Need help deciding between MST or Injen intake for 2013 N55

UhhItsANT · 12-18-2021, 05:45 PM

I'm interested in getting the Turbosmart Dual Port Diverter BOV with an intake but can't decide between MST or Injen. Has anyone tried both, if so what did you end up sticking with? Did any of them throw CEL issues? I see a lot of mix feedback about it.

I have a 2013 N55 and its pretty much stock, just want to upgrade for the turbo sound.

thejeremyman9 · 12-18-2021, 09:22 PM

Stock intake is the best, but if you want sound, get CTS.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1765289

UhhItsANT · 12-18-2021, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

Stock intake is the best, but if you want sound, get CTS.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1765289

Wow, thank you for the detailed write up. Will check out CTS as well. Have you heard the CTS side by side with Injen or MST?

n55david · 12-18-2021, 09:56 PM

I have an injen and have never had a problem.

924845192@qq · 12-19-2021, 04:50 AM

i am n55 f07 now,turbosmart and mst,very good no codes

mike@x-ph.com · 12-19-2021, 10:08 AM

If you want a loud Intake, get Injen.
If you want something louder than stock but not too loud, get MST

We have both on sale

UhhItsANT · 12-19-2021, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 924845192@qq

i am n55 f07 now,turbosmart and mst,very good no codes

Thanks for the confirmation of no codes. That's really good to know since I don't have jb4 yet

UhhItsANT · 12-19-2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

If you want a loud Intake, get Injen.
If you want something louder than stock but not too loud, get MST

We have both on sale

I decided to go with MST for a cleaner look since it has a top tray. Can you share about how much louder the Injen is over MST?

Also I ended up ordering MST intake, turbo smart and ER charge pipe from your website last night since it was the best pricing I could find online.

AmuroRay · 12-19-2021, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

I decided to go with MST for a cleaner look since it has a top tray. Can you share about how much louder the Injen is over MST?

Also I ended up ordering MST intake, turbo smart and ER charge pipe from your website last night since it was the best pricing I could find online.

Get a MST inlet while you’re at it.

thejeremyman9 · 12-20-2021, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AmuroRay

Get a MST inlet while you’re at it.

Definitely this, MST v2

AmuroRay · 12-20-2021, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

Definitely this, MST v2

I don't even understand why the sell anything else.

Randy Johnson · 12-20-2021, 09:24 AM

I like the looks of the mst intake but the price is way too high. The cts looks good too at a slightly better price.

UhhItsANT · 12-20-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AmuroRay

Quote:

Originally Posted by AntBabeee

I decided to go with MST for a cleaner look since it has a top tray. Can you share about how much louder the Injen is over MST?

Also I ended up ordering MST intake, turbo smart and ER charge pipe from your website last night since it was the best pricing I could find online.

Get a MST inlet while you’re at it.

Is inlet pipe the same as the boost pipe?

thejeremyman9 · 12-20-2021, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Is inlet pipe the same as the boost pipe?

No, inlet pipe is from intake to turbo, and its the key part of the intake "system" that needs upgrade to provide actual performance.

The boost pipe is the TIC - turbo to intercooler pipe (on turbo outlet).

UhhItsANT · 12-20-2021, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

Quote:

Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Is inlet pipe the same as the boost pipe?

No, inlet pipe is from intake to turbo, and its the key part of the intake "system" that needs upgrade to provide actual performance.

The boost pipe is the TIC - turbo to intercooler pipe (on turbo outlet).

Ok thanks. I bought the charge pipe and that was all I needed haha. Guess I'll order inlet tonight

thejeremyman9 · 12-20-2021, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Ok thanks. I bought the charge pipe and that was all I needed haha. Guess I'll order inlet tonight

Scroll down for my discussion on inlet here: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1656337&page=8

mike@x-ph.com · 12-21-2021, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AntBabeee

I decided to go with MST for a cleaner look since it has a top tray. Can you share about how much louder the Injen is over MST?

Also I ended up ordering MST intake, turbo smart and ER charge pipe from your website last night since it was the best pricing I could find online.

Thank you for your order

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmuroRay

Get a MST inlet while you’re at it.

+1 on the inlet

UhhItsANT · 12-21-2021, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Johnson

I like the looks of the mst intake but the price is way too high. The cts looks good too at a slightly better price.

I didn't like the look of the cts one. The section before the filter was ehhh to me.

thejeremyman9 · 12-21-2021, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

I didn't like the look of the cts one. The section before the filter was ehhh to me.

You mean the silver part right after the filter? That's the most important part of the intake as it mimics the OEM MAF housing shape, which is critical to ensure accurate MAF readings...

Salty B. · 12-30-2021, 01:32 PM

Got a BMS intake awhile back but I found the turbo whine and BOV farts annoying af after awhile and will be going back to the MPPK + K&N.

memo651 · 12-30-2021, 02:35 PM

i have some serious problems with that enginge.

UhhItsANT · 12-30-2021, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by memo651

i have some serious problems with that enginge.

What kind of problems?

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