03-29-2024, 07:14 PM | #1 |
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Kyostar Intake and Inlet Install
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: |
03-29-2024, 08:52 PM | #3 |
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