is the s4 INtake manfold metal? alum? or

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is the s4 INtake manfold metal? alum? or

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01-15-2005, 10:55 PM	#1
sayemthree Member Account #: 68632 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,839	is the s4 INtake manfold metal? alum? or plastic? feels like metal or alum ? but some other Audi?VW's at the LA auto show felt more like plastic. anyone know? __________________ 2008 GTI/4 6MT 2001 M3 6MT (SOLD) 2008 535xit (sportwagon) 6MT Deep Sea Blue metallic/Cream Beige 2008 M3 Coupe (just in) Retired: 1970 Porsche 914 /1.7 1973 Porsche 911E w/"S" engine 1976 Ford Capri 2.8l v-6 1976 Ford Fiesta S 1986 VW GTI 1985 VW GTI 1989 VW Jetta GL 1994 BMW 325ia 1996 BMW 328i 5MT 1998 BMW M3/4 5MT 1991 BMW 318is 1996 BMW 318ti 1999 BMW 528it 5MT 2004 Audi S4 Avant Quattro 6MT (SOLD)

01-15-2005, 11:14 PM	#2
Deus Ex Machina Junior Member Account #: 82334 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,853	It's an all aluminum engine this one is definitely a metal. I assume you're talking about the intake runners. I don't know if they would use a plastic because of heat, but i could be wrong. __________________ 2005 S4 6 spd:Full LaBree exhaust/KW Variant 3 Coilovers/Matrix-Alta CAI/BBS LM's 19x8.5/30% Tint/V1/Clearbra. Winter Mode: 235/40 18" Dunlop M3's on Stock Avus Rims. TRADED FOR 2008 LAVA GREY A3 2.0T S-LINE WITH DSG APR STAGE II+ on 18" B7 RS4 wheels ET 42....PICS SOON.

01-16-2005, 12:15 AM	#3
sayemthree Member Account #: 68632 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,839	actually plastic has some advantages cause it does not hold in heat. __________________ 2008 GTI/4 6MT 2001 M3 6MT (SOLD) 2008 535xit (sportwagon) 6MT Deep Sea Blue metallic/Cream Beige 2008 M3 Coupe (just in) Retired: 1970 Porsche 914 /1.7 1973 Porsche 911E w/"S" engine 1976 Ford Capri 2.8l v-6 1976 Ford Fiesta S 1986 VW GTI 1985 VW GTI 1989 VW Jetta GL 1994 BMW 325ia 1996 BMW 328i 5MT 1998 BMW M3/4 5MT 1991 BMW 318is 1996 BMW 318ti 1999 BMW 528it 5MT 2004 Audi S4 Avant Quattro 6MT (SOLD)

01-16-2005, 12:36 AM	#4
Deus Ex Machina Junior Member Account #: 82334 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,853	True, but it can also melt being on top of the engine __________________ 2005 S4 6 spd:Full LaBree exhaust/KW Variant 3 Coilovers/Matrix-Alta CAI/BBS LM's 19x8.5/30% Tint/V1/Clearbra. Winter Mode: 235/40 18" Dunlop M3's on Stock Avus Rims. TRADED FOR 2008 LAVA GREY A3 2.0T S-LINE WITH DSG APR STAGE II+ on 18" B7 RS4 wheels ET 42....PICS SOON.

01-16-2005, 07:04 AM	#5
one_fast_roo New Member Account #: 61434 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 140	Think that you will find that it is plastic.

01-16-2005, 08:31 AM	#6
sayemthree Member Account #: 68632 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,839	todays plastics dont melt, the e46 M3 intake is plastic and it sees lots of heat- actually plastic has many advantages, lite-weight and does not soak up heat - and inside is smooth for better airflow. some early plastic intakes cracked from heat but I think it has become perfected. __________________ 2008 GTI/4 6MT 2001 M3 6MT (SOLD) 2008 535xit (sportwagon) 6MT Deep Sea Blue metallic/Cream Beige 2008 M3 Coupe (just in) Retired: 1970 Porsche 914 /1.7 1973 Porsche 911E w/"S" engine 1976 Ford Capri 2.8l v-6 1976 Ford Fiesta S 1986 VW GTI 1985 VW GTI 1989 VW Jetta GL 1994 BMW 325ia 1996 BMW 328i 5MT 1998 BMW M3/4 5MT 1991 BMW 318is 1996 BMW 318ti 1999 BMW 528it 5MT 2004 Audi S4 Avant Quattro 6MT (SOLD)

01-16-2005, 08:31 AM	#7
HysterWV (ChadB) Junior Member Account #: 45250 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,097	Intake manifold = metal, Air intake = plastic __________________ HysterWV '00 A6 4.2

01-16-2005, 03:01 PM	#8
Deus Ex Machina Junior Member Account #: 82334 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,853	Really? The actual intake manifold is plastic on the M3? The part on top of the engine that... distributes the air to the different cylinders? Wild and crazy stuff. __________________ 2005 S4 6 spd:Full LaBree exhaust/KW Variant 3 Coilovers/Matrix-Alta CAI/BBS LM's 19x8.5/30% Tint/V1/Clearbra. Winter Mode: 235/40 18" Dunlop M3's on Stock Avus Rims. TRADED FOR 2008 LAVA GREY A3 2.0T S-LINE WITH DSG APR STAGE II+ on 18" B7 RS4 wheels ET 42....PICS SOON.

01-16-2005, 04:07 PM	#9
sayemthree Member Account #: 68632 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,839	yep - I think all of the BMW's are now plastic intakes. __________________ 2008 GTI/4 6MT 2001 M3 6MT (SOLD) 2008 535xit (sportwagon) 6MT Deep Sea Blue metallic/Cream Beige 2008 M3 Coupe (just in) Retired: 1970 Porsche 914 /1.7 1973 Porsche 911E w/"S" engine 1976 Ford Capri 2.8l v-6 1976 Ford Fiesta S 1986 VW GTI 1985 VW GTI 1989 VW Jetta GL 1994 BMW 325ia 1996 BMW 328i 5MT 1998 BMW M3/4 5MT 1991 BMW 318is 1996 BMW 318ti 1999 BMW 528it 5MT 2004 Audi S4 Avant Quattro 6MT (SOLD)

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