Best intake for 328xi

STRMTRPR · 03-09-2016, 07:08 AM

This probably was asked a lot through the forums but i wanted to know more exactly what the best intake would be for a 328xi. As of now im thinking of either getting a injen or just doing a k&n filter with the delete. Want to see what you guys would think is best for performance and sound also with a decent price.

udm328i · 03-09-2016, 07:33 AM

I went with bmw performance intake

Needbmwpartzz · 03-09-2016, 07:55 AM

Best....BMW performanc...and I will base this response solely because it's ridiculous expensive.
Good....dinan....also expensive but is liked from what I read.
Fair....KN with charcoal delete gives some louder sounds but meh nothing special.
My 0.05

GSTiDDY · 03-09-2016, 08:34 AM

I'm pretty sure they all work the same w very minimal gain deficits between each intake. If I didn't get this Gruppe M rep intake 2 days ago for $100 I would have went with the AFE stg 2 enclosed intake. Honestly, wasn't in the market for one but couldn't pass up on the price. The intake defffff woke up the n52. Wayyy more torquey and throttle response improved also. Feels like I threw in a mini turbo in the engine bay with out the blow off sound. The grunt of the intake sounds pretty savage with the muffler delete as well.

Cop that boy!

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-09-2016, 08:37 AM

Considering all you'll get is sound from it, it's really all about looks after that.

Had the BMW PE on my 2009 328xi coupe back when, and it looked and sounded amazing.

STRMTRPR · 03-09-2016, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Best....BMW performanc...and I will base this response solely because it's ridiculous expensive.
Good....dinan....also expensive but is liked from what I read.
Fair....KN with charcoal delete gives some louder sounds but meh nothing special.
My 0.05

I've been thinking about the bmw performance as well or just the euro box intake . From what i've seen KN with the delete doesn't give much sound.

STRMTRPR · 03-09-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GSTiDDY

I'm pretty sure they all work the same w very minimal gain deficits between each intake. If I didn't get this Gruppe M rep intake 2 days ago for $100 I would have went with the AFE stg 2 enclosed intake. Honestly, wasn't in the market for one but couldn't pass up on the price. The intake defffff woke up the n52. Wayyy more torquey and throttle response improved also. Feels like I threw in a mini turbo in the engine bay with out the blow off sound. The grunt of the intake sounds pretty savage with the muffler delete as well.

Cop that boy!

Thats a really good deal for a intake. Does the Gruppe M rep got a heatshield and everything?

Needbmwpartzz · 03-09-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by STRMTRPR

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Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Best....BMW performanc...and I will base this response solely because it's ridiculous expensive.
Good....dinan....also expensive but is liked from what I read.
Fair....KN with charcoal delete gives some louder sounds but meh nothing special.
My 0.05

I've been thinking about the bmw performance as well or just the euro box intake . From what i've seen KN with the delete doesn't give much sound.

It gives a little....that's my set-up...just can't justify dropping big $$ on the performance for very little gain.
I'm curious how much better it would sound compared to my thrifty set-up.

STRMTRPR · 03-09-2016, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Considering all you'll get is sound from it, it's really all about looks after that.

Had the BMW PE on my 2009 328xi coupe back when, and it looked and sounded amazing.

Not really looking for major performance gains so Injen isnt bad for me. I might go for the BMW performance intake but i dont know if i should put a lot of money just for a intake.

jt335i · 03-09-2016, 08:54 AM

An intake is going to have little or no impact on your engine's performance as far as HP gains, but it will definitely sound better. However, you'll be spending a lot of $$$ just for a sound change which you'll only hear at hard acceleration.
Although, for me, I would rather upgrade the muffler for a meaner sound even though I know it won't impact the engine's performance much either, but I can afford it. I'm thinking of getting the BMW Performance muffler because it gives a nice sweet sound from the sound clips and videos I've seen.

GSTiDDY · 03-09-2016, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by STRMTRPR

Thats a really good deal for a intake. Does the Gruppe M rep got a heatshield and everything?

Yea, a carbon fiber heat shield with a huge k&n filter. Was only used for 4k miles

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-09-2016, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by STRMTRPR

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Considering all you'll get is sound from it, it's really all about looks after that.

Had the BMW PE on my 2009 328xi coupe back when, and it looked and sounded amazing.

