Best intake with most gains for 335is - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Matts335coupe · 01-05-2013, 05:56 PM

I had the BMS intake on my 2012 335i coupe, nice intake, great price, but I just didn't love the whooshing sound. Are there any intakes out there that don't have that sound, that are recommended for a 335is, I would also like something with some extra power. What are your thought? And yes I did search and didn't come up with much.

cbad335 · 01-05-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Matts335coupe

And yes I did search and didn't come up with much.

Really? This topic has been covered endlessly here. Try a little harder.

AK 335i · 01-05-2013, 06:26 PM

BuraQ · 01-05-2013, 06:35 PM

search "aFe stage 2 Elite SI"

catchx34 · 01-05-2013, 07:49 PM

stock. There's a thread somewhere here that showed aftermarket intakes having minimal gains over stock. Youre just paying for the cool sound.

benzy89 · 01-05-2013, 07:55 PM

If you're doing just a tune, change to a K&N or aFe drop in filter

If you're gonna mod heavily, any of the DCI intakes (BMS, aFe, Injen, etc) are fine

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-05-2013, 07:55 PM

Plenty of gains with the right intake, especially when you raise boost the stock intake becomes a bottle neck.

If you want an intake that has the flow you need without the sound checkout the AFE Stage 2 Elite SI intake, its a sealed intake.

Any other open element intake will have some sound.

Juicer · 01-05-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by catchx34

stock. There's a thread somewhere here that showed aftermarket intakes having minimal gains over stock. Youre just paying for the cool sound.

+1. If you want minimal sound then stock is probably best. Stock is a true cold air intake, so you have the benefit of the colder air. I like the swoosh sound of the BMS hot air intake and I think there are some small gains due to les retriction.

Maybe adding some air scoops to the stock setup would give some small gain.

BuraQ · 01-05-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by catchx34

stock. There's a thread somewhere here that showed aftermarket intakes having minimal gains over stock. Youre just paying for the cool sound.

You have been mislead by whatever it was you read. Here is a blunt and clear comparison between the Stock intake w/ a K&N drop in filter vs the aFe Stage 2 Elite SI. The stock Intake w/ K&N filter was done in 86° temps and the aFe Stage 2 EliteSI was done in 93° temps

The aFe Stage 2 SI Elite produced 13 whp and 17 wtq in 93°F over the Stock with K&N Drop in Filter

OP

Jeff@TopGearSolutions offers the best deal on this intake

Spoolin1 · 01-05-2013, 10:14 PM

That's the type of intake I'd like, but can only find it for $805 shipped and that really expensive. Is there anywhere else that has a better deal?

BuraQ · 01-05-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin1

That's the type of intake I'd like, but can only find it for $805 shipped and that really expensive. Is there anywhere else that has a better deal?

PM Jeff@TopGearSolutions

BEAR-AvHistory · 01-05-2013, 10:21 PM

Seems like a bit of over kill to spend $700 extra over the cost of a DCI to cut the intake sound down. I would stay with what you have or get a good drop in for the stock box & take a little hit in power. With $800 left to spend you could always make it up someplace else like with a meth kit.

Spoolin1 · 01-05-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BuraQ

PM Jeff@TopGearSolutions

I'll throw him a PM; thanks.

RequestTheOverhead · 01-05-2013, 10:48 PM

I would just get a JB4 or similar.... you'll see more performance gains than an intake

Sick335 · 01-05-2013, 11:54 PM

Whoosh... Whoosh Whoosh, Whoosh Whoosh...

Spoolin1 · 01-05-2013, 11:59 PM

I wonder if it would be ok to run either the Cobb Stage 1+ or 2 agressive maps with just the AFE stage 2 elite intake?

BAL278 · 01-06-2013, 01:12 AM

Mr. 5 did a thread on this.. The stock airbox is the best but as Jeff from topgear said it becomes more restrictive at higher boost levels.. You can build a Mr. 5 intake for like $50 with parts from Home Depot

BuraQ · 01-06-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin1

I wonder if it would be ok to run either the Cobb Stage 1+ or 2 agressive maps with just the AFE stage 2 elite intake?

Yes...or, email Cobb

Zebra99 · 01-06-2013, 09:45 PM

No has mentioned Stett CAI....it's a true CAI - very nice product and will likely see the same gains as the AFE Stage II SI.

And for $400 less - grab a JB4

junitos · 01-10-2013, 04:23 AM

I've been trying to buy a stett cai for weeks now there web site are out of stock i leave messages dont get a call back are they still in business. does any one know anybody that sell stett cai.

junitos · 01-10-2013, 04:26 AM

this is the number i called 505 608 7111. any updates on how to buy are appreciated

brusk · 01-10-2013, 11:06 AM

From the testing I've been able to find a true cold air is good for an extra 3-5HP. Typically not worth it if your looking and the less expensive filter setups but if your already looking at the AFE and others then it might be worth a look. Some have complained about fitment issues though as it's a real tight fit to get down into the front fender area.

