{"product_id":"do88-bmw-b58-gen-1-m140i-m240i-340i-440i-540i-x3-x4-charge-cooler-manifold-mera","title":"do88 BMW B58 Gen 1 (M140I\/M240I\/340I\/440I\/540I\/X3\/X4) Charge Cooler Manifold MERA","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMERA, as in \"more\", means more cooling, better airflow, more performance. Simply, MERA. The B58 Gen 1, introduced with the F-Series, has proven to be a real gem of an engine, capable of high outputs, but the factory plastic intake manifold, with its integrated charge air cooler, becomes a genuine limiting factor once you push beyond stock power. It restricts airflow and poses a real risk of cracking under high boost pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003edo88's MERA manifold replaces it with a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-performance, motorsport-grade Bar \u0026amp; Plate air-to-water intercooler core from Garrett Motorsport\u003c\/strong\u003e, precisely 102mm (4\") thick, delivering \u003cstrong\u003e42% more airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e and genuinely lower intake temperatures. Cast aluminium end tanks distribute charge air and cooling water evenly across the core, developed through 3D-scanning, CFD analysis, and 3D-printing iterations, and a thermal barrier spacer insulates the manifold from conductive heat transfer out of the cylinder head. The outlet tank is pre-configured for auxiliary port fuel injection, compatible with Injector Dynamics ID1050x-34-14 or Bosch EV14 Compact (K) injectors, with a matching custom fuel rail available separately. Each cylinder runner also carries a 1\/8 NPT port for nitrous or methanol injection, with sealing plugs included if not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhy Choose This Manifold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuilt around a Garrett Motorsport Bar \u0026amp; Plate core, the industry standard for this component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e42% more airflow than the restrictive OE plastic manifold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAluminium construction, genuinely resistant to the OE's known cracking risk under high boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThermal barrier spacer included, reduces conductive heat transfer from the cylinder head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePre-configured for auxiliary port fuel injection, with 1\/8 NPT ports for nitrous\/methanol on each runner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEasy access to spin-off oil filter, no need to remove the manifold for routine oil changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBMW F20\/F21 M140i\/M140iX (B58 Gen 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBMW F22\/F23 M240i\/M240iX (B58 Gen 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBMW F30\/F31\/F34 340i\/340iX (B58 Gen 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBMW F32\/F33\/F36 440i\/440iX (B58 Gen 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBMW G30\/G31 540i\/540iX (B58 Gen 1, confirm exact fitment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBMW F25\/F26 X3\/X4 (B58 Gen 1, confirm exact fitment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"do88","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54462617616717,"sku":"ICM-440-G","price":3711.56,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/4808\/2253\/files\/do88_BMW_B58_Gen_1_M140I_M240I_340I_440I_540I_X3_X4_Charge_Cooler_Manifold_MERA.webp?v=1786359289","url":"https:\/\/i6tuning.com\/products\/do88-bmw-b58-gen-1-m140i-m240i-340i-440i-540i-x3-x4-charge-cooler-manifold-mera","provider":"i6 Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}