket disa route. they will treat you very bad. oem disa only way to go. sorry.
It looks like you are right since many people said they are from China and break easily. It is expensive though to get oem from fcp euro! What about rebuilding them with the kits online?
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It looks like you are right since many people said they are from China and break easily. It is expensive though to get oem from fcp euro! What about rebuilding them with the kits online?
the GAS rebuild kits are good as they replace plastic pieces with metal. Another option is buying used from Prussian who tests them. New versions aren't a prone to break..

If you rebuild, be really careful when splitting the valves that you don't scratch or gouge the circuit board.
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Which ones you have bought and what happened?
Aftermarket Disas even come with metal hinge, through entire flap:

Not sure if OEM have this metal hinge too, I think they have only plastic at the ends?

Well prices for both OEM Disas is 740eur which is way too much...
I got the ebay version, the amazon version and fcp euro vaicos. there all junk. you can do a search under my username and find out but here is the most recent review https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1781384

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It looks like you are right since many people said they are from China and break easily. It is expensive though to get oem from fcp euro! What about rebuilding them with the kits online?
I dont know anything about the rebuild kits. i would rather just purchase new disas. however i agree $600+ for junk plastic is way to much $$. they should be around $150 each. this is the cheapest i can find oem disa. still to much for me but if you need here you go https://www.getbmwparts.com/

good luck!!
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I got the ebay version, the amazon version and fcp euro vaicos. there all junk. you can do a search under my username and find out but here is the most recent review https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1781384



I dont know anything about the rebuild kits. i would rather just purchase new disas. however i agree $600+ for junk plastic is way to much $$. they should be around $150 each. this is the cheapest i can find oem disa. still to much for me but if you need here you go https://www.getbmwparts.com/

good luck!!
I agree, oem DISAs are the only way to go unless you want to rebuild them. Chances are oil usually gets into the board and screws everything up. You can try cleaning it up and greasing the gears along with the rebuild kit. But even that might not possibly work and is a gamble.
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I'd take used OEM disa valves over Chinese aftermarket any day.

I know several people who've had the Chinese ones break within days of installing them (or just not work at all). Meanwhile, my original valves in my 330i are still working fine. When I 3 stage swapped our E91 I got a used manifold with good disas for $150. Worked just fine until I sold it.

If you get the eBay manifold, you can test the DISA valves before you put them in the car, and return them if they don't work. If they do work and are in good shape (not torn seals or full of oil), they'll likely continue to work just fine.
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Bought VAICO works great!
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