01-05-2013, 05:56 PM	#1
Matts335coupe Captain Drives: 2013 335is coupe 6MT on order Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 744 iTrader: (0)	Best intake with most gains for 335is I had the BMS intake on my 2012 335i coupe, nice intake, great price, but I just didn't love the whooshing sound. Are there any intakes out there that don't have that sound, that are recommended for a 335is, I would also like something with some extra power. What are your thought? And yes I did search and didn't come up with much.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: C6 Z06, GSXR-750, 09 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TopGearSolutions.com Posts: 12,416 iTrader: (25)	Plenty of gains with the right intake, especially when you raise boost the stock intake becomes a bottle neck. If you want an intake that has the flow you need without the sound checkout the AFE Stage 2 Elite SI intake, its a sealed intake. Any other open element intake will have some sound. __________________ Latest Specials!! Email Me! Jeff@TopGearSolutions.Com Evolution Racewerks Charge Pipes and FMIC Sale ETS FMIC INTERCOOLER SALE! Cobb AP for BMW N54 & N55, Lowest Price! Like Us On Facebook For Discounts!

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Spoolin1 Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sellersburg, IN Posts: 107 iTrader: (1)	That's the type of intake I'd like, but can only find it for $805 shipped and that really expensive. Is there anywhere else that has a better deal? __________________ 07 335i -AMS intercooler with Cobb AP stage 1+ 93 tune. 02 Honda S2000 -741 whp 471 wtq (dynojet) @ 29.6 psi on e85; now on 34 psi, 800+ whp.

01-05-2013, 07:49 PM	#5
catchx34 New Member Drives: 07 335xi Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: md Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	stock. There's a thread somewhere here that showed aftermarket intakes having minimal gains over stock. Youre just paying for the cool sound.

01-05-2013, 07:55 PM	#6
benzy89 Banned Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,402 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [3.75]	If you're doing just a tune, change to a K&N or aFe drop in filter If you're gonna mod heavily, any of the DCI intakes (BMS, aFe, Injen, etc) are fine

01-05-2013, 10:21 PM	#12
BEAR-AvHistory 335is 7DCT/JB4-G5/ISO Drives: 2011 335is/JB4-G5/ISO Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,344 iTrader: (0)	Seems like a bit of over kill to spend $700 extra over the cost of a DCI to cut the intake sound down. I would stay with what you have or get a good drop in for the stock box & take a little hit in power. With $800 left to spend you could always make it up someplace else like with a meth kit. __________________ Kevin 2013 135is Cab 6MT - 2011 335is JB4/ISO - 2010 BMW X3 - 2009 V-Star 2009 Ford Expedition EL 4X4 - 2003 Xterra 4X4 - 1998 Ranger 4X4 Last edited by BEAR-AvHistory; 01-05-2013 at 10:34 PM.

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Sick335 Captain Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA Posts: 732 iTrader: (0)	Whoosh... Whoosh Whoosh, Whoosh Whoosh... __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS Flash+RB Turbos+Meth=

01-05-2013, 11:59 PM	#16
Spoolin1 Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sellersburg, IN Posts: 107 iTrader: (1)	I wonder if it would be ok to run either the Cobb Stage 1+ or 2 agressive maps with just the AFE stage 2 elite intake? __________________ 07 335i -AMS intercooler with Cobb AP stage 1+ 93 tune. 02 Honda S2000 -741 whp 471 wtq (dynojet) @ 29.6 psi on e85; now on 34 psi, 800+ whp.

01-06-2013, 01:12 AM	#17
BAL278 Captain Drives: E92 335xi JB Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North NJ (FLakes) Posts: 708 iTrader: (0)	Mr. 5 did a thread on this.. The stock airbox is the best but as Jeff from topgear said it becomes more restrictive at higher boost levels.. You can build a Mr. 5 intake for like $50 with parts from Home Depot __________________ 2008 335xi Jet Black//Coral Red Procede V5//AMS FMIC//KW V1//M3 Sways & Sub Bushings// Alpina AT flash

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Zebra99 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 335i E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,996 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [5.00]	No has mentioned Stett CAI....it's a true CAI - very nice product and will likely see the same gains as the AFE Stage II SI. And for $400 less - grab a JB4

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junitos wReCkz e93 Drives: T0PL3SS BIMM3R Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: VVest Coast Posts: 287 iTrader: (1)	I've been trying to buy a stett cai for weeks now there web site are out of stock i leave messages dont get a call back are they still in business. does any one know anybody that sell stett cai.

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junitos wReCkz e93 Drives: T0PL3SS BIMM3R Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: VVest Coast Posts: 287 iTrader: (1)	this is the number i called 505 608 7111. any updates on how to buy are appreciated

01-10-2013, 11:06 AM	#22
brusk First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 360 iTrader: (1)	From the testing I've been able to find a true cold air is good for an extra 3-5HP. Typically not worth it if your looking and the less expensive filter setups but if your already looking at the AFE and others then it might be worth a look. Some have complained about fitment issues though as it's a real tight fit to get down into the front fender area. __________________ 2008 135i - Cobb AP, MS DP's, Berk street exhaust, AMS IC, BMS DCI, CDV delete, Quaife LSD, M3 control arms, M3 rear SF bushings, SS brake lines.

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