[Slavsky]

I can't seem to find a clear answer but every time I look at reviews of any aftermarket intake for n55 some people say it gives them no issues with coding and some say it gives them all sorts of issues. I just want to ask directly. Does anyone here have an n55 E9X with an aftermarket intake (or specifically what I'm looking at, BMS)? Have you had any issues with it what so ever? Or is it stress free?
Thanks for any input!

[Toome]

Originally Posted by Slavsky

I can't seem to find a clear answer but every time I look at reviews of any aftermarket intake for n55 some people say it gives them no issues with coding and some say it gives them all sorts of issues. I just want to ask directly. Does anyone here have an n55 E9X with an aftermarket intake (or specifically what I'm looking at, BMS)? Have you had any issues with it what so ever? Or is it stress free?
Thanks for any input!

I had issues with my BMS intake and removed it. My idle was off. I believe you can fix this with maf scaling, but I've had a much better experience with the stock intake on MHD Stage2+.

[xxMike61]

Honestly, the cons out weigh the pros with the only real pro being it sounds cool. It's basically a hot air intake.

[Slavsky]

Originally Posted by xxMike61

Honestly, the cons out weigh the pros with the only real pro being it sounds cool. It's basically a hot air intake.

What issues did you have with yours exactly, I just wanted a more aggressive sounding spool but if it's gonna idle weird and throw codes then I'm not gonna even bother

[OneMoreAlex]

Originally Posted by Slavsky

What issues did you have with yours exactly, I just wanted a more aggressive sounding spool but if it's gonna idle weird and throw codes then I'm not gonna even bother

Had the same issues as Toome, went back to stock with drop in filter and it's been great since. BMS does sound nice, but not worth the frustration that comes along unless you plan to fix maf scale.

Originally Posted by Toome

I had issues with my BMS intake and removed it. My idle was off. I believe you can fix this with maf scaling, but I've had a much better experience with the stock intake on MHD Stage2+.

[ap485]

Well, I didn't experienced any issues while I was running the BMS intake for three years. The first year I run it with JB4 alone and two more years later with PS2, JB4+MHD BEF.

[SnapCoupe]

Originally Posted by Toome

I had issues with my BMS intake and removed it. My idle was off. I believe you can fix this with maf scaling, but I've had a much better experience with the stock intake on MHD Stage2+.

I have had a BMS intake for just under a year now and I haven't had any significant idle issues. Sometimes at warmer temps, when coming to a stop the idle will dip to 450-500 rpm for a second and then pop back up. Though, it would never feel like it was going to die and never created more NVH when it did drop.

I personally enjoy the BMS intake for the character it gives the car. Combined with my exhaust setup, the car makes some fantastic noises and really helps to create a unique experience whilst driving spiritedly. I think it is well worth the $200 or so price of admission.

[Toome]

Originally Posted by SnapCoupe

I have had a BMS intake for just under a year now and I haven't had any significant idle issues. Sometimes at warmer temps, when coming to a stop the idle will dip to 450-500 rpm for a second and then pop back up. Though, it would never feel like it was going to die and never created more NVH when it did drop.

I personally enjoy the BMS intake for the character it gives the car. Combined with my exhaust setup, the car makes some fantastic noises and really helps to create a unique experience whilst driving spiritedly. I think it is well worth the $200 or so price of admission.

My issues were minor as you described. I loved the sound, but saw an increase in IAT's compared to the stock intake after prolonged sessions of hard driving. It has been proven many times that sucking air from the top of the engine can become a hot air intake. IMO go for a more expensive intake that sucks clean air in from the front (like Injen or AFE) or keep your stocker.

[ShaneN55]

Glad this thread is coming up, hopefully more people can talk about this. Air intake was next, figured new turbo might as well. Haven't found a clear answer on the best intake available.

[Welcome to NBA Jam]

I used an aftermarket intake, removed it, and sold it. It caused a check engine light (lean condition), and hesitation at 3k RPM. It was an aFe Magnum Force Stage 2 Si. I tried in two cases: removed the aftermarket intake, installed the stock intake. All performance symptoms disappeared immediately, and the CEL would disappear after 3 drive cycles. Removed the stock intake, installed the aftermarket intake: symptoms and CEL returned.

