Which intake is right for and won't give a CEL?

BimmerF32_430i · 08-25-2015, 01:37 PM

I want to get an intake for my 335i and was looking at the BMS intake but have seen some people report having rough idles and even getting a CEL. I don't plan on tracking the car and just want an intake for the sound. Is there an intake that someone would recommend that hasn't given someone a CEL? My plans are to get a BMS stage 1 as well so my budget for an intake is a bit low. I prefer to spend less than $300.

Some intakes or air boxes I am looking at are:

Injen Short Ram intake
BMS intake
Afe magnum pro 5R (non-oiled)if I can get a good deal somewhere
the MPPK air box with either my stock filter or a drop in filter

Im a complete novice when it comes to intakes, so would a closed intake be better than an open intake?

Earthmaster · 08-25-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chaudhrysn

I want to get an intake for my 335i and was looking at the BMS intake but have seen some people report having rough idles and even getting a CEL. I don't plan on tracking the car and just want an intake for the sound. Is there an intake that someone would recommend that hasn't given someone a CEL? My plans are to get a BMS stage 1 as well so my budget for an intake is a bit low. I prefer to spend less than $300.

Some intakes or air boxes I am looking at are:

Injen Short Ram intake
BMS intake
Afe magnum pro 5R (non-oiled)if I can get a good deal somewhere
the MPPK air box with either my stock filter or a drop in filter

Im a complete novice when it comes to intakes, so would a closed intake be better than an open intake?

I have the BMS intake and I didn't get a CEL for the most part. The only time I ever did was when I was driving in the windiest day of the year going against the wind at a pretty quick highway speeds in a cold night. I got a CEL for about a few days. I have a feeling its due to the MAF sensor going haywire due to the wind, after a drive cycle it reset itself.

This intake makes a great sound and adds to throttle response for sure. However it heatsoaks easily in the summer. I have it off right now and will probably put it back in the winter, I have a drop in filter right now. However, IMO the best intake the is the close AFE as it makes power and has better IAT but for more then double the cost, so you do pay for it. I might consider selling my BMS intake for 200 CAD if your local in Canada. let me know. If you want to spend less then 300 then your only real option is the BMS as its the most cost efficient one for a great sound and relatively easy install.

shivaswrath · 08-25-2015, 02:06 PM

Dinan.

BimmerF32_430i · 08-25-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Earthmaster

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Originally Posted by chaudhrysn

I want to get an intake for my 335i and was looking at the BMS intake but have seen some people report having rough idles and even getting a CEL. I don't plan on tracking the car and just want an intake for the sound. Is there an intake that someone would recommend that hasn't given someone a CEL? My plans are to get a BMS stage 1 as well so my budget for an intake is a bit low. I prefer to spend less than $300.

Some intakes or air boxes I am looking at are:

Injen Short Ram intake
BMS intake
Afe magnum pro 5R (non-oiled)if I can get a good deal somewhere
the MPPK air box with either my stock filter or a drop in filter

Im a complete novice when it comes to intakes, so would a closed intake be better than an open intake?

I have the BMS intake and I didn't get a CEL for the most part. The only time I ever did was when I was driving in the windiest day of the year going against the wind at a pretty quick highway speeds in a cold night. I got a CEL for about a few days. I have a feeling its due to the MAF sensor going haywire due to the wind, after a drive cycle it reset itself.

This intake makes a great sound and adds to throttle response for sure. However it heatsoaks easily in the summer. I have it off right now and will probably put it back in the winter, I have a drop in filter right now. However, IMO the best intake the is the close AFE as it makes power and has better IAT but for more then double the cost, so you do pay for it. I might consider selling my BMS intake for 200 CAD if your local in Canada. let me know. If you want to spend less then 300 then your only real option is the BMS as its the most cost efficient one for a great sound and relatively easy install.

I live in Texas so it gets very hot here. Would that be a problem with the BMS intake? I'm assuming if it heatsoaks it would result in less performance?

I believe the injen intake is right around 300. Are the injen intakes decent?

ahero4eternity · 08-25-2015, 02:43 PM

I have the aFe Magnum and no issues thus far! *knock on wood*

obriennathaniel · 08-26-2015, 04:17 AM

I have the AFE Magnum and I LOVE it. Never had a single issue with it, and as you can see Im fully modded and in Houston so I know the heat. unfortunately for you, the place I ordered my intake from bumped the price up $200. I got mine when they first came out for about $250

Buckeyes · 08-26-2015, 03:00 PM

AFE magnum and its great. Zero issues and awesome sound.

