AFE sealed intake or bmw performance intake?

burrman · 11-13-2013, 08:33 PM

so I been in on the edge between these to, which one should I get I need help!

Mike. · 11-13-2013, 08:41 PM

PI inf anything.. why do you need it? focus on a 3 stage and a tune first.

Eagle1oh7 · 11-13-2013, 09:15 PM

AFE is nice for the price, but you can get a Eurobox just the same. PI is OEM so you're covered! PI is said to be made of carbon fiber(no heatsoak) and has an oiled filter.

dsuraci · 11-14-2013, 10:23 AM

I have seen videos of AFE intake (for sound). Does the PI have a nice sound (growl)?

marc@x-ph.com · 11-14-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by burrman

so I been in on the edge between these to, which one should I get I need help!

AFEs sells like cupcakes! we're a PM away

Dylanize · 11-14-2013, 12:16 PM

Charcoal delete and a K&N filter. Done and you just save over $200 dollars for much more worth-while mod.

mlifxs · 11-15-2013, 07:58 AM

^^^^

Casca · 11-15-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylanize

Charcoal delete and a K&N filter. Done and you just save over $200 dollars for much more worth-while mod.

This, except think I'll go with a dry filter.

I have been considering the euro intake box or the sealed AFE...but well, honestly, just because it looks cooler. I don't think there is any proof and it is very doubtful that either option performs better than stock US intake with carbon delete and a more free flow filter. In fact, the AFE might be worse for you.

Charcoal delete, free flow filter and save your $$$ for a performance exhaust for sound.

They should just make a cover to put over the stock US airbox that makes it look cooler lol

benzo23 · 11-15-2013, 09:49 AM

I have a euro box with pipercross foam filter and i got it for an absolute steal, but if I could go back and do it again knowing what i know now, i would of just done the stock box mod with an afe dry filter, or wait cause AA is coming out with a green panel filter soon.

Eventho this has nothing to do with your question about PI or afe,
Here's my unbiased euro box thread
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877850

andrey_gta · 11-22-2013, 06:39 PM

Intakes, hmm the cheapest closed box option at the time.

Eurobox + afe dry euro filter or that pipercross filter & Afe closed box dry to me seem better choices than NorthAmerican BMW Performance Intake

The change I felt was easy breathing engine and some torque increase, I had the tune at the time.

Rockyca · 11-22-2013, 07:44 PM

Neither... The OEM intake is actually very efficient. Don't waste your time!

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burrman New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: hawaii iTrader: (0)	AFE sealed intake or bmw performance intake? so I been in on the edge between these to, which one should I get I need help!
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Mike. Mike: Everyone's Pal 2044 Rep 2,972 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Eastern Long Island iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 335xi [10.00]	PI inf anything.. why do you need it? focus on a 3 stage and a tune first. __________________ Alpine MSS Stage 2+ E30 tune\|MST Intakes\|VRSF Single Mid Pipe\|Agency Power Intercooler\|VTT Full solution crank hub fix
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Eagle1oh7 Lieutenant Colonel 288 Rep 1,710 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chula Vista CA iTrader: (0)	AFE is nice for the price, but you can get a Eurobox just the same. PI is OEM so you're covered! PI is said to be made of carbon fiber(no heatsoak) and has an oiled filter. __________________ DONE: Seibon CF Hood, M3 Rep, MSport rear w/DD CF Diffuser, M3 Rep Skirts, Seibon CSL trunklid, Forgestar F14 18s w/Michelin PSS, Eisenmann catback, AA Headers, BPC Stage 2, Charcoal Delete+revMotor+AFE Drop In filter FUTURE MODS: LED headlights, CF rooftop, M3 Suspension Conversion, Dinan CAI Mod
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dsuraci New Member 26 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Coupe M Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC iTrader: (0)	I have seen videos of AFE intake (for sound). Does the PI have a nice sound (growl)?
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Dylanize Captain Dutch Rudder 204 Rep 2,258 Posts Drives: AMG Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (8)	Charcoal delete and a K&N filter. Done and you just save over $200 dollars for much more worth-while mod. __________________ No more E92 or E82
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benzo23 Colonel 74 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 14 F30 AW MSport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	I have a euro box with pipercross foam filter and i got it for an absolute steal, but if I could go back and do it again knowing what i know now, i would of just done the stock box mod with an afe dry filter, or wait cause AA is coming out with a green panel filter soon. Eventho this has nothing to do with your question about PI or afe, Here's my unbiased euro box thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877850
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 300 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Intakes, hmm the cheapest closed box option at the time. Eurobox + afe dry euro filter or that pipercross filter & Afe closed box dry to me seem better choices than NorthAmerican BMW Performance Intake The change I felt was easy breathing engine and some torque increase, I had the tune at the time. __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Last edited by andrey_gta; 11-22-2013 at 06:45 PM..
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Rockyca First Lieutenant 34 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Neither... The OEM intake is actually very efficient. Don't waste your time!
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