Intake On My E93 M3

MBAM3 · 08-14-2014, 07:34 PM

any suggestions on which intake I should buy? this will be my first mod on my vert.

after the intake, I'll get some exhaust.

thanks

FormulaMMM · 08-14-2014, 07:48 PM

Most would probably say just go filter.

Or check out Macht schnell stage 2 intake

Haywood · 08-14-2014, 08:32 PM

I love my Macht Schnell. Easy to install. I'm sure it doesn't add much HP, but the sound is great at WOT.

GTMOT · 08-14-2014, 08:38 PM

On my e93 I did the OEM exhaust mod and drop in filter. By far the exhaust is the best bang on an e93. Drop in sounds great too.

MBAM3 · 08-14-2014, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Haywood

I love my Macht Schnell. Easy to install. I'm sure it doesn't add much HP, but the sound is great at WOT.

what about between afe vs. macht schnell?

Dave07997S · 08-15-2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MBAM3

what about between afe vs. macht schnell?

AFE has a new one with a larger filter and a carbon fibre elbow. I just got it for around $500, its this one.

MBAM3 · 08-15-2014, 12:29 AM

do you have any sound clip of the afe?

EJT86 · 08-15-2014, 08:15 AM

Bmc filter is great I can hear my intake over my Eisenmann race

to///m · 08-15-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

AFE has a new one with a larger filter and a carbon fibre elbow. I just got it for around $500, its this one.

Where did you get this?

Amirsm3 · 08-15-2014, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

AFE has a new one with a larger filter and a carbon fibre elbow. I just got it for around $500, its this one.

:O Pretttyyyyyyy

to///m · 08-15-2014, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

:O Pretttyyyyyyy

It is sexy. I was going to get the MS Intake but this changed my mind... Turner has them. Im just wondering how the sound is now

Need4Speed_Motorsports · 08-15-2014, 07:19 PM

Macht Schnell is the way to go.

to///m · 08-15-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Need4Speed_Motorsports

Macht Schnell is the way to go.

Why is the MS intake better than the afe?

RobertEvans · 08-15-2014, 08:41 PM

I'm thinking about getting this new AFE setup as well... probably the non-carbon version with the pro dry filter. I have had AFE on other vehicles before and haven't had a problem. The reason I'm thinking about going with AFE is to use their pro dry filter because when recharging an oil filter I always feel like I never know if I put on too much oil or not enough.

templarklimek · 08-15-2014, 08:59 PM

AFE has something called stage 2 setup. says adds good hp looks good too.

Dave07997S · 08-15-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertEvans

I'm thinking about getting this new AFE setup as well... probably the non-carbon version with the pro dry filter. I have had AFE on other vehicles before and haven't had a problem. The reason I'm thinking about going with AFE is to use their pro dry filter because when recharging an oil filter I always feel like I never know if I put on too much oil or not enough.

The S65 engine in the M3 doesn't have a mass air meter, you don't have to worry so much about a little over oil.

Dave

s85e90 · 08-16-2014, 10:40 AM

I run the afe stage 2 full replacement. It's been modified to be a true open air box with a big round filter. Sounds unreal, very deep. Customer service from AFE is excellent as well. IMO it's a much better version than the Mact Schnell

RobertEvans · 08-17-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by s85e90

I run the afe stage 2 full replacement. It's been modified to be a true open air box with a big round filter. Sounds unreal, very deep. Customer service from AFE is excellent as well. IMO it's a much better version than the Mact Schnell

do you have a thread somewhere or pictures you could share about the mods to your air box?

circuithero · 08-17-2014, 10:49 AM

BMW did such a good job I didn't think there was any power that could be had by changing to a different box

s85e90 · 08-17-2014, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertEvans

do you have a thread somewhere or pictures you could share about the mods to your air box?

Yes. On cell now but search under my name there's a pic of it.

Basically took the afe full metal box and cut it up and modified it to run an open element air filter while still allowing the bottom of the box to act as a heat shield from the drivers head and header.

RobertEvans · 08-17-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by s85e90

Yes. On cell now but search under my name there's a pic of it.

Basically took the afe full metal box and cut it up and modified it to run an open element air filter while still allowing the bottom of the box to act as a heat shield from the drivers head and header.

Gotcha...I think I want to stick with the stock air box...Just looking for more sound. Is the elbow and filter the best route for me to go?

Amirsm3 · 08-17-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by to///m

It is sexy. I was going to get the MS Intake but this changed my mind... Turner has them. Im just wondering how the sound is now

If it's somewhat open, it'll be a glorious sound

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