AFE Air Intake

vans · 09-29-2011, 07:45 AM

What do you guys think of this product?

DTNJNQ · 09-29-2011, 08:24 AM

Not sure whether you're going to get any significant power gains without a tune. I would be worried on how much hot air that type of intake arrangement is going to suck in. I prefer the look of the stock air box. I think you would be better off doing a Mr. 5 modification to the stock intake. I might do this myself.

Honny · 09-29-2011, 08:28 AM

I personally wouldn't do intake unless you have a tune, Downpipes and even meth going first. It also looks horrible compared to the stock box, however you do get that "woosh" sound.

In terms of the AFE intake, I believe they are the best option for the N54, so I guess the N55 shouldn't disappoint!

qship · 09-29-2011, 08:30 AM

I just added the afe scoops to mine with the objective of putting the afe closed box intake on next.

The scoops have actually had an effect. The car is slightly more throttle sensitive at speed, but I suspect the extra air is causing the car to run slightly richer as my fuel economy has increased by about 0.5l per 100k.

As mentioned above, I suspect the only way to get the full benefit of these mods is to fit them and then get the car retuned to suit.

vans · 09-29-2011, 03:52 PM

hmmmm tune it is !!!!!

so what's the best tune?
1. Evolve Technik
2. BM Autowerks - Kraftwerk Tune
3. Southern BM
4. JB
5. Procede
6. BMW Power Kit

dh58 · 09-29-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vans

hmmmm tune it is !!!!!

so what's the best tune?
1. Evolve Technik
2. BM Autowerks - Kraftwerk Tune
3. Southern BM
4. JB
5. Procede
6. BMW Power Kit

Vans, you're asking whats better. Ford or Holden. Everyone has a point of view on it.

Here's a comparison http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374508

Richard135i · 09-29-2011, 05:04 PM

I have an N54 AFE Air Intake for sale if interested, was in car for only a month or so. The item is with Andrew @ SouthernBM.

vans · 09-29-2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dh58

Vans, you're asking whats better. Ford or Holden. Everyone has a point of view on it.

Here's a comparison http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374508

Thanks!!

Eddie135 · 09-29-2011, 05:07 PM

Vans

Just do a drop in replacement panel filter, still using the stock box.

There is a few different brands out there.

vans · 09-29-2011, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard135i

I have an N54 AFE Air Intake for sale if interested, was in car for only a month or so. The item is with Andrew @ SouthernBM.

Hi,

Mine is N55

Cheers

vans · 09-29-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie135

Vans

Just do a drop in replacement panel filter, still using the stock box.

There is a few different brands out there.

AFE?

Eddie135 · 09-29-2011, 10:10 PM

There are BMS, AFE or K&N drop in replacement filter.

Good thing about drop in replacement filter, they used back the stock airbox which you will not void your warranty.

There's a few in Ebay selling the K&N ones.

Will performance gain is not as much as the pod ones but still every single hp counts.

Eddie135 · 09-29-2011, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vans

AFE?

Try this Vans:

http://www.burgertuning.com/intakes.html

I am planning to get the N55 K&N drop in.

MrBlonde · 09-29-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie135

..
Will performance gain is not as much as the pod ones but still every single hp counts.

Actually no it doesn't. Most Australian 135 owners are steptronic daily traffic users.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 09-29-2011, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard135i

I have an N54 AFE Air Intake for sale if interested, was in car for only a month or so. The item is with Andrew @ SouthernBM.

I'm looking for a 'sealed' AFE stage 2 N54 intake.. which one is yours? (sorry for crap pics)

Richard135i · 09-29-2011, 11:44 PM

Mine is Stage 1 (lower pic), I was told Stage 2 is for N55 (top pic).

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

I'm looking for a 'sealed' AFE stage 2 N54 intake.. which one is yours? (sorry for crap pics)

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 09-30-2011, 12:22 AM

Oh ok yeh I have stage 1 already but am looking for a sealed box for legality reasons

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 09-30-2011, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie135

Good thing about drop in replacement filter, they used back the stock airbox which you will not void your warranty.

What warranty - warranty on the airbox? Well it wouldn't really matter because you're no longer using the OEM airbox... As for other parts of the car, drivetrain, HPFP it won't affect that at all.

CrustyNoodle · 09-30-2011, 06:57 AM

Why don't you measure the pressure drop using the standard equipment to determine where the bottlenecks are before you indiscriminately change over to less effective filtering options?

mcmn · 09-30-2011, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Oh ok yeh I have stage 1 already but am looking for a sealed box for legality reasons

the bms dci's are illegal then? why exactly

MrBlonde · 09-30-2011, 06:06 PM

Any pod filter is a red flag.

-satanic- · 09-30-2011, 06:30 PM

Not entirely true... It's different in one state to the next. In NSW, the air filter must be sealed in an enclosure, not exposed.

In VIC or QLD, not sure which, pod filters can be exposed... But you can't do a FMIC at the same time, one or the other.

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DTNJNQ Captain 112 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	Not sure whether you're going to get any significant power gains without a tune. I would be worried on how much hot air that type of intake arrangement is going to suck in. I prefer the look of the stock air box. I think you would be better off doing a Mr. 5 modification to the stock intake. I might do this myself.
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Honny Captain 28 Rep 771 Posts Drives: Something Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	I personally wouldn't do intake unless you have a tune, Downpipes and even meth going first. It also looks horrible compared to the stock box, however you do get that "woosh" sound. In terms of the AFE intake, I believe they are the best option for the N54, so I guess the N55 shouldn't disappoint!
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 22 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	I just added the afe scoops to mine with the objective of putting the afe closed box intake on next. The scoops have actually had an effect. The car is slightly more throttle sensitive at speed, but I suspect the extra air is causing the car to run slightly richer as my fuel economy has increased by about 0.5l per 100k. As mentioned above, I suspect the only way to get the full benefit of these mods is to fit them and then get the car retuned to suit. __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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Eddie135 N55 Commando 55 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Vans Just do a drop in replacement panel filter, still using the stock box. There is a few different brands out there.
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Eddie135 N55 Commando 55 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	There are BMS, AFE or K&N drop in replacement filter. Good thing about drop in replacement filter, they used back the stock airbox which you will not void your warranty. There's a few in Ebay selling the K&N ones. Will performance gain is not as much as the pod ones but still every single hp counts.
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-satanic- Private First Class 9 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Not entirely true... It's different in one state to the next. In NSW, the air filter must be sealed in an enclosure, not exposed. In VIC or QLD, not sure which, pod filters can be exposed... But you can't do a FMIC at the same time, one or the other. __________________ \| 2011 BMW 135i \| AW, N55, Prof. Nav, 18% Tints, Kerscher CF Splitter, CF Rear Spoiler, Matte Black Grilles Build Thread
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