M42B18 318is Billet Intake Manifold
The ultimate Kakarakis Performance Billet Intake Manifold for BMW M42B18 1.8L 16V engines (318is E30 / E36). Engineered for extreme high-boost and high-RPM naturally aspirated applications, this premium CNC-machined aluminum manifold guarantees 100% equal airflow across all cylinders. Includes a custom billet fuel rail, supports 4-port water-methanol/nitrous injection, and is available with 70mm or 74mm/75mm throttle body flange options.
Description
Engineered to optimize volumetric efficiency at high RPMs, our innovative design ensures a 100% equal airflow distribution to every single intake port of the 4-cylinder M42 engine. This flawless flow dynamics guarantee safe, balanced power delivery across the entire RPM band, protecting your engine from lean conditions under extreme loads.
To support your fueling needs, this manifold comes complete with a high-flow, custom-matching billet fuel rail designed for your primary injectors. To maximize airflow velocity and volume, the manifold is engineered to accommodate oversized throttle bodies, offering dedicated flange options for both 70mm and 74mm/75mm setups.
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- Compact Plenum Design: Side-feed configuration optimized for fast throttle response, tight engine bay clearance in E30/E36 chassis, and maximum structural integrity.
- Velocity Stack Design: Individual runners featuring high-flow venturi effect velocity stacks for optimized cylinder filling.
- Auxiliary Injection Ready: Built-in provisioning to support up to 4 ports of water-methanol or nitrous injection (1 dedicated port per cylinder).
Production time for this intake is 2 weeks since the order is confirmed!
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Additional information
| Weight | 6 kg |
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| Dimensions | 40 × 40 × 30 cm |
| Brand | BMW |
| Engine | M42B18 |
| Model | 318is E30 89–91, 318is E36 92–96 |
| Throttle body size | 70mm *NO BOLT DRILLS, 70mm(65×65), 74/75mm (70×70), 74/75mm *NO BOLT DRILLS |
| Fuel rail threads | AN6, AN8 |













