Who installs stage 3 manifolds?

1seriesFanatic · 10-04-2015, 09:17 AM

Just bought a 6MT 128i yesterday and am trying to find a shop that will install a stage 3 manifold. Will the shops that do the AA tune install it? I live in Nashville but am willing to travel to get it done

Bimmer-Bob · 10-04-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1seriesFanatic

Just bought a 6MT 128i yesterday and am trying to find a shop that will install a stage 3 manifold. Will the shops that do the AA tune install it? I live in Nashville but am willing to travel to get it done

I had mine done at a BMW indy in San Diego. I think you shouldn't have too much of an issue getting someone in or around Nashville to fit it for you. It's an OEM part and a straightforward install. Good luck.

RedRanger · 10-04-2015, 05:27 PM

AA has a list of shops that will put the tune on for you on their website. The simon 3 tool will also allow you to install the tune yourself. There are also post on here that will walk you through the stage 3 install.

andrey_gta · 10-05-2015, 08:38 AM

I used the many DIY's on here to do it casually with drinks in about 5-6 hours

Blacksport · 10-05-2015, 12:41 PM

It's very easy to do; I'd rate it at 2.5 out of 5 stars (or wrenches)...but if you have no experience working on cars, you probably should not attempt it...

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Blacksport Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2013 128i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ft Lauderdale iTrader: (0)	It's very easy to do; I'd rate it at 2.5 out of 5 stars (or wrenches)...but if you have no experience working on cars, you probably should not attempt it... __________________ '13 128i 6sp, '19 Cherokee Ltd 3.2, '17 Ducati SuperSport S *Gone But Not Forgotten:* 74 Z28, 77 Datsun 280Z (1st 5sp in US), 92 Nissan 300ZTT, 94 MB SL600 V12, 01 M Roadster, 66 Yamaha TwinJet 100, 70 Suzuki X6 Hustler *Race:* GP/FP Spitfire SCCA, Merlyn FF SCCA, Mazda RX7 IMSA GTU, Yamaha FZR 400 AMA.
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