TunaRollz · 08-26-2015, 03:31 PM

No CEL on my BMS yet. 435i. Love it.

ocN55 · 08-26-2015, 03:51 PM

I have the BMS without a single light ever coming on my dash. I liked the idea of running their tune along with their intake.

BimmerF32_430i · 08-26-2015, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ocN55

I have the BMS without a single light ever coming on my dash. I liked the idea of running their tune along with their intake.

That's what I was thinking of too. I have the stage 1 and will be installed soon. But I've heard of only great things for Afe and I've heard BMS intake is a hit or miss with the light sometimes.

ModdedEuros · 08-26-2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ocN55

I have the BMS without a single light ever coming on my dash. I liked the idea of running their tune along with their intake.

Tune generally is needed to void the CEL that keeps occurring while running the BMW intake

BimmerF32_430i · 08-26-2015, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ModdedEuros

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Originally Posted by ocN55

I have the BMS without a single light ever coming on my dash. I liked the idea of running their tune along with their intake.

Tune generally is needed to void the CEL that keeps occurring while running the BMW intake

Would a stage 1 tune be sufficient enough?

ocN55 · 08-26-2015, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ModdedEuros

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Originally Posted by ocN55

I have the BMS without a single light ever coming on my dash. I liked the idea of running their tune along with their intake.

Tune generally is needed to void the CEL that keeps occurring while running the BMW intake

I ran their intake without a tune initially without issues either.

auf Deutsch · 08-27-2015, 05:21 AM

aFe pro dry drop in, $80. Better sound, breathable, no CEL. Done.

shivaswrath · 08-27-2015, 09:58 AM

Again, the Dinan intake actually has 10hp gains, makes lovely noises (not too obtrusive), and has no heat soak issues...I'm not sure why more people don't have it!

BimmerF32_430i · 08-27-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

Again, the Dinan intake actually has 10hp gains, makes lovely noises (not too obtrusive), and has no heat soak issues...I'm not sure why more people don't have it!

Isn't that $600? Out of my price range, but I just want it for sound and not performance.

Earthmaster · 08-27-2015, 11:22 AM

Sound get BMS... best value. IF your not about racing heatsoak shouldn't be an issue.

mookie45 · 08-27-2015, 12:28 PM

From what I've researched, AFE is probably your best aftermarket option.

BimmerF32_430i · 08-29-2015, 12:43 PM

If I can find a cheap BMS for sale from a member in gonna try that. If not, I'm saving up for the afe as it seems to be the most reliable. Thanks guys!

mike@x-ph.com · 08-31-2015, 01:07 PM

Believe or not, it is very rare to get CEL with any of these intakes. Compared to the number of people who bought these intakes from us, the number of complaints was less than 5%.
I like the BMS because it looks good and has an unbeatable price.
Check the vendor section for deals on these intakes and make sure to get it from a vendor that offers money back guarantee in case you get CEL.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-02-2015, 03:20 PM

I agree. CEL are rare and it only seems more pronounced because forums are only typically showing problem threads.

The injen appears to be the most popular intake purchased from us.

BimmerF32_430i · 09-04-2015, 03:51 PM

Just to update, I got a really good deal from a member on an aFe stage 2 intake so I picked that up! I love the sounds it make!

