JB3 1.22 and Injen Intake

stevenc · 01-31-2009, 01:47 PM

Well my injen intake finally arrived after 2.5 weeks. Box looks great and parts look very high quality.

I start the install and then notice theres a problem with my kit.

Whats missing from this picture?

Oh well, for now my BMS intake will have to do. (The BMS intake is excellent for performance, but alittle rough on looks

)

Anyways, i install the JB 1.22 (upgrading from 1.1).

I love the map switching, very easy to use, in fact i removed the 3 position map switch since i dont need it anymore. Car feels smooth, but honestly not much faster than 1.1, but probably because i don't have traction with either tune

.

I hope Terry keeps up the innovation because these tunes are getting so damn good these days.

By the way this is what happens when you install JB 1.22

guardianangel3290 · 01-31-2009, 02:15 PM

so it showed up missing a filter?

TT1351 · 01-31-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenc

Box looks great...

We all know how important that is! JK couldn't help myself, good luck with the install, let us know how it goes.
Fran

stevenc · 01-31-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guardianangel3290

so it showed up missing a filter?

Yeah its missing a filter...

arrutled · 01-31-2009, 03:06 PM

well I was thinkin about gettin the JB3, but after seeing all that break dust forget it!

M3Newbie88 · 01-31-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

well I was thinkin about gettin the JB3, but after seeing all that break dust forget it!

LOL.. actually the brake dust has nothing to do with the JB3 and that dust on his rims are nothing compared to mine.. its the pads that BMW uses.. you dont want brake dust.. switch to some other brands of ceramic pads...

stevenc · 01-31-2009, 07:39 PM

The brake dust is normal, i was making a joke

TakeOne · 01-31-2009, 08:11 PM

I'm telling you what, i really like the design of this intake. I've had really good luck with Injen on my past vehicles, with quality and performance. If i was in the market, i'd be torn right now between Riss and Injen. I like how the Injen looks and blows air on the filter closest to the engine, and allows fresh air to go over the engine.
I think a perfect combo would be Riss scoops with Injen Intake System

1013mm · 01-31-2009, 11:27 PM

Post BMS vs Injen please!!!!!!

darkphantom · 02-01-2009, 01:34 AM

injen looks sick but that is alot of $$$

M3Newbie88 · 02-01-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jzhang

Post BMS vs Injen please!!!!!!

You should use the search option...

Gerry@bavarianx · 02-01-2009, 05:33 PM

Filter will be overnighted to you on Monday. Definitely want to see a write up on this!!

stevenc · 02-03-2009, 09:32 PM

Okay finished the install thanks to Bobby overnighting the missing piece.

Very happy with the intake, sounds good, slightly different from the BMS intake.

The BMS Intake whistled alot, the Injen doesn't whistle the same but just sounds damn mean. Prefer the injen sound, sounds less cartoony and more muscular.

Some install notes for those considering this.

1) You have to drill a hole through the honeycomb on the front of the car. Not hard, but interesting to note.

2) I noted that there is nothing in the kit that holds the left front intake pipe in place. I actually ended up putting double sided automotive tape between this piece and the shroud to hold it in place, but Injen should include matching bolts and nuts that match the right hand side bolts.

3) The install is rather long and but the instructions are VERY CLEAR and overall is not a hard install. You can tell Injen has taken their time to design this product right. Example, some stock plastic brackets are replaced with metal brackets to ensure the intake does not break the stock plastic bracket.

Overall thumbs up, i finally have intake that has form and function.

1013mm · 02-03-2009, 09:36 PM

So compared to bms what do you mean by whistle?

M3Newbie88 · 02-03-2009, 10:01 PM

I totally understand what you mean by the whistle and I love that sound.. kinda like turbo spoiling.. lost that sound after i got my RR intake and the Downpipes but damn this injen intake looks nice..

