afe n55 intake now available - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

FDfranklin · 02-20-2011, 08:43 AM

In case no1 saw this I thought I would put it here. Not sure why they only put it int he marketplace section, unless I missed it here.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=490845

tscdennab · 02-20-2011, 09:00 AM

I would say it is better shielded compared to the Injen. The plastic pipe is also a plus compared to the Injen aluminium pipe which is quite long, gets very hot and further heats the air.

FDfranklin · 02-20-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tscdennab

I would say it is better shielded compared to the Injen. The plastic pipe is also a plus compared to the Injen aluminium pipe which is quite long, gets very hot and further heats the air.

Yeah, looks like a better product and is claiming better gains.. We will have to see how it goes after a few people have them though..

Juiced46 · 02-20-2011, 11:47 AM

This looks much nicer then the Injen!

KyLu II · 02-20-2011, 11:52 AM

Lol I wonder if the HP/tq numbers are inflated like their n54 intake

Juiced46 · 02-20-2011, 11:58 AM

also just an FYI its not available yet, looks like its due for an April release.

MJR63 · 02-20-2011, 12:07 PM

Let's get an introductory group buy going for this one! I like it!

NY135 · 02-20-2011, 01:13 PM

id be down for a group buy

Slops · 02-20-2011, 01:26 PM

Looks good, I like the fact that they kept the stock air scoops... But does it close up top or stay open like that?

Juiced46 · 02-20-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sloppy

Looks good, I like the fact that they kept the stock air scoops... But does it close up top or stay open like that?

It looks like it stays open like that but seals against part of the underside of the hood and cool air is directed to it from the grille/scoops You can see the rubber strips across the top of the box to seal it.

SV Concepts III · 02-20-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sloppy

Looks good, I like the fact that they kept the stock air scoops... But does it close up top or stay open like that?

This is like the Dual Cone N54 design where the top part is open but closed off when you lower the hood. It provides a seal across the top.

Slops · 02-20-2011, 01:56 PM

Aaahhh ok cool. Wonder why they didn't post up here yet? I'd be interested for sure

grandmoff · 02-20-2011, 02:22 PM

I was all for the injen till I saw this. I like this design much better!

Craig@SupremePower · 02-20-2011, 03:01 PM

nice...

Pepe_pr · 02-20-2011, 03:06 PM

i was going to pay for the injen today, and now i saw this?????? i rather wait a bit until they are tested and buy it next month or so

Juiced46 · 02-20-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pepe_pr

i was going to pay for the injen today, and now i saw this?????? i rather wait a bit until they are tested and buy it next month or so

I would get the afe. Everything about this system is better then the Injen for sure. I was mentioning that the Injen was to expensive to me for what it was, and I could replicate the Injen setup for less then 1/2 the price. The afe even though its $50 more then the Injen, is more worth the price IMO for what you get. Still on the high side, but comparing the 2 @ similar price the afe is the better of the 2 hands down.

Pepe_pr · 02-20-2011, 07:20 PM

ordered

Slops · 02-20-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pepe_pr

ordered

Nice man, please post a review... Wondering if it'll add that nice cai sound as well

FrankiE90 · 02-20-2011, 07:57 PM

oh man oh man.
turn my head for a sec and bam - another intake out for
the N55.

and it has heatshield/box.
looks very nice - and the gains big +

shiv@vishnu · 02-20-2011, 08:02 PM

just an fyi, the power gains are likely coming from the MAF signal misreading airflow which increases the boost target. So the power is coming from higher boost pressures, not from a reduction in intake restriction. So if you already have a tune that runs more boost, you will not get an additive power bump as it will run too much boost.

The stock box/filter isn't measurably restrictive. Even with the turbo maxed out, running full bolt-on mods at 360whp. All you would be doing is sucking in hot air which is the last thing you want to do in this application.

Just my 2c,
shiv

FrankiE90 · 02-20-2011, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

just an fyi, the power gains are likely coming from the MAF signal misreading airflow which increases the boost target. So the power is coming from higher boost pressures, not from a reduction in intake restriction. So if you already have a tune that runs more boost, you will not get an additive power bump as it will run too much boost.

The stock box/filter isn't measurably restrictive. Even with the turbo maxed out, running full bolt-on mods at 360whp. All you would be doing is sucking in hot air which is the last thing you want to do in this application.

