3 Stage Intake Manifold Swap DIY STEP by STEP
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Gain 40hp on a 25i car and 25hp on a 28i car aswell as over 30lb ft of torque all throughout the RPM range.
This DIY should be done after testing the DISA valves for proper functioning and after the bimmerlabs 330i tune, linked below DIY:
• (FREE) Tune your BMW N...
Full step by step DIY video on how to swap a 3 stage intake manifold into your Bmw N52 125i/128i/325i/328i/525i/528i for more horsepower and torque with the bimmerlabs 330i tune. The video is rather long but it showcases almost every hose connection and connector aswell as torque specs and visual guides on how to remove and install every component. Any extra information you might wanna know or add you can post it in the comments.
Bimmerlabs 330i tune DIY:
• (FREE) Tune your BMW N...
Silicone intake hose for N52:
Can be found for a plethora of different prices just shop around, not going to link a specific one.
Pcv recall lin
Manifold hose link
"I recommend you to do it, or not... Do whatever you want!" Man, I love this guy! Only a REAL man can fix the car one-handed while shooting a video, wearing flip-flops and dishwashing gloves...and has a sense of humor to boot! Thank you Sir for a pretty good 'how to' video and quite a few laughs.
Went from a 328 to a 330. Nice
Thanks for mentioning the DISA valves! I did this intake swap this weekend and had no clue what to do with those connectors since they weren't used with the stock manifold.
How hard was it the swap? And Did Ur Power Increase A Lot? Or Decent Amount?
@@Toxic_N52 It was a straightforward bolt on installation process. The power increase is moderate but the throttle response is better, especially at higher RPMs. The ECS package included a Turner Motorsports
tune that made a difference
Any mpg increase?
A little hack that I thought up, when I realized that I was going to have to remove my intake and hoses etc., was to find some 2" dia. automotive/Marine Grade heat shrink tubing. Most of the time we think of heat shrink tubing as thin pieces for little wires, but it comes in some really big sizes as well. This heat shrink tubing has the added advantage of not just being oil/chemical resistant, but water-proof as well. It has a thick coating of very sticky heat-activated adhesive inside that seals 🦭 😳 out the elements. I'm sure many will say that that's not spec. or whatever, but in a pinch it works and gives you time to order a replacement if you need to. I'm glad I did because I broke one of those evap hoses and this stuff did the job perfectly. I now keep an assortment of high-grade heat shrink tubing, because in an emergency you could actually use it to patch up a busted radiator hose. Here's the link to the 2" heat shrink, if anyone is interested.
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good looks
One of the best instructional videos out there on this niche subject. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us and kudos on that immaculate engine bay Sir.
Good video sir. Thanks for taking the time to explain stuff so well and the camera work by yourself
Thank you. Quite hard to show stuff well on video while working and recording
@@autohut3720 how to tell what flash a used bmw 128 i bought has? it already has a 3 stage but idk if they tuned it for it, or if they added more tunes
You got the best, best videos for this 3stage DIY!!
Thank's!!
Glad it helped👍 I tried to be as thorough and explanatory as possible since other videos kind of sugar coat around the actual DIY process.
I second this. Very clear and explanatory. I used it while working on my car
This video was a lifesaver. Thank you for the clear and step by step instructions!
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to show what it all looks like in there.
Welcome, glad it helped you out. I tried to be as thorough as possible👍
that valve cover hose for the PCV, i feel your pain dude! I could hear it in your voice, it gave me the same goddamn trouble.
Great detailed video - thank you. Will be tackling this very soon on my 2011 E90 328i X-Drive!
thank you for the insightful video! Just picked up a 3 stage intake and DISA valves. My concern was going to be able to drive it to the tuners. Looks like I can with the new DISA valves in place.
I’m doing this now, and I’m putting the 3 stage into an early e90 325i manual. My manual car does not have both diss wires. I only have the long one.
Have you come access this?
Sooooo. We gon ignore the kitchen 🧤 😂!
Great video tho. 👍🏾
thank you for the valuable information! learned a ton! cant wait to do it to mine. Keep them coming
I appreciate the video. Do you know if this manifold swap and tune can be done on an 03 Z4 with the 3.0 n52?
these come standard on euro spec 25i up...
Love the dishwashing 🧤 lol
DAN JOHNSON lol the initial idea was to stay clean but didn’t work out as planed
Hello , so I just found out I have a sulvel n52 and I have a 3 stage intake manifold already in the car , would I still need to flash tune it ?
The basic tune that is free will not because it’s only for msv80 and msv70. N51 uses msv80.1, we have tried to flash a tune from the 330 onto it with no results. You need a custom tune from like stage fp or active auto etc.
E90 right
I create an account thru Bimmerlabs for my 325i N52N 2009 3 stage intake manifold tune but there is no tune file for 330i as well the RSA Del file like you've shown in your video...only have 6 stock tune file that they gave me on my project. Any idea guys??
