Plug and play mod that has proven to make the 128i N52 the fastest??

[RedRanger]

Where is the part number located on the manifold body?

[Bimmer-Bob]

Originally Posted by mrvco

Did you use the DISA valves that came with it or did you replace them w/ new units?

No, I used the entire unit, which had been salvaged from a car that wrecked at ~5,000 miles.

[Solo_M_Tech]

Originally Posted by Jester105

Where is the part number located on the manifold body?

there is a white sticker with numbers on it. Right hand side of the intake right below the plastic weld seam.

[lainmike0710]

Originally Posted by bazil769

No more sell my 128i i will not sell it for a 135i if i wanted a 135i i would have bought one.

Yes, exactly....arent there known issues with the turbos??? Shit, there are known issues with any turbocharged car....always problems at SOME POINT down the road.

[Triplet1114]

sorry to revive the thread lol. could you guys tell me if any of these vehicles would have the DISA? im sure at least one or two do lol

BMW 3 series 2006 330i I35
BMW 5 series 2001 530i I36
BMW 3 series 2002 330i I37
BMW 3 series 2001 325Ci I10
BMW 3 series 2001 325i / 325xi I13
BMW 3 series 2006 330xi I25
BMW X5 2002 4.4i PREMIUM
BMW 5 series 2003 530i I22
BMW 3 series 2001 330i; 330xi I12

this is copied and pasted from a junkyard here in Albuquerque
thanks!

[Z3SpdDmn]

Originally Posted by Triplet1114

sorry to revive the thread lol. could you guys tell me if any of these vehicles would have the DISA? im sure at least one or two do lol

BMW 3 series 2006 330i I35
BMW 5 series 2001 530i I36
BMW 3 series 2002 330i I37
BMW 3 series 2001 325Ci I10
BMW 3 series 2001 325i / 325xi I13
BMW 3 series 2006 330xi I25
BMW X5 2002 4.4i PREMIUM
BMW 5 series 2003 530i I22
BMW 3 series 2001 330i; 330xi I12

this is copied and pasted from a junkyard here in Albuquerque
thanks!

BMW 3 series 2006 330i I35
BMW 3 series 2006 330xi I25

But, you actually want one from a later X3 3.0si, X5 3.0si, or Z4 3.0si, as they'll have updated DISA valves.

If you have an older car with external oil separator, you'll need to confirm if it’ll be a direct swap, as you may need other parts.

[TheBigChill]

Originally Posted by Z3SpdDmn

BMW 3 series 2006 330i I35
BMW 3 series 2006 330xi I25

But, you actually want one from a later X3 3.0si, X5 3.0si, or Z4 3.0si, as they'll have updated DISA valves.

If you have an older car with external oil separator, you'll need to confirm if it’ll be a direct swap, as you may need other parts.

Define "later". I've been trying to source a local manifold, and have yet to come across a thread that actually lists all the details needed to source these parts.

[c1pher]

Better tires.

[desertman123]

Originally Posted by TheBigChill

Define "later". I've been trying to source a local manifold, and have yet to come across a thread that actually lists all the details needed to source these parts.

Anything E46 will NOT work. 2006-2007 is the awkward year which depends on the car.

A lot of the cars listed above will have the M52 or M54 motor, completely different. Still a DISA valve, but not what we want.

[Z3SpdDmn]

Originally Posted by TheBigChill

Define "later". I've been trying to source a local manifold, and have yet to come across a thread that actually lists all the details needed to source these parts.

2007+?

[Triplet1114]

"If you have an older car with external oil separator, you'll need to confirm if it’ll be a direct swap, as you may need other parts"

"older car?" im honeslty not sure, mine is a 08' 128i n52k, since thats the first year id assume that means I have an older car? lol


so what years and models do I need to look for the right DISA manifold for our cars?

[Taskmaster]

Originally Posted by Triplet1114

"If you have an older car with external oil separator, you'll need to confirm if it’ll be a direct swap, as you may need other parts"

"older car?" im honeslty not sure, mine is a 08' 128i n52k, since thats the first year id assume that means I have an older car? lol


so what years and models do I need to look for the right DISA manifold for our cars?

Early 3 stage manifolds, and manifolds off of Z4's are a older style. If you get one, they work the same, they just need an additional hose - cross that bridge when you get there.