Intake options............

[Buti_BMW]

So I was planning on buying a new intake/filter for my e92 m3. Im willing to get a premium higher priced filter for better performance. These are the options I have come down to and I was wondering if any one has these or had....please give me some advice..thank you!

Macht Schnell – e9x M3 Stage 2 Intake Charge Kit - $499.00
8-12hp Gain
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=3564

aFe Stage 2 Intake E9X M3 - $895.00
14hp Gain
http://www.**********s.com/aFe-Stage...-50-11662B.htm

aFe Stage 2 Intake System E9X M3 - $447.95
18hp gain and 15Ft./lbs of torque
http://www.**********s.com/aFe-Stage...1-54-31662.htm

Gruppe M Ram Air Intake System M3 - $3,065.95
??HP Gain
http://www.**********s.com/Gruppe-M-...ake-System.htm

DINAN High Carbon Flow Intake - $999.00
8hp Gain and 5ft./lbs of torque
http://www.dinancars.com/shop/D760-0...ke.aspx#page=1

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by Buti_BMW

So I was planning on buying a new intake/filter for my e92 m3. Im willing to get a premium higher priced filter for better performance. These are the options I have come down to and I was wondering if any one has these or had....please give me some advice..thank you!

Macht Schnell – e9x M3 Stage 2 Intake Charge Kit - $499.00
8-12hp Gain
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=3564

aFe Stage 2 Intake E9X M3 - $895.00
14hp Gain
http://www.**********s.com/aFe-Stage...-50-11662B.htm

aFe Stage 2 Intake System E9X M3 - $447.95
18hp gain and 15Ft./lbs of torque
http://www.**********s.com/aFe-Stage...1-54-31662.htm

Gruppe M Ram Air Intake System M3 - $3,065.95
??HP Gain
http://www.**********s.com/Gruppe-M-...ake-System.htm

DINAN High Carbon Flow Intake - $999.00
8hp Gain and 5ft./lbs of torque
http://www.dinancars.com/shop/D760-0...ke.aspx#page=1

Dinan and Gruppe M are both quality pieces, my vote goes to the tage 2 Intake Charge Kit.

The Macht Schnell kit made very impressive gains, picking up a considerable amount of HP teamed with the MS pulley and Akrapovic exhaust.



While not as flashy as the other carbon units, the Macht Schnell S2 intake simply makes power while giving an OEM+ appearance under the hood with the textured finish.

More info can be found on our journal page here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=558415

[Buti_BMW]

thanks for the post tom @ eas...where did u get ur headlights btw?

[Moxie]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

The Macht Schnell kit made very impressive gains, picking up a considerable amount of HP teamed with the MS pulley and Akrapovic exhaust.

Be good to know what the Intake makes on it's own w/o the Akra & pully. I just want a no flash charge pipe.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by Moxie

Be good to know what the Intake makes on it's own w/o the Akra & pully. I just want a no flash charge pipe.

Charge pipe is only half the issue. Here's a comparison of the stock filter flange (left) vs Macht Schnell (right):



Replacing the charge pipe only will not eliminate the bottleneck, thus - minimal gains will be the result. The MS piece also does not have the "accordion" type bend as seen on the stock charge pipe. A less restrictive flange, larger charge pipe and high-flow filter (along with ICS scoops) all work together as a package, resulting in best hp gains - which is why the entire system is included as a kit.

Originally Posted by Buti_BMW

thanks for the post tom @ eas...where did u get ur headlights btw?

We're using the AngeliBright system (AiB) which replaces the standard H8 angel eye bulbs.

[Buti_BMW]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

We're using the AngeliBright system (AiB) which replaces the standard H8 angel eye bulbs.

where can i purchase them..and i think i might go with the afe stage 2..more hp gain and torque and better price

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by Buti_BMW

where can i purchase them..and i think i might go with the afe stage 2..more hp gain and torque and better price

Eurotuner did a review on the AFE kit a short while ago: http://www.eurotuner.com/techarticle...#ixzz1T9OGJwLj

You can base your own judgment after reading the article.

As per the AiBs, they can be found in the sponsor's section here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=557238

[Buti_BMW]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Eurotuner did a review on the AFE kit a short while ago: http://www.eurotuner.com/techarticle...#ixzz1T9OGJwLj

You can base your own judgment after reading the article.

As per the AiBs, they can be found in the sponsor's section here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=557238

wow that article hurts afe but if its true oh well..and as for the lights thank you

[Simrokkzz]

what you guys think?

gain 15 bhp with putting a different filter and pipe in?

The intake area of the M3 is highly efficient, thus you gain an output of 105 bhp/ 1000 ccm

a Porsche GT3 RS (for me na reference) 3.8 including carbon ram air box from stock does 450 bhp which is 118,4 bhp / 1000 cm
the new GT3 RS 4.0 does 500 bhp so 125 / 1000 ccm which is more related to more cylinder capacity.

So for a "road" engine, the M3 is pretty awesome.

see Daimler C63 with 457 bhp coming from 6299 cm.... 72,5 bhp / 1000 ccm


we could make this list long, and you will see, that for naturally aspirated engines the M3 4.0 V8 is TOP

[Buti_BMW]

Anyone else have any of the products ive listed? If u do please let me know what ur opinion is on it

[Lagunae92]

Just put in a GruppeM, fairly easy to install. The sound is fantastic and it looks beautiful. I "think" I can feel some improvement, especially mid-range, but haven't had a chance to Dyno or really wring it out yet.

[SignatureJames]

+1 for Macht Schnell. I paid for what works and not paying for extra glitz and glamour on a part that gets dusty and can't be seen from the outside. Stealth Look is less questions I have to answer

[Buti_BMW]

Macht schnell aye? Hmmm ok im leaning towards it

[BMW Fanatic]

Can somebody tell me what the difference is between the 2 aFe products? The one that costs 1/2 the price apparently has more hp/tq gains..

[Buti_BMW]

@bmw fanatic - im dying to know the same thing mad weird/dumb

[J08M3]

MS intake alone hasn't been shown to have any hp increase on an independent dyno

[SignatureJames]

I did a baseline dyno and added the MS intake elbow + filter and had gains. I can Post up dyno sheets next week. It was off dynojet with load. Hopefully it can justify I didn't waste "my" money

Originally Posted by J08M3

MS intake alone hasn't been shown to have any hp increase on an independent dyno

[Simrokkzz]

pls post....

[J08M3]

Originally Posted by jsyang15

I did a baseline dyno and added the MS intake elbow + filter and had gains. I can Post up dyno sheets next week. It was off dynojet with load. Hopefully it can justify I didn't waste "my" money

did you compare the difference between full intake and just filter upgrade? I think you'll see almost all the gain was from filter change alone.

[NJBMWM3]

I would just get a filter for $80

[sickM3413]

Just put the elite afe intake on my 08 E90. It replaced the factory air box with a pretty sick looking setup. The sound alone this intakr makes above 4,000 rpm is worth it alone.

Anybody have any experience with the power pulleys?

[aka_phox]

Originally Posted by J08M3

did you compare the difference between full intake and just filter upgrade? I think you'll see almost all the gain was from filter change alone.

can anyone chime in on this???