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      05-06-2019, 02:58 PM   #45
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I am considering the CTS TURBO intake myself for my 2015 m235i. I have heard good feedback on it.
Most ppl say no CEL and wonderful sounds. It's some what pricey imo.
I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that the cts turbo will eventually throw a code/CEL. Can anyone comment on that ?
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      05-06-2019, 03:25 PM   #46
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I swapped out my injen maf code maker last week for the cts intake, so far no codes have come back. Cts specifically States it won't throw a code so if I does you might be able to return it to them.
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m235i with BMS intake on for roughly a year. Never had a code :/
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m235i with BMS intake on for roughly a year. Never had a code :/
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I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that the cts turbo will eventually throw a code/CEL. Can anyone comment on that ?
Don't think it will. Have had mine for 7000mi no issues.
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      05-07-2019, 09:15 AM   #50
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I just got my CTS Turbo intake. It looks like it's very nice quality. Can't wait to get it installed. I will be getting BM3 down the road so hopefully there won't be any CELs.
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I just got my CTS Turbo intake. It looks like it's very nice quality. Can't wait to get it installed. I will be getting BM3 down the road so hopefully there won't be any CELs.
Even without BM3 you shouldn't get a CEL w/ CTS.
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I checked their site (CTS INTAKE), but unfortunately I can't find written text that says "guarantee no CEL"
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      05-10-2019, 02:26 PM   #53
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I checked the site and ebay listing too. I don't see a guarantee of no CEL but I have asked around and almost everyone I talked to said that is the only intake they get no CEL with. So should be solid. Mine is been on for a couple of days now.. sounds good - no CEL. I will provide updates after a few weeks and months.
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Guys, I just wanted to check in to give an update. So far the car has been running excellent with my CTS parts. The sounds are sooo intoxicating. I can't stop flooring the gas pedal. :P I got some pics I will try and upload.
I have went to BM3 last Friday 05/24. No CEL prior.. got one after I installed my catless DP though on way home. BM3 took care of that - i tuned the car same day as DP was installed. So far I am very happy with my CTS CAI, CP, DP.
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Have BMS intake w/ no codes, but running a JB4 so it may be cancelling it out? Sounds great, looks OEM+, about all it's good for lol
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Guys, I just wanted to check in to give an update. So far the car has been running excellent with my CTS parts. The sounds are sooo intoxicating. I can't stop flooring the gas pedal. :P I got some pics I will try and upload.
I have went to BM3 last Friday 05/24. No CEL prior.. got one after I installed my catless DP though on way home. BM3 took care of that - i tuned the car same day as DP was installed. So far I am very happy with my CTS CAI, CP, DP.
Yeah I've heard some clips and it sounds awesome
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Yeah I've heard some clips and it sounds awesome
Yep.
I think I will be going the straight pipe / resonator and muffler delete next to bring out some more sounds. As currently I am on stock exhaust - just got the CTS down pipe. I think the FABSPEED is a bit overpriced for just piping.

Anyone know of any other similar exhausts - more fair priced?
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AFE power Intake

Have the AFE intake on for over 1k miles and has not thrown any codes. Check my insta link and hear how it sounds!

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Can anyone give there experience as far as performance with the these intakes? Like power or even seat of the pants difference from stock box?
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Can anyone give there experience as far as performance with the these intakes? Like power or even seat of the pants difference from stock box?
Which brand are you asking about?
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Can anyone give there experience as far as performance with the these intakes? Like power or even seat of the pants difference from stock box?
They're really just noise makers, I've finally given up on them, every intake I've tried has caused maf codes, just throw a filter in the stock box and run it.
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Which brand are you asking about?
Any of them. Injen claims power gains as well as Dinan but not sure if anyone feels a difference. It seems like a charge pipe makes a difference from what I've read.
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They're really just noise makers, I've finally given up on them, every intake I've tried has caused maf codes, just throw a filter in the stock box and run it.
Maybe BMW's intake is good enough until over 450+ horsepower?
I wonder if BMW performance actually makes an intake. I thought a forum member mentioned it on another forum and that it made a noticeable difference. But, I haven't been able to find it online.
Thanks
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Any of them. Injen claims power gains as well as Dinan but not sure if anyone feels a difference. It seems like a charge pipe makes a difference from what I've read.
The sound difference is easily noticeable, Injen sounds the best in my opinion.

Power-wise, it's not easy to notice 10 HP on these cars
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AEM here and no codes
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