Crimson92 Spectre Dual Cone Intakes Installed

NRG · 07-22-2008, 07:01 PM

Decided to keep the DCI and give it one more try with "Stage 1" V3.

Install is really straightforward, if you removed stock air box before. However members that running Forge DV's will find that its REAL PITA to insert a rear one due to large DV hose being on the way. Removing the rear DV hose prior to install makes things much easier. Left the stock snorkel out, looks very ugly just hanging there alone. The cones in silver do look beautiful in the engine bay btw.

During the normal driving on 6AT the induction noise is minimal, but changes dramatically at WOT after 5k rpm. Not too loud at all. A little extra whoosh and a sneeze right after the up shift. I bet that the noises are more pronounced on MT cars. Throttle did improve very slightly over my BMC, and overall power band feels meatier so to say. Regarding the lag due to adaptation I haven't felt anything on a 94 oct. “Stage 1” V3. Just installed and drove away.

All in all great mod for those of you who you running a strong tune to really see the benefits. And at $135.00 international shipping included from Crimson92 can't find better then that. Next on my list Spectre Heat Shields from Crimson92 for my Dual Cone setup!

Thanks for looking,

to_riffic · 07-22-2008, 07:05 PM

glad u decided not to sell them. enjoy. i hav the same setup but w/ the red cones from crimson92

longodj · 07-22-2008, 07:06 PM

wow the silver looks great. I have the blue ones.

Crimson92 · 07-22-2008, 07:31 PM

haha hey guys

anton that engine bay looks perfect with the colored filters you chose....looks cleaaaannn!!!

enjoy bud

NRG · 07-22-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

haha hey guys

anton that engine bay looks perfect with the colored filters you chose....looks cleaaaannn!!!

enjoy bud

Thanks budy, Don't forget to get back to me regarding those heat shields!

AU335 · 07-22-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson92

haha hey guys

anton that engine bay looks perfect with the colored filters you chose....looks cleaaaannn!!!

enjoy bud

Sent you a PM

Nikos335i · 07-22-2008, 09:01 PM

Anton do you even drive this car!!!!

It looks so freakin clean in there!

Looks good, very nice btw!!!!

NRG · 07-22-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikos335i

Anton do you even drive this car!!!!

It looks so freakin clean in there!

Looks good, very nice btw!!!!

I do, and very hard at times.

I just wipe the engine bay after each wash.

LambOfGod · 07-22-2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRG

Decided to keep the DCI and give it one more try with "Stage 1" V3.

Install is really straightforward, if you removed stock air box before. However members that running Forge DV's will find that its REAL PITA to insert a rear one due to large DV hose being on the way. Removing the rear DV hose prior to install makes things much easier. Left the stock snorkel out, looks very ugly just hanging there alone. The cones in silver do look beautiful in the engine bay btw.

During the normal driving on 6AT the induction noise is minimal, but changes dramatically at WOT after 5k rpm. Not too loud at all. A little extra whoosh and a sneeze right after the up shift. I bet that the noises are more pronounced on MT cars. Throttle did improve very slightly over my BMC, and overall power band feels meatier so to say. Regarding the lag due to adaptation I haven't felt anything on a 94 oct. “Stage 1” V3. Just installed and drove away.

All in all great mod for those of you who you running a strong tune to really see the benefits. And at $135.00 international shipping included from Crimson92 can't find better then that. Next on my list Spectre Heat Shields from Crimson92 for my Dual Cone setup!

Thanks for looking,

Nice to see that you actually keep the engine bay clean. Some of the guys take photo's with their engine bay looking like they just drove cross country. You know who you are.

AV9 · 07-22-2008, 11:52 PM

my god those intakes just look sooo good...forget the power advantages! i just want those for the look lol

Kbueno · 07-23-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by avzbmveh

my god those intakes just look sooo good...forget the power advantages! i just want those for the look lol

+1, I switched from the red to the blue ones just for bling.

AV9 · 07-23-2008, 12:46 AM

whose the vendor for these? i want white ones! lol

darkphantom · 07-23-2008, 01:25 AM

nice! +1 for crimson, set me up w/ a pair of Red ones

sound amazing!

e92phreak · 07-23-2008, 01:39 AM

Great work, Juan!

