Anyone have the Intake Manifold swap done at a shop?

335imax · 07-19-2011, 07:48 PM

My buddy wants to have this proceedure done, because he rode with me in my car, and I have the 3 stage intake manifold. I don't want to do the job again on his car. Anyone know what the shop would charge if we showed up with the parts?

Hdarkace · 07-20-2011, 02:51 AM

why don't you just call shops in your area and ask for a quote? that's like you asking me how much my barber in Charlotte, NC charges to cut hair..

It all depends on how much the shops in YOUR area charges for labor per hour takes maybe 3 hours to install

335imax · 07-20-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hdarkace

why don't you just call shops in your area and ask for a quote? that's like you asking me how much my barber in Charlotte, NC charges to cut hair..

It all depends on how much the shops in YOUR area charges for labor per hour takes maybe 3 hours to install

3 hours my a$$ took me 2 days... And its not on the books, because its not a typical job.

Delta0311 · 07-20-2011, 09:41 AM

And now you should have some experience in doing it so why no charge your friend a bit and do it for him.

What's sort of gains are you getting from the intake maifold. I heard that without a tune it doesn't make much of a difference.

335imax · 07-20-2011, 09:54 AM

My 325i was a snail before I did the Intake Manifold swap. I never drove it without the tune. I did the AA Tune at the same time. The AA Tune is flawless, I highly recommend it. It felt like I dropped in a new engine. An amazing upgrade. The intake manifold project was not a quick process, it took me days. I would much rather pay a shop to do the work. I have more $$ than time... albiet not much

e90pilot · 07-21-2011, 11:40 PM

The job is on the books. It's 2.5hrs to replace the manifold. BMW techs will know how to get the manifold off and on quickly. Most BMW indy shops here in the bay area are around $140/hr.

Hdarkace · 07-22-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 325imax

3 hours my a$$ took me 2 days... And its not on the books, because its not a typical job.

your an ass are u a professional tech with months of training? NO u did it as a DIY, u asked me how much a professional shop would charge.. it takes 3 hours max to do a full intake swap!

i gave u your answer so if a shop in your area charges $86 hr than times that by 3 = $258

Hdarkace · 07-22-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by e90pilot

The job is on the books. It's 2.5hrs to replace the manifold. BMW techs will know how to get the manifold off and on quickly. Most BMW indy shops here in the bay area are around $140/hr.

ThanK u!

spacemonkey1112 · 07-25-2011, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hdarkace

your an ass are u a professional tech with months of training? NO u did it as a DIY, u asked me how much a professional shop would charge.. it takes 3 hours max to do a full intake swap!

i gave u your answer so if a shop in your area charges $86 hr than times that by 3 = $258

^^^^HAHAHA!!! I love it... I got my donefor $320 ($20 towards a new gasket) I still haven't done the AA tune yet but the car runs smoothly. I notice a bit more pull after 4500rpm which is nice

I think in a year or 2 i'll do the gintani tune with Gavin at MMW or send my ECU off for the AA tune. I dunno which will be better for me.

335imax · 07-28-2011, 03:21 PM

.......I got my done for $320

Did you assemble the Intake Manifold and Actuators yourself? That took me about an hour, off the car.

Thanks for an actual answer based on having the work done. Instead of a guestimation that anyone could do.

P.S. do the tune, and use AA. I have flashed with both. Gavin is a great guy, but use AA for the Tune...

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335imax Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Thank you, this is the answer I was looking for. .......I got my done for $320 Did you assemble the Intake Manifold and Actuators yourself? That took me about an hour, off the car. Thanks for an actual answer based on having the work done. Instead of a guestimation that anyone could do. P.S. do the tune, and use AA. I have flashed with both. Gavin is a great guy, but use AA for the Tune... __________________ M Performance Suspension Last edited by 335imax; 07-28-2011 at 03:28 PM..
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