Intake On My E93 M3

[s85e90]

Originally Posted by RobertEvans

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?

Yes, ditching the accordion style OEM elbow for a larger/smoother transition and a filter is the way to go. Personally I just wanted to get rid of the OEM style tension mounting and go to a traditional clamp on filter as it seems to seal better than the OEM one.


Sounds glorious and heat soak isn't really an issue as I run a heat shield under the filter where the radiant heat would rise. The OEM air scoops do a great job of keeping cool air flowing over the filter once moving. In fact I can touch the filter from sticking my hand in the inlet on the bumper.

(note that I'm also running a DEI blanket on the coupler to the intake itself as it's a rubber coupler as AFE doesn't provide a silicone one. In fact it's hard to find a silicone piece that's this large. The rubber eventually cracks over time due to heat exposure without using the shield but a quick call to AFE gets one shipped free of charge ASAP. Great customer service IMO. Instead though I just run the heat shield. Been on the car now for some time and looks/sounds awesome. The filter sock also keeps the filer almost 100% clean.

[mermar]

Originally Posted by EJT86

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

Is that with an otherwise OEM intake? I want just a bit more intake sound - but want to stay OEM air box.

[dj_dub]

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.

Pics of this installed please? It looks great...nice alternative to the expensive Dinan piece.

Originally Posted by mermar

Is that with an otherwise OEM intake? I want just a bit more intake sound - but want to stay OEM air box.

Get the BMC filter with the OEM air box...it'll give you that sound you want and maybe a little more power as well. It's my current setup.

[ciges]

Got mine yesterday,looks good,high quality carbon fiber,double row filter.Tight fit,takes some elbow grease to install.

[Robario12]

Looks nice ciges...let us know your thoughts after installation?

Mind telling us price and where you got it?

Thanks

[MBAM3]

Originally Posted by ciges

Got mine yesterday,looks good,high quality carbon fiber,double row filter.Tight fit,takes some elbow grease to install.

you have any sound clips?

[ciges]

Got it from THMotorsports for $535 after 10% off,free shipping;
http://thmotorsports.com/afe/afe_int...i-1956192.aspx

[ciges]

Originally Posted by MBAM3

you have any sound clips?

Sorry no sound clip,little louder than stock but there is some rattle from throttle body actuators,aFe claims +12 HP / +9 lbs x ft Torque max gains,hard to tell from butt dyno.

[to///m]

Originally Posted by ciges

Got mine yesterday,looks good,high quality carbon fiber,double row filter.Tight fit,takes some elbow grease to install.

Thanks for the update! Do you have a shot with the OEM airbox closed. Just wanting to see a finished look.

Do you think the non-oiled filter is the way to go?

[ciges]

I prefer dry filter,I had K&N filter on my previous cars,they are never good as new after cleaning and re-oiling and they shrink.In instructions aFe recommends to use vacuum cleaner for dry filter.

[RobertEvans]

ciges....so not a whole lot of sound difference? just a little?

[ciges]

Originally Posted by RobertEvans

ciges....so not a whole lot of sound difference? just a little?

With windows up louder and deeper sound from intake,windows down exhaust(Megan Racing) overpowers intake sound.

[MasterP]

Dinan Elbow with BMC filter on mine. Got the BMC drop in, significant intake noise increase. Dinan Elbow modest increase - but most for bling. Excellent fitment.

[RobertEvans]

Originally Posted by ciges

With windows up louder and deeper sound from intake,windows down exhaust(Megan Racing) overpowers intake sound.

gotcha, thanks

[dj_dub]

ciges: Thanks for the pics and the link...I'm definitely gonna buy this setup now instead of the Dinan!

[dj_dub]

Originally Posted by ciges

Got it from THMotorsports for $535 after 10% off,free shipping;
http://thmotorsports.com/afe/afe_int...i-1956192.aspx

Just a heads up everyone buying from California:

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS PLACE.

THMotorsports is a joke. I purchased this intake using the link above. An hour later I get an email stating that my order was cancelled and refunded because this intake "isn't CARB legal." Haha What a f*ckin joke. It's a car part, not a gun or bullets you jokers.

Anyways, on the hunt for a new place to purchase this for a similar price somewhere else...

[Beemdog]

Whoever set up CARB (California Air Resource Board) gave them a pretty big stick. Between fines and lost business they've cost a lot of aftermarket high performance companies tons of money. CARB is the gorilla in this state and nobody wants to mess with them. I don't blame any of these businesses for avoiding Cali like the plague. My brother founded a large off-road parts manufacturing company and CARB has cost him plenty over the years.

[ciges]

Originally Posted by dj_dub

Just a heads up everyone buying from California:

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS PLACE.

THMotorsports is a joke. I purchased this intake using the link above. An hour later I get an email stating that my order was cancelled and refunded because this intake "isn't CARB legal." Haha What a f*ckin joke. It's a car part, not a gun or bullets you jokers.

Anyways, on the hunt for a new place to purchase this for a similar price somewhere else...

Sorry about that ,I'm in Nevada ,no CARB here,try this link ,even cheaper;
http://autohance.com/i-1956192.aspx?...FQ-DfgodApUA9g
or this;
http://silkroadgarage.com/i-1956192.aspx

[dj_dub]

Originally Posted by Beemdog

Whoever set up CARB (California Air Resource Board) gave them a pretty big stick. Between fines and lost business they've cost a lot of aftermarket high performance companies tons of money. CARB is the gorilla in this state and nobody wants to mess with them. I don't blame any of these businesses for avoiding Cali like the plague. My brother founded a large off-road parts manufacturing company and CARB has cost him plenty over the years.

California sucks so bad for this...and sucks for my gun hobby as well. lol In the 20 years I've been modding cars, I've never had an issue like this when purchasing parts online or in person. I guess there's a first for everything. Moving on...

Originally Posted by ciges

Sorry about that ,I'm in Nevada ,no CARB here,try this link ,even cheaper;
http://autohance.com/i-1956192.aspx?...FQ-DfgodApUA9g
or this;
http://silkroadgarage.com/i-1956192.aspx

Thanks dude, I really appreciate the new links!

[docwyte]

Am I the only one shocked that this thing costs ~$500? It's a freaking filter and a piece of molded pipe!

[chuzo]

Originally Posted by docwyte

Am I the only one shocked that this thing costs ~$500? It's a freaking filter and a piece of molded pipe!

The Dinan intake costs twice

[ciges]

Gruppe M carbon intake $3000+