NJ135 · 02-03-2009, 11:22 PM

selling your bms?

mugennosora · 02-03-2009, 11:39 PM

it's too expensive for a intake upgrade, if i was to go for a intake upgrade i go with the BMW performence, it's got CF and it sounds deeper and nicer

Monaco35Dream · 02-04-2009, 12:18 AM

just think, for just about 100 bucks more you could get a JB3

AZ135 · 02-04-2009, 12:24 AM

that is one sweet looking intake... i like the looks better than afe, and even a little better than riss.

stevenc · 02-04-2009, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monaco35Dream

just think, for just about 100 bucks more you could get a JB3

I have a JB3

stevenc · 02-04-2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LazyBmw

I totally understand what you mean by the whistle and I love that sound.. kinda like turbo spoiling.. lost that sound after i got my RR intake and the Downpipes but damn this injen intake looks nice..

Im glad to say that the turbo noise is still there under partial throttle, but its alittle less whistly and more of lower toned surge sound.

Sounds great

TunedM2C · 02-04-2009, 09:17 AM

1.22 is great. I can't wait to get the upgrade.

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stevenc Coming Soon 254 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Alphine White MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	JB3 1.22 and Injen Intake Well my injen intake finally arrived after 2.5 weeks. Box looks great and parts look very high quality. I start the install and then notice theres a problem with my kit. Whats missing from this picture? Oh well, for now my BMS intake will have to do. (The BMS intake is excellent for performance, but alittle rough on looks ) Anyways, i install the JB 1.22 (upgrading from 1.1). I love the map switching, very easy to use, in fact i removed the 3 position map switch since i dont need it anymore. Car feels smooth, but honestly not much faster than 1.1, but probably because i don't have traction with either tune . I hope Terry keeps up the innovation because these tunes are getting so damn good these days. By the way this is what happens when you install JB 1.22
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TakeOne Just1MoreMod 353 Rep 712 Posts Drives: F80 M3, F48 X1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: mid-atlantic iTrader: (7)	I'm telling you what, i really like the design of this intake. I've had really good luck with Injen on my past vehicles, with quality and performance. If i was in the market, i'd be torn right now between Riss and Injen. I like how the Injen looks and blows air on the filter closest to the engine, and allows fresh air to go over the engine. I think a perfect combo would be Riss scoops with Injen Intake System __________________ Stage 3 - Pure Turbo F80 M3 Dinan Infested F48 X1
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02-03-2009, 09:32 PM	#13
stevenc Coming Soon 254 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Alphine White MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Okay finished the install thanks to Bobby overnighting the missing piece. Very happy with the intake, sounds good, slightly different from the BMS intake. The BMS Intake whistled alot, the Injen doesn't whistle the same but just sounds damn mean. Prefer the injen sound, sounds less cartoony and more muscular. Some install notes for those considering this. 1) You have to drill a hole through the honeycomb on the front of the car. Not hard, but interesting to note. 2) I noted that there is nothing in the kit that holds the left front intake pipe in place. I actually ended up putting double sided automotive tape between this piece and the shroud to hold it in place, but Injen should include matching bolts and nuts that match the right hand side bolts. 3) The install is rather long and but the instructions are VERY CLEAR and overall is not a hard install. You can tell Injen has taken their time to design this product right. Example, some stock plastic brackets are replaced with metal brackets to ensure the intake does not break the stock plastic bracket. Overall thumbs up, i finally have intake that has form and function.
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1013mm aka 1013MM 1253 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	So compared to bms what do you mean by whistle? __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	I totally understand what you mean by the whistle and I love that sound.. kinda like turbo spoiling.. lost that sound after i got my RR intake and the Downpipes but damn this injen intake looks nice..
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mugennosora Master Wang 37 Rep 444 Posts Drives: YMB 2016 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Framingham MA iTrader: (3)	it's too expensive for a intake upgrade, if i was to go for a intake upgrade i go with the BMW performence, it's got CF and it sounds deeper and nicer
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AZ135 REALTOR 23 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 2010 Jag XF Supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (1)	that is one sweet looking intake... i like the looks better than afe, and even a little better than riss.
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