Performance Intake Install

jclaib7 · 11-04-2013, 11:15 AM

I just ordered it and am hoping to have it installed next week.
Is there a carbon filter element that I will need to remove or is it just the flat filter that will be installed as part of this unit?

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BlueforMonaco · 11-04-2013, 12:47 PM

The carbon filter does not need to be removed. I left mine in place. I did notice a performance boost, although it is disappointing that the air filter element is the same size as stock!

jclaib7 · 11-04-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueforMonaco

The carbon filter does not need to be removed. I left mine in place. I did notice a performance boost, although it is disappointing that the air filter element is the same size as stock!

Where is the carbon element? I think I would prefer to get it out of there and get the max airflow possible. There are some threads about people deleting the carbon portion.

TheSt|G · 11-05-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueforMonaco

The carbon filter does not need to be removed. I left mine in place. I did notice a performance boost, although it is disappointing that the air filter element is the same size as stock!

Not in HP or torque you didn't.

Wakka · 11-07-2013, 01:20 PM

When I put my perf intake in i noticed a sound improvement, which made my brain feel a performance boost.

BlueforMonaco · 11-07-2013, 01:40 PM

It seemed to change the exhaust note.

TheSt|G · 11-07-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wakka

When I put my perf intake in i noticed a sound improvement, which made my brain feel a performance boost.

Sounds more plausible.

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Originally Posted by BlueforMonaco

It seemed to change the exhaust note.

Nope.

ulrichd · 11-07-2013, 03:07 PM

I think exhaust sound bang-for-the buck goes to the performance exhaust vs. the intake.

Wakka · 11-07-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueforMonaco

It seemed to change the exhaust note.

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

I think exhaust sound bang-for-the buck goes to the performance exhaust vs. the intake.

Intake changes the engine noise. I put my intake on before my exhaust and i didnt even notice a noise difference till about 4k. the exhaust + the intake is glorious. it turns heads for sure.

Mikee82 · 11-09-2013, 01:38 PM

I also have the performance intake, noticed an improvement in sound at the upper rpm's, actually sounded nice. Subtle, but nice. Then I put on the performance exhaust, and that completely drowned out the intake. Oh well, muffler sure sounds sweet!

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Mikee82 Private 11 Rep 91 Posts Drives: '86 325, '11 128, '18 X3 30i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0)	I also have the performance intake, noticed an improvement in sound at the upper rpm's, actually sounded nice. Subtle, but nice. Then I put on the performance exhaust, and that completely drowned out the intake. Oh well, muffler sure sounds sweet!
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