AFE intake vs Injen Intake

williocom · 10-06-2009, 01:02 PM

Was considering getting the Simota intake but upon further research it doesn't seem like it is the best fit. I think I have now narrowed it down to the AFe and the Injen. What does everybody prefer. Thanks again for all your help guys.

Will

nyc3r · 10-06-2009, 01:16 PM

afe has heat shield, injen doesnt.. What about simota v2? it has heat shield and looks nicer than the afe and injen. they should all sound/perform similar.

SV Concepts III · 10-06-2009, 01:48 PM

aFe would be my choice. It's a good quality intake and a complete kit. I am running the DCI on my 135 and am happy with the performance improvement and sound.

carve · 10-06-2009, 02:08 PM

I'm partial to the OEM-brand intake. Unless you're running insane boost, it flows just as well and cleans the air better, not to mention being much cheaper, quieter & giving no excuse for warranty denials.

Sal G@Camber-Toe · 10-06-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by williocom

Was considering getting the Simota intake but upon further research it doesn't seem like it is the best fit. I think I have now narrowed it down to the AFe and the Injen. What does everybody prefer. I found the Injen for $269 and the AFe I believe is around $399. Thanks again for all your help guys.

Will

Where did you find an injen for 269? Also +1 on this, im debating between these two also. I like the placement of injen but cant get over why they only duct from one grill and not use both like stock and afe.

E92-Lighting · 10-06-2009, 05:23 PM

no issues with injen intakes

Pink Taco · 10-06-2009, 05:25 PM

Sad to say I would take injen... not sure if it's the same with BMW. But with my car (sti) the number 1 intake would be stock which can hold til 400hp. 2nd would be Injen because it's actually proven that it'll add HP.

s1cke92 · 10-06-2009, 05:37 PM

anyone has dyno sheets for the simota v2 intake for n54 e92?

raceyBMW · 10-06-2009, 05:57 PM

Injen, heat shield on AFE is just a restriction.

williocom · 10-06-2009, 07:08 PM

thanks guys for all your opinions. I went ahead and ordered the Injen in wrinkle black. It shipped out today and should be delivered tomorrow all with free shipping. can't beat that. will post some pictures and let you all know. first mod of many to come.

PeteW84 · 10-06-2009, 09:30 PM

aFe!

Fern8321 · 10-07-2009, 07:16 PM

I have the Injen, very happy with it

Blk07335i · 10-07-2009, 08:11 PM

Neither, you can get a DCI set up for less than $150.

Panoz · 10-08-2009, 01:20 PM

you better invest in something else...DCI is just wasted money.

Craig@SupremePower · 10-08-2009, 01:47 PM

AFE for me..

KWY91 · 10-08-2009, 01:54 PM

Injen just looks more promsing, not to mention it looks better imo! Just my 2c, I own none of the above intakes

Andrew@ET · 10-08-2009, 01:59 PM

We have all three and personally they are all great it all comes down to how much you want to spend and the look you prefer.

imo

Cost efficient- BMS DUal or single Cone

Looks- Injen

Looks and function - afe

lpphreakx06 · 10-08-2009, 02:03 PM

Injen, it looks cooler.

vgame64 · 10-09-2009, 12:43 AM

So overall consensus is that these intakes don't really add any power unless you are running a JB3 or V3 on the more aggressive maps? No benefit for JB+ and SSTT?

I ask because Mike@AWD posted a 10whp gain with the Injen (test) but that could be because of bad testing methodology...(hood open closed/pre heat soak/etc)

Former_Boosted_IS · 10-09-2009, 06:35 AM

Having logged IATs on CAIs, I can tell you they will make a difference on any car. The only CAIs available are STETT and UR.

whn · 10-09-2009, 07:08 AM

Injen

Zeph · 10-09-2009, 09:00 AM

I know "which intake is better" has been beaten to death but I totally understand. I want an intake and honestly I can't pick either. AFE and Injen look nice according to most, I personally like the Injen much better in that category. Problem is both have had complaints of choking at higher RPM's but seem to help with throttle response, sound, and low-mid range power.

DCI's like BMS/Vishnu seem to be the least restrictive and possibly offer the lightest wastegate duty cycles but there are complaints of heat especially during the hot summer months (in Alabama we have lots of those).

Replacing the stock filter with a drop-in like Macht-Snell, BMS, HKS, etc. seems to help a tad with added boost levels but they don't add the sound of the DCI's and might not be enough for higher boost levels.

The CAI's such as STETT and UR seem to do well with lower intake temps and pretty good sound, decent looks... but then again are they as un-restrictive as the simple 2-cone DCI's (BMS/Vishnu) and how are they on wastegate duty cycles in comparison.

Then there is also price... so ya, I have no clue what I want.

