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01-18-2018, 04:15 AM | #1 |
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Time for an intake?
I've done the basic bolt-on engine mods on my 2011 335i (catless downpipe, FMIC, MHD tube, chargepipe, catback exhaust) and now am wondering what if anything I can do next. On a stock car, I wouldn't bother with an intake but since I do have all these mods I wonder if an intake is the right next step to gain performance and/or decrease load on the turbo - or will the benefits still be undetectable? I would appreciate any input.
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01-18-2018, 12:14 PM | #4 |
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Coilovers, an LSD, M3 control arms, and a ton of other stuff are already on order!
So I guess even with these mods the stock intake is generally considered sufficient? Last edited by SF335; 01-18-2018 at 12:20 PM.. |
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01-18-2018, 12:41 PM | #5 |
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intake is mostly for sound. you won't notice much in terms of performance. maybe if you have a dirty/bad air filter a new intake would help
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01-18-2018, 07:23 PM | #6 |
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Get a nice new drop in panel filter and spend the money elsewhere.
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01-18-2018, 07:39 PM | #7 |
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LSD and turbo upgrade. Intake is mostly for sound. DV+, Pure stage 2, high boost, and intake sound amazing though.
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+1 Intake does nearly nothing for our cars. I actually hated the sound, because it covered the sound of the turbo spool.
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01-19-2018, 04:47 PM | #11 |
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With the DV+ and the PS2 I get that supra flutter noise when I let off. You start to hear it around 12 psi and it gets louder with more boost. If I want to be "That guy" I break necks while driving around in the city.
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A little off topic, I'm just learning about the DVs. Is it something to consider on a stock turbo with a tune or mainly for upgraded turbos? Is the sound a big part of the motivation for the DVs?
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01-19-2018, 07:38 PM | #13 |
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They do not function properly at higher boost levels and I believe can leak. If you're maxing out the stock unit with no plans to upgrade the turbo you should consider it. If not, I would leave it alone.
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