Macht Schnell releases their Stage 2 Intake Charge Kit!

flipm3 · 08-06-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fsarc

$499 Here.

oh man...what a good price! especially if the power increase is legit. good find!

duk · 08-06-2010, 09:31 PM

dynos or bust

also the ability to flex is important too

kitw · 08-07-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by flipm3

oh man...what a good price! especially if the power increase is legit. good find!

I still can't see how ironing a few wrinkles out of the stock intake is going to provide a significant power increase, especially over a drop in.

kitw · 08-07-2010, 10:12 AM

Heh, that said, I wonder if this gets rid of the resonance in the stock box with a drop in filter at 3-4k rpm.

It's annoying, but I'm not convinced I'd pay $499 to get rid of it.

sid33 · 08-07-2010, 05:08 PM

I like this a lot. Good price point as well....... Be great to see some dynos ..

MMMorish · 08-08-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kitw

I still can't see how ironing a few wrinkles out of the stock intake is going to provide a significant power increase, especially over a drop in.

+1

endofanera7 · 08-10-2010, 12:21 AM

I have been running this kit for around a week or so now and i have come to a conclusion that it's a great addition to my performance part of the mod list.

Back story: Before installing this intake kit, I have stock intake system combined with aFe air filter.

Differences:

The differences are noticeable between this and the stock intake system. Look, sound, and performance gain.

From the look of it, the volume of the elbow is larger and I spoke to the guys at EAS and they verified that it is indeed larger. They tested and compared it. Apart from being bigger, it looks completely stealth with Matte Black exterior. It looks more like OEM than the stock one does...

Under hard acceleration, I can hear air being inducted loudly under the bonnet. Like what you hear in the video but louder and sexier in person, of course

Not only that but as soon as the kit was installed, the car almost got louder in general since I have an aftermarket exhaust system (Eisenmann Race). Before this, I have been itching to delete my secondary cats to increase the sound level of the exhaust system and also gain some additional ponies. However, when combined with this intake kit from MS, I dont feel the need for that anymore. The car is running stronger, pulling harder and sounds incredible!

kitw · 08-10-2010, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by endofanera7

I have been running this kit for around a week or so now and i have come to a conclusion that it's a great addition to my performance part of the mod list.

Back story: Before installing this intake kit, I have stock intake system combined with aFe air filter.

Differences:

The differences are noticeable between this and the stock intake system. Look, sound, and performance gain.

From the look of it, the volume of the elbow is larger and I spoke to the guys at EAS and they verified that it is indeed larger. They tested and compared it. Apart from being bigger, it looks completely stealth with Matte Black exterior. It looks more like OEM than the stock one does...

Under hard acceleration, I can hear air being inducted loudly under the bonnet. Like what you hear in the video but louder and sexier in person, of course

Not only that but as soon as the kit was installed, the car almost got louder in general since I have an aftermarket exhaust system (Eisenmann Race). Before this, I have been itching to delete my secondary cats to increase the sound level of the exhaust system and also gain some additional ponies. However, when combined with this intake kit from MS, I dont feel the need for that anymore. The car is running stronger, pulling harder and sounds incredible!

Just curious, does it affect the resonance from 3000-4000 rpm from the stock intake?

endofanera7 · 08-10-2010, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kitw

Just curious, does it affect the resonance from 3000-4000 rpm from the stock intake?

You mean when I had my stock intake w/ aFe air filter?

If that's what you're asking, yes, with the aFe air filter it had that lil woot sound under hard acceleration above 3000rpm. But not as loud as this setup.

phrogbubbaE92 · 08-10-2010, 07:33 AM

CHERRY POPPED.... Just ordered intake (first mod on vehicle), and will have a dyno chart to follow..

AMPowerJ · 08-10-2010, 08:17 AM

Looking forward to the dyno.

hammbone50 · 08-12-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

Looking forward to the dyno.

That makes two of us, having a hard time believing its going to give that much gains over just the drop in.

Also has anyone been able to find out if we can purchase just the elbow pieces without the filter or scoops.

Tio///M · 08-12-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hammbone50

That makes two of us, having a hard time believing its going to give that much gains over just the drop in.

Also has anyone been able to find out if we can purchase just the elbow pieces without the filter or scoops.

