Intake options............

[USCTrojanMan29]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Charge pipe is only half the issue. Here's a comparison of the stock filter flange (left) vs Macht Schnell (right):



Replacing the charge pipe only will not eliminate the bottleneck, thus - minimal gains will be the result. The MS piece also does not have the "accordion" type bend as seen on the stock charge pipe. A less restrictive flange, larger charge pipe and high-flow filter (along with ICS scoops) all work together as a package, resulting in best hp gains - which is why the entire system is included as a kit.



We're using the AngeliBright system (AiB) which replaces the standard H8 angel eye bulbs.

I picked up the Stage 1 kit...how much just for the MS charge pipe?

[aka_phox]

Originally Posted by USCTrojanMan29

I picked up the Stage 1 kit...how much just for the MS charge pipe?

dont think you can buy the charge pipe separately...

[Dave07997S]

Originally Posted by Buti_BMW

wow that article hurts afe but if its true oh well..and as for the lights thank you

kitw got 6rwhp peak and a bit more throughout the rpm range with just an AFE Stg. 2 kit. I believe the Dinan number is more inline of what you would get with any of these kits. A highflow filter alone is 4 rwhp alone...

Here is the pic of Kits dyno





I have the AFE Stg.2 and it sounds great...it seems to compliment the rest of my mods. Also if you notice the A/F ratio with the AFE it actually ran richer..which means maybe with some adaption, the car could lean out a tad and pick up a few more...

A couple of people also made over 400rwhp with an AFE stg.2 as part of their package.



Dave

[Frozen Black]

Hi,
I just installed my AFE Stage 2 Intake kit and the sound is intoxicating! Who cares about the extra hp, the sound is so dam horny!

[Dave07997S]

Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

Can somebody tell me what the difference is between the 2 aFe products? The one that costs 1/2 the price apparently has more hp/tq gains..

The cheaper one uses the excellent OEM airbox, changes the airfilter and the charge pipe like the MS.

Dave

[Rapture]

Here are some dyno numbers for the Macht Schnell Stage 2
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=570629