Any thoughts on this CAI?

CCLSVTM3 · 07-04-2011, 09:59 AM

I am a new M3 owner and this is only my second thread so please be gentle. I have been looking into CAI's and I found a AFE Magnum Force Stage 2 CAI that claims HP gains up to 18, Tq to 15, and airflow increased by 41%. All of the other ones I found are in the 3-9 hp gain range. Is this AFE BS? Good/bad, reliable, etc??? I'm now also hesitant on the CAI after reading the article and thread that its possible CAI's reduce HP.... Info needed.. Thanks all...

CCLSVTM3 · 07-04-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shift@red

dyno proven NOT to produce anywhere nearly that much power. IIRC, it dyno'd 6 rwhp. not worth it...just get a drop in if anything.

Thanks bro, so you thing simple K&N drop in or is there a more popular brand for the M3?

FVM3 · 07-04-2011, 10:44 AM

throw in k&n filter

CCLSVTM3 · 07-04-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

throw in k&n filter

Sounds like the way to go... Thanks for the help... No sense in wasting money on a CAI airfilter that doesnt do anything... I'll get the drop in....

davedave · 07-04-2011, 11:19 AM

the stock system is pretty much CAI. don't waste your money unless you love to open up your hood to showoff.

rye m3 · 07-04-2011, 12:02 PM

Dave on the board here may see this thread. He has a stage 2 AFE and actually dyno'd his car. He did get a few HP gain. Probably nice intake sound when you open the butterflies.

Brucewonder · 07-04-2011, 04:45 PM

always can grab some scoops and call it a day

Mason3 · 07-04-2011, 07:45 PM

BMC and be done. Unless you supercharge that is!

Grail05 · 07-04-2011, 10:26 PM

BMS and scoop and done deal...

07-04-2011, 09:59 AM	#1
CCLSVTM3 Lieutenant 36 Rep 523 Posts Drives: Interlagos blue E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (1)	Any thoughts on this CAI? I am a new M3 owner and this is only my second thread so please be gentle. I have been looking into CAI's and I found a AFE Magnum Force Stage 2 CAI that claims HP gains up to 18, Tq to 15, and airflow increased by 41%. All of the other ones I found are in the 3-9 hp gain range. Is this AFE BS? Good/bad, reliable, etc??? I'm now also hesitant on the CAI after reading the article and thread that its possible CAI's reduce HP.... Info needed.. Thanks all...
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FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	throw in k&n filter
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07-04-2011, 11:19 AM	#5
davedave Captain 40 Rep 788 Posts Drives: Godzilla Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (7)	the stock system is pretty much CAI. don't waste your money unless you love to open up your hood to showoff.
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rye m3 Lieutenant 33 Rep 489 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	Dave on the board here may see this thread. He has a stage 2 AFE and actually dyno'd his car. He did get a few HP gain. Probably nice intake sound when you open the butterflies. __________________ E92 M3 MR on Red/Black ZCP Sound Carbon 2007 997S - sold 2003 E46 M3 Steel Grey on Red- sold 1997 E36 M3 Arctic Silver on Black- sold
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07-04-2011, 10:26 PM	#9
Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	BMS and scoop and done deal... __________________
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