08-25-2015, 01:37 PM	#1
BimmerF32_430i Major 303 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (6)	Which intake is right for and won't give a CEL? I want to get an intake for my 335i and was looking at the BMS intake but have seen some people report having rough idles and even getting a CEL. I don't plan on tracking the car and just want an intake for the sound. Is there an intake that someone would recommend that hasn't given someone a CEL? My plans are to get a BMS stage 1 as well so my budget for an intake is a bit low. I prefer to spend less than $300. Some intakes or air boxes I am looking at are: Injen Short Ram intake BMS intake Afe magnum pro 5R (non-oiled)if I can get a good deal somewhere the MPPK air box with either my stock filter or a drop in filter Im a complete novice when it comes to intakes, so would a closed intake be better than an open intake?
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08-25-2015, 02:06 PM	#3
shivaswrath Brigadier General 649 Rep 4,323 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lost in NJ iTrader: (3)	Dinan. __________________ CURRENT: 2017 RS3 (miss you guys) SOLD: 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Exhaust/Brakes/Suspension/LSD\|Bav Stage 1/AMP\|\|ER CP/IC/DP/OC \| Dinan CAI/N55 PWG BIG TURBO\|BMWF30.com
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08-25-2015, 02:43 PM	#5
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obriennathaniel @obriennathaniel_f30 on Instagram 515 Rep 1,063 Posts Drives: 582whp/596wtq '13 335i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx ig:obriennathaniel_f30 iTrader: (0)	I have the AFE Magnum and I LOVE it. Never had a single issue with it, and as you can see Im fully modded and in Houston so I know the heat. unfortunately for you, the place I ordered my intake from bumped the price up $200. I got mine when they first came out for about $250 __________________ CG Precision VS-1 Exhaust\DR-1 DownPipe \| PS2 Turbo\Inlet \| PDU PI w/Fuel-it platinum kit & E sensor \| GFB DV+ Diverter Valve \| BM3 w/AIC2-V\|Tune CaryTheLabelGuy \| Full E85 \| ATM FMIC \| ER Chargepipe Inlet/Outlet \| AFE Intake \| BC Coilovers \| PSS 255/40-275/35 Velos Designwerks S3 two piece 19x9/19x10 \| Osram Xenarc \| LED retro \| AWRON digital AC gauge\|
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Buckeyes Captain 353 Rep 939 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	AFE magnum and its great. Zero issues and awesome sound.
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TunaRollz jon 17 Rep 184 Posts Drives: '13 MCB M5 \| '15 MGM 435i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sunnyvale CA iTrader: (3)	No CEL on my BMS yet. 435i. Love it.
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ocN55 Lieutenant Colonel 560 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: '15 M235i 6MT/ '16 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: LA iTrader: (18)	I have the BMS without a single light ever coming on my dash. I liked the idea of running their tune along with their intake. __________________ FBO M235i r F80 M3
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08-27-2015, 05:21 AM	#14
auf Deutsch Colonel 1913 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: '17 jackrabbit on crystal meth Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Philly burbs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]	aFe pro dry drop in, $80. Better sound, breathable, no CEL. Done. __________________ 2017 BSM M2\|6MT\|Exec\|black kidneys and gills\|full alcantara wheel\|CF spoiler\|Dinan Stage 4\|Dinan COI\|Dinan free flow exhaust with resonator delete\|Fabspeed sport cat DP\|BMS clutch stop\|465 bhp\|4.75/5 stars retired: 2014 435xi\|MPPK\|335 bhp\|3/5 stars
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08-27-2015, 09:58 AM	#15
shivaswrath Brigadier General 649 Rep 4,323 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lost in NJ iTrader: (3)	Again, the Dinan intake actually has 10hp gains, makes lovely noises (not too obtrusive), and has no heat soak issues...I'm not sure why more people don't have it! __________________ CURRENT: 2017 RS3 (miss you guys) SOLD: 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Exhaust/Brakes/Suspension/LSD\|Bav Stage 1/AMP\|\|ER CP/IC/DP/OC \| Dinan CAI/N55 PWG BIG TURBO\|BMWF30.com
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08-27-2015, 11:22 AM	#17
Earthmaster Captain 127 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 15' M4 Austin Yellow Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: GTA iTrader: (3)	Sound get BMS... best value. IF your not about racing heatsoak shouldn't be an issue.
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08-27-2015, 12:28 PM	#18
mookie45 Major 770 Rep 1,270 Posts Drives: 2017 AW 340i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brickell iTrader: (4)	From what I've researched, AFE is probably your best aftermarket option. __________________
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BimmerF32_430i Major 303 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (6)	If I can find a cheap BMS for sale from a member in gonna try that. If not, I'm saving up for the afe as it seems to be the most reliable. Thanks guys!
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I agree. CEL are rare and it only seems more pronounced because forums are only typically showing problem threads. The injen appears to be the most popular intake purchased from us.
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BimmerF32_430i Major 303 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (6)	Just to update, I got a really good deal from a member on an aFe stage 2 intake so I picked that up! I love the sounds it make!
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