Apparently you can not, the filter is designed differently. The first gen filter can not be used due to different openings to accomodate the charge pipe's design. I already asked and bitched on the EAS thread in the sponsors section.

hammbone50 · 08-12-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Tio///M

Apparently you can not, the filter is designed differently. The first gen filter can not be used due to different openings to accomodate the charge pipe's design. I already asked and bitched on the EAS thread in the sponsors section.

Damn that sucks! Thanks for the update!

Leonardo629 · 08-12-2010, 01:16 PM

Waiting for the dyno chart..without it..this is just a very expensive kit that makes nothing but loud noise...

M3 Montreal · 08-12-2010, 02:06 PM

This is VERY interesting...

I would definitely pick one up if they supply dynos.

Fsarc · 08-12-2010, 10:49 PM

I would tend to think dynos should be readily available if any R&D went into designing this product. If it performs as good as it looks the dynos would be one of the first things I would want released as a manufacturer.

Jack28 · 08-12-2010, 11:17 PM

Great Kit...

mocsman · 08-13-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Montreal

This is VERY interesting...

I would definitely pick one up if they supply dynos.

same here

duk · 08-13-2010, 02:53 AM

dyno or bust

Nate@IND · 08-13-2010, 03:19 PM

Just went to the dyno today. Will post the photos and info soon

Nate@IND · 08-15-2010, 04:18 PM

Install video and dyno will be up on Monday

We did a back to back dyno run in 100+ temps here in Chicago.

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kitw Colonel 511 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: F91 M8, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	Heh, that said, I wonder if this gets rid of the resonance in the stock box with a drop in filter at 3-4k rpm. It's annoying, but I'm not convinced I'd pay $499 to get rid of it.
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08-07-2010, 05:08 PM	#27
sid33 Enthusiast 26 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335xi [0.00]	I like this a lot. Good price point as well....... Be great to see some dynos .. __________________ 2012 BMW 335xi Coupe - Black (Sold) 2011 BMW 335d - Titanium Silver (Sold) 2011 BMW M3 Coupe - Space Gray (Sold)
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08-10-2010, 12:21 AM	#29
endofanera7 Major General 699 Rep 5,433 Posts Drives: 911 GT3RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2025 Porsche 911 GT3RS [10.00]	I have been running this kit for around a week or so now and i have come to a conclusion that it's a great addition to my performance part of the mod list. Back story: Before installing this intake kit, I have stock intake system combined with aFe air filter. Differences: The differences are noticeable between this and the stock intake system. Look, sound, and performance gain. From the look of it, the volume of the elbow is larger and I spoke to the guys at EAS and they verified that it is indeed larger. They tested and compared it. Apart from being bigger, it looks completely stealth with Matte Black exterior. It looks more like OEM than the stock one does... Under hard acceleration, I can hear air being inducted loudly under the bonnet. Like what you hear in the video but louder and sexier in person, of course Not only that but as soon as the kit was installed, the car almost got louder in general since I have an aftermarket exhaust system (Eisenmann Race). Before this, I have been itching to delete my secondary cats to increase the sound level of the exhaust system and also gain some additional ponies. However, when combined with this intake kit from MS, I dont feel the need for that anymore. The car is running stronger, pulling harder and sounds incredible!
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08-10-2010, 07:33 AM	#32
phrogbubbaE92 Heavy Footed.. 20 Rep 206 Posts Drives: '08 DCT E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	CHERRY POPPED.... Just ordered intake (first mod on vehicle), and will have a dyno chart to follow..
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08-10-2010, 08:17 AM	#33
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Leonardo629 Lieutenant Colonel 177 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (10)	Waiting for the dyno chart..without it..this is just a very expensive kit that makes nothing but loud noise...
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M3 Montreal Colonel 75 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 SG ,DCT & 2011 S4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal , Canada iTrader: (0)	This is VERY interesting... I would definitely pick one up if they supply dynos. __________________ 2012 E92-M3 Space Grey on Fox Red, DCT 2011 B8 S4 S-Tronic , Black on magma red
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08-12-2010, 10:49 PM	#39
Fsarc Lieutenant 58 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 LMB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Middle TN iTrader: (3)	I would tend to think dynos should be readily available if any R&D went into designing this product. If it performs as good as it looks the dynos would be one of the first things I would want released as a manufacturer.
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08-13-2010, 03:19 PM	#43
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08-15-2010, 04:18 PM	#44
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 3090 Rep 11,363 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	Install video and dyno will be up on Monday We did a back to back dyno run in 100+ temps here in Chicago.
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