{"product_id":"advanced-fuel-dynamics-proflex-commander-bmw-e46-m3-s54-2001-2006-e85","title":"Advanced Fuel Dynamics ProFlex Commander for BMW E46 M3 S54 (01-06) E85 Flex Fuel System","description":"\u003cp\u003eRun gasoline, E85 or any mixture of the two in your E46 M3 without switching maps every time you fill up. The Advanced Fuel Dynamics ProFlex Commander reads the ethanol content in the fuel and adjusts injector operation as the mixture changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAFD’s E46 M3 dyno testing showed gains of more than 20 wheel horsepower on E85. You also get more of that S54 sound and response without being locked into running full E85 every time you drive the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBMW M3 E46 Coupe, 3.2L S54 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBMW M3 E46 Convertible, 3.2L S54 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe years above reflect U.S.-market E46 M3 fitment. Advanced Fuel Dynamics lists the application as 2000–2006 to cover markets where the E46 M3 was available earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is made for the E46 M3 with the 3.2L S54 engine. It does not fit non-M E46 models such as the 325i, 328i or 330i.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommander Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Commander:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made for naturally aspirated E46 M3s with factory injectors or mild bolt-on upgrades. This is the right choice for most street-driven S54 builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommander Pro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made for supercharged, turbocharged or heavily modified builds using 600cc, 60 lb\/hr or larger injectors. It provides more precise control when running larger injectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides accurate ethanol-content readings and works well with stock or mildly modified fuel systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE-SENSE Sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The better choice for modified and higher-flow fuel systems. It adds fuel-temperature monitoring and additional live data through the ProFlex Connect app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun gasoline, E85 or any mixture of the two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo switching between separate gasoline and E85 maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo additional tune required for a naturally aspirated vehicle with a compatible stock or performance gasoline tune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAFD dyno testing showed gains of more than 20 wheel horsepower on an E46 M3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAFD reports typical gains of 7–10% in wheel horsepower and torque on E85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlendSense technology updates ethanol-content data every 30 milliseconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusts injector operation as the ethanol mixture changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold Start Plus helps with cold starts on higher ethanol blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProFlex Connect app displays real-time ethanol content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth connectivity for Apple iOS and Android devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with naturally aspirated, supercharged and turbocharged builds when the correct Commander is selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAFD estimates installation at under one hour using common tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-month limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the ProFlex Commander Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ethanol sensor measures the actual mixture of gasoline and ethanol in the fuel system. The ProFlex Commander uses that reading to adjust injector operation, whether the tank contains pump gas, full E85 or anything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe system works with compatible factory and performance gasoline tunes. If you change the blend on your next fill-up, the Commander adjusts automatically instead of making you drain the tank or load another map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel System Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA naturally aspirated E46 M3 with factory injectors can use the Standard Commander. Supercharged, turbocharged and higher-horsepower cars may need larger injectors, a higher-flow fuel pump or other fuel-system upgrades to safely run full E85.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAFD recommends dyno testing or data logging a supercharged E46 M3 to make sure the fuel pump and injectors can keep up with the additional fuel demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmissions Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ProFlex Commander does not remove or replace emissions equipment. It reads the ethanol content in the fuel and electronically adjusts injector operation so the engine can run gasoline, E85 or any mixture of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Fuel Dynamics does not publish a CARB Executive Order number for this kit. California emissions compliance will depend on the engine, vehicle and approval status of the complete setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the Video\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a video from Advanced Fuel Dynamics showing an E46 M3 running full E85 on the dyno with the ProFlex Commander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"BMW E46 M3 ProFlex Commander E85 Dyno\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sDE30CjnmDM\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the Standard Commander for a naturally aspirated E46 M3 with factory injectors or mild bolt-on upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the Commander Pro for forced-induction builds or injectors rated at 600cc, 60 lb\/hr or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the sensor that matches the fuel flow and monitoring needs of your build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupercharged and turbocharged cars should be logged or tested on a dyno before running full E85.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ProFlex Commander manages changing ethanol content, but it does not replace the proper tuning required for forced induction or major engine modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/products\/advanced-fuel-dynamics-e-sense-high-flow-e85-flex-fuel-content-sensor\"\u003eAdvanced Fuel Dynamics E-SENSE Ethanol Content Sensor\u003c\/a\u003e – A higher-flow sensor option for modified S54 fuel systems that also adds fuel-temperature monitoring through the ProFlex Connect app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/products\/radium-engineering-fuel-rail-bmw-s54-2001-2008-20-0070-02\"\u003eRadium Engineering Fuel Rail for BMW S54\u003c\/a\u003e – An E85-compatible fuel rail for E46 M3 builds running upgraded injectors or a custom fuel system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/products\/radium-engineering-fuel-rail-plumbing-kit-bmw-s54-20-0070-pk\"\u003eRadium Engineering Fuel Rail Plumbing Kit for BMW S54\u003c\/a\u003e – Connects the Radium S54 fuel rail to the E46 M3’s factory feed line and regulator while keeping the fuel-system installation clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/products\/radium-engineering-fuel-pressure-regulator-fuel-filter-bmw-e46-2001-2006-microglass-or-stainless-filter\"\u003eRadium Engineering Fuel Pressure Regulator and Filter for BMW E46 M3\u003c\/a\u003e – A bolt-in, E85-compatible regulator and filter assembly made specifically for the 2001–2006 E46 M3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Advanced Fuel Dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Fuel Dynamics developed its flex-fuel products after finding that the actual ethanol content in pump E85 can change from one fill-up to another. Its systems measure the fuel that is actually in the car instead of assuming every tank has the same ethanol percentage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAFD develops its ProFlex Commander systems, FlexLink modules and E-SENSE sensors in Salado, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Fuel Dynamics","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":43047808729168,"sku":"PFC-E46M3-1","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Commander Pro","offer_id":43047808761936,"sku":"PCP-E46M3-1","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/0252\/4785\/files\/advanced-fuel-dynamics-proflex-commander-bmw-e46-m3-s54-2001-2006-e85.jpg?v=1792619148","url":"https:\/\/shop.redline360.com\/products\/advanced-fuel-dynamics-proflex-commander-bmw-e46-m3-s54-2001-2006-e85","provider":"Redline360","version":"1.0","type":"link"}