When you rebuilt your disa valves did you use any silicone on the flap screw? I just bought the Ukarauto rebuild kit and some people on the forums were saying how it wasnt tight enough
I rebuild my valves with the oem plastic parts and do many updates I’ve developed myself to have them be as sturdy as possible so I have never had to deal with the metal flap kits at all. I suppose if the shaft screws on to the flap you would want to make sure it doesn’t come loose over time
Question; I've got a third-party injen intake currently installed on my 328. But I wanted to try out the 330i manifold to attain that tune. Is it possible to use the 330i manifold in conjunction with the third party intake, or would I have to go OEM? Great video, thanks.
It should fit perfectly and work well with the intake. The 3 stage has all the same mounting points, difference is internally and having the disa valves to control runner length. Other than that nothing changes where it went before
@@autohut3720 Cool, thanks for the insight!
bro the gloves LOLOL
Will the 3stage N52 manifold fit the N53 engine? Are they the same? Great video btw
I believe the n53 came with its own version of the 3 stage but I’m not sure at all. I believe the headports are different or rather have offset mounting points so if you were to fit one to your engine you would have to make sure it’s for N53 or see if an n52 one would happen to work. We didn’t get the n53 here so no experience with it.
I have a 3 stage from a 2006 330i, would it work on my 2008 528i? The tune aswell?
Thanks so much for the video. I have a quick question, there is a harness that goes behind the engine and has 3 connectors, 2 for bank 2 O2 sensors on the exhaust manifod and a 3rd one that I cannot find. So on the dame line there are 3 connectors 3 for O2 sensors short wires I think is bank 2 so second set of O2 sensors and a third connector. Can you help me out with where you think that would go. Thanks a lot
Ok never mind I found it the whole set up is supposed to go under the car and connect there, there is a bracket too, and the 3rd connector is for the oil lever sensor.
Car crank but won’t start after swapping intake manifold. Code reads coding data incorrect. Plz help nd I forgot to disconnect the battery while doing it
Did you figure it out
Bravissimo! 👏🏼💪🏼
Hi, I'm upgrading the intake manifold for a three stage on a n52, can you tell me which connector is for the big DISA? The longer or the shorter one, thanks 🙏🏽
Did you figure out 😂
Nice work
Hey I have a question what is the year of your car and what model?
The pcv has been recalled on this model, you can bring it to the dealership and they’ll fix it for free
What is the pcv?
Positive crankcase ventilation system
@@Tritont325i how do I know if my e93 has had that done or not
@@miguelmartin2472 google e93 recalls, and it will show you everything you need to know
@@miguelmartin2472 can’t tell you without any service reports
Great video !!! i purchase a used stage 3 intake with a single manifold port but currently have a 2 manifold port on my 325i intake, dunno what to do ? whats my next step ? Please anyone !
I made a video showing what to do in such situation in the channel
czcams.com/video/xym5-XgQCbY/video.html
How was the swap? Was it worth it?
Did you say on the heater valve the updated one has got the notch or doesn't have a notch?
The updated valve has a notch on it
Hi mate, I've got a BMW E63 630i n52 engine , does it worth it upgrades to stage 3 manifold ? And also, do I need to do any software changes or just manifold change ?
Thank you
You already have the 3 stage intake manifold.
@@justsaiyan8897 Thanks
What are the gains out of this ?
Are you still making BMW videos?😊
Would a n52 stage 3 manifold fit on a 2009 e90 328i N51?
Call me l need your assistance I’ll pay you my BMW check engine light goes on and off and l was told it’s the mass air flow sensor l changed it and my car still have a jerk and hiccup when it’s running.
coils and spark plugs causing misfire
Don't use cheap parts get BMW or high quality parts.
Where you located
Good video , I did the same on my e60 525i , did bimmerlabs tune too , all good , just one piece of advice ... looking at your video you should replace that top radiator hose , if you look closely you can see the plastic neck turning brown , that’s a sure sign that plastic is gonna brake soon , ask me how I know .. lol , if u just put light pressure on it it will crumble . Rubber part hardly ever fails , it’s the dam bmw plastic that does .
I replaced it a few days ago. That hose didn’t look in good shape I was looking to get rid of it for a while. Funny enough the plastic nipple on top broke while changing it out.
@@autohut3720 for flashing the DME is it possible to use Amazon K-Dcan cable or should I just buy the one from bimmergeeks
Jayson Knight it could work. But why risk it. The bimmergeeks cable is like 45 bucks. If you want you can give it a try. Some cheap cables have missing pins and connections.
@@autohut3720 I tried and it works, thanks for making these videos, I can feel the difference from my stock 325xi with more throttle response Nd torque.
Jayson Knight that’s great news! The 325 is seriously crippled from factory. Now you just need a 3 stage manifold. I’ve got a couple ones with rebuilt disas if you are interested.
He is funny as!!
For the 4x4 code all you have to do is turn the wheel full lock both ways to clear. Left then right.
That didn’t cut it for this as it wasn’t the steering angle sensor but the transfer case actuator
How’s it working ? Still all good?
It’s working great. I rebuild valves so I haven’t had any issues with them. Definitely worth it
This not step by step
ALWAYS REPLACE YOUR THROTTLE BODY GASKET AND 6 MANIFOLD GASKETS. THEY ARE A ONE TIME USE SEAL THANK ME LATER. Dont listen to dumbies