Updated Mr. 5 Intake - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Mr. 5 · 02-07-2010, 11:51 PM

I thought I would start a new thread because this intake kicks complete A$$ over the other one.
For those who don't know, I started this thread when I was just toying with the idea:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...3538&highlight

Here are the updates that I made:

- I went from a 2.5" OD hose to a 3" ID hose.
- I went from a 2" inlet pipe to a 3" inlet pipe.
- I changed the filter in the bumper area from a 2" inlet opening to a 3" opening.
- The new filter is the inverted filter that is used with the DCI intakes instead of the older one that I was using which had a smaller filter surface area and that had a flat end.

So, in summary, I have the Macht Schnell drop in filter acompanied with one of the MAcht Schnell DCI filters that is connected to the stock air box via a crush proof 3" duct.

Oh, BTW, I had an older aluminum connector from a K&N intake that was used on a Ford Ranger. I made a couple cuts to make it work.

NiVeDh · 02-07-2010, 11:59 PM

That looks great!

huyner328 · 02-08-2010, 12:16 AM

Slight improvements should help a little bit for sure! Looks great for a DIY.

letterkills155 · 02-08-2010, 12:17 AM

thanks for the update. did you doing any logging?

Mr. 5 · 02-08-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huyner328

Slight improvements should help a little bit for sure! Looks great for a DIY.

I believe that the improvements are much more than slight.
Just look at the size difference of the ducting.

lpphreakx06 · 02-08-2010, 12:41 AM

Do you feel an increase in throttle response?

GreenPlease · 02-08-2010, 12:43 AM

Nice

Ilma · 02-08-2010, 12:52 AM

JB Weld to the rescue....

Steve Dinan must be getting pissed by now...lol.

huyner328 · 02-08-2010, 01:05 AM

Wow, I didn't even notice how much bigger they were until you put them next to the stock ones. Any plans to change, if possible, the charge air suction lines? They look pretty restrictive.

SennaZ · 02-08-2010, 08:33 AM

Nice piece of work - just the way BMW would do it (for a grand less!)

Former_Boosted_IS · 02-08-2010, 08:48 AM

If the DCI won your testing, then why even continue the project Mr. 5? Just a curiousity question.

Mr. 5 · 02-08-2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

If the DCI won your testing, then why even continue the project Mr. 5? Just a curiousity question.

Because I hate everything about the DCI.
I hate the sound that it makes and I hate the look.

I would bet that this setup is just as good as the DCI if not better.

Former_Boosted_IS · 02-08-2010, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

Because I hate everything about the DCI.
I hate the sound that it makes and I hate the look.

I would bet that this setup is just as good as the DCI if not better.

I thought you already tested it though?

Mr. 5 · 02-08-2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

I thought you already tested it though?

Not with the updates.
The older tests were done with the other version and if there was only .1 difference in the 60-130 test before then I'm very curious with this version.

Former_Boosted_IS · 02-08-2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

Not with the updates.
The older tests were done with the other version and if there was only .1 difference in the 60-130 test before then I'm very curious with this version.

Fair enough my friend.

ridin135 · 02-08-2010, 11:25 AM

Just curious why are you using duct piping I think it would make a huge difference if you switched to plastic intercooler pipe. Either way it looks really good.

R1000K3 · 02-08-2010, 11:58 AM

Good dimensions now Mr.5

The intake can still be optimized a lot by making smooth transitions and unscroud the blocking to the front intake. I'm lazy and did it in Photoshop and leave the practical work to others

WCM3 · 02-08-2010, 12:00 PM

I might have missed it in your original thread, but why did you choose to use the flex hoses and not some silicone hoses and piping?

Mr. 5 · 02-08-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1000K3

Good dimensions now Mr.5

The intake can still be optimized a lot by making smooth transitions and unscroud the blocking to the front intake. I'm lazy and did it in Photoshop and leave the practical work to others

I agree that there could be some more improvements, but I'm done.
I truly believe that the setup right now will yeild great results.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WCM3

I might have missed it in your original thread, but why did you choose to use the flex hoses and not some silicone hoses and piping?