Coupled with past experience on different intakes, I concluded that aftermarket intakes are a waste of money, and I'd rather spend that money on mods that make a noticeable difference in reliability and performance.

I used that money and bought a charge pipe, and put the remaining towards MHD.

[SnapCoupe]

Originally Posted by Toome

My issues were minor as you described. I loved the sound, but saw an increase in IAT's compared to the stock intake after prolonged sessions of hard driving. It has been proven many times that sucking air from the top of the engine can become a hot air intake. IMO go for a more expensive intake that sucks clean air in from the front (like Injen or AFE) or keep your stocker.

I bought my intake with my first set of mods as it was cheaper and considering this was my first turbo car, I wanted to get into the "woosh woosh" gang as soon as possible.

I never did any data logging with the stock box, so I don't really know what my IAT differences would be between the two. I still have my stock box, so I might throw it on just to see what kind of difference it would make. Do the Injen/AFE or any other more "closed" intakes have a significant reduction in noise compared to the open style BMS?

[Toome]

Originally Posted by SnapCoupe

I bought my intake with my first set of mods as it was cheaper and considering this was my first turbo car, I wanted to get into the "woosh woosh" gang as soon as possible.

I never did any data logging with the stock box, so I don't really know what my IAT differences would be between the two. I still have my stock box, so I might throw it on just to see what kind of difference it would make. Do the Injen/AFE or any other more "closed" intakes have a significant reduction in noise compared to the open style BMS?

You'll see a small difference in IAT's, and even more so when it's hot out. As far as the sound, I couldn't tell you because I haven't heard them in person. Although in videos they are still pretty loud.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Our most popular intake for this car, sounds great, no issues.

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[Turbod]

The only "issue" I have with my BMS intake is that the little holder that secures it to the bottom of the stock airbox didn't fit correctly. I do agree that the IATs get hot when sitting still and I have never taken it off to monitor the temps with the stock unit. I figure when running 20+ psi that using the stock box will be leaving a little bit of power on the table.

[Slavsky]

Wow! Thanks for all the responses guys this information really helped. Since it's relatively cheap Im just gonna go ahead and order it. If it does end up giving me any issues, then I guess lesson learned lol.

[Kevin39]

Originally Posted by Turbod

The only "issue" I have with my BMS intake is that the little holder that secures it to the bottom of the stock airbox didn't fit correctly.

Yeah that thing is pretty silly. But other than that, I've not had any issues either.

[NRigs]

I have had the BMS intake on for 36,000 miles with no issues. Just make sure you order a filter cleaner to clean it every now and then.

[turo]

Been running it with a JB4 for a few years now, no issues. I did see slightly higher IATs in the summertime in stop-and-go traffic(stock intercooler too), but that's it really.

I'm ashamed to say that I got it for the way it sounds.... and I'm very happy with my purchase

[Johnny Boost]

I personally never had any issues with the BMS intake. Make sure to get a recharge kit so that you can clean and oil it periodically.

[NRigs]

I just cleaned mine with the kit yesterday. It looks brand new.

[Cchristianh20]

Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

I used an aftermarket intake, removed it, and sold it. It caused a check engine light (lean condition), and hesitation at 3k RPM. It was an aFe Magnum Force Stage 2 Si. I tried in two cases: removed the aftermarket intake, installed the stock intake. All performance symptoms disappeared immediately, and the CEL would disappear after 3 drive cycles. Removed the stock intake, installed the aftermarket intake: symptoms and CEL returned.

Coupled with past experience on different intakes, I concluded that aftermarket intakes are a waste of money, and I'd rather spend that money on mods that make a noticeable difference in reliability and performance.

I used that money and bought a charge pipe, and put the remaining towards MHD.

I just ordered that intake im a little worried now I haven been able to install it because im deployed do you know why it would throw codes??? I don't have a tune not running jb4 or mhd

[NRigs]

When installing, I would make sure the MAF is screwed in and seated properly as well as connected. People have gotten codes and figured out they forgot to plug the MAF back in. Also, when handling the MAF, make sure you don't damage the sensor that sticks into the intake.