Please help with BMW Performance intake Installation

speedfan · 04-16-2011, 10:57 AM

Hi,

Please take a look at my kit.

According to: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=13&fg=95&hl=2
Everything's there.

But when I have it installed, It seems that 1 piece is missing (the part with the air sensor?!?!)

The box on top is the stock 1. it has a tube with an air sensor attached.
The bottom 1 is the BMW Performance & it seems not to have the air sensor & the tube.

Please advice,
Thanks,
D

c_jeong89 · 04-16-2011, 12:03 PM

IIRC you are suppose to use the other half of your stock intake, which contains that part. It's not really a "full" intake system you have to use parts from your old one too.

alex2112 · 04-16-2011, 12:14 PM

hmm, your stock intake piece in the pic looks a bit off... it should have two halves that sandwich together with the panel filter in the middle. You are supposed to reuse the rear section of the two stock pieces (which includes the MAF sensor) and bolt it up to the new front half which is included in your Performance kit. Is your stock airbox a euro box by chance? That would explain why the two don't seem to fit together.

speedfan · 04-16-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex2112

hmm, your stock intake piece in the pic looks a bit off... it should have two halves that sandwich together with the panel filter in the middle. You are supposed to reuse the rear section of the two stock pieces (which includes the MAF sensor) and bolt it up to the new front half which is included in your Performance kit. Is your stock airbox a euro box by chance? That would explain why the two don't seem to fit together.

THAT MUST BE IT. My car is an european e90 2009 LCI 325i.

The stock intake comes in 1 solid piece...

so, the only way to fit this thing is to order a US spec intake, & fit it onto the performance intake, correct?

Could I get the part number for that piece please?

Thanks for your time.
D

m_power · 04-16-2011, 04:40 PM

I saw at least one US spec intake box for sale under the private sales forum for N/A cars. Pick up one of those, and if you want better air flow and sound do the carbon filter delete. Since you car is a Euro model, reuse your Euro MAF sensor or I believe you'll get an error code. I'd include the link for the air box, but I'm posting from my phone. Good luck!

m_power · 04-16-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_power

I saw at least one US spec intake box for sale under the private sales forum for N/A cars. Pick up one of those, and if you want better air flow and sound do the carbon filter delete. Since you car is a Euro model, reuse your Euro MAF sensor or I believe you'll get an error code. I'd include the link for the air box, but I'm posting from my phone. Good luck!

http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=467395 here's your link.

speedfan · 04-17-2011, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_power

I saw at least one US spec intake box for sale under the private sales forum for N/A cars. Pick up one of those, and if you want better air flow and sound do the carbon filter delete. Since you car is a Euro model, reuse your Euro MAF sensor or I believe you'll get an error code. I'd include the link for the air box, but I'm posting from my phone. Good luck!

m_power, that means, don't use the carbon part which says "BMW Performance"?
Please advice,
D
p.s. btw, Thanks for the link to the sale of US air box

m_power · 04-17-2011, 07:09 AM

You have to use the part with the carbon filter. The carbon filter is present in all US models as a means to trap carbon emissions. A common mod done is to remove the carbon filter element to improve the sound and performance of our cars. There are tons of write ups a DIY's on how to do it. I'd definitely recommend it, especially since it's the performance intake.

m_power · 04-17-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfan

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_power

I saw at least one US spec intake box for sale under the private sales forum for N/A cars. Pick up one of those, and if you want better air flow and sound do the carbon filter delete. Since you car is a Euro model, reuse your Euro MAF sensor or I believe you'll get an error code. I'd include the link for the air box, but I'm posting from my phone. Good luck!

m_power, that means, don't use the carbon part which says "BMW Performance"?
Please advice,
D
p.s. btw, Thanks for the link to the sale of US air box

Sorry, just re-read your post again. Yes definitely use the carbon fiber intake snorkel!

tolkino · 04-17-2011, 11:18 AM

Have you tried fitting the top cover of performance intake to your stock air box? If it fits, that way you can just go with a K&N round filter and get better results

speedfan · 04-17-2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tolkino

Have you tried fitting the top cover of performance intake to your stock air box? If it fits, that way you can just go with a K&N round filter and get better results

I will bring the car to the shop & try tomorrow.
Thanks.

m_power, oh thank you.

Rick4345 · 04-17-2011, 11:42 AM

This should answer your question. Good Luck

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...e+installation

CobraMarty · 04-17-2011, 12:09 PM

That is the EURO box you have on your car. You had a round filter. What is it you are trying to accomplish? The EURO box is just as good or better. If you want the Carbon Fiber look, those parts are available.

1QuikWS6 · 04-17-2011, 03:55 PM

Exactly ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Wasted your $$ on the PI if you already have the Euro intake. You're not gonna notice any gains with the PI over the Euro.

Heck, a lot of us got the Euro intake to replace our standard 2-part intakes as a less expensive alternative to the PI...

Plus now you're gonna have to hack out the carbon filter in the rear box of the standard intake just to realize the same flow you already had with your Euro

And yes both the upper & lower snorkel AND a cover for your Euro airbox are already available in carbon fiber (I have all installed on my 328ix).

