Should I get a CAI or no

lnoble · 08-24-2018, 08:28 PM

I want to get more sound out of my turbo so I was gonna get a cold air intake but then saw a lot of people saying on the threads that they just cause issues such as engine lights and rough idles. Is there any other way to get more sound out of my turbo while keeping the stock intake or should I get an aftermarket CAI.

bryan_G01 · 08-24-2018, 08:28 PM

get the dinan.

MRMIAGI · 08-24-2018, 09:05 PM

I've got an injen and I love it! Opens it up so much you can hear the turbo spool and the blowoff valve whoosh. I haven't had any CELs either. That's currently the only mod I've done to my engine.

2Sol · 08-25-2018, 04:19 AM

I have the Injen EVO 1103 for a few months now and have never had a CEL or rough idle. If you want more sound though I would go with the Injen SP1122.

lnoble · 08-25-2018, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MRMIAGI

I've got an injen and I love it! Opens it up so much you can hear the turbo spool and the blowoff valve whoosh. I haven't had any CELs either. That's currently the only mod I've done to my engine.

How noticeable is it when you floor it. Do you have to have the windows down or can you hear it spooling up with the windows up?

MRMIAGI · 08-25-2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MRMIAGI

I've got an injen and I love it! Opens it up so much you can hear the turbo spool and the blowoff valve whoosh. I haven't had any CELs either. That's currently the only mod I've done to my engine.

How noticeable is it when you floor it. Do you have to have the windows down or can you hear it spooling up with the windows up?

The nice thing is you don't hear it at all unless you are stepping on it and revving. You can barely hear it when it shifts at just lower RPMs so for cruising daily driving you'll be fine. I have a video of it on my Instagram page @konigkieran it's at the very top.

lnoble · 08-25-2018, 09:09 PM

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The nice thing is you don't hear it at all unless you are stepping on it and revving. You can barely hear it when it shifts at just lower RPMs so for cruising daily driving you'll be fine. I have a video of it on my Instagram page @konigkieran it's at the very top.

That sounds great. The only thing im worried about is that I live in florida which is insanely hot and im worried about heat soak during the summer as that isnt covered or boxed in but just open.

Lipper · 08-25-2018, 09:26 PM

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get the dinan.

+1 - have one in my car and haven't had any trouble and sounds good. Probably won't make as much noise as an open filter, but you don't have to worry about hot-air intake.

Looks like it's on sale at the moment - still pricey.
https://www.dinancars.com/product/d7...-f32-f36-435i/

Ken

lnoble · 08-25-2018, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lipper

+1 - have one in my car and haven't had any trouble and sounds good. Probably won't make as much noise as an open filter, but you don't have to worry about hot-air intake.

Looks like it's on sale at the moment - still pricey.
https://www.dinancars.com/product/d7...-f32-f36-435i/

Ken

Does the dinan intake have the same warranty where if something fails dinan picks up the tab?

Lipper · 08-26-2018, 04:47 PM

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Does the dinan intake have the same warranty where if something fails dinan picks up the tab?

Can't say for sure - check with Dinan.

Rayscott · 08-27-2018, 08:13 PM

Turner Motorsport CAI here. No issues but not much sound compared to stock.

Theblackginga · 08-30-2018, 06:39 PM

I have the cts turbo Intake and it is just as loud as the bms/Injen. (I've had both)Also doesn't throw a cel.

BMWZ4 · 08-30-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lnoble

Does the dinan intake have the same warranty where if something fails dinan picks up the tab?

Can't say for sure - check with Dinan.

No warranty with the CAI

JP's M2xx · 08-30-2018, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lnoble

I want to get more sound out of my turbo so I was gonna get a cold air intake but then saw a lot of people saying on the threads that they just cause issues such as engine lights and rough idles. Is there any other way to get more sound out of my turbo while keeping the stock intake or should I get an aftermarket CAI.

I will second the CTS intake. Great price, sound and no CEL!

mike@x-ph.com · 09-05-2018, 10:44 AM

Get the BMS air intake, no issues with your car.

mblaucoupe135 · 09-05-2018, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lnoble

I want to get more sound out of my turbo so I was gonna get a cold air intake but then saw a lot of people saying on the threads that they just cause issues such as engine lights and rough idles. Is there any other way to get more sound out of my turbo while keeping the stock intake or should I get an aftermarket CAI.

I have had the afe intake on my m235i for 3 years and love it! Sounds and looks cool plus it helps you hear the turbo spooling a bit better. I've had a couple of check engine lights during this time, but after turning off and on the car a few times they always went away and I never noticed any drivability issues.

Dylan86 · 09-05-2018, 06:46 PM

Have the BMS plastic molded intake, fits like OEM, looks close-to OEM. No CEL's in over 1.5 years, and lots of cool turbo/induction noises, and increased DV or "blow-off" sounds.

Probably zero performance gained, but I got mine on a sweet sale, and for the $$ it brings smiles for days. Worth it for the sound alone, imo. And that would go with any open intake, they all should sound very similar.

If I were looking for the best intake on the market for the F22, I'd say the Dinan unit has that going for it, from a form/function perspective.

BEM-S4 · 09-06-2018, 07:06 AM

Dinan or stock with upgraded filter are the only two choices that make sense from a performance perspective. The rest of the options have compromises.

paposalsa · 09-25-2018, 10:17 PM

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Dinan or stock with upgraded filter are the only two choices that make sense from a performance perspective. The rest of the options have compromises.

Which are the compromises? Why only those two choices make sense?

Denk · 09-27-2018, 02:36 PM

I plan on picking up the Dinan, not sure the release date yet. I hope it will give me some noticeable increased intake music. I loved the added intake noise using a less restrictive filter on the e92's. It was definitely worth it just for that.

aschmitty6 · 09-27-2018, 03:30 PM

Can someone tell me why people are so eager to fork over $600 for a short ram instake? I think that money is spent better elsewhere. Granted, it's your money, but none of the intakes on these cars show gains over stock. It's a visual/audio mod.

hwntime · 09-27-2018, 05:30 PM

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Can someone tell me why people are so eager to fork over $600 for a short ram instake? I think that money is spent better elsewhere. Granted, it's your money, but none of the intakes on these cars show gains over stock. It's a visual/audio mod.

For some people, getting added sound is worth it? If it's $600, I'd much rather spend that money on an FMIC and CP for noticeable gains.

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2Sol New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: F22 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NA iTrader: (0)	I have the Injen EVO 1103 for a few months now and have never had a CEL or rough idle. If you want more sound though I would go with the Injen SP1122.
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Theblackginga Enlisted Member 14 Rep 47 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Houston,Texas iTrader: (0)	I have the cts turbo Intake and it is just as loud as the bms/Injen. (I've had both)Also doesn't throw a cel.
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Dylan86 Colonel 1330 Rep 2,214 Posts Drives: F15d msport, F22 m235i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Have the BMS plastic molded intake, fits like OEM, looks close-to OEM. No CEL's in over 1.5 years, and lots of cool turbo/induction noises, and increased DV or "blow-off" sounds. Probably zero performance gained, but I got mine on a sweet sale, and for the $$ it brings smiles for days. Worth it for the sound alone, imo. And that would go with any open intake, they all should sound very similar. If I were looking for the best intake on the market for the F22, I'd say the Dinan unit has that going for it, from a form/function perspective. __________________ My F22 Road/Track Build
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