The aFe Silver Bullet throttle body spacer installs between the throttle body and intake manifold on N62 V8 BMWs, spanning the X5, 5 Series, 6 Series and 7 Series. Its serrated/helix entry creates turbulence at the manifold to improve throttle response and low-end torque, without the whistle produced by helix-only spacers. It is precision machined from durable T-6061 billet aluminum and works with aFe intakes.
Specifications
| Type | Throttle body spacer (Silver Bullet) |
| Material | T-6061 billet aluminum |
| Fitment | BMW X5, 528i, 535i, 540i, 545i, 550i, 645Ci, 650i, 745i (N62 V8) |
| Hardware Included | Yes |
| Gaskets Included | Yes |
| Finish | Natural |
| Color | Raw |
| Thickness | 1 IN |
| Emissions | CARB EO D-550-11, D-550-17 (50-state legal) |
| Fitment Notes | BMW 545i 2004-2005, BMW 645Ci 2004-2005, BMW 745Li 2002-2005 and 1 more: V8-4.4L N62 Engine; BMW 550i 2006-2009, BMW 650i 2006-2009, BMW X5 2004-2006: V8-4.8L N62 Engine |
| Part Number | 46-31001 |
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BMW | 528i | Base |
| 2009 | BMW | 528i xDrive | Base |
| 2009 | BMW | 535i | Base |
| 2009 | BMW | 535i xDrive | Base |
| 1997-2003 | BMW | 540i | Base |
| 2004-2005 | BMW | 545i | Base |
| 2006-2009 | BMW | 550i | Base |
| 2004-2005 | BMW | 645Ci | Base |
| 2006-2009 | BMW | 650i | Base |
| 2002-2005 | BMW | 745Li | Base |
| 2002-2005 | BMW | 745i | Base |
| 2004-2006 | BMW | X5 | 4.4i |
| 2004-2006 | BMW | X5 | 4.8is |
Documents: Installation Instructions (PDF)
Which vehicles does this fit?
- It fits the BMW 528i 2009, BMW 528i xDrive 2009, BMW 535i 2009, BMW 535i xDrive 2009, BMW 540i 1997-2003, BMW 545i 2004-2005 and 6 more models. 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?
- T-6061 billet aluminum.
Are installation instructions available?
- Yes. The manufacturer instruction PDF is linked under Documents at the bottom of the description.
Shipping
- Orders placed before 3 PM EST typically ship the same business day. Larger items ship within 1 to 3 business days.
- Standard, expedited, and overnight options at checkout.
- Oversized items ship by freight and take longer.
- Special order items follow a lead time we confirm with you individually before the order is committed.
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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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