If you insist on going with the PI, no need to buy a standard airbox, you should have no problems finding someone that will trade you their standard airbox for your Euro version - I traded my standard airbox to a member in Europe that ran into the very same problem as you.

speedfan · 04-18-2011, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick4345

This should answer your question. Good Luck

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...e+installation

Thanks Rick. It doesn't work because my stock intake is a Euro version, can't not be unscrewed in 2 pieces like the US version.
But Thanks anyway.

Tolkino,
I tried to fit the carbon part to my stock Euro box, but no success.
The only way is to buy another US intake box to fit with this US performance Intake.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CobraMarty

That is the EURO box you have on your car. You had a round filter. What is it you are trying to accomplish? The EURO box is just as good or better. If you want the Carbon Fiber look, those parts are available.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Exactly ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Wasted your $$ on the PI if you already have the Euro intake. You're not gonna notice any gains with the PI over the Euro.

Heck, a lot of us got the Euro intake to replace our standard 2-part intakes as a less expensive alternative to the PI...

Plus now you're gonna have to hack out the carbon filter in the rear box of the standard intake just to realize the same flow you already had with your Euro

And yes both the upper & lower snorkel AND a cover for your Euro airbox are already available in carbon fiber (I have all installed on my 328ix).

If you insist on going with the PI, no need to buy a standard airbox, you should have no problems finding someone that will trade you their standard airbox for your Euro version - I traded my standard airbox to a member in Europe that ran into the very same problem as you.

I didnt know the Euro intake is better than the US.
Now I do :-)
Anyways, I'm gonna return the Performance Intake to the original seller. He agrees to take it back.

Oh well, more $ for other mods then.

Thanks everyone for your time.
Dung

Bimmer-Bob · 04-19-2011, 10:32 AM

There is a Euro version of the Performance intake which fits the Euro airbox. Can you return your US intake for it?

G-son · 04-20-2011, 12:01 PM

Don't know if this is to any help, but this is my euro performance intake.

speedfan · 04-24-2011, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

There is a Euro version of the Performance intake which fits the Euro airbox. Can you return your US intake for it?

I've returned the US performance Intake.
The seller is nice. He takes it back without any problem.

I told him to sell it to the US market, he shouldnt have any problem selling it for $500. (He sold it to me for $450)

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-son

Don't know if this is to any help, but this is my euro performance intake.

They look almost the same, but the plastic box which houses the air filter is different.
but Thanks G-son.

ah gon · 04-24-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfan

I've returned the US performance Intake.
The seller is nice. He takes it back without any problem.

I told him to sell it to the US market, he shouldnt have any problem selling it for $500. (He sold it to me for $450)

They look almost the same, but the plastic box which houses the air filter is different.
but Thanks G-son.

let me know if u gonna get the euros version of performance intake.i would like to get your oem euros intake box.

speedfan · 04-25-2011, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ah gon

let me know if u gonna get the euros version of performance intake.i would like to get your oem euros intake box.

I'm keeping mine. I've dropped in the K&N air filter & I think it's good enough.

more $ for other mods hehhehe.
Thanks ah gon

CobraMarty · 04-25-2011, 06:38 AM

G-son,
Can you take a picture of your intake with the lid off? Thanks.

G-son · 04-28-2011, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CobraMarty

G-son,
Can you take a picture of your intake with the lid off? Thanks.

What are you looking for?

