Intake suggestion

E90Alex · 11-29-2009, 03:40 AM

So which intake gives the most power? I am getting the BMS powerbox in about a month but I also want to get an intake. What do you suggest getting for more power?

iAerodynamic · 11-29-2009, 04:26 AM

statistically shows injen gives the most gains and sounds really nice.

rikwithak · 11-29-2009, 01:11 PM

Can't go wrong with the injen. I got mine about a month ago and i love it. Bavarianx in OC has them and will install it for free if you buy it there (about $340 i believe). I was told it's the only aftermarket intake for our cars that is CARB certified so you can't catch any flack from the po-lice.

mase · 03-22-2010, 08:18 PM

Anyone know what happens if you get pulled over with an intake that is "awaiting certification" ie aFe?

Belarus · 03-22-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rikwithak

Can't go wrong with the injen. I got mine about a month ago and i love it. Bavarianx in OC has them and will install it for free if you buy it there (about $340 i believe). I was told it's the only aftermarket intake for our cars that is CARB certified so you can't catch any flack from the po-lice.

+1 and from all the DCI esthetically IMHO looks the best...

Juan.sidarta · 03-22-2010, 08:54 PM

I'd go with BMW performance if you still have the warranty. SO you wont lose it =)

Belarus · 03-23-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Juan.sidarta

I'd go with BMW performance if you still have the warranty. SO you wont lose it =)

Haven't had any warranty issues after being twice to BMW for regular service maintenance.

BlackBimmer1991 · 03-23-2010, 10:29 AM

ebay intake with carbon fiber wrap

Delta0311 · 03-23-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mase

Anyone know what happens if you get pulled over with an intake that is "awaiting certification" ie aFe?

What do you mean?? What cop in his right mind would look under your hood. At least no cop in NJ would. The AFE intake is street legal. If you poped the hood most cops wouldn't know what the fuck they are looking at anyway.

rault18 · 03-23-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

What do you mean?? What cop in his right mind would look under your hood. At least no cop in NJ would. The AFE intake is street legal. If you poped the hood most cops wouldn't know what the fuck they are looking at anyway.

+1 i got pulled over on my stage 4 Sti..cop didnt know wtf was happening on the engine bay

best part was ..is this stock?
i said..yes officer this is how it comes from factory

I guess he thought a rotated kit, a fmic, a couple of air oil separators , a racing battery and a built block, etc comes from factory..

jlfullmer · 03-23-2010, 03:41 PM

I have an aFe intake and the BMW Powerbox -- its a great combination!

jlfullmer · 03-23-2010, 03:44 PM

I have an aFe intake and the BMW Powerbox -- its a great combination!

c_jeong89 · 03-23-2010, 05:31 PM

the injen supposedly gives the most power, but on a hot day i am not so sure...especially since it's going to be summer soon the weather is getting hotter, you're going to want something with a good heat shield.

wareagle900 · 03-23-2010, 11:57 PM

Injen! def. ftw

Chewy734 · 03-24-2010, 08:58 AM

Injen FTW!

StealthMotoring · 03-24-2010, 10:35 AM

Injen seems pretty top notch. Although it needs a cleaning once in a while

StealthMotoring · 03-24-2010, 10:36 AM

Injen seems pretty top notch. Although it needs a cleaning once in a while

Wlew · 03-24-2010, 10:04 PM

go with AFE. best sound, good price, good gains. great throttle response. and comes with the heat shield. injen does not.

TommyK · 03-24-2010, 11:38 PM

^ +20

JaysBlueE92 · 03-25-2010, 03:08 PM

OEM

Dlu69 · 03-25-2010, 11:32 PM

Howcabout those cf fujitas? No one talks bout em?

alpha325i · 03-26-2010, 10:40 AM

Geez, another intake thread from the dead. I guess the 'sound' thing is more important to people, even though they lose power in several ranges of the torque band with these aftermarket intakes, especially in the summer.

Best setup FTW IMO: K&N or aFe drop in filters, scoops, carbon filter delete, silencer delete

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rikwithak Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: '09 E90 LCI Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (1)	Can't go wrong with the injen. I got mine about a month ago and i love it. Bavarianx in OC has them and will install it for free if you buy it there (about $340 i believe). I was told it's the only aftermarket intake for our cars that is CARB certified so you can't catch any flack from the po-lice. __________________ E90 LCI. BMS Powerbox. BMW Performance Exhaust. Injen Intake. 19" VMR V710 Matte Black. JLAudio 10W7 PowerWedge/HD750/1 Amp.
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wareagle900 Banned 30 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South East Alabama iTrader: (0)	Injen! def. ftw
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StealthMotoring Private 4 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Injen seems pretty top notch. Although it needs a cleaning once in a while
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StealthMotoring Private 4 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Injen seems pretty top notch. Although it needs a cleaning once in a while
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03-24-2010, 10:04 PM	#18
Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	go with AFE. best sound, good price, good gains. great throttle response. and comes with the heat shield. injen does not.
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alpha325i this chick > 36 Rep 261 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Geez, another intake thread from the dead. I guess the 'sound' thing is more important to people, even though they lose power in several ranges of the torque band with these aftermarket intakes, especially in the summer. Best setup FTW IMO: K&N or aFe drop in filters, scoops, carbon filter delete, silencer delete __________________ Life's short, live fast ... drive a BMW E90 325i - totaled 03/17/10 (R.I.P.) E92 328i - took delivery 04/02/10
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