Not really looking for major performance gains so Injen isnt bad for me. I might go for the BMW performance intake but i dont know if i should put a lot of money just for a intake.

I wouldn't brother.

Delta0311 · 03-09-2016, 10:18 AM

Open hood and look down. There you go, there is the best intake for the 328.

supergoat · 03-09-2016, 08:47 PM

Charcoal delete, K&N filter, silencer delete. More power? doubt it, but the sound is fun which is worth it to me. And all can be done for under $100

Taskmaster · 03-09-2016, 11:25 PM

Dinan and AFE SI (boxed) the rest are rubbish.

STRMTRPR · 03-10-2016, 06:36 AM

I finally decided on going with the Injen intake.

Taskmaster · 03-10-2016, 07:09 AM

Poor choice

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-10-2016, 07:42 AM

AXIOMMMMMM!

Where the hell you been hidin?

STRMTRPR · 03-10-2016, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Poor choice

I would get Dinan but I don't want to spend a lot for a intake .

Delta0311 · 03-10-2016, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by STRMTRPR

I finally decided on going with the Injen intake.

Why? Only thing you will gain is some noise, your butt-dyno won't feel a thing, and your bank account will be like "wtf is wrong with this guy?".

STRMTRPR · 03-10-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

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Originally Posted by STRMTRPR

I finally decided on going with the Injen intake.

Why? Only thing you will gain is some noise, your butt-dyno won't feel a thing, and your bank account will be like "wtf is wrong with this guy?".

It's a 328 not looking for a lot of performance gains . Just want a little sound , and Injen isn't quite expensive .

Taskmaster · 03-10-2016, 10:08 AM

You asker for the best intake, we gave you answers you ignored them and did something else. Why bother asking?

Charcoal delete with a K&N + silicone elbow will perform better and be cheaper.

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GSTiDDY Second Lieutenant 77 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 328XI Join Date: May 2015 Location: Strong Island, NY iTrader: (1)	I'm pretty sure they all work the same w very minimal gain deficits between each intake. If I didn't get this Gruppe M rep intake 2 days ago for $100 I would have went with the AFE stg 2 enclosed intake. Honestly, wasn't in the market for one but couldn't pass up on the price. The intake defffff woke up the n52. Wayyy more torquey and throttle response improved also. Feels like I threw in a mini turbo in the engine bay with out the blow off sound. The grunt of the intake sounds pretty savage with the muffler delete as well. Cop that boy!
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1115 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Considering all you'll get is sound from it, it's really all about looks after that. Had the BMW PE on my 2009 328xi coupe back when, and it looked and sounded amazing.
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jt335i Major 263 Rep 1,225 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Monaco blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	An intake is going to have little or no impact on your engine's performance as far as HP gains, but it will definitely sound better. However, you'll be spending a lot of $$$ just for a sound change which you'll only hear at hard acceleration. Although, for me, I would rather upgrade the muffler for a meaner sound even though I know it won't impact the engine's performance much either, but I can afford it. I'm thinking of getting the BMW Performance muffler because it gives a nice sweet sound from the sound clips and videos I've seen. __________________ 2010 BMW 335i: Monaco blue metallic/Premium+Sport Auto-Steptronic, BMW PE, Cobb Stage 2 2005 Mustang GT: Redfire metallic/5-spd/Ford Racing (Axle backs, silver Bullitt wheels)/K&N CAI/ Diablo Sport Predator Tuner 1997 Toyota Corolla 1983 Mercedes Benz 380SL Roadster
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Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Open hood and look down. There you go, there is the best intake for the 328.
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supergoat Second Lieutenant 94 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2013 335xi Sedan Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	Charcoal delete, K&N filter, silencer delete. More power? doubt it, but the sound is fun which is worth it to me. And all can be done for under $100
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Taskmaster Banned 2468 Rep 9,004 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT / E92 328 Msport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (6)	Dinan and AFE SI (boxed) the rest are rubbish.
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STRMTRPR Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 13 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Death Star iTrader: (0)	I finally decided on going with the Injen intake.
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Taskmaster Banned 2468 Rep 9,004 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT / E92 328 Msport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (6)	You asker for the best intake, we gave you answers you ignored them and did something else. Why bother asking? Charcoal delete with a K&N + silicone elbow will perform better and be cheaper.
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