Mr. 5 Intake Take 2!

Blk07335i · 02-24-2010, 10:28 PM

Got inspired by Craig's intake design so I decided to do my own. Got all the parts at Pep Boys (Spectre Performance) for less than $50. I too never liked the sound of the DCIs. Definitely doesn't sound like a BMW. Anyway here's a pic. Haven't had the chance to drive it much...just around the block. Feels good so far. BTW, I have GIAC stage 1 plus JB+ (Flash version), Code 3 Intercooler and Ultimate Racing exhaust with secondary cat delete.

cn555ic · 02-24-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk07335i

Got inspired by Craig's intake design so I decided to do my own. Got all the parts at Pep Boys (Spectre Performance) for less than $50. I too never liked the sound of the DCIs. Definitely doesn't sound like a BMW. Anyway here's a pic. Haven't had the chance to drive it much...just around the block. Feels good so far. BTW, I have GIAC stage 1 plus JB+ (Flash version), Code 3 Intercooler and Ultimate Racing exhaust with secondary cat delete.

Nice job....OP what color is that Cross struct bar...I didn't know they offered it other than polished aluminum

AndreM818 · 02-24-2010, 10:33 PM

I dont think its polished aluminum

cn555ic · 02-24-2010, 10:45 PM

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I dont think its polished aluminum

Yeah it looks gold!! lol

Mr. 5 · 02-24-2010, 10:57 PM

Good job man!! Looks Great!!

vasillalov · 02-24-2010, 11:16 PM

...wait a second.... Let me get this straight: You have GIAC Stage 1 and JB+?? Why?

Scimitar335i · 02-24-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vasillalov

...wait a second.... Let me get this straight: You have GIAC Stage 1 and JB+?? Why?

BMS developed a JB+ that you can stack along with the GIAC, Dinan, or any other flash.. adds an extra 1-2 psi of boost.. flash and JB+ good.. piggy and jb+ is a nono

jonerik26 · 02-24-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vasillalov

...wait a second.... Let me get this straight: You have GIAC Stage 1 and JB+?? Why?

+1 just curious

NRG · 02-24-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vasillalov

...wait a second.... Let me get this straight: You have GIAC Stage 1 and JB+?? Why?

JB+ (flash version) gives you adjustable up to 2psi. on top of your Stage 1. Needs a BT to dial in properly though. Btw OP very nice job on the intake!

Blk07335i · 02-24-2010, 11:39 PM

Yep, it's the flash version of the JB+. Dialed in for an extra 1-1.5 psi. It's the aluminum strut bar but I had to grind it down a little since it was making contact with the hood. I painted it after grinding it down. I like the way the intake looks, It doesn't look out of place. It looks OEM.

NiVeDh · 02-24-2010, 11:42 PM

Looks great!

Blk07335i · 02-24-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. 5

Good job man!! Looks Great!!

Thanks! It was tight getting the hose hooked up to the airbox. Wish there was a little more room but it's ok.

iBoost · 02-24-2010, 11:55 PM

im gonna have to do this mod soon

nice job!

jonerik26 · 02-25-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NRG

JB+ (flash version) gives you adjustable up to 2psi. on top of your Stage 1. Needs a BT to dial in properly though. Btw OP very nice job on the intake!

oh well get whar you can get powerwise, nice job op on intake real clean

Synergy 69 · 02-25-2010, 11:45 AM

so how do you revert back to stock whenever you're taking the car in for service?

Blk07335i · 02-25-2010, 12:44 PM

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so how do you revert back to stock whenever you're taking the car in for service?

Good question. I thought about getting a cap for the inlet that I made for the box but haven't come up with anything yet. The other choice is to get another airbox second hand or from Tischer ($450). Haven't decided yet.

i2iSTUDIOS · 03-04-2010, 03:39 PM

i'm gonna do that same thing! Pepboys it is.

JoosyJoos · 03-04-2010, 04:15 PM

Almost looks OEM in the picture. Great job.

Dan335i · 03-04-2010, 04:37 PM

I like it!

blisstik · 03-04-2010, 04:52 PM

Looks awesome! Is the strut bar only using one bolt?

02-24-2010, 10:28 PM	#1
Blk07335i Captain 77 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston area iTrader: (4)	Mr. 5 Intake Take 2! Got inspired by Craig's intake design so I decided to do my own. Got all the parts at Pep Boys (Spectre Performance) for less than $50. I too never liked the sound of the DCIs. Definitely doesn't sound like a BMW. Anyway here's a pic. Haven't had the chance to drive it much...just around the block. Feels good so far. BTW, I have GIAC stage 1 plus JB+ (Flash version), Code 3 Intercooler and Ultimate Racing exhaust with secondary cat delete.
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02-24-2010, 10:33 PM	#3
AndreM818 Stealth Bomber 45 Rep 564 Posts Drives: this ^ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	I dont think its polished aluminum
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02-24-2010, 10:57 PM	#5
Mr. 5 Modder Raider 844 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	Good job man!! Looks Great!! __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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02-24-2010, 11:16 PM	#6
vasillalov Mad Linux Guru On The Loose 1221 Rep 5,458 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan, 2023 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2023 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 335i E90 [8.00]	...wait a second.... Let me get this straight: You have GIAC Stage 1 and JB+?? Why?
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02-24-2010, 11:39 PM	#10
Blk07335i Captain 77 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston area iTrader: (4)	Yep, it's the flash version of the JB+. Dialed in for an extra 1-1.5 psi. It's the aluminum strut bar but I had to grind it down a little since it was making contact with the hood. I painted it after grinding it down. I like the way the intake looks, It doesn't look out of place. It looks OEM.
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02-24-2010, 11:42 PM	#11
NiVeDh Major General 432 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	Looks great!
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02-24-2010, 11:55 PM	#13
iBoost Retired e90post Member 143 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	im gonna have to do this mod soon nice job!
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02-25-2010, 11:45 AM	#15
Synergy 69 www.facebook.com/Synergy69 25 Rep 505 Posts Drives: AW E92 335I MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	so how do you revert back to stock whenever you're taking the car in for service? __________________ Use caution when purchasing from Bmanny! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396267
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03-04-2010, 03:39 PM	#17
i2iSTUDIOS Captain 91 Rep 870 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (1)	i'm gonna do that same thing! Pepboys it is. __________________ 2007 E92 335i / 6MT / Monaco Blue Metallic / Gray Dakota Leather / Comfort Assist / Premium / Sport / Heated Seats / Navi / Active Steering / Active Cruise Control / Park Distance Control / Rear Sunshade / Sirius MODS PicoTray / M3 Steering Wheel / Front OEM Aero Lip / Bimmian Aluminum Pedals / CDV / Ram Air Scoops / Painted Reflectors / HID 5000k / LED Angels / M Perf. Shifter / Euro Light Switch / 8500 x50 / Center Armrest Pouch / JB4 / BT
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03-04-2010, 04:15 PM	#18
JoosyJoos Major 118 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Almost looks OEM in the picture. Great job. __________________ 1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22 2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
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03-04-2010, 04:37 PM	#19
Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	I like it!
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03-04-2010, 04:52 PM	#20
blisstik Lieutenant Colonel 161 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California iTrader: (14)	Looks awesome! Is the strut bar only using one bolt?
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