Arma Speed Carbon Fiber Intake

buzz367 · 08-03-2017, 12:37 PM

I came across this intake on instagram () and was immediately interested... I couldnt find anything on the forums about it but would love to hear if anyone has any experience with this intake. I've been looking for a CSL equivalent carbon intake that gives that great induction growl and while its not the entire manifold, according to @jamespaick_m3 the induction sound is significantly louder.

Heres a link to the intake: https://www.armaspeedusa.com/collect...ant=6397171524

Another link that if you scroll down to 'M series' theres a dyno graph with some gains reported: http://www.armaspeed.com/carbon-fibe...takes-for-bmw/

Any thoughts?

SYT_Shadow · 08-03-2017, 03:17 PM

I'm working with Karbonius on a full CF airbox and elbow for the E9X M3.

Karbonius is made in Europe and is highly reputed in the E46M world.

Right now I have the Dinan CF elbow and just with that the sound difference is noticeable. I can't imagine what it'll sound like with the whole airbox made from that!!

buzz367 · 08-03-2017, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I'm working with Karbonius on a full CF airbox and elbow for the E9X M3.

Karbonius is made in Europe and is highly reputed in the E46M world.

Right now I have the Dinan CF elbow and just with that the sound difference is noticeable. I can't imagine what it'll sound like with the whole airbox made from that!!

What do you think the price point will be? The Arma Speed price is pretty solid!

roastbeef · 08-03-2017, 03:57 PM

I think it would be cool to see dyno results with the "variable" intake flap in action.

SYT_Shadow · 08-03-2017, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by buzz367

What do you think the price point will be? The Arma Speed price is pretty solid!

This is an elbow plus filter, like the Dinan kit but less oem looking

I'm talking about the actual plenum

buzz367 · 08-03-2017, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

This is an elbow plus filter, like the Dinan kit but less oem looking

I'm talking about the actual plenum

Oh gotchya... yea the entire plenum would be nuts...

GORDON.M3 · 08-03-2017, 06:02 PM

it's great that the elbow connecting to the plenum is widened but it's missing the inlet that air is drawn from where the front grills are.
not to mention that the filter looks incredibly small compared to the OEM design one.

buzz367 · 09-12-2017, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gordon@

it's great that the elbow connecting to the plenum is widened but it's missing the inlet that air is drawn from where the front grills are.
not to mention that the filter looks incredibly small compared to the OEM design one.

There are immediate power gains apparently though? Maybe on the road, with proper air flow, OEM gets more power?

GORDON.M3 · 09-12-2017, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by buzz367

There are immediate power gains apparently though? Maybe on the road, with proper air flow, OEM gets more power?

I'm sorry but I doubt it.

The variable intake thing was something that could be found on eBay 10 years ago where people used a K&N cone filter and flipper valve that attached to most Honda Cold Air Intakes.

I'm pretty sure this intake would not gain as much power as other intakes like MS or Dinan.

xander_g · 09-22-2017, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I'm working with Karbonius on a full CF airbox and elbow for the E9X M3.

Karbonius is made in Europe and is highly reputed in the E46M world.

Right now I have the Dinan CF elbow and just with that the sound difference is noticeable. I can't imagine what it'll sound like with the whole airbox made from that!!

Would be interested to see the result!

SYT_Shadow · 09-22-2017, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xander_g

Would be interested to see the result!

I know! I've been hounding them for at least a year to build this already!!!

E92M3GT · 10-10-2018, 10:37 PM

+8hp according to this video

M3 Number 86 · 10-11-2018, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzz367

I came across this intake on instagram () and was immediately interested... I couldnt find anything on the forums about it but would love to hear if anyone has any experience with this intake. I've been looking for a CSL equivalent carbon intake that gives that great induction growl and while its not the entire manifold, according to @jamespaick_m3 the induction sound is significantly louder.

Heres a link to the intake: https://www.armaspeedusa.com/collect...ant=6397171524

Another link that if you scroll down to 'M series' theres a dyno graph with some gains reported: http://www.armaspeed.com/carbon-fibe...takes-for-bmw/

Any thoughts?

he is xchosun1x on here.

Mr. E92 · 10-26-2018, 03:32 PM

I have this intake. I actually bought mine from James. the intake sounds amazing, has a nice deep growl at low RPM's, and nice wholesome sound at high rpm's.

I did notice a little more giddup and go at low RPM's

buzz367 · 11-01-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by INVICTUS-KAIN

I have this intake. I actually bought mine from James. the intake sounds amazing, has a nice deep growl at low RPM's, and nice wholesome sound at high rpm's.

I did notice a little more giddup and go at low RPM's

Worth the purchase?

Mr. E92 · 11-01-2018, 03:55 PM

if you can find one used, yes. I wouldn't spend the $1300 odd dollars on a new one. I'd put that money somewhere else. in my opinion.

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Mr. E92 New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: space grey E92 M3-DCT Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	I have this intake. I actually bought mine from James. the intake sounds amazing, has a nice deep growl at low RPM's, and nice wholesome sound at high rpm's. I did notice a little more giddup and go at low RPM's
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