Dinan cf intake owners: Possible to use a BMC air filter

Leonardo629 · 03-16-2013, 02:07 PM

Just scored a good deal on a Dinan CF intake for my M3, thanks to Gilbert from McKenna BMW. And I was just wondering if it's possible to use a BMC filter with the Dinan intake? I read somewhere long time ago from someone from IND saying it's possible..but don't really see how...can a fellow Dinan intake owner chime in?

M3takesNYC · 03-16-2013, 09:05 PM

Don't think dinan modifies anything but the elbow and gives you a KN cone filter which anyone can buy. So can't see it being an issue but who knwos

isugoo · 03-16-2013, 11:48 PM

Yes, you can.
You can simply install the C/F elbow and keep stock filter holder then you can install any aftermarket replacement filters.

playground · 03-17-2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo629

Just scored a good deal on a Dinan CF intake for my M3, thanks to Gilbert from McKenna BMW. And I was just wondering if it's possible to use a BMC filter with the Dinan intake? I read somewhere long time ago from someone from IND saying it's possible..but don't really see how...can a fellow Dinan intake owner chime in?

Yes you can. Like isugoo said install the C/F elbow and you can install any type of aftermarket filter. I suggest going with a dry type filter although you can even go with K&N.

Leonardo629 · 03-17-2013, 03:18 AM

thanks for all the replies, which dry filter do you recommend Playground?

playground · 03-17-2013, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo629

thanks for all the replies, which dry filter do your recommend Playground?

There was a thread about this awhile back, people swear that the oiled type is better.http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292483

However, if your looking for a dry type AFE makes one.

skins333 · 03-17-2013, 10:18 AM

I bought used dinan cf intake from forum member. I replaced the used filter with new replacement one from dinan for only $69 + shipping (I think they use k&n though). See link below. Not sure if this is what you're looking for.

http://www.dinancars.com/shop/D403-0...ke.aspx#page=1

Leonardo629 · 03-18-2013, 04:22 PM

cool guys, I think I might end up with a MS oiled filter...

Many have said the Dinan filter is actually a K&N, but Dinan actually recommends we replace the air filter every 20,000 miles instead of "re-charge"....weird

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Leonardo629 Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (10)	Dinan cf intake owners: Possible to use a BMC air filter Just scored a good deal on a Dinan CF intake for my M3, thanks to Gilbert from McKenna BMW. And I was just wondering if it's possible to use a BMC filter with the Dinan intake? I read somewhere long time ago from someone from IND saying it's possible..but don't really see how...can a fellow Dinan intake owner chime in?
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M3takesNYC Banned 19 Rep 426 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Don't think dinan modifies anything but the elbow and gives you a KN cone filter which anyone can buy. So can't see it being an issue but who knwos
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isugoo Major General 248 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	Yes, you can. You can simply install the C/F elbow and keep stock filter holder then you can install any aftermarket replacement filters. __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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Leonardo629 Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (10)	thanks for all the replies, which dry filter do you recommend Playground? Last edited by Leonardo629; 03-18-2013 at 09:15 AM..
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skins333 Major 48 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 08 E93 BMW M3 MR/21 X7 40i AW Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (2)	I bought used dinan cf intake from forum member. I replaced the used filter with new replacement one from dinan for only $69 + shipping (I think they use k&n though). See link below. Not sure if this is what you're looking for. http://www.dinancars.com/shop/D403-0...ke.aspx#page=1
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Leonardo629 Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (10)	cool guys, I think I might end up with a MS oiled filter... Many have said the Dinan filter is actually a K&N, but Dinan actually recommends we replace the air filter every 20,000 miles instead of "re-charge"....weird
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