The BMW E36 remains one of the most balanced, best-handling platforms ever built — equally at home on the road course, autocross, or drift track. Now, it gets the standalone engine management system it deserves.
Introducing the MS3Pro PNP for BMW E36 from AMP Engine Management — a true plug-and-play ECU solution that delivers modern tuning flexibility, reliability, and performance for both early and late E36 models.
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Why Upgrade to the MS3Pro PNP ECU?
The MS3Pro PNP combines OEM-level simplicity with motorsport-grade capability, giving you complete control over your E36’s engine performance — without rewiring or adapter harnesses.
Key features include:
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Boost-Ready Design: Integrated 4-bar MAP sensor, boost control, and anti-lag functionality.
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High-Rev N/A Performance: 16×16 fuel and spark maps, VANOS control, and individual injector trims for precise tuning.
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CAN Bus Expansion: Connect digital dashes, loggers, or auxiliary I/O modules with ease.
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Advanced Motorsports Functions: Launch control, traction control, rev limiting, idle control, wideband O₂ support, table switching, and more.
Whether you’re running turbo, supercharged, or naturally aspirated, the MS3Pro PNP offers the flexibility to tune and protect your engine at any power level.
Plug-and-Play Installation
You don’t need a full race shop or custom wiring harness to get started.
With just basic tools, you can have your E36 running modern standalone management in about an hour.
Installation steps:
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Remove your factory ECU
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Plug in the MS3Pro PNP
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Connect a vacuum line to the built-in MAP sensor
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Verify ignition timing with a timing light
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Start up using the included base map and begin tuning with TunerStudio (registered version included)
The system preserves factory dash operation — including the Econometer — and maintains ASC+T system compatibility, setting it apart from competing ECUs.
Model Coverage
The MS3Pro PNP for BMW E36 lineup includes two versions to cover nearly all six-cylinder E36 and related models:
MSPNPPro-E369395 (1993–1995)
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1993–1995 BMW 325i (M50, manual)
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1995 BMW M3 (S50, manual)
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1993–1995 BMW 525i (M50, manual)
Note: Not compatible with M50 non-VANOS 0-261-200-402 DME.
MSPNPPro-E369699 (1996–2000)
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1996–1999 BMW 328i/is (M52B28, manual)
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1996–1999 BMW M3 (S52B32, manual)
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1995–1998 BMW E39 528i (M52B28, manual)
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1995–1998 BMW E38 728i/iL (M52B28, manual)
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1997–1998 BMW Z3 2.8 (M52B28, manual)
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1998–2000 BMW Z3 M (S52B32, manual)
Note: Not compatible with M52TU-equipped models (mid-1998+).
Each ECU includes native support for the factory camshaft position sensor (CMP) — ensuring smooth VANOS control and full compatibility with OEM sensors and gauges.
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The AMP Engine Management Advantage
At AMP Engine Management, our goal is to make high-performance engine management simple, reliable, and powerful. The MS3Pro PNP for BMW E36 brings cutting-edge tuning features to one of BMW’s most beloved platforms — without the complexity of custom wiring or standalone installs.
Whether you’re chasing drift angles, lap times, or dragstrip records, this ECU gives your E36 the tools to go faster, safer, and smarter.