The aFe Silver Bullet throttle body spacer bolts between the throttle body and intake manifold on the E36 BMW M3 and M5 inline-six. Its serrated/helix design creates turbulence in the airflow just before the engine, helping the air/fuel charge burn more completely for max gains of +4 HP and +8 ft-lbs of torque, while removing intake whistle. It is precision machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum.
Specifications
| Type | Throttle body spacer (Silver Bullet) |
| Material | 6061-T6 billet aluminum |
| Fitment | BMW M3 & M5 (E36, L6-3.0L/3.2L) |
| Engine | L6-3.2L |
| Hardware Included | Yes |
| Gaskets Included | Yes |
| Finish | Natural |
| Color | Raw |
| Thickness | 0.75 IN |
| Gains | Up to +4 Horsepower hp and +8 Ft-Lbs lb-ft (aFe dyno) |
| Emissions | CARB EO D-550-11, D-550-17 (50-state legal) |
| Part Number | 46-31004 |
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-1999 | BMW | M3 | Base |
| 1995 | BMW | M3 | Lightweight |
| 1992-1993 | BMW | M5 | Base |
Documents: Installation Instructions (PDF)
Which vehicles does this fit?
- It fits the BMW M3 1995-1999, BMW M5 1992-1993. The full year, make, model and submodel list is in the fitment table on this page.
Is it legal in my state?
- CARB EO D-550-11, D-550-17 (50-state legal).
What is it made of?
- 6061-T6 billet aluminum.
Are installation instructions available?
- Yes. The manufacturer instruction PDF is linked under Documents at the bottom of the description.
Shipping
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Returns
- 30 days from delivery to request and ship back a return on new, uninstalled items in original packaging with all hardware.
- Standard returns: 8% restocking fee on the item price before tax and shipping. Shipping is not refunded in either direction. All waived if the item is defective or we made the error.
- Fitment guaranteed: select your vehicle above, or confirm fitment with us in writing before you order. If the part shows as a fit and it is wrong, the return is on us, even after installation. Otherwise, installed or used parts cannot be returned.
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- Product images may be representative. The SKU and specifications in the listing are what ships.
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