NRG · 07-24-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by avzbmveh

whose the vendor for these? i want white ones! lol

PM Crimson92, he'll set you up with a set silver/red/blue. Best price too imo.

Mr. 5 · 07-24-2008, 10:03 AM

It's good to see that people are realizing that a lot of the so called intakes out there are just 2 cone filters strapped on to the stock piping.

I have a couple questions though...

What is the filtration rate with these filters?
Who is the manufacturer?
What is the cleaning process?

IMO, we should be more concerned about what debris enters the engine instead of just thinking about the looks, sound, and power.

AU335 · 07-24-2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRG

Thanks budy, Don't forget to get back to me regarding those heat shields!

So any word on a possible heat shield for this setup?

dmboone25 · 07-24-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AU335

So any word on a possible heat shield for this setup?

This might be a dumb question--but why would you want a heat shield for the dual cone setup? Is that something that anyone running a dual cone should be thinking about?

AU335 · 07-24-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmboone25

This might be a dumb question--but why would you want a heat shield for the dual cone setup? Is that something that anyone running a dual cone should be thinking about?

Well i think Terry (BMS) has one in the works for their DCI's but didnt know if one would be available for these in the near future. Heat shield would help in blocking out some of the high heat temperatures the engine puts off especially during idle i would think...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=163

aab3218 · 07-24-2008, 12:07 PM

No offense to the vendor selling these but Spectre filters are widely regarded as very low quality. These are the same filters you see offered at auto parts stores with the cheap sport compact parts. I think retail price is $17.99 or $19.99 each? There are accounts online of these filters flaking apart inside and sucking parts in motors. Please people these are $15,000 motors buy some quality air filters.

dmboone25 · 07-24-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AU335

Well i think Terry (BMS) has one in the works for their DCI's but didnt know if one would be available for these in the near future. Heat shield would help in blocking out some of the high heat temperatures the engine puts off especially during idle i would think...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=163

I see....well would having the shield help ensure that the air flowing into the intake would be at a lower temp? Or would it just help control overall temperature in the engine bay?

darkphantom · 07-24-2008, 01:03 PM

well I think it would help the intakes NOT suck in warm air...and that is always a plus

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NRG Lieutenant Colonel 38 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal QC iTrader: (5)	Crimson92 Spectre Dual Cone Intakes Installed Decided to keep the DCI and give it one more try with "Stage 1" V3. Install is really straightforward, if you removed stock air box before. However members that running Forge DV's will find that its REAL PITA to insert a rear one due to large DV hose being on the way. Removing the rear DV hose prior to install makes things much easier. Left the stock snorkel out, looks very ugly just hanging there alone. The cones in silver do look beautiful in the engine bay btw. During the normal driving on 6AT the induction noise is minimal, but changes dramatically at WOT after 5k rpm. Not too loud at all. A little extra whoosh and a sneeze right after the up shift. I bet that the noises are more pronounced on MT cars. Throttle did improve very slightly over my BMC, and overall power band feels meatier so to say. Regarding the lag due to adaptation I haven't felt anything on a 94 oct. “Stage 1” V3. Just installed and drove away. All in all great mod for those of you who you running a strong tune to really see the benefits. And at $135.00 international shipping included from Crimson92 can't find better then that. Next on my list Spectre Heat Shields from Crimson92 for my Dual Cone setup! Thanks for looking, Attached Images
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to_riffic Lieutenant General 3074 Rep 13,777 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	glad u decided not to sell them. enjoy. i hav the same setup but w/ the red cones from crimson92 __________________ ~loud noises~
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Mr. 5 Modder Raider 802 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	It's good to see that people are realizing that a lot of the so called intakes out there are just 2 cone filters strapped on to the stock piping. I have a couple questions though... What is the filtration rate with these filters? Who is the manufacturer? What is the cleaning process? IMO, we should be more concerned about what debris enters the engine instead of just thinking about the looks, sound, and power. __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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aab3218 Banned 3 Rep 77 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	No offense to the vendor selling these but Spectre filters are widely regarded as very low quality. These are the same filters you see offered at auto parts stores with the cheap sport compact parts. I think retail price is $17.99 or $19.99 each? There are accounts online of these filters flaking apart inside and sucking parts in motors. Please people these are $15,000 motors buy some quality air filters.
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darkphantom Banned 633 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	well I think it would help the intakes NOT suck in warm air...and that is always a plus
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