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      02-22-2016, 09:47 PM   #1
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jb4 + intake questions

just bought a new 2016 228i xdrive

i just ordered the stage 1 piggyback from mike at n54tuning
and was wondering what peoples thoughts are on a intake for the car?

i had a injen short ram intake on my veloster turbo and enjoyed the sound but not sure it really made any more horses..

would i find much more difference with the stage 1 tune though?
thoughts?

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      02-23-2016, 05:33 PM   #2
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You will definitely feel the Jb4 work its magic.

Intake will help alot! If money isn't of much of a worry i would highly suggest AWE Carbon-S Intake, Not only does it look good but i'd like to believe its the best intake out there for 228.

http://www.awe-tuning.com/f22-2-seri...w-f22-228-sflo

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      02-23-2016, 10:13 PM   #3
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Good luck with ordering from n54. Hit or miss vendor...
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just bought a new 2016 228i xdrive

i just ordered the jb4 piggyback from mike at n54tuning
and was wondering what peoples thoughts are on a intake for the car?

i had a injen short ram intake on my veloster turbo and enjoyed the sound but not sure it really made any more horses..

would i find much more difference with the stage 1 tune though?
thoughts?
I don't think any intake will make enough of a difference to warrant it's price until you go to a stage II turbo. There are several discussions throughout the forum regarding this.
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      02-24-2016, 08:01 AM   #5
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k thanks guys.. ill pass on the intake then
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Intake money is much better spent on a sport cat or catless down pipe if you want a performance gain. If you can't feel it on the road, there isn't much point in getting it unless you want the added turbo sound. Plus, its one more thing to remove for dealer visits.
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      02-25-2016, 02:02 PM   #7
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In terms of power, as mentioned intake will not add much

In terms of getting a better sound while staying emission friendly, intake is a great addition. I recommend the Injen Intake
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In terms of power, as mentioned intake will not add much

In terms of getting a better sound while staying emission friendly, intake is a great addition. I recommend the Injen Intake
Mike what would be the best intake you would recommend disregarding prices etc.
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Mike what would be the best intake you would recommend disregarding prices etc.
I like the sound of the Injen the best
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Thinking of going with the Injen and BMS stage 1 for a small improvement in power and sound. I know the BMS can be easily removed for service. Will I have issues with warranty with the Injen?
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Thinking of going with the Injen and BMS stage 1 for a small improvement in power and sound. I know the BMS can be easily removed for service. Will I have issues with warranty with the Injen?
Intakes are very common mods
Unless you are going for an issue related to the intake, you should be fine
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      03-09-2016, 07:57 PM   #12
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I got the Injen intake solely for sounds, and let me tell you, that turbo spool is heaven inside the cabin and with the windows down is even better. Like everyone else mentioned, it's not for much of a power gain unless you're upgrading the turbo
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