As I recall, your '96 gets the M52 motor and the prior years get the M50 > motor.
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> the coldairintake. That is, I'm reading that you are installing theair
> injection system that pumps in freshairinto the exhaust stream so that the=
> CAT has anairsupply to work with.
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> > Prior to replacing my 96-e36manifold with one from a 92-95, I was
> > going to install a coldairintakefirst; I'll install the manifold
> > when more funds become available. I looked at Conforti, Dinan and
> > ECIS, while they are all very good systems my question is why are
> > there so many independent, basic intakes for sale on ebay? =A0Are they
> > crap? =A0Is there a discernable difference between buying a Conforti for=
> > $300.00 as opposed to a no name for $60.00. =A0I know I'll have to
> > facbricate, or buy, =A0a heat shield. =A0Any thoughts?- Hide quoted text= -
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I am talking about replacing the stock air filter with a cold air intake system. Then, when the funds become available, refitting my 96 OBDII intake manifold with an OBDI intake manifold.