Is the M50 Manifold worth it? (those who actually have one in a '96+ E36 M3 please)

[m3f_E36M3E]

Is there any specific reason this doesn't work with superchargers? :nixweiss:



No. It adds even more RWHP when coupled with FI of any type. I don't know why someone would say that they would have to take it off when they installed FI. Maybe I'll learn something.

[m3f_JonM3]

I hear it works nice with Turbos...

[m3f_epj3_d2e882815a]

Is there any specific reason this doesn't work with superchargers? :nixweiss:

it works fine with superchargers!! In fact it will be a HUGE increase in power with forced induction! You would have to be fu**ing crazy to go FI w/out an m50 manifold.



phil97m3Blue posted a picture of a twin screw. That's only one of the few types of forced induction setups for the E36 m3. It's also the most expensive. For a centrifugal type supercharger, and a turbo setup, the m50 manifold is a great swap.

[m3f_Dreams190_762bc4d9e6]

Ok, that's why I was confused, I didn't see any reason it wouldn't work until Phil posted the pic of the twin screw. That I understand. I was thinking centrifugal and I wasn't seeing any reason they wouldnt work together.





Thanks for the pic, Phil!!

[m3f_m3buzz_2d9e7dcb77]

You get a roman numeral for every sticker.



Go Derek!



Hey - I have seen and run alongside Derek's car, and it looks every bit as good in person as his sig looks on his posts! :rofl2: Even better in the right light sometimes!



Oh, yeah - the M50 manifold rocks too! :thumbsup: M50_Manifold_complete.jpg (http://home.comcast.net/~palermos1/M50_Manifold_complete.jpg)

[m3f_SG_M3_d1201712b5]

Is there any specific reason this doesn't work with superchargers? :nixweiss:



it only doesn't work with the twin screw s/c, any other CF s/c kit the m50 manifold will work with.

[m3f_johnj3nks_23200b1809]

what about a turbo? Wouldnt the M50 being a nice step in the on the road to obd-1 conversion? Why are gains more apparent with the obd-1 FI?

[m3f_SG_M3_d1201712b5]

what about a turbo? Wouldnt the M50 being a nice step in the on the road to obd-1 conversion? Why are gains more apparent with the obd-1 FI?



Works great with a turbo setup. No reason to go OBDI, there are many great OBDII turbo kits.