Anyone in the SF Bay Area running a 318i intake manifold?

[Healey3000]

Hi,

 

I'm trying to assess clearance between the plenum and brake booster.  My concern is that the throttle body I was planning on using may not fit (control cable bracket is on the booster side of the plenum.  A few minutes spent looking at an installation would tell me whether or not I have to go back to the drawing board.  I'm in the east  Bay.

 

If you wouldn't mind letting me come by and take a few measurements, that would be most appreciated.

 

Thanks!

[Mike87]

I am. Have been since 1998. More than happy to let you take all the measurements you want.

[Healey3000]

Hi Mike,

 

I figured you'd be the first to respond!  Plus, I have to return that fusebox you so kindly lent me.  I'll email you...

 

Thanks much!

[02Coastie]

Healey, I'm in Alameda. The car is in the middle of a Microsquirt conversion and isn't drivable, but you're welcome to swing by. I'm running a 325I TB w/02Again adapter plate.

[burndog]

I am up in Sac area. Running 318 manifold and my 528 throttle body with TPS (EFI) has only a 1/2 inch clearance to booster.


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[Healey3000]

48 minutes ago, burndog said:

I am up in Sac area. Running 318 manifold and my 528 throttle body with TPS (EFI) has only a 1/2 inch clearance to booster.


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Ooooh, does not bode well for me in that case.  The TB I'm using is much shorter but the actuating arm reaches out when it is in the full open position.

 

I wonder what happens if the engine moves around a bit.

 

Thanks.

[burndog]

15 hours ago, Healey3000 said:

Ooooh, does not bode well for me in that case.  The TB I'm using is much shorter but the actuating arm reaches out when it is in the full open position.

 

I wonder what happens if the engine moves around a bit.

 

Thanks.

Use one stock and one solid motor mount to reduce the amount of motor twist... But you will get a lot of engine vibration into the steering wheel. The give and take of mod's is never ending.