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a l l a n · 12-23-2008, 11:03 PM

BMW Performance Intake Installation

Tools:
- torx screw
- 10mmsocket or nut driver
- small phillips screw driver
- flat head screw driver

Install time: 1 hour

Intake parts list:
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Part 1 of 2 - Removal of stock intake
Note: There is an existing stock intake removal DIY but for completeness I'll have my own DIY for this.

Step 1.1 - remove the torx screws and 10mm bolts that secure the intake channel and housing (Fig 1)

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Step 1.2 - remove the stock intake channel (Fig 2, Fig 3)

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Fig 3

Step 1.3 - remove intake housing (Fig 4, Fig 5, Fig 6)

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Fig 5

Fig 6

Step 1.4 - remove bonnet seal and adapter (Fig 7)

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Part 2 of 2 - BMW Performance Intake install

Step 2.1 - replace the stock intake front housing and filter with performance parts (Fig 8, Fig 9, Fig 10, Fig 11)

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Fig 9

Fig 10

Fig 11

Step 2.2 - install the new intake housing back to engine compartment (Fig 12)

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Step 2.3 - connect the carbon intake channel (Fig 13)

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Step 2.4 - install air intake guide (Fig 14)

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Step 2.5 - install housing cover (Fig 15)

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That's it and you're good to go!

Start the car and check for errors - you shouldn't be getting any.

E90xi · 12-23-2008, 11:42 PM

Where did you get this intake set-up from, and what was the cost? Did you notice and sound or performance gains?

mikeokimster · 12-24-2008, 01:37 AM

I have never in my life seen such a user friendly DIY guide. AWESOME!

nyc3r · 12-24-2008, 08:57 AM

Excellent write up! I vote for Allan to rewrite all DIYs in this section

THANKS!

FrankoQ · 12-24-2008, 09:01 AM

Great DIY!!!
Does it sound better

a l l a n · 12-24-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90xi

Where did you get this intake set-up from, and what was the cost? Did you notice and sound or performance gains?

There's a GB for this. Check this out: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=102.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankoQ

Great DIY!!!
Does it sound better

Unfortunately I didn't have enough time to evaluate the intake as I had to bring it to the shop first thing in the morning for the exhaust install.

Sound-wise, there's very little improvement or probably I didn't drive it long enough to notice it. Though I feel like the car was running better. In theory it should have an impact - the more cold air the engine gets, the better and more efficient it runs; an efficient engine does less work and shall gain better fuel consumption.

Btw, this is rated by BMW to have a performance gain of 3hp at 6K rpm.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeokimster

I have never in my life seen such a user friendly DIY guide. AWESOME!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc3r

Excellent write up! I vote for Allan to rewrite all DIYs in this section

THANKS!

Hahaha. Thanks guys!

leonardsa · 12-24-2008, 08:56 PM

I just installed my performance air intake today and have some comments about your write-up. The original bonnet seal and the plastic piece under it held on by the screw have to be removed. The screw and expanding plastic piece it screws into are used to secure the air duct (part D). Make sure to position it correctly or the new bonnet seal won't fit. Also, only 4 torx screws are supplied and used to hold down the intake housing cover. The torx screws closest to the rear intake duct are already installed and do not hold down the intake housing cover. They attach additional ducting to the
underside of the intake housing cover. Still an excellent writeup and great pictures.

a l l a n · 12-26-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leonardsa

I just installed my performance air intake today and have some comments about your write-up. The original bonnet seal and the plastic piece under it held on by the screw have to be removed. The screw and expanding plastic piece it screws into are used to secure the air duct (part D). Make sure to position it correctly or the new bonnet seal won't fit. Also, only 4 torx screws are supplied and used to hold down the intake housing cover. The torx screws closest to the rear intake duct are already installed and do not hold down the intake housing cover. They attach additional ducting to the
underside of the intake housing cover. Still an excellent writeup and great pictures.

See Step 1.4 / Fig 7 for bonnet seal and adapter removal.

Thanks for the clarification on the number of torx screws for the housing cover. I did say "supplied torx screws" but did not exactly specify how many.

cgnahc · 12-29-2008, 08:02 PM

Very nice write-up. I like the pics and annotations.

slipperman · 01-06-2009, 11:13 PM

i vote this DIY as the greatest DIY in all the land

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 01-06-2009, 11:18 PM

Freaking great DIY!

a l l a n · 01-07-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slipperman

i vote this DIY as the greatest DIY in all the land

Quote:

Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

Freaking great DIY!

You guys are very kind.

stressdoc · 01-07-2009, 10:43 PM

Very nice job. This should be referred to as an exemplary DIY for others to emulate. I wish they had this for the 335.

txusa03 · 01-08-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeokimster

I have never in my life seen such a user friendly DIY guide. AWESOME!

+1, such a nice diy, makes me want to buy the perform intake.

Prodipper · 01-12-2009, 01:38 AM

Allan this is just GREAT! Btw the last video you added to your performance exhaust thread is pretty good.

a l l a n · 01-12-2009, 10:03 AM

Thanks guys. I'm glad that many of you liked it. I'd be honored of course if future DIYs are written with the same concept taken from this DIY.

The idea basically consists of a couple of things: (1) identify and label the parts in the pictures, and (2) embed short step-by-step instructions into the pictures. Ultimately, my goal was to write a DIY that can be followed using a series of sequential pictures.

If anyone is interested, I used Skitch (skitch.com) for the annotations. This is a mac app in beta phase so I downloaded it for free. Not sure if there is a windows equivalent. Snag-It comes to mind but not sure if it's free.

mikeokimster · 01-12-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a l l a n

Thanks guys. I'm glad that many of you liked it. I'd be honored of course if future DIYs are written with the same concept taken from this DIY.

The idea basically consists of a couple of things: (1) identify and label the parts in the pictures, and (2) embed short step-by-step instructions into the pictures. Ultimately, my goal was to write a DIY that can be followed using a series of sequential pictures.

If anyone is interested, I used Skitch (skitch.com) for the annotations. This is a mac app in beta phase so I downloaded it for free. Not sure if there is a windows equivalent. Snag-It comes to mind but not sure if it's free.

Perhaps we need an official DIY to write a successful DIY

eurodude9 · 01-16-2009, 02:11 PM

is using oem any better than using other performance parts that are designed for bmw?

mikeokimster · 01-16-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eurodude9

is using oem any better than using other performance parts that are designed for bmw?

The benefits are as follows, build quality, 100% fitment, retention of the warranty if anything were to happen, a piece of mind when you go to service your vehicle(no need to put stock engine parts back on each time), and appearance.

s.myrr · 01-18-2009, 06:29 PM

Excellent write up! Thanks for the help - intake is on and functions perfectly!

a l l a n · 01-19-2009, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s.myrr

Excellent write up! Thanks for the help - intake is on and functions perfectly!

I'm glad this DIY helped. Congrats on your intake btw!

s.myrr · 01-25-2009, 05:22 AM

Thanks - I like it!

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