Enclosed CAI

Raz0s · 03-26-2011, 10:30 PM

Hey Guys,

I was wondering what you guys thought of AFE's new CAI.

I have always left my intake stock for 2 reasons.

1. Didnt want to have 2 big filters sitting in the engine bay taking away the clean look of the BMW.
2. Concerns of heatsoak and decreased performance.

I have attached the link to the item and I can see a few vendors selling the item on the forums.

Naturally the system does not produce the same level of power as a open intake, but thought may be an increase over stock and get a hectic intake vroom psssh sound lol

Any recommendations guys? Any other manufacture making a enclosed CAI?

http://afepower.com/shop/details_new...L6&&brandID=56

BBK · 03-26-2011, 10:40 PM

Not sure how that is a 'cold air' intake as it looks to be taking in air from the engine bay?

Also not sure how loud the intake noise would be as it's 90% enclosed...

MrBlonde · 03-26-2011, 11:24 PM

I think the OEM intake is better.

TimMc · 03-26-2011, 11:57 PM

I'd like to see independent back to back dyno testing before moving away from the standard intake.

BBK · 03-27-2011, 02:57 AM

I don't think he is buying it for the performance benefits? More so for the sound.

MrBlonde · 03-27-2011, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

I don't think he is buying it for the performance benefits? More so for the sound.

I can understand that, a good sound is worthwhile. Personally I always go for performance but each to their own. The stock car goes hard enough for most people anyway.

Raz0s · 03-27-2011, 04:59 AM

I rkn i will pass on this... As you have mentioned Kenny (in a previous thread) there doesent seem to be an intake worth wild that can out do the standard box. I was gunna go injen duel cone but once again concerned about heatsoak and didnt wanna rice up my engine bay lol

But ofcourse a nice induction sound would of been nice... o well lol hopefully something will come out that meets my requirements. power increase and sound

BMW86 · 03-27-2011, 06:17 AM

The only intake that looks better designed than the stock intake for Performance is the Dinan but it's 1k. It incorporates the stock intake.

Jeef Beef · 03-27-2011, 06:25 AM

Open pod filters reduce the waste gate cycle of your turbos giving them an easier time if you're running high boost, but heatsoak is definitely an issue.

Essentially - open filters for single drag runs. Stock intake for consistent power and less heatsoak issues. There's a dyno somewhere on e90post by Mr. 5 on comparing BMS and stock intake that proves this point.

Orlin · 03-27-2011, 07:32 AM

bms dci ftw

BMW86 · 03-27-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Orlin

bms dci ftw

Ethan135 · 03-27-2011, 10:50 PM

How does the twin pod injen intake compare??

03-26-2011, 10:30 PM	#1
Raz0s Private First Class 13 Rep 141 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Enclosed CAI - AFE Version 2 Hey Guys, I was wondering what you guys thought of AFE's new CAI. I have always left my intake stock for 2 reasons. 1. Didnt want to have 2 big filters sitting in the engine bay taking away the clean look of the BMW. 2. Concerns of heatsoak and decreased performance. I have attached the link to the item and I can see a few vendors selling the item on the forums. Naturally the system does not produce the same level of power as a open intake, but thought may be an increase over stock and get a hectic intake vroom psssh sound lol Any recommendations guys? Any other manufacture making a enclosed CAI? http://afepower.com/shop/details_new...L6&&brandID=56
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BBK Banned 89 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Not sure how that is a 'cold air' intake as it looks to be taking in air from the engine bay? Also not sure how loud the intake noise would be as it's 90% enclosed...
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MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	I think the OEM intake is better. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	I'd like to see independent back to back dyno testing before moving away from the standard intake.
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BBK Banned 89 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	I don't think he is buying it for the performance benefits? More so for the sound.
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Raz0s Private First Class 13 Rep 141 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I rkn i will pass on this... As you have mentioned Kenny (in a previous thread) there doesent seem to be an intake worth wild that can out do the standard box. I was gunna go injen duel cone but once again concerned about heatsoak and didnt wanna rice up my engine bay lol But ofcourse a nice induction sound would of been nice... o well lol hopefully something will come out that meets my requirements. power increase and sound
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	The only intake that looks better designed than the stock intake for Performance is the Dinan but it's 1k. It incorporates the stock intake.
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Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Open pod filters reduce the waste gate cycle of your turbos giving them an easier time if you're running high boost, but heatsoak is definitely an issue. Essentially - open filters for single drag runs. Stock intake for consistent power and less heatsoak issues. There's a dyno somewhere on e90post by Mr. 5 on comparing BMS and stock intake that proves this point. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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Orlin Major 44 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	bms dci ftw
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Ethan135 New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	How does the twin pod injen intake compare??
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