aFe Intake Fix/Solution | Surging & Power Loss Issues Resolved - Page 7 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Dylanize · 01-21-2013, 01:03 AM

Is this seem to only affect 330i's? I have a 07' 328i.

eNineZero · 01-26-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylanize

Is this seem to only affect 330i's? I have a 07' 328i.

I had a 325i when I came up with the fix. I believe it affects the majority of 325's, 328's, and 330's (3.0L N/A ones).

Dylanize · 01-26-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by eNineZero

I had a 325i when I came up with the fix. I believe it affects the majority of 325's, 328's, and 330's (3.0L N/A ones).

Hmm, Cause i just bought an 07' 328i, Installed the afe intake a few days ago. I have not had any of the mentioned issues. It runs great actually, no CEL, no surging. Some shifts are a bit rough, but im sure it will adjust to that after a while.

Did you guys clean your MAF sensor before install? That could have might have been all you needed to do.

eNineZero · 01-26-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylanize

Hmm, Cause i just bought an 07' 328i, Installed the afe intake a few days ago. I have not had any of the mentioned issues. It runs great actually, no CEL, no surging. Some shifts are a bit rough, but im sure it will adjust to that after a while.

Did you guys clean your MAF sensor before install? That could have might have been all you needed to do.

It seems as though not all cars are effected. But the ones that are need this fix.

Basically there is surging and a lack of power because the computer leans out the air/fuel mixture which is really detrimental to the life of the motor. Even if you don't have surging, your car might be running too lean.

Others have tried cleaning and replacing the MAF and still had issues. It's not the car, it's the design of the AFE intake.

geyer25 · 01-26-2013, 07:40 PM

If the car is running too lean to hurt the motor then you would definitely get a CEL with a code. I have had the AFE intake on for a few months and haven't had any issues at all. Sounds like a V8 when you romp on it.

digz · 01-29-2013, 07:34 PM

you can see how low the mas sits on the afe. look at your stock and see how much higher it is. once the space went on it ran like new. 325xi does sound sick when you punch it. just wish i could add even more power to the XI....

Abcd · 01-30-2013, 04:44 AM

I frequent 1addicts and I saw this spacer come up. How much are they and how do I go about getting one for my 128i? Thanks!

digz · 02-02-2013, 06:08 PM

the best way is to buy one from someone on here or you can have it made from a machinist or who ever works on your car might be able. i would use aluminum it will last longer. check the first post for diagram..i paid $175 installed. look at your stock and see how much higher the MFS sits and then look to see what the difference is. i also had the throttle cleaned.

Dylanize · 02-13-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by eNineZero

It seems as though not all cars are effected. But the ones that are need this fix.

Basically there is surging and a lack of power because the computer leans out the air/fuel mixture which is really detrimental to the life of the motor. Even if you don't have surging, your car might be running too lean.

Others have tried cleaning and replacing the MAF and still had issues. It's not the car, it's the design of the AFE intake.

So are you saying it would be a good idea to get one of these spacers regardless?

I have a hard time beliving the aFe intake has a critical design flaw like this...

Killerx · 02-16-2013, 11:59 PM

Hey guys so iv been looking high and low for the hi temp rtv stuff but cant find it anywhere.

Iv always been using the normal Hi temp stuff but it takes more then 24 hours to cure.

Anything else you guys are using?

eNineZero · 02-18-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylanize

So are you saying it would be a good idea to get one of these spacers regardless?

I have a hard time beliving the aFe intake has a critical design flaw like this...

It does. Very simple, take a stock intake box & tubing and take a look at the positioning of the MAF compared to an Afe Intake. It is quite apparent that the sensor sits way lower in the Afe. When the spacer is installed, all problems go away.

It is not magic!

It's not like Afe is some company with a huge racing heritage. Not much engineering or testing goes into their products, they use the same cookie cutter technique for all cars:

- Create a free flowing intake duct
- Add a high flow filter
- Apply Afe sticker
- $$$$$
- Next car

My $.02

Dylanize · 02-18-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eNineZero

It does. Very simple, take a stock intake box & tubing and take a look at the positioning of the MAF compared to an Afe Intake. It is quite apparent that the sensor sits way lower in the Afe. When the spacer is installed, all problems go away.

It is not magic!

It's not like Afe is some company with a huge racing heritage. Not much engineering or testing goes into their products, they use the same cookie cutter technique for all cars:

- Create a free flowing intake duct
- Add a high flow filter
- Apply Afe sticker
- $$$$$
- Next car

My $.02

Alrighty, Well I don't notice any issues,
But if it can only help, Is someone on here still selling these?

Brian_TII · 02-18-2013, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eNineZero

It does. Very simple, take a stock intake box & tubing and take a look at the positioning of the MAF compared to an Afe Intake. It is quite apparent that the sensor sits way lower in the Afe. When the spacer is installed, all problems go away.

It is not magic!

