Custom Autozone N54 DCI

Custom Autozone N54 DCI

Published by USAF Rick
06-30-2012

Custom Autozone N54 DCI

What's going on guys.

Okay, so I finally decided that I want to start modding my car, and where else to start but with the intake filters, it's easy and cheap. I like the simple set-up that BMS offers but I wanted one in blue, so I decided to build my own with Autozone parts.

This is not going to be a step by step DIY, I just wanted to share to you guys that there is another option.

I don't know these filters quality compared to the S&B filters that BMS offers but I figured, eh, it's going to be better than stock that's for sure. Okay so I picked up two blue Spectra filters from Autozone for $25 a piece, two 3" to 2" couplings from Lowes, because the filters flange is at a minimum of 3". That cost me about $4 each. I then found some black PVC pipes in my neighbors shed and he let me have em. So this whole set-up only costed me about $60. Which is almost a 50% savings if you were to buy the BMS.

I finally test drove my car after everything was done, and OMG the sound is freaking intoxicating. I'm not sure if it was just me but I felt a way better responsiveness from my throttles. However, it was a fun build and I hope you guys enjoy this one! Cheers.

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By Pete Schweaty on 07-01-2012, 01:10 PM

Looks good. I dig the blue.

By sn0pea on 07-01-2012, 01:47 PM

I respect the DIY-manship

By USAF Rick on 07-01-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Schweaty

Looks good. I dig the blue.

Thanks man, yeah it looks great with the montego blue.

By swin500 on 07-01-2012, 09:37 PM

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One of the most interesting DIYs I've seen in a while. Not a little people look at what they're buying and think "hey, that just x and y, I could do that myself." Very cool.

By USAF Rick on 07-02-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by swin500

One of the most interesting DIYs I've seen in a while. Not a little people look at what they're buying and think "hey, that just x and y, I could do that myself." Very cool.

Haha, thanks! Yeah, and ultimately I wanted to save some money because these BMW mods starts to add up!

By neilvosko on 07-06-2012, 09:52 PM

Very niiiiicee

By NSFW 335i on 07-07-2012, 09:31 AM

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Very smart, Once I bought my DCI, I felt like an idiot....

By NSFW 335i on 07-07-2012, 09:31 AM

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We need an* intake box DIY!!

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By Duke on 07-07-2012, 11:10 AM

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We need an* intake box DIY!!

Look up the Mr. 5 intake bro

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By Gugs on 07-07-2012, 03:48 PM

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I dont see how you clamped the cone to the oem pipe... from what it looks like you stuck the oem pipe INSIDE the filter neck and clamped ?

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By crzylildude on 07-07-2012, 06:05 PM

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Looks Good and It Sounds Good...

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By NSFW 335i on 07-08-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Duke

Look up the Mr. 5 intake bro

I mean one for dci

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By USAF Rick on 07-09-2012, 09:00 AM

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We need an* intake box DIY!!

http://burgertuning.com/support.html

Boom! Done, haha. There's actually an intake box DIY somewhere in this forum but I got too lazy to look for it. But that link will direct you to the BMS Tuning website that has a video of how you can take the intake box out, along with a lot of other instructions for different mods.

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By USAF Rick on 07-09-2012, 09:05 AM

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I dont see how you clamped the cone to the oem pipe... from what it looks like you stuck the oem pipe INSIDE the filter neck and clamped ?

Oh, no.

So basically once I took the box out, I'm left with two OEM pipes and clamps. I stuck the 2" PVC pipe in the OEM pipes and clamped that down, and from the 2" PVC comes the adapter and then I clamped that adapter to the filters.

So from the OEM pipes>2" PVC Pipe>Adapter>Filters. I hope that helped you out a bit. I can take a closer picture for you if you're still lost.

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By USAF Rick on 07-09-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by crzylildude

Looks Good and It Sounds Good...

Thanks! I appreciate it.

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By USAF Rick on 07-09-2012, 09:07 AM

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Very smart, Once I bought my DCI, I felt like an idiot....

Haha, what did you get? BMS??

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By That201boy on 07-09-2012, 09:26 AM

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smart but looks like a ridiculously tight fit. might just be the angles but my dci doesnt look as tight of a fit...

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By USAF Rick on 07-09-2012, 10:35 AM

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smart but looks like a ridiculously tight fit. might just be the angles but my dci doesnt look as tight of a fit...

No, you're right, it is a pretty tight fit haha. I had to angle the OEM pipes a little bit in order for everything to fit, but fortunately the OEM pipes are made of soft plastic so it's pretty forgiving.

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By That201boy on 07-09-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by USAF Rick

Very true...

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By NSFW 335i on 07-10-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by USAF Rick

Haha, what did you get? BMS??

Yea BMS, I mean I am happy with it, but its just 2 cones =/

bought them used for 50$ shipped on this forum. The seller cleaned them with a kit, so they looked new...

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By omerfar23 on 08-15-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by That201boy

Very true...

the same thing is true for the BMS filters and setup, the rear filter is very tight. I have a question what about hot air from other engine components? In some setup I have seen scoop around the filter. Does it make it a difference?

Also do you know how long in lenght the 2" PVC pipe has to be? thanks.

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