Original intake

tommy_sn · 08-05-2023, 01:09 PM

Hi
Is it possible to modo\ify the original intake to make it less restrictive? Is there some channels/restrictors that may be cut out to make the engine breath easier? Or is there no point in doing this?

nype · 08-05-2023, 02:44 PM

I’ve seen intake “upgrade” parts such as intake pipe hose, turbo inlet pipe, and intake muffler delete. And of course, higher flowing drop-in air filters. No idea if all of this would result on more turbo noises. I’m guessing that there likely wouldn’t be much (if any) noticeable performance gains.

For me I think it makes more sense to get a full like intake that can be sealed like BMS / Dinan.

DBV · 08-06-2023, 09:42 AM

The gains from modding the stock intake are nominal, at best. I went through several options on the F80 platform, and ultimately the best combination of added sound/performance was a Burger Motorsport intake, with just the open filter and pipe under the hood. Sure, I'm sure a sealed system would result in more cold air, but I enjoyed the added turbo and induction sound gained. Just my 2 cents.

KevM2 · 08-06-2023, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommy_sn

Hi
Is it possible to modo\ify the original intake to make it less restrictive? Is there some channels/restrictors that may be cut out to make the engine breath easier? Or is there no point in doing this?

Depending in the country you live in, there’s good chance the intake has a charcoal filter sitting in front of the air filter. This can be easily removed to increase air flow (in theory). It’s not there to improve filtering of air going into the engine but apparently only serves to filter any emission gasses that could come backwards into the environment (not sure how but I’m guessing when the car is turned off maybe?)

tommy_sn · 08-06-2023, 05:14 PM

So cutting it more "open" will not do any difference you think?

Matt@Evolve · 08-07-2023, 10:30 AM

Stock airbox system is very good, you'll need to go to something comprehensive that enlarges the turbo inlets to see a performance gain. You want to keep a sealed system, anything opening up to engine bay air may increase sound but will suck in hot air.

The low hanging fruit is a high flow panel filter, and removing the charcoal filter f you have one.

08-05-2023, 01:09 PM	#1
tommy_sn Private First Class 20 Rep 100 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Original intake - modified? Hi Is it possible to modo\ify the original intake to make it less restrictive? Is there some channels/restrictors that may be cut out to make the engine breath easier? Or is there no point in doing this?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-05-2023, 02:44 PM	#2
nype Second Lieutenant 140 Rep 293 Posts Drives: BMW M240i / BMW X5 35d Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I’ve seen intake “upgrade” parts such as intake pipe hose, turbo inlet pipe, and intake muffler delete. And of course, higher flowing drop-in air filters. No idea if all of this would result on more turbo noises. I’m guessing that there likely wouldn’t be much (if any) noticeable performance gains. For me I think it makes more sense to get a full like intake that can be sealed like BMS / Dinan.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-06-2023, 09:42 AM	#3
DBV Captain 779 Rep 961 Posts Drives: G87 M2, G20 330d, Brabus Smart Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Berlin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M2 [8.75] 2018 Brabus Smart [0.00] 2021 BMW 330d [0.00]	The gains from modding the stock intake are nominal, at best. I went through several options on the F80 platform, and ultimately the best combination of added sound/performance was a Burger Motorsport intake, with just the open filter and pipe under the hood. Sure, I'm sure a sealed system would result in more cold air, but I enjoyed the added turbo and induction sound gained. Just my 2 cents. __________________ @DBV_ Current: '23 G87 M2 6MT / '21 G20 330d / '18 Brabus Smart Gone: '21 G05 X5 M50d / '18 MB C63s (632hp) / '16 F80 M3 6MT (570hp) / '09 F01 750i / '16 Abarth 595 Competizione (202hp)
	Appreciate 1 nype139.50 Quote

08-06-2023, 05:14 PM	#5
tommy_sn Private First Class 20 Rep 100 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	So cutting it more "open" will not do any difference you think?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-07-2023, 10:30 AM	#6
Matt@Evolve Lieutenant 1973 Rep 520 Posts Drives: F82 M4, E36 M3 Touring, Z3 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Luton, UK iTrader: (0)	Stock airbox system is very good, you'll need to go to something comprehensive that enlarges the turbo inlets to see a performance gain. You want to keep a sealed system, anything opening up to engine bay air may increase sound but will suck in hot air. The low hanging fruit is a high flow panel filter, and removing the charcoal filter f you have one.
	Appreciate 0 Quote