It's not like Afe is some company with a huge racing heritage. Not much engineering or testing goes into their products, they use the same cookie cutter technique for all cars:

- Create a free flowing intake duct
- Add a high flow filter
- Apply Afe sticker
- $$$$$
- Next car

My $.02

Amen! Thanks again for posting this fix. My car runs so much better after making a spacer for it. Mine is ugly and made from Delrin but it works perfect.

Steve Holloran · 02-19-2013, 09:54 PM

I too was having the same issue with my BMW 325i 2006 E90, i read the post and had a spacer made. It fixed my problem and the car runs great with lots of power. Thanks for the info

Cuba · 02-25-2013, 12:12 AM

anyone know where i can get one of these spacers?

Tim603 · 02-25-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuba

anyone know where i can get one of these spacers?

I've been making them for members if u want one, just pm me

saiyolang · 02-26-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim603

I've been making them for members if u want one, just pm me

Sent you a PM. Interested to get one of the spacers.

thanks

Tim603 · 02-27-2013, 08:31 PM

pms replied

Nitty3series · 02-27-2013, 11:30 PM

Yo

jutty61 · 04-18-2013, 05:05 PM

I'm a new member want to get some posts in so I can PM. I recently bought an Afe intake for my 2006 325xi, and I saw this thread so I decided to also get a custom spacer, so I am looking forward to trying it out.

kdk2641 · 04-18-2013, 07:24 PM

Why don't you guys get the sealed box afe magnum stage 2 intake? No need to worry about spacer or surging.
Just my .02

Tim603 · 04-18-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kdk2641

Why don't you guys get the sealed box afe magnum stage 2 intake? No need to worry about spacer or surging.
Just my .02

A lot of people get this intake for the sound, the sealed box would be much quieter

02-19-2013, 09:54 PM	#146
Steve Holloran Registered Drives: bmw 325i 2006 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Forest , Virginia Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	AFE Surging/ Spacer Fix I too was having the same issue with my BMW 325i 2006 E90, i read the post and had a spacer made. It fixed my problem and the car runs great with lots of power. Thanks for the info

02-25-2013, 12:12 AM	#147
Cuba Cuba Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 1,501 iTrader: (9)	anyone know where i can get one of these spacers? __________________ 07 328xi Monaco Blue\|Premium\|Cold\|Navi\|CA\|LLumar\|Mtec\|DDM\|aFe\|Ambe r-Gone\|Rear Fogs\|Bimmian\|PY-Speed\|OEM\|e92-lighting\|V1\|BavAuto\|Weisslicht\|Cyba\|Beyern\|Falken\| Sonic Tuning\|ECS Tuning\|JL Audio\|Rockford Fosgate

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01-21-2013, 01:03 AM	#133
Dylanize First Lieutenant Drives: 07' E92 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Queen City, NC Posts: 360 iTrader: (1)	Is this seem to only affect 330i's? I have a 07' 328i.

01-26-2013, 07:40 PM	#137
geyer25 Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 BMW 328 xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Williamsport, Pa Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	If the car is running too lean to hurt the motor then you would definitely get a CEL with a code. I have had the AFE intake on for a few months and haven't had any issues at all. Sounds like a V8 when you romp on it.

01-29-2013, 07:34 PM	#138
digz New Member Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: long island, ny Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	you can see how low the mas sits on the afe. look at your stock and see how much higher it is. once the space went on it ran like new. 325xi does sound sick when you punch it. just wish i could add even more power to the XI....

01-30-2013, 04:44 AM	#139
Abcd New Member Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	I frequent 1addicts and I saw this spacer come up. How much are they and how do I go about getting one for my 128i? Thanks!

02-02-2013, 06:08 PM	#140
digz New Member Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: long island, ny Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	the best way is to buy one from someone on here or you can have it made from a machinist or who ever works on your car might be able. i would use aluminum it will last longer. check the first post for diagram..i paid $175 installed. look at your stock and see how much higher the MFS sits and then look to see what the difference is. i also had the throttle cleaned.

02-16-2013, 11:59 PM	#142
Killerx Blah Drives: Awesomeness Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Strathroy / Richmond Hill Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	Hey guys so iv been looking high and low for the hi temp rtv stuff but cant find it anywhere. Iv always been using the normal Hi temp stuff but it takes more then 24 hours to cure. Anything else you guys are using?

02-27-2013, 11:30 PM	#151
Nitty3series Private First Class Drives: 3 series Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Yonkers Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	Yo

04-18-2013, 05:05 PM	#152
jutty61 Registered Drives: 325xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Portland, Maine Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	I'm a new member want to get some posts in so I can PM. I recently bought an Afe intake for my 2006 325xi, and I saw this thread so I decided to also get a custom spacer, so I am looking forward to trying it out.

04-18-2013, 07:24 PM	#153
kdk2641 Enlisted Member Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 30 iTrader: (4)	Why don't you guys get the sealed box afe magnum stage 2 intake? No need to worry about spacer or surging. Just my .02