04-16-2011, 10:57 AM	#1
speedfan Major Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: HCM City Posts: 1,101 iTrader: (2)	Please help with BMW Performance intake Installation Hi, Please take a look at my kit. According to: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=13&fg=95&hl=2 Everything's there. But when I have it installed, It seems that 1 piece is missing (the part with the air sensor?!?!) The box on top is the stock 1. it has a tube with an air sensor attached. The bottom 1 is the BMW Performance & it seems not to have the air sensor & the tube. Please advice, Thanks, D
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04-16-2011, 12:14 PM	#3
alex2112 First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MA Posts: 386 iTrader: (3)	hmm, your stock intake piece in the pic looks a bit off... it should have two halves that sandwich together with the panel filter in the middle. You are supposed to reuse the rear section of the two stock pieces (which includes the MAF sensor) and bolt it up to the new front half which is included in your Performance kit. Is your stock airbox a euro box by chance? That would explain why the two don't seem to fit together. __________________
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04-16-2011, 04:40 PM	#5
m_power Private First Class Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ventura Posts: 163 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E90 328 [0.00]	I saw at least one US spec intake box for sale under the private sales forum for N/A cars. Pick up one of those, and if you want better air flow and sound do the carbon filter delete. Since you car is a Euro model, reuse your Euro MAF sensor or I believe you'll get an error code. I'd include the link for the air box, but I'm posting from my phone. Good luck! __________________ 19" V713's Staggered, Blacklines, PBX Powerbox, aFe Oiled Drop In, Carbon Filter Delete, MMW CSv2 Muffler, Koni Yellows w/ H&R Sport Springs, CDV Delete, BMW Performance Grill, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Handbrake
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04-17-2011, 07:09 AM	#8
m_power Private First Class Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ventura Posts: 163 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E90 328 [0.00]	You have to use the part with the carbon filter. The carbon filter is present in all US models as a means to trap carbon emissions. A common mod done is to remove the carbon filter element to improve the sound and performance of our cars. There are tons of write ups a DIY's on how to do it. I'd definitely recommend it, especially since it's the performance intake. __________________ 19" V713's Staggered, Blacklines, PBX Powerbox, aFe Oiled Drop In, Carbon Filter Delete, MMW CSv2 Muffler, Koni Yellows w/ H&R Sport Springs, CDV Delete, BMW Performance Grill, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Handbrake
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04-17-2011, 11:42 AM	#12
Rick4345 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 328i Mineral Gray Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 387 iTrader: (6)	Here is an EXCELLENT DIY This should answer your question. Good Luck http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...e+installation
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c_jeong89 Banned Drives: E90 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvine/Bay Area Posts: 2,099 iTrader: (16)	IIRC you are suppose to use the other half of your stock intake, which contains that part. It's not really a "full" intake system you have to use parts from your old one too.
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04-17-2011, 11:18 AM	#10
tolkino Captain Drives: '09 BSM E92 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 821 iTrader: (1)	Have you tried fitting the top cover of performance intake to your stock air box? If it fits, that way you can just go with a K&N round filter and get better results
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04-17-2011, 12:09 PM	#13
CobraMarty Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 488 iTrader: (5)	That is the EURO box you have on your car. You had a round filter. What is it you are trying to accomplish? The EURO box is just as good or better. If you want the Carbon Fiber look, those parts are available. __________________ 2007 328xi E92 Coupe // 6 MT-Crimson Red, Black Interior, Brushed Silver Trim//Sport Seats//BMW Perf. SW Alcantara//CF Roof, Front Lip, Trunk Lip Spoilers//18" 197, F-5mm, R-15mm Spacers//Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads//MGP Red Caliper Covers//BMW Alarm System//BMW CF Perf. Strut Brace//LUX H8 v3.0 AE//6k HID Fogs//BMW PE//Macht Schnell Intake Scoops//BMW EURO Intake//AA Tune//188AWHP-->196AWHP-->216AWHP//SOON- 3 Stage Intake Manifold!
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04-17-2011, 03:55 PM	#14
1QuikWS6 No 55mph Drives: 09 E92 328ix Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 3,549 iTrader: (70) Garage List 2009 BMW 328iX E92 [0.00]	Exactly ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Wasted your $$ on the PI if you already have the Euro intake. You're not gonna notice any gains with the PI over the Euro. Heck, a lot of us got the Euro intake to replace our standard 2-part intakes as a less expensive alternative to the PI... Plus now you're gonna have to hack out the carbon filter in the rear box of the standard intake just to realize the same flow you already had with your Euro And yes both the upper & lower snorkel AND a cover for your Euro airbox are already available in carbon fiber (I have all installed on my 328ix). If you insist on going with the PI, no need to buy a standard airbox, you should have no problems finding someone that will trade you their standard airbox for your Euro version - I traded my standard airbox to a member in Europe that ran into the very same problem as you. __________________ 2009 328ix E92 Cpe//SGM//ACS Roof Spoiler//MTech Aero Lip+Trunk Spoiler//M3 Side Skirts//CF Roundels-CF Grilles//M3 Novillo Interior//Perf Shift Lever+Boot//MPerf DCT Wheel//M3 GT3 eBrake Handle+Boot//ACS Pedals//M3 Mirrors//LCI Tails w/LUX Rev//LUX H8v3 AE/MTec 6000K D1S/HPB HID 6000K Fogs//HPB LED Interior//RPI Scoops//CF Euro Airbox+Underhood Hsgs//K&N//BMW PE//MTech Rear Bumper-iS Sport Diffuser//MFD Strut Brace//PBX//BMW 193M's+Kumho 4X
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Bimmer-Bob ! Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,172 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 128i [5.00] 2014 Toyota 4Runner ... [0.00]	There is a Euro version of the Performance intake which fits the Euro airbox. Can you return your US intake for it? __________________
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G-son Private First Class Drives: F31 330d Touring M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 118 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 325i Touring M ... [0.00] 2007 320d Sedan [0.00]	Don't know if this is to any help, but this is my euro performance intake.
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04-25-2011, 06:38 AM	#21
CobraMarty Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 488 iTrader: (5)	G-son, Can you take a picture of your intake with the lid off? Thanks. __________________ 2007 328xi E92 Coupe // 6 MT-Crimson Red, Black Interior, Brushed Silver Trim//Sport Seats//BMW Perf. SW Alcantara//CF Roof, Front Lip, Trunk Lip Spoilers//18" 197, F-5mm, R-15mm Spacers//Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads//MGP Red Caliper Covers//BMW Alarm System//BMW CF Perf. Strut Brace//LUX H8 v3.0 AE//6k HID Fogs//BMW PE//Macht Schnell Intake Scoops//BMW EURO Intake//AA Tune//188AWHP-->196AWHP-->216AWHP//SOON- 3 Stage Intake Manifold!
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