Advanced Auto Fabrication for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

BMW E46 M54 AAF Low Temp Thermostat Kit - Partial

T#:7624632

Part#: 116211.2

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BMW E46 M54 AAF Low Temp Thermostat Kit - Partial is an essential upgrade for enthusiasts looking to optimize engine performance and reliability. Developed by Advanced Auto Fabrication (AAF), this kit addresses the limitations of the factory M54 thermostat, which maintains a temperature range of 80-103°C and opens the mechanical failsafe at 110°C. For race conditions where maintaining a lower temperature is crucial, this kit replaces the stock electronic thermostat with a manual unit, allowing the engine to run at a safer and more efficient temperature. This upgrade not only enhances engine longevity but also reduces stress from high-temperature operation, minimizes heat soak, and increases power.

Optimal Temperature Control: Replaces the factory thermostat for improved engine temperature management.
Enhanced Engine Longevity: Operates at safer temperatures, reducing stress and extending engine life.
Increased Power: Lower operating temperatures can lead to better engine performance.
Reduced Heat Soak: Helps prevent overheating and ensures efficient cooling.
Improved Reliability: Manual thermostat unit offers more consistent performance in racing conditions.

Partial Kit Contents:

Thermostat housing plate
Thermostat
Installation hardware

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AAF Transmission Crossmembers 5-Speed - E46 Non-M

Fits ZF and Getrag Transmissions. Non-M models Only

T#:7608860

Part#: 116110

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$ 190.00 USD

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Since 2010, Advanced Auto Fabrication has been producing and developing both parts and full fledged race cars. Their knowledge base covers a wide range of vehicles both domestic and imported. In the specific case of BMW, the team at AAF has a particular affinity for building and designing components for BMW race cars. Ideal for the SE46 racing series, the AAF E46 5-speed Transmission Crossmember is a heavy-duty and worthwhile upgrade. The OEM thin cast aluminum cross member has been known to fail in multiple different ways. When using stiff engine and transmission mounts, the cross member can crack out and break around these mounting points. The cross member can also break from the high amounts of load transferred through the drive train. While chassis flex from hard cornering is being applied through the engine and transmission from the front cross member, this load is sent from the transmission back into the chassis at the transmission cross member. This is simply too much stress for the OEM cross member to hold up to under the extreme punishment of road racing. The AAF E46 Transmission Cross Member is completely constructed of 1/4' thick heavy-duty aluminum plate. It is designed specifically to cope with hours of endurance racing.

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AAF Low Temp Thermostat Kit - Full Kit - E46

T#:7624630

Part#: 116211

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$ 175.00 USD

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Since 2010, Advanced Auto Fabrication has been producing and developing both parts and full fledged race cars. Their knowledge base covers a wide range of vehicles both domestic and imported. In the specific case of BMW, the team at AAF has a particular affinity for building and designing components for BMW race cars. The factory M54 thermostat is electronically controlled to keep the engine running between 80-103°C, whereas race cars like to maintain 80°C or less for maximum power. Additionally, the mechanical failsafe doesn’t open up until the coolant temperature reaches 110°C, or 230°F, which is about the point when most race cars are turned off and parked which is no good for the motor! The AAF E46 M54 Low Temp Thermostat Kit is designed to give the control of proper engine operating temperature back by replacing the stock electronic thermostat with a manual unit. This allows the engine to run at the proper, and much safer, operating temperature, improving engine longevity, reduces stress from high-temp. operation, reduces heat soak, and increases power! Full Kit Contents: Thermostat housing Thermostat housing plate Thermostat install hardware sealant

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AAF M54 Breather Catch Can

T#:7608871

Part#: 116120

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$ 195.99 USD

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Since 2010, Advanced Auto Fabrication has been producing and developing both parts and full fledged race cars. Their knowledge base covers a wide range of vehicles both domestic and imported. In the specific case of BMW, the team at AAF has a particular affinity for building and designing components for BMW race cars. When you’re racing with an M54 and you want to control oil burn, installing an external catch tank is a great way to do it. The stock oil separator allows oil into the intake at sustained high RPM. This causes the intake runners, piping, and throttle body to be contaminated with oil and carbon build up. Excessive carbon build-up on valves, piston crowns, combustion chambers and spark plugs. This also increases the chance of detonation and power loss. Includes all hardware and parts to make installation easy!

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AAF E46 Transmission Crossmembers - 6-Speed Non-M

For use with solid front engine mounts only!

T#:7624639

Part#: 116222

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$ 190.00 USD

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Since 2010, Advanced Auto Fabrication has been producing and developing both parts and full fledged race cars. Their knowledge base covers a wide range of vehicles both domestic and imported. In the specific case of BMW, the team at AAF has a particular affinity for building and designing components for BMW race cars. Ideal for the SE46 racing series, the AAF E46 6-speed Transmission Crossmember is a heavy-duty and worthwhile upgrade. The OEM thin cast aluminum cross member has been known to fail in multiple different ways. When using stiff engine and transmission mounts, the cross member can crack out and break around these mounting points. The cross member can also break from the high amounts of load transferred through the drive train. While chassis flex from hard cornering is being applied through the engine and transmission from the front cross member, this load is sent from the transmission back into the chassis at the transmission cross member. This is simply too much stress for the OEM cross member to hold up to under the extreme punishment of road racing. The AAF E46 Transmission Cross Member is completely constructed of 1/4' thick heavy-duty aluminum plate. It is designed specifically to cope with hours of endurance racing.

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AAF Brake Cooling Duct Kit - E46 Non-M

For Non-M Models

T#:7608846

Part#: 11674

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$ 450.00 USD

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Since 2010, Advanced Auto Fabrication has been producing and developing both parts and full fledged race cars. Their knowledge base covers a wide range of vehicles both domestic and imported. In the specific case of BMW, the team at AAF has a particular affinity for building and designing components for BMW race cars. AAF is proud to introduce their redesigned AAF E46 (non-M) Brake Cooling Duct Kit! Features: Extremely Light Weight – Less than 4 lbs in total! Ultra-High Airflow Inlets Tight Turning Radius Easy and Quick To Install Inexpensive to Buy and Maintain Durable for Racing Conditions Designed strong and lightweight these brake duct inlets include a massive 4' inlet. Ultimately this aids in providing higher airspeed and pressure to the brake rotor and thus better brake cooling. Inlets are manufactured by AAF in-house with a 3D printer to provide a strong and inexpensive part. Brake duct tubes included in this kit are made from lightweight and strong ABS plastic. Shaped for optimized airflow, these tubes also provide the ability for a tight turning radius even with large racing tires. Per AAF: for a SPEC E46 with the spec 255 Toyo tire, you can turn 1.5 turns from straight without hitting the tubes, which is more than enough for driving around the paddock. The tubes taper down to a 3' flex hose, to remain legal for SE46. Included in the kit are AAF's Brake Backing Plates as well. Kit Contents: Left and Right AAF 3D Printed Massive 4' Inlets Left and Right 4' to 3' Molded Tubes Two 13' Sections of Flex Hose Left and Right AAF Backing Plates All Attaching Hardware and Hose Clamps

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AAF Oil Pan Baffle - E46 M54

T#:7608845

Part#: 11652

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$ 155.00 USD

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Since 2010, Advanced Auto Fabrication has been producing and developing both parts and full fledged race cars. Their knowledge base covers a wide range of vehicles both domestic and imported. In the specific case of BMW, the team at AAF has a particular affinity for building and designing components for BMW race cars. AAF's own M54 E46 Oil Pan Baffle. Under racing and track conditions, oil can move in the oil pan enough to cause extended moments of oil starvation. This can cause premature, and in some cases immediate, engine failure. This baffle keeps the oil at the pick up better than others on the market. This pan features a tight fit with an extra tab on the front to keep oil from exiting under braking. Six gated holes control oil slosh in the sump. A must have for all track cars. Features and Benefits Track-proven to prevent oil starvation Directional trap door baffling completely that closes off the oil pump pickup for maximum protection against oil starvation during turning or acceleration Baffle plate with drain-back slots help accelerate return of oil to the bottom of the sump while also preventing oil slosh and reducing oil consumption Reduces the risk of oil starvation when oil levels are low Works with the factory cast aluminum oil pan, which is considered a structural member of the engine block and is less prone to failure or leaking than aftermarket sheet metal pans Light-weight aluminum construction Made In the USA **Note: Requires welding to install. Photos of installed baffle for reference.

