[VegasG42]

Hello friends, I had no plans of installing an intake anytime soon.

However, as I was window shopping AliExpress for the usual assortment of G42 goods, I took notice of the exact same intake being sold by about 5 different companies/websites.

I of course liked the idea of getting basically the exact same intake that MST or IAW currently sells for our cars at a much better price.

The only caveat with AliExpress oftentimes is their very expensive overseas shipping. A $230 intake can become a $350 intake by the time you factor shipping in. So at that point, you might as well go with a US / Europe based company.

Long story short, I found the AliExpress seller on Ebay. Free shipping.
Win/Win.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266366648005

Install was straight forward. Taking off the stock intake couldn't have been easier. Getting the stock inlet off however takes a lot more careful attention and patience.

Likewise, installing the new inlet takes a lot of finesse and patience. YOU CAN EASILY BREAK THE PVC BREATHER TUBE. Fair warning.

Getting everything together takes a bit of adjusting and finagling. Do not attempt to strongarm the pieces into place. Tighten the hose clamps last, and tighten down the heat shield box last. Don't over-tighten the new inlet hose clamp to the plastic turbo connection. I didn't use any power tools.

A big thanks to MPR for his help! He was kind enough to answer all my questions and even post excellent photos.

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2035447

Here is the Kyostar Kit:

[BG42]

Looks good I believe another member is running the same intake. Always fun finding a good deal and it working out.

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by BG42

Looks good I believe another member is running the same intake. Always fun finding a good deal and it working out.

I couldn't pass it up. Great quality for what I paid. And thanks to our fellow forum members , the install went well .

[VegasG42]

Great install video :