Where do I find a certain silicone coupler?
 

I am looking for a silicone coupler that fits our egg shaped throttle body. It will need to fit that, then a 2.5 or 3" tube on the other end. Do these even exist?

I double checked beforehand to make sure the e30 intake I am using was the same as the e36's throttle body.

The throttle nody is 5 1/2 inch in the egg shape. Yes they do sell what you need I've seen them on a few 318 builds

An example sold by Technique Tuning, can be found elsewhere for varying prices:

http://techniquetuning.com/siliconehoses.html

This should help:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=169801

Get one with 3.5" on the TB end and whatever size you want on the other, the round hose will flex to fit, check that thread for pictures.. it does work jut fine on turbo applications or non turbo

As stated in there, Samco makes one specifically for the m42/44

http://www.4tuning.ro/images/bmw-318...-0-0-0-0-0.jpg

Thanks guys, I couldn't even find the samco when I was searching.


My googlefu is already failing at this young age. :(

Samco TB464 to be exact ;)

Jeebus, yea....I'm going with something for less than half that $120+ price tag. :eek:


I still should come in well under budget though as is, I just want to leave room for a burned chip if I end up needing one. If what I'm doing works, I won't need one. :tongue: