Angry Ass | S38B36 + B38 Variable Resonance Intake Actuator

$294.87

The variable resonance actuator on the S38B36 and B38 is a key component of the elegant variable resonance plenum that gives the S38B36 and B38 added power and torque. With this crucial part having gone NLA years ago, we developed a replacement unit featuring all new components manufactured in Germany and the USA.

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The variable resonance actuator on the S38B36 and B38 is a key component of the elegant variable resonance plenum that gives the S38B36 and B38 added power and torque. With this crucial part having gone NLA years ago, we developed a replacement unit featuring all new components manufactured in Germany and the USA.

The variable resonance actuator on the S38B36 and B38 is a key component of the elegant variable resonance plenum that gives the S38B36 and B38 added power and torque. With this crucial part having gone NLA years ago, we developed a replacement unit featuring all new components manufactured in Germany and the USA.

Additional Information

  • MIL-A-8625 Type III hard-anodized, 6061 aluminum machined rod

  • Vacuum diaphragm from BMW’s own supplier

  • Stainless steel mounting bracket

  • Self-lubricating rod end

  • Includes vial of Loctite 243 and Superlube (to ensure that tip stays lubed!)

  • Pairs nicely with our Intake Vacuum Maintenance kits to ensure the entire system is both functioning correctly, and bulletproofed

  • We put our test unit through 365,000 actuations, which works out to 100 actuations a day for 10 years - we should all strive to drive our cars that hard and often! Check out the test rig below.

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