Just my 2c,
shiv

so ur say'n that add'n an intake to the N55 doesn't make
sense with a tune.
ur call'n 360whp the max that the N55 has to give.
so more air is not gonna matter.

when are u gonna have the MAF tune'd for the N55?

e92sport · 02-20-2011, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

just an fyi, the power gains are likely coming from the MAF signal misreading airflow which increases the boost target. So the power is coming from higher boost pressures, not from a reduction in intake restriction. So if you already have a tune that runs more boost, you will not get an additive power bump as it will run too much boost.

The stock box/filter isn't measurably restrictive. Even with the turbo maxed out, running full bolt-on mods at 360whp. All you would be doing is sucking in hot air which is the last thing you want to do in this application.

Just my 2c,
shiv

Best way to clear this up is by doing a before and after dyno on a tuned car.

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MJR63 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 335i X-Drive Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tolland, CT Posts: 415 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i x-drvie [0.00]	Let's get an introductory group buy going for this one! I like it! __________________ 2011 335 X-Drive E90 MTECH 6MT • AST4100's • Vishnu 3.5" DP • Helix FMIC • Procede V5 • M3 Strut Brace • M3 Trunk Lip • LUX H8 • 19" Alufelgen SF-71: 8.5' front, 9.5' rear • Continental ExtremeContact DW Tires

02-20-2011, 09:00 AM	#2
tscdennab Banned Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 1,811 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW [3.12]	I would say it is better shielded compared to the Injen. The plastic pipe is also a plus compared to the Injen aluminium pipe which is quite long, gets very hot and further heats the air.

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NY135 New Member Drives: 2011 135 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	id be down for a group buy

02-20-2011, 01:26 PM	#9
Slops Major General Drives: 2011 E90 335i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 5,354 iTrader: (1)	Looks good, I like the fact that they kept the stock air scoops... But does it close up top or stay open like that?

02-20-2011, 01:56 PM	#12
Slops Major General Drives: 2011 E90 335i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 5,354 iTrader: (1)	Aaahhh ok cool. Wonder why they didn't post up here yet? I'd be interested for sure

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grandmoff Private First Class Drives: 2011 e92 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 154 iTrader: (1)	I was all for the injen till I saw this. I like this design much better!

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Pepe_pr Lieutenant Drives: 135i black on black Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Juan PR Posts: 567 iTrader: (1)	i was going to pay for the injen today, and now i saw this?????? i rather wait a bit until they are tested and buy it next month or so __________________ USED TO HAVE A 385 whp 479 tq N55 335 2011 (AT) AND NOW A 135 M package 2010 (AT) 447whp/504tq

02-20-2011, 07:20 PM	#17
Pepe_pr Lieutenant Drives: 135i black on black Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Juan PR Posts: 567 iTrader: (1)	ordered __________________ USED TO HAVE A 385 whp 479 tq N55 335 2011 (AT) AND NOW A 135 M package 2010 (AT) 447whp/504tq

02-20-2011, 07:57 PM	#19
FrankiE90 Major General Drives: 2011 E90 Space Gray™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pasadena, Ca Posts: 8,503 iTrader: (10)	oh man oh man. turn my head for a sec and bam - another intake out for the N55. and it has heatshield/box. looks very nice - and the gains big + __________________ FrankiE90 AKA:.[The TANK] *CLICK THE SIG 2011 335 E90 MTECH 6MT • KW V3 • INJEN Intake • Berk 4" DP • Vanguard V2 exhaust • Procede V5 • Stoptech BBK • RPI Scoops • Karbonwerk CSL Trunk • LUX H8 • 19" BBS LM • 18" BBS GT4

02-20-2011, 08:02 PM	#20
shiv@vishnu Drives: PROcede v5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SF Bay, CA Posts: 16,718 iTrader: (0)	just an fyi, the power gains are likely coming from the MAF signal misreading airflow which increases the boost target. So the power is coming from higher boost pressures, not from a reduction in intake restriction. So if you already have a tune that runs more boost, you will not get an additive power bump as it will run too much boost. The stock box/filter isn't measurably restrictive. Even with the turbo maxed out, running full bolt-on mods at 360whp. All you would be doing is sucking in hot air which is the last thing you want to do in this application. Just my 2c, shiv

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