What Air Intake is currently the best on the market for the 2011 M3?

M1M · 06-21-2011, 02:33 AM

I searched everywhere but I cant find a thread about which air intake is currently the best on the market for the 2011 M3's? (as of June this year)

Thanks.

LateBraking · 06-21-2011, 02:40 AM

Most say stock is the best. Some say it's better with a efficiently designed chargepipe and stock airbox. Others say that's not worth the money. Your best bet is just getting an air filter and calling it a day, really. I got Gruppe M intake plus Dinan Chargepipe, and while I did see some improvements, it probably didn't justify the cost. I'm sticking with N/A and I'm not stroking my motor though, so I'm happy with it.

Wait, I mean, I don't have a Gruppe M intake or a Dinan Chargepipe. My signature says so.

M1M · 06-21-2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LateBraking

Most say stock is the best. Some say it's better with a efficiently designed chargepipe and stock airbox. Others say that's not worth the money. Your best bet is just getting an air filter and calling it a day, really. I got Gruppe M intake plus Dinan Chargepipe, and while I did see some improvements, it probably didn't justify the cost. I'm sticking with N/A and I'm not stroking my motor though, so I'm happy with it.

Wait, I mean, I don't have a Gruppe M intake or a Dinan Chargepipe. My signature says so.

That's crazy man...Is it true the Gruppes are like 3 grand ? Im ok with staying with my stock air box but im not gonna lie, i wouldn't mind have that baritone sound coming from my engine bay, even if im only looking at a 6hp gain.

BMRLVR · 06-21-2011, 02:55 AM

Stock!!!

duk · 06-21-2011, 03:04 AM

stock with better filter and maybe an elbow

Brucewonder · 06-21-2011, 06:38 AM

Stock filter w a pair of scoops.

GirlsGarage · 06-21-2011, 08:45 AM

BMC drop in filter (for some tone) + scoops (RPI or AFE)
Power gain not tangible though

SV Concepts II · 06-21-2011, 11:20 AM

I think that aFe makes one of the best intake systems out there.

LateBraking · 06-21-2011, 01:09 PM

^See? Like I said, all the answers are either stock, or stock with filter, or stock with elbow.

I'd personally go for the aFe chargepipe if I wanted to do chargepipe on a budget. I think it comes with a filter. Otherwise, stick with just the BMC filter, I had that before and I was happy with it. It'll change noise as well.

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Originally Posted by M1M

That's crazy man...Is it true the Gruppes are like 3 grand ? Im ok with staying with my stock air box but im not gonna lie, i wouldn't mind have that baritone sound coming from my engine bay, even if im only looking at a 6hp gain.

I believe 2.7k for Gruppe M, 1k for Dinan Chargepipe. I got both used though.

elp_jc · 06-21-2011, 01:19 PM

Definitely stock. Plus your warranty would remain intact for sure. Don't understand why people have to d*ck with their cars just by default. Just looking at the intake design makes it obvious it doesn't get much better than that.

LateBraking · 06-21-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Definitely stock. Plus your warranty would remain intact for sure. Don't understand why people have to d*ck with their cars just by default. Just looking at the intake design makes it obvious it doesn't get much better than that.

Lagunae92 · 06-21-2011, 02:11 PM

Looking forward to my GruppeM...

Sean05 · 06-21-2011, 02:20 PM

LOOK WHAT I FOUND...

way less than the real one... but looks just like it....
$1k i believe

BUT TO THE OP.....
afe with filter will be the best cheapest way modding intake. but if you want bling bling on your engine bay.... get GRUPPE M or style..

heres what i have.

F82_SID · 06-21-2011, 03:50 PM

I too would like to know more info about E92 M3 intake possibilities. Since I live in Denver which is a mile high, the M3s out here are in desperate need for more air. I want something that is going to have a nice sound and help air flow.

What do you guys think of the technocraft system?

http://www.tecnocraft.com/Tecnocraft...ystem-P18.aspx

SchnellM3 · 06-21-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

I too would like to know more info about E92 M3 intake possibilities. Since I live in Denver which is a mile high, the M3s out here are in desperate need for more air. I want something that is going to have a nice sound and help air flow.

What do you guys think of the technocraft system?

http://www.tecnocraft.com/Tecnocraft...ystem-P18.aspx

Defiantly $$$

I was lucky to see on of these in person Saturday very nice set up

geneatals · 06-21-2011, 06:17 PM

stick with stock box and perhaps an aftermarket filter...

use the money you'd spend on an intake system for some other performance mods...

BTW: not sure if anyone read that eurotuner mag regarding the afe intake on their m3 build....but if you haven't, you should before purchasing an afe intake set up...

EuroTrip · 06-22-2011, 03:44 AM

I really like the MAcht Shnell filter I got from EAS. simple install and noticeable throttle response.

nosajeid · 06-26-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by EuroTrip

I really like the MAcht Shnell filter I got from EAS. simple install and noticeable throttle response.

Eurotrip, what part exactly did you buy. The $99 filter, a stage 2 kit, etc?