Honestly? Because it's less expensive and easier to work with.

scalbert · 02-08-2010, 12:40 PM

I was thinking about adding somethign like the below. If it was threaded on the outside, a collar nut could be used to fasten it down.

http://www.velocity-of-sound.com/com...rchant_id=2107

Anyway, looks great and nice improvement.

jpsimon · 02-08-2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

I agree that there could be some more improvements, but I'm done.
I truly believe that the setup right now will yeild great results.

Honestly? Because it's less expensive and easier to work with.

are you going to test it soon? it'll be interesting to see the results vs. your original design

R1000K3 · 02-08-2010, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalbert

I was thinking about adding somethign like the below. If it was threaded on the outside, a collar nut could be used to fasten it down.

http://www.velocity-of-sound.com/com...rchant_id=2107

Anyway, looks great and nice improvement.

That is a real nice one

. It is just to cut back the flange so the trumpet will protrude as little as possible in the airbox.

02-07-2010, 11:51 PM	#1
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02-08-2010, 12:16 AM	#3
huyner328 BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,766 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 BMW E90 M3 [4.87] 1987 BMW 325iC [0.00]	Slight improvements should help a little bit for sure! Looks great for a DIY. __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff

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NiVeDh Major General Drives: '08 E90 335i 6MT BSM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta / Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 8,020 iTrader: (131) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [4.46]	That looks great!

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Ilma Colonel Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hometown Posts: 2,239 iTrader: (0)	JB Weld to the rescue.... Steve Dinan must be getting pissed by now...lol.

02-08-2010, 01:05 AM	#9
huyner328 BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,766 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 BMW E90 M3 [4.87] 1987 BMW 325iC [0.00]	Wow, I didn't even notice how much bigger they were until you put them next to the stock ones. Any plans to change, if possible, the charge air suction lines? They look pretty restrictive. __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff

02-08-2010, 08:33 AM	#10
SennaZ been there... done that Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 277 iTrader: (1)	Nice piece of work - just the way BMW would do it (for a grand less!)

02-08-2010, 08:48 AM	#11
Former_Boosted_IS Major General Drives: 4 Wheels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth! Posts: 5,177 iTrader: (15)	If the DCI won your testing, then why even continue the project Mr. 5? Just a curiousity question.

02-08-2010, 11:25 AM	#16
ridin135 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 AW M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville Posts: 1,763 iTrader: (7)	Just curious why are you using duct piping I think it would make a huge difference if you switched to plastic intercooler pipe. Either way it looks really good.

02-08-2010, 11:58 AM	#17
R1000K3 Major Drives: 335i MT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,319 iTrader: (0)	Good dimensions now Mr.5 The intake can still be optimized a lot by making smooth transitions and unscroud the blocking to the front intake. I'm lazy and did it in Photoshop and leave the practical work to others Attached Images

02-08-2010, 12:00 PM	#18
WCM3 Î canŧ főcus mŷ attėntĭon Drives: Turbo, I6, & Jeep Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Chester, Pa Posts: 1,103 iTrader: (6)	I might have missed it in your original thread, but why did you choose to use the flex hoses and not some silicone hoses and piping? __________________ 1995 M3 Coupe - Avus/Modena, AEM EMS, Precision Turbo, Boostlogic, H&R, Fikse FM/5, MaxVelocity, Maximum PSI, 20% Tint, etc etc.. 2009 M3 Coupe - AW/Fox Red, 6MT, Carbon Roof, Shadow Trim, etc (Sold) 2007 335i Coupe - JB3, 6MT, UR Intake, H&R Springs, Gunmetal VMR V710, Aero Lip, Carbon Trim, etc (Sold)

02-08-2010, 12:40 PM	#20
scalbert Major General Drives: '08 E90 M3, '13 Volt, '08 Ody Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 5,635 iTrader: (6)	I was thinking about adding somethign like the below. If it was threaded on the outside, a collar nut could be used to fasten it down. http://www.velocity-of-sound.com/com...rchant_id=2107 Anyway, looks great and nice improvement.

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