WTB: stage 2 intake. MS or AFe

whadapanch · 09-09-2013, 08:52 PM

I need to replace my stock air filter and figure a used stage 2 is in order. I am looking for a local seller in Houston area only.

Thanks

Nucking Futs! · 09-10-2013, 04:44 PM

Given the choice between the two, I'd go with aFe. If you go with MS then make sure you get version 2 since there was an issue with version 1. I have an aFe on my other vehicle & no issues. Feels like it's pulling slightly harder (in addition to the noticeable growl) but maybe it's just me.

TexasSpartan · 09-11-2013, 11:06 AM

I've had the MS Stage 2 for about 2 months now and no issues. It actually changed up my stock exhaust sound a bit, a little throater, sounds nice. Not sure the stronger pull I feel is in my head or actual although they do claim 8-12hp gain, but I didn't dyno before or after so who knows. I like it and that's all that matters.

whadapanch · 09-11-2013, 11:36 AM

Thanks for the feedback. Not too worried about performance gains between the two. Just looking to upgrade the OEM filter to one I can clean and not have to replace. I'm looking for the additional cost to upgrade to a lightly used stage 2 to be not much more than buying just a new upgraded filter alone. I'm entertaining $250 - $300 depending on the product and amount of usage.

Thanks all

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whadapanch Private 16 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	WTB: stage 2 intake. MS or AFe I need to replace my stock air filter and figure a used stage 2 is in order. I am looking for a local seller in Houston area only. Thanks
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Nucking Futs! Major 48 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX area iTrader: (15) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 M [0.00]	Given the choice between the two, I'd go with aFe. If you go with MS then make sure you get version 2 since there was an issue with version 1. I have an aFe on my other vehicle & no issues. Feels like it's pulling slightly harder (in addition to the noticeable growl) but maybe it's just me. __________________ '13 E70 S63B44A '17 95B GTS Last edited by Nucking Futs!; 09-10-2013 at 04:56 PM..
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TexasSpartan Lieutenant 24 Rep 422 Posts Drives: '06 E85 3.0si Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fulshear, TX iTrader: (0)	I've had the MS Stage 2 for about 2 months now and no issues. It actually changed up my stock exhaust sound a bit, a little throater, sounds nice. Not sure the stronger pull I feel is in my head or actual although they do claim 8-12hp gain, but I didn't dyno before or after so who knows. I like it and that's all that matters. __________________ 2006 E85 Z4 3.0si 2015 F10 535i M Sport Sold 2011 E92 M3 Sold 2007 E90 335i Sold 2006 E90 330i Sold
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whadapanch Private 16 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the feedback. Not too worried about performance gains between the two. Just looking to upgrade the OEM filter to one I can clean and not have to replace. I'm looking for the additional cost to upgrade to a lightly used stage 2 to be not much more than buying just a new upgraded filter alone. I'm entertaining $250 - $300 depending on the product and amount of usage. Thanks all
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