[samo1211]

The first upgrade i plan on doing on my f22 will be an intake, but cant decide between Dinan, Afe, or Injen? i need a few opinions on which one is the best? or pros / cons, or if there are any other intakes i should consider, right now im leaning towards Afe, thanks!

[Luminous]

Originally Posted by samo1211

The first upgrade i plan on doing on my f22 will be an intake, but cant decide between Dinan, Afe, or Injen? i need a few opinions on which one is the best? or pros / cons, or if there are any other intakes i should consider, right now im leaning towards Afe, thanks!

Honestly I'd avoid it. Countless threads of people having issues with their intakes, rough idles, running rich, etc... Doesn't seem to make a big difference between brands although BMS seems to be the most likely to cause issues. The stock airbox is surprisingly efficient, at most I'd add a drop in filter. Im FBO with stock airbox and the car runs great, save your money for a tune.

[nike001]

Dinan is expensive
AFe is oddly expensive (not sure why)
Injen seems to give some people some fitment/check engine light problems.

I have the BMS intake and I'm very happy with it.

Note: air boxes are air boxes; meaning air goes in. Most people with check engine lights get them because they have leaks that are usually due to the stock air tube not making an air-tight connection with the new air box.

[m235iRx]

Originally Posted by Luminous

Honestly I'd avoid it. Countless threads of people having issues with their intakes, rough idles, running rich, etc... Doesn't seem to make a big difference between brands although BMS seems to be the most likely to cause issues. The stock airbox is surprisingly efficient, at most I'd add a drop in filter. Im FBO with stock airbox and the car runs great, save your money for a tune.

Does changing the filter and using the stock airbox have any added benefit, either with increase in turbo spool sounds or with HP gains?

[pikcachu]

just use the AFE Dry S drop in filter

[stratatak7]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

just use the AFE Dry S drop in filter

I was unable to get the correct model number for the filter from their website. Do you have a link to the compatible filter, if you don't mind?

[1stm235i]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

just use the AFE Dry S drop in filter

This what i hVe

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by stratatak7

I was unable to get the correct model number for the filter from their website. Do you have a link to the compatible filter, if you don't mind?

Magnum FLOW OER Pro DRY S Air Filter; BMW 335i (F30) 12-15 L6-3.0L (t) N55
31-10226

http://afepower.com/shop/details_new...0L&&brandID=59

you need to select the pro dry S from the drop down

[jstnstr]

Originally Posted by m235iRx

Does changing the filter and using the stock airbox have any added benefit, either with increase in turbo spool sounds or with HP gains?

I just put in the afe pro dry and it's definitely a but louder. I can hear the turbo spool a good bit more as well as a little diverter valve sound on throttle lift.

[eclipes]

Not to mention the heat soak you will experience which is absolutely terrible

[nike001]

Originally Posted by eclipes

Not to mention the heat soak you will experience which is absolutely terrible

With my BMS intake & my OBD reader, on one of the hottest days of the year in my area (with humidity), temps only reached 118 degrees. I didn't see much give in performance... and i've been in many cars that have fallen victim to heat soak.

The intake on the new N55's are in a lot better of a position now than where they were prior, with cone's being basically right on top of the intake/engine. THAT's recipe for heat soak. With the new location, and BMW being good at directing air where they want it, I see no problem with it's current location.

[BLK235iNJ]

Dinan CAI and no issues here.

[gasspasser]

Originally Posted by BLK235iNJ

Dinan CAI and no issues here.

+1

[mblaucoupe135]

I put the afe intake on my car a few weeks ago and so far I'm loving it. Not sure if it added any real power but it makes a lot of cool noises. plus the fit and finish are very good!

[harkes]

BMS seems ok for me too and the sound is SOOO good

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by BLK235iNJ

Dinan CAI and no issues here.

BLK235iNJ care to share your experience with it? Performance gains? Sound? Any chance to share a video? . Thanks for the reply as I'm buying one

[BLK235iNJ]

Sure,

Performance: It's hard for me to pinpoint the gains from the CAI. My car has the stage 2 tune along with exhaust on top of the CAI.

Sound: When I first got it put on I definitely noticed the sound. You can hear it sucking in air and the turbo sounds were a tad more noticeable. I also noticed my Dinan exhaust pops a bit more. Maybe its placebo...although others have reported the same.

I will add that my car did idle a tad rough the first couple of days (specially the day after). That could of been either the tune or the CAI. Now the car runs great zero complaints.

It also looks pretty good being that its CF.

Originally Posted by AlexGT

BLK235iNJ care to share your experience with it? Performance gains? Sound? Any chance to share a video? . Thanks for the reply as I'm buying one

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by BLK235iNJ

Sure,

Performance: It's hard for me to pinpoint the gains from the CAI. My car has the stage 2 tune along with exhaust on top of the CAI.

Sound: When I first got it put on I definitely noticed the sound. You can hear it sucking in air and the turbo sounds were a tad more noticeable. I also noticed my Dinan exhaust pops a bit more. Maybe its placebo...although others have reported the same.

I will add that my car did idle a tad rough the first couple of days (specially the day after). That could of been either the tune or the CAI. Now the car runs great zero complaints.

It also looks pretty good being that its CF.

Thanks so much for the reply man! Very useful information, I'm definitely getting it!

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by samo1211

The first upgrade i plan on doing on my f22 will be an intake, but cant decide between Dinan, Afe, or Injen? i need a few opinions on which one is the best? or pros / cons, or if there are any other intakes i should consider, right now im leaning towards Afe, thanks!

What makes the intake qualifies as best for you?
They will all give you around the same power gains with and without a tune.
AFE, Injen and BMS sounds almost identical
I would just go with the BMS or Injen because of the price.

[BWT]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

What makes the intake qualifies as best for you?
They will all give you around the same power gains with and without a tune.
AFE, Injen and BMS sounds almost identical
I would just go with the BMS or Injen because of the price.

Mike,

Has BMS fixed the issue that causes error messages? And when you say the AFE sounds the same as the Injen and BMS, is the open AFE intake or the AFE Momentum you are referring to?

Thanks

[kanucks]

stock? unless you already have a tune and maxed out your other potential mods like DP, CP, IC, TBS, etc...

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by BWT

Mike,

Has BMS fixed the issue that causes error messages? And when you say the AFE sounds the same as the Injen and BMS, is the open AFE intake or the AFE Momentum you are referring to?

Thanks

Im referring to the open intake.
I am not aware of any fix available at this time.