Added a list of links with all the parts I used in the description, I made a mistake, the silicone hosing is $140 together new, I paid $110. A little cheaper than what I mentioned in the video! Also if you’d like more info, you can join the M54 boosted builds page on Facebook!

I did this mod on my E36 M3, definitely recommend this mod, Awesome top end power, sounds a little better too, and I noticed no reduction in low end torque but I have other mods that I think account for that. My other mods are Light weigh flywheel, power pulleys, free flow exhaust and cold air intake.

very useful vid, I'm trying to throw the m50 intake on my m54 330ci earned a sub :)

Very helpful video and links!

Bro i love ur vids

Maybe a stupid question, if you have a e46, stock 2.5, would there be any benefit using 2.5 stock manifold, but using the 3.0 throttle body? Until I can find the e30 intake? Car would be all stock, except cold air intake. Or will it not run? Sorry for the dumb question.

Hey question. I got a e46 330ci. N can I use the e36 328i manifold? N buy the conversion kit. Or does it have to be from the 325i.

Good work

One thing I will note is this will shift the power band to some extent especially on the m52tu 2.8

Thanks broski.

So for the bottom of the m50 (I’m doing this swap as we speak ) you said a vaccum line for fuel is that line just sitting when you take the old manifold off ?

Great video 👍 can’t find a m50 intake for less than 200$ now smh

Hi, I know im late. But can you help me ? Where you connected the purge/ breather valve?

And on 328 Ihow i can do with throttle body?

Very nice video ..! Could you tell us what you did with the ccv system? Catch can ? Delete ? Keep on the awesome job you do ..!

That's we want 🙏

thank you so much bro

Do you know if the rally road m50 silicone icv hose kit fits an e46?

am i able to do this with a cable throttle body?

Question.. what type of tune would you go for since the manifold upgrade is allowing more air to pass through? I'm hoping to delete my EGR and it seems like flashing it won't be that hard. The ms43 wiki is a lifesaver. But yeah any tips would be appreciated *edit - I've only really heard of having to tune if upgrading to a Cold air intake

If I'm not running boost do I still need the ICV conversation?I'm just swapping onto my base m52b28.PLEASE RESPOND!

I’d love more power out of my e46 330ci But it’s my daily driver for my 30 minute work drive every weekday so reliability is key. Not to mention it’s unfortunately not a manual either. You’re setup looks pretty wicked though and you definitely know your shit! Any tips on exhaust for e46? Want to be louder but still pass emissions

FINALLY someone with a seemslegitgarage M50 manifold swap on an e46. Im about to get the kit and actually put an ebay aluminum M50 intake manifold on my 323Ci. That manifold, 330 injectors(bigger than 323Ci) headers and exhaust, and an AEM FIC 6 to get a solid fuel/timing tune on it, it’ll make 250HP. Plus my coupe is completely gutted and i have a 3.64 rear end (welded). Its gonna be DAMN fast, and i may go overkill and put a 50 wet shot until i go turbo

What intake boot u have ?

Hi, i have bmw e46 328i, i want to put m50b25 intake, so what components should i change with putting that intake, or its just easy plug intake without any other part changes?

Ohhh bro thanks for translate my mod ;p

cant i use my stock m54 intake boot that connects to the throttle body and icv?

Where did you put the evap? Or did you delete it?

Were do I get that kit for my e46 so I can swap it out as well

Plz post all the parts needed

I'm debating if I want to do the m50 mani to m54 but I'm not sure I want to tap the 6 air ports on the head for plugs. Does the seems legit garage plugs require you to tap the ports first? How do they get the plugs in there?

if i buy the billet fuel rail form seems legit i would not have to modify my fuel rail?

I’ve been wanting to do this but my worry is that I have ms45 (needs to be reflashed still) and there still isn’t much info on tuning with this. I also want to get catless headers, delete the DISA, SAP and secondary o2 sensors. Also catch can for CCV

doing this swap myself, where do I rout the catch can???

siema kit with the link in the description matches m54b30. ?

