airfilter/intake

berne · 05-15-2014, 04:36 AM

I have read around a bit on different forums, about the air filter, but I'm confused if it's worth, go for a eftermarkands filter or stick to the original. my mind is to the end having following:
PE catback
cobb stage 2
VRSF FMIC
VRSF DP

so if i should buy. What should I go for?

BMist371 · 05-15-2014, 06:05 AM

Air intake is beneficial if you are running higher boost. Plus it's a piece of mind part that you can flow more air and let the car breathe better.

MuNkY6913 · 05-15-2014, 10:14 AM

I would say yes get one. Most of them are pretty close to the same. The biggest difference is the price.

mike@x-ph.com · 05-15-2014, 10:02 PM

If you are getting all these mods i definitely recommend an Intake.
Go with the BMS one

jturboawd · 05-15-2014, 10:14 PM

I waited for a intake until I had all the other mods you listed above. I should have done it earlier, good performance gains but mainly it's the amazing sound....

vivanapoli806 · 05-15-2014, 10:19 PM

I went with bms dci. Does same as other brands and is cheap. Just doesn't look that great in the engine bay. When u get everything u listed run stage 2+ map

berne · 05-16-2014, 03:37 AM

many seem to think it does not make any difference when the filter is so close engien so that temperatures may even increase?

i have to edmit, That the BMS intake looks like shit :/ i think i will go for Afe instedd, looks better, but it costs more

RidiculousIan · 05-22-2014, 05:58 PM

Just installed the BMS DCI, works great and not too expensive. Plus it makes a pretty sweet noise!

NathanIngrao · 05-23-2014, 10:10 PM

What if one is not running any other mods? I installed an aFe intake (open top dual cone) and it seem like I have lost all my low end performance. I read that it could be heat soak as I am in AZ. Should I put stock air box back on until I get a tune to run more boost?

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berne First Lieutenant 46 Rep 370 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sverige iTrader: (0)	airfilter/intake I have read around a bit on different forums, about the air filter, but I'm confused if it's worth, go for a eftermarkands filter or stick to the original. my mind is to the end having following: PE catback cobb stage 2 VRSF FMIC VRSF DP so if i should buy. What should I go for?
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BMist371 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lenoir, N.C. iTrader: (1)	Air intake is beneficial if you are running higher boost. Plus it's a piece of mind part that you can flow more air and let the car breathe better. __________________ 2012 135i Vert. Alpine White/Coral Red. JB4. ER FMIC. ER Chargepipe. AFE Stage 2 intake.
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MuNkY6913 The Crowing 111 Rep 2,005 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [8.00]	I would say yes get one. Most of them are pretty close to the same. The biggest difference is the price. __________________ 2009 135i : BMS JB4 G5 ISO,CXRacing FMIC Kit,Injen Cold Air Intake,Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe,Walboro Inline Fuel Pump, E85 BMS Backend Flash w/ 60% E85,BMS Meth injection (trunkmount),BMS dual meth nozzles,Spec stage 2+ clutch w/ steel SWFW,BMS Catless Downpipes,Berk Tech Race Axleback
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mike@x-ph.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 24155 Rep 190,724 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	If you are getting all these mods i definitely recommend an Intake. Go with the BMS one __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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jturboawd Private First Class 55 Rep 182 Posts Drives: e36, e46, 135i, m4, x4m Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	I waited for a intake until I had all the other mods you listed above. I should have done it earlier, good performance gains but mainly it's the amazing sound....
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05-15-2014, 10:19 PM	#6
vivanapoli806 Captain 88 Rep 824 Posts Drives: 2012 535i Xdrive Msport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2)	I went with bms dci. Does same as other brands and is cheap. Just doesn't look that great in the engine bay. When u get everything u listed run stage 2+ map
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05-16-2014, 03:37 AM	#7
berne First Lieutenant 46 Rep 370 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sverige iTrader: (0)	many seem to think it does not make any difference when the filter is so close engien so that temperatures may even increase? i have to edmit, That the BMS intake looks like shit :/ i think i will go for Afe instedd, looks better, but it costs more
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05-22-2014, 05:58 PM	#8
RidiculousIan New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Just installed the BMS DCI, works great and not too expensive. Plus it makes a pretty sweet noise!
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05-23-2014, 10:10 PM	#9
NathanIngrao Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florence, AZ iTrader: (0)	What if one is not running any other mods? I installed an aFe intake (open top dual cone) and it seem like I have lost all my low end performance. I read that it could be heat soak as I am in AZ. Should I put stock air box back on until I get a tune to run more boost?
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