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nyc3r Colonel 115 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	afe has heat shield, injen doesnt.. What about simota v2? it has heat shield and looks nicer than the afe and injen. they should all sound/perform similar. __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	aFe would be my choice. It's a good quality intake and a complete kit. I am running the DCI on my 135 and am happy with the performance improvement and sound.
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carve Major 197 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	I'm partial to the OEM-brand intake. Unless you're running insane boost, it flows just as well and cleans the air better, not to mention being much cheaper, quieter & giving no excuse for warranty denials.
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E92-Lighting 889 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	no issues with injen intakes
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Pink Taco Doesn't get Pinker than this... 10 Rep 129 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca iTrader: (0)	Sad to say I would take injen... not sure if it's the same with BMW. But with my car (sti) the number 1 intake would be stock which can hold til 400hp. 2nd would be Injen because it's actually proven that it'll add HP.
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s1cke92 Brigadier General 165 Rep 3,713 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut, CA / Sacramento, CA iTrader: (21)	anyone has dyno sheets for the simota v2 intake for n54 e92?
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10-06-2009, 07:08 PM	#10
williocom Lieutenant 43 Rep 400 Posts Drives: 2017 SO M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NOVA iTrader: (7)	thanks guys for all your opinions. I went ahead and ordered the Injen in wrinkle black. It shipped out today and should be delivered tomorrow all with free shipping. can't beat that. will post some pictures and let you all know. first mod of many to come.
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PeteW84 COBB'ed 67 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	aFe! __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD) Last edited by PeteW84; 03-01-2011 at 10:51 AM..
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10-07-2009, 07:16 PM	#12
Fern8321 Captain 35 Rep 805 Posts Drives: X5 M60i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (3)	I have the Injen, very happy with it
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Blk07335i Captain 77 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston area iTrader: (4)	Neither, you can get a DCI set up for less than $150.
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10-08-2009, 01:20 PM	#14
Panoz Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: E92 Space Grey 335i ,Aero Kit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	you better invest in something else...DCI is just wasted money. __________________ Procede V4 , Catless DPs, Forge FMIC, Injen Intake, VK Oilcooler, Hartge Quads Exhaust, Modded CDV, Synapse BOV Kit, BMW Performance 335i SSK Kit, P3 vent boost gauge Space Grey 335i -> See more pics HERE
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10-08-2009, 01:54 PM	#16
KWY91 Major 40 Rep 1,295 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 (on order), 458 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Exeter, Devon iTrader: (3)	Injen just looks more promsing, not to mention it looks better imo! Just my 2c, I own none of the above intakes __________________ Wanna know my mods for my 335i? It's here! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=blue+water Lamborghini's Mica Orange E93 M3 Akrapovic Exhaust //Challenge Rear CF diffuser//ESS VT-575 Supercharger
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Andrew@ET Brigadier General 200 Rep 4,037 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	We have all three and personally they are all great it all comes down to how much you want to spend and the look you prefer. imo Cost efficient- BMS DUal or single Cone Looks- Injen Looks and function - afe
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lpphreakx06 Professional Moose Racer 332 Rep 7,509 Posts Drives: SG 335i E92 RIP + 2015 SS M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (25)	Injen, it looks cooler. __________________ Visit my blog anytime: http://www.sfpayments.com BMW Dream Team PNW Chapter, member #1 \|HP Autowerks \| AR DESIGN \| BMW PERFORMANCE \| STOP TECH \| Volk Racing\| AMS \| ARKYM
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vgame64 Colonel 143 Rep 2,479 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	So overall consensus is that these intakes don't really add any power unless you are running a JB3 or V3 on the more aggressive maps? No benefit for JB+ and SSTT? I ask because Mike@AWD posted a 10whp gain with the Injen (test) but that could be because of bad testing methodology...(hood open closed/pre heat soak/etc)
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Former_Boosted_IS Major General 330 Rep 5,175 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth! iTrader: (15)	Having logged IATs on CAIs, I can tell you they will make a difference on any car. The only CAIs available are STETT and UR.
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10-09-2009, 07:08 AM	#21
whn Captain 101 Rep 783 Posts Drives: Range Rover Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Finland iTrader: (3)	Injen __________________ MY12 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Mods: Coming E92 335i SOLD! Mods: Stage 3+, FULLY LOADED
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10-09-2009, 09:00 AM	#22
Zeph Major 30 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	I know "which intake is better" has been beaten to death but I totally understand. I want an intake and honestly I can't pick either. AFE and Injen look nice according to most, I personally like the Injen much better in that category. Problem is both have had complaints of choking at higher RPM's but seem to help with throttle response, sound, and low-mid range power. DCI's like BMS/Vishnu seem to be the least restrictive and possibly offer the lightest wastegate duty cycles but there are complaints of heat especially during the hot summer months (in Alabama we have lots of those). Replacing the stock filter with a drop-in like Macht-Snell, BMS, HKS, etc. seems to help a tad with added boost levels but they don't add the sound of the DCI's and might not be enough for higher boost levels. The CAI's such as STETT and UR seem to do well with lower intake temps and pretty good sound, decent looks... but then again are they as un-restrictive as the simple 2-cone DCI's (BMS/Vishnu) and how are they on wastegate duty cycles in comparison. Then there is also price... so ya, I have no clue what I want.
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