Drop in air intake?

Beamin · 02-17-2013, 12:18 AM

Heyo, I am looking to get some roar from my 06 330i. I am not looking to get a full intake but rather just a drop in filter. Will that give its some sound around 3000rpms? Please help me out!

SuckMy_Nick · 02-17-2013, 12:31 AM

If you're looking for sound, I'd go with an Injen intake, installation is simple, and sound is incredible

2rpm is a constant rumble if you're steady at that rate

If you're accelerating, you hear a woosh sound at 2rpm, and it starts rumbling at 3rpm and screams at 4rpm

Price is fair, installation is easy and IMO it's worth it.. But if you wanna just drop in a filter, go for it, Not sure on it tho (sound wise)

Beamin · 02-17-2013, 10:29 AM

Yea, I just want a drop in filter that is open to the engine . Anyone have any experience with this?

andrey_gta · 02-17-2013, 10:52 AM

Will that give its some sound around 3000rpms?

INJEN, and the faulty AFE stage 2 open intake
some say they drone at 3-4k

If you dont want to spend $. Just replace the hose from airbox to throttle body with a silicone at about 80-83mm diameter. This will remove the air muffler and make it "drone" like the one Inmjen

Beamin · 02-17-2013, 12:53 PM

Okay so is there no option for just an open cone filter that is not enclosed by a box?

Chrispy650 · 02-17-2013, 07:28 PM

A drop in filter will still be enclosed in the OEM air box...If you want sound then you're going to have to go with an open intake system like the Injen or AFE which has a cone. I've never tried replacing the hose before so I can't tell you anything about that.

andrey_gta · 02-17-2013, 11:23 PM

Sorry , misread the question of the OP
Your drop in filter options are:
K&N oiled OEM replacemnt
AFE oiled OEM replacement
AFE dry OEM replacement
There will not change noise.

To add noise:
Cut out the charcoal filter
Think about making a hole in the airbox cover like DJ Apex euro mod thread
Change pipe from airbox to throttle body to a silicone one

gprzybylski · 02-18-2013, 10:59 AM

so then the BMW Performance Air Intake is not worth it either for sound/ proformanance??

andrey_gta · 02-18-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gprzybylski

so then the BMW Performance Air Intake is not worth it either for sound/ proformanance??

search.

Yes it will add noise, performance needs a bit up too( from the kidneys there is 15% more air entering the box, you need to cut out the charcoal filter too to max flow .

Chrispy650 · 02-18-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gprzybylski

so then the BMW Performance Air Intake is not worth it either for sound/ proformanance??

BMW perf intake is so overpriced for what you get. I would spend that money on the the BMW perf exhaust instead since they don't have much of a difference in cost.

Beamin · 02-18-2013, 09:43 PM

Are there any intakes that are easy to instal and won't set off any sensors?! I heard an intake is not a good idea. Someone please prove that wrong

rorkor · 02-19-2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Beamin

Are there any intakes that are easy to instal and won't set off any sensors?! I heard an intake is not a good idea. Someone please prove that wrong

Maybe you should take your car to a person that knows a bit about it, or spend some time using the

option on the forum.

Beamin · 02-19-2013, 08:58 PM

Or you could just answer question peasant instead of answering that

Spensaur · 02-19-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Beamin

Are there any intakes that are easy to instal and won't set off any sensors?! I heard an intake is not a good idea. Someone please prove that wrong

All the intakes are easy to install.

I think you need to do your own research on this foreign topic of "intakes." Also, speak like an adult unless you are 15 years old, which it sounds like you are.

Spensaur · 02-19-2013, 09:12 PM

Also, a simple drop in filter