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AAF E46 Transmission Crossmembers - 6-Speed M

For M Models

T#:7624640

Part#: 116223

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$ 190.00 USD

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Since 2010, Advanced Auto Fabrication has been producing and developing both parts and full fledged race cars. Their knowledge base covers a wide range of vehicles both domestic and imported. In the specific case of BMW, the team at AAF has a particular affinity for building and designing components for BMW race cars. Ideal for the SE46 racing series, the AAF E46 6-speed Transmission Crossmember is a heavy-duty and worthwhile upgrade. The OEM thin cast aluminum cross member has been known to fail in multiple different ways. When using stiff engine and transmission mounts, the cross member can crack out and break around these mounting points. The cross member can also break from the high amounts of load transferred through the drive train. While chassis flex from hard cornering is being applied through the engine and transmission from the front cross member, this load is sent from the transmission back into the chassis at the transmission cross member. This is simply too much stress for the OEM cross member to hold up to under the extreme punishment of road racing. The AAF E46 Transmission Cross Member is completely constructed of 1/4' thick heavy-duty aluminum plate. It is designed specifically to cope with hours of endurance racing.

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AAF Vented Power Steering Cap Kit - Silver Reservoir

T#:7624658

Part#: 116253

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$ 154.00 USD

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Since 2010, Advanced Auto Fabrication has been producing and developing both parts and full fledged race cars. Their knowledge base covers a wide range of vehicles both domestic and imported. In the specific case of BMW, the team at AAF has a particular affinity for building and designing components for BMW race cars. Introducing the AAF billet power steering cap kit. This kit comes with everything you need to capture any excess fluid from your power steering system. It features a CNC billet 6061 aluminum cap, machined and built in-house at AAF. This provides a permanent solution that does not require tying anything over your reservoir for race day! This one-of-a-kind cap features a fitting at the top that allows connection to a small billet catch can for clean and safe capture of excess fluid. **Note: This kit was designed to work with solid race mounts. Clearance has not been confirmed with OEM mounts.

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AAF Brake Cooling Duct Kit w/Screened Ducts - E46 - Non-M

For Non-M Models

T#:7608847

Part#: 11674.3

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$ 480.00 USD

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Since 2010, Advanced Auto Fabrication has been producing and developing both parts and full fledged race cars. Their knowledge base covers a wide range of vehicles both domestic and imported. In the specific case of BMW, the team at AAF has a particular affinity for building and designing components for BMW race cars. AAF is proud to introduce their redesigned AAF E46 (non-M) Brake Cooling Duct Kit! Features: Extremely Light Weight – Less than 4 lbs in total! Ultra-High Airflow Inlets Tight Turning Radius Easy and Quick To Install Inexpensive to Buy and Maintain Durable for Racing Conditions Designed strong and lightweight these brake duct inlets include a massive 4' inlet. Ultimately this aids in providing higher airspeed and pressure to the brake rotor and thus better brake cooling. Inlets are manufactured by AAF in-house with a 3D printer to provide a strong and inexpensive part. Brake duct tubes included in this kit are made from lightweight and strong ABS plastic. Shaped for optimized airflow, these tubes also provide the ability for a tight turning radius even with large racing tires. Per AAF: for a SPEC E46 with the spec 255 Toyo tire, you can turn 1.5 turns from straight without hitting the tubes, which is more than enough for driving around the paddock. The tubes taper down to a 3' flex hose, to remain legal for SE46. Included in the kit are AAF's Brake Backing Plates as well. Kit Contents: Left and Right AAF 3D Printed screened inlets Left and Right 4' to 3' Molded Tubes Two 13' Sections of Flex Hose Left and Right AAF Backing Plates All Attaching Hardware and Hose Clamps

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