M50 intake is made for higher end power band, about 4700rpm. M52 stock intake is made for lower rpm power band (3900rpm). M54 and M52tu have adujustable intake that changes intake runner lenght with DISA valve to get better power band from low to high rpm. if you don't tune your engine for the new M50 intake I dont see any sense to do this mod. You just lose your low end torque. Diffrent thing if you have turbo, you get better flow from m50 intake on m54/m52tu when running on boost. Dont do this mod thinking that you get more power from your fully stock E46/E39

What about brake booster vaccum line

in bmw m54b30 e46 330i what happen whit the disa valve??

about how much more hp did u make with the nee manifold and tune?

will i get a check engine light if I dont have a tune for my desa valve?

Ik im late on this. Im assuming this swap would be about the same on my 2000 328ci? M52tub28 engine. Few minor differences with mine and yours including that I could probably used the m50 throttle body with my cable?

Is it necessary to upgrade to an electronic throttle body?? I have wired throttle body and i don’t know know to set it up with the M50manifold i didn’t everything you show in this video but when it was time to install the wire to throttle body i had to stared at it for a min lol.

Do you have a maf from the ms45 or ms43? My maf from my ms43 seemed too big for the silicone hose kit

I’m not sure if I missed it. But did you do anything with the disa valve plug or just tucked it to the side?

My car keeps like reving very weird and I plugged everything in right would you know the cause of this?

Is there any possible way you can show me how the vacuum lines are routed.

What about the ccv system that separates oil and stuff

Which oil filter cap do you have?

For the E46 325i, have you heard of any other performance intake alternatives that are worth looking in to instead of the M50 manifold? I am looking for something more aesthetically pleasing with the same performance benefits. Right now I am boosted with the stock e46 325i manifold and feel I am definitely missing out on easy power gains. I do thing the M50 manifold does simplify it a lot and will go that route if you don't know of any other options. Thanks!

Do u know if this manifold can work with an aluminum valve cover from m56 on my m54 while deleted the stock ccv. Please someone reply

Can this work with a b20 manifold or does it have to be a b25?

i’m doing this on my 03 325i. What do you do with the CCV dipstick hose?

Will it work with a m54b25?

When you will do swap from MS45 TO MS43 ? I tried alot to find a video but nothing out there, please do it for us and really thank you for the video.

Someone has a local e36 328i and was parting out. So I just wanna know if I can use the e36 328i manifold.

No leaks with the D-shape and oval ports connecting? I have a M50 intake, but wanted to put a adaptor in between to convert the port shape, just don't want to move my injectors further away from the head.

what did you do with the evap solenoid?

what about the CCV system? did you plug the port in on the dipstic ?

How much boost can the M54 stock MAF accurately read?

What did you tune your car with

The holes for the bolts on the intake manifold line up to the m54 head?

Is it possible to just use the m50 fuel rail?

Does all of the m54’s come with the icv ports in the head ?

Can we run stock m54 injectors?

Hey, do you by any chance know the exact dimension for the set screws to block of the ilde air flow port? I would have gotten it from seems legit garage but its not worth the shipping cost to the UK.

considering boosting my m52 tu sometime next year what are your opinions?

Ik this video is old but can I do it on a e46 325ci and what would I need

Do you know of any company’s that make metal intakes for the m54? I hate the way the plastic ones look 😂

Hey brother, you motivated me on getting the manifold. And was wondering where into the manifold would I plug the catch can setup? Do you have a Facebook where I can message you? TYVM

you can code out the ICV completely visit romraider dot com forums nm you mention that near the end :D

Does anyone know how much of a power gain you get? Judging by the intake runners there is room for improvement if you want to port out the head and keep it N/A

What turbo kit did or are you going with

Hey what’s your Instagram dude. I got some questions wondering if you can help me out.

The disa unplugged with pop a code right

What does the air temp sensor plug into

How do you delete the Disa?

will this work on 2000 323i?

yo do you think it’ll work on an m56?

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Wow $50 for m50 manifold Go for £300 in UK. Fancy shipping me one?

Awesome but not for Newsom World.

Seems legit was the worst shop I’ve ever dealt with sadly

Hey good video dude man add me if you can i just started my channel? Keep up the good work dude

After getting a BMW zhp and begin in the Honda/Acura game, man bmw are the worst to work on like for real. A K-Series motor in a eg chassis or Ek that intake manifold comes out in literally like 10mins. Even the headers

Will this work on a m52tu?