Best Air intake system?

Mr. BMW · 07-30-2007, 12:00 PM

I'm thinking of adding an air intake system. I've done a little research on the Dinan ram-air and the Bavauto AFE kit and have seen the GruppeM on here but was wondering what kit most people are recommending.

The AFE looks like it might be the easiest one to install.

I have done a search on here but most of the threads are old, long and not very informative, so I was hoping to start a new post with more information and less useless comments

ksfrogman · 07-30-2007, 01:25 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=hear+gruppeM

Note:

215.65-207.17 = 8.48 rWHP difference
Torque change = 9-10 ft-lbs

and consistent increases in HP and torque throughout rpm band and this is a static dyno (i.e., no wind from motion).

smellthebeans · 07-30-2007, 03:07 PM

GruppeM replica....nice sound

ALPINE6SPD · 07-30-2007, 03:21 PM

bimmian

Mr. BMW · 07-30-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

bimmian

Do you have pics? Cost? Performance gains?

voltron1011 · 07-30-2007, 03:30 PM

I think most folks here are putting intakes on more for sound than performance gains. Most of us all agree that the stock intake is too quiet.

Chesmu · 07-30-2007, 08:21 PM

Gruppe M rep.
for the money, it's the best out there.
I love mine.

OC Guy · 07-30-2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voltron1011

I think most folks here are putting intakes on more for sound than performance gains. Most of us all agree that the stock intake is too quiet.

Not necessarily true for Turbo cars.

However, intake has never been your best bang for your buck.

OhhaiAlex · 07-31-2007, 07:33 AM

Gruppe M FTW

jjhan85 · 07-31-2007, 08:33 AM

nothings wrong with the AFE either =)

Mr. BMW · 07-31-2007, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjhan85

nothings wrong with the AFE either =)

Can you elaborate a little more?

Did you feel any performance increase?

How does it sound?

Did you install it yourself and if so was is difficult?

OC Guy · 07-31-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bostondub

all intakes are the same..........

Not true, dyno isn't necessarily real world if you consider airflow and heatsoak.

SV Concepts III · 07-31-2007, 01:40 PM

I am a fan of our Simota ram style intake. Installed a couple on a few fellow E90 Posters and the results were fantastic, both on a 325 and 330.

Simota CF Ram Style Intake

Alpine · 07-31-2007, 01:50 PM

Has anybody else done Dynos for their intake besides the Gruppe M? It would be interesting to see how the Gruppe M Rep performed in comparison.

jjhan85 · 07-31-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. BMW

Can you elaborate a little more?

Did you feel any performance increase?

How does it sound?

Did you install it yourself and if so was is difficult?

um, well they say about 6-7 hp gain with this intake, it picks up a bit quicker i suppose

it sounds great!

i installed myself! pretty simple too

Mr. BMW · 07-31-2007, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

I am a fan of our Simota ram style intake. Installed a couple on a few fellow E90 Posters and the results were fantastic, both on a 325 and 330.

Simota CF Ram Style Intake

I like the look and the price of this one. Any tech specs? Torque and HP gains?

cgnahc · 07-31-2007, 04:27 PM

Simota = Bimmian. Carbon fiber is asthetically pleasing. Sounds nice and positives on butt dyno.

WAYNEBO · 07-31-2007, 05:32 PM

I'm in.

View Poll Results: Which Air intake would you recommend?
Dinan Ram-Air	2	4.88%
Bavauto AFE system	3	7.32%
GruppeM	23	56.10%
Other (Please specify below)	13	31.71%
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