Nate@IND · 06-26-2011, 10:32 AM

Based on fitment I would recommend the Dinan intake. Fits just like an OEM part.

bsiciliano · 06-26-2011, 10:48 AM

I'm running the Macht Schnell stage 1 (filter and scoops). Easy to install (MS provides great videos). Filter is high quality. Stack it up against the OEM and you will see the difference.

I think it is about $160 at EAS.

Unless you are looking for cosmetic changes the cost/benefit does not justify spending any more money.

GreasyGinzo · 06-27-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by geneatals

BTW: not sure if anyone read that eurotuner mag regarding the afe intake on their m3 build....but if you haven't, you should before purchasing an afe intake set up...

I would like to read that article...do you have a link or know the issue it was in?

Quattro98 · 06-28-2011, 08:59 PM

M3 GTS & M3 CRT have the best intake.

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LateBraking Brigadier General 247 Rep 3,880 Posts Drives: Cars that don't blow up. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: A world without BMW. iTrader: (27)	Most say stock is the best. Some say it's better with a efficiently designed chargepipe and stock airbox. Others say that's not worth the money. Your best bet is just getting an air filter and calling it a day, really. I got Gruppe M intake plus Dinan Chargepipe, and while I did see some improvements, it probably didn't justify the cost. I'm sticking with N/A and I'm not stroking my motor though, so I'm happy with it. Wait, I mean, I don't have a Gruppe M intake or a Dinan Chargepipe. My signature says so.
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duk ///M 96 Rep 3,123 Posts Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	stock with better filter and maybe an elbow __________________ 2011.5 AW/FR E92 M3 6MT
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Brucewonder Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,545 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal iTrader: (4)	Stock filter w a pair of scoops. __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 SSII/FR
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GirlsGarage First Lieutenant 17 Rep 313 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: AE iTrader: (3)	BMC drop in filter (for some tone) + scoops (RPI or AFE) Power gain not tangible though
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SV Concepts II 152 Rep 6,094 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	I think that aFe makes one of the best intake systems out there.
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elp_jc Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,910 Posts Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Definitely stock. Plus your warranty would remain intact for sure. Don't understand why people have to d*ck with their cars just by default. Just looking at the intake design makes it obvious it doesn't get much better than that.
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Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... 175 Rep 5,394 Posts Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (9)	LOOK WHAT I FOUND... way less than the real one... but looks just like it.... $1k i believe BUT TO THE OP..... afe with filter will be the best cheapest way modding intake. but if you want bling bling on your engine bay.... get GRUPPE M or style.. heres what i have. __________________ Last edited by Sean05; 06-21-2011 at 02:26 PM.
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F82_SID Brigadier General 119 Rep 3,155 Posts Drives: 2011.5 MR/BB E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO. USA iTrader: (2)	I too would like to know more info about E92 M3 intake possibilities. Since I live in Denver which is a mile high, the M3s out here are in desperate need for more air. I want something that is going to have a nice sound and help air flow. What do you guys think of the technocraft system? http://www.tecnocraft.com/Tecnocraft...ystem-P18.aspx __________________ 2011/E92/M3/MR/BB/ZCV/ZP2/EDC/2MT
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geneatals Ninja 282 Rep 3,972 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) iTrader: (3)	stick with stock box and perhaps an aftermarket filter... use the money you'd spend on an intake system for some other performance mods... BTW: not sure if anyone read that eurotuner mag regarding the afe intake on their m3 build....but if you haven't, you should before purchasing an afe intake set up... __________________ 2016 F80 M3 AW \| Cloth/Leather: Carbonstructure Anthracite/Black Seats \| CF trim \| M-DCT \|Adaptive M suspension \| 19" Silver 437M wheels \| CF Roof \| Pics/Mods Sold: 2011.5 E90 M3 AW l Black Novillo Leather \| Carbon Fiber Leather Trim \| ZCP \| ZP2 \| M-DCT \| Navigation \| Moonroof \| 6FL l Pics/Mods Retired: 2008 535i l AW l Black Dakota Leather l Bamboo Anthracite l ZPP l ZSP l 6FL
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EuroTrip BMW FAN -32 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2002 E46 M3 AW 6MT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Laguna Beach, CA iTrader: (5)	I really like the MAcht Shnell filter I got from EAS. simple install and noticeable throttle response.
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Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1585 Rep 11,120 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	Based on fitment I would recommend the Dinan intake. Fits just like an OEM part. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOK • INSTAGRAM • FLICKR
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bsiciliano Captain 36 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	I'm running the Macht Schnell stage 1 (filter and scoops). Easy to install (MS provides great videos). Filter is high quality. Stack it up against the OEM and you will see the difference. I think it is about $160 at EAS. Unless you are looking for cosmetic changes the cost/benefit does not justify spending any more money. __________________ 2011 E93 - Space Gray - 6MT/Silver Novillo/ OE Tuning/Gruppe M Intake/ACS Springs/Vorsteiner CF Type I Rear Diffuser/Textured Matte Black Custom Powdercoated OEM 359s/Painted Reflectors/Matte Grille, Hood Vents and Side Markers/Arqray Race Exhaust/MS Pulley
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Quattro98 Private First Class 3 Rep 104 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3, '15 F31 328i(x) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	M3 GTS & M3 CRT have the best intake. Last edited by Quattro98; 06-28-2011 at 09:13 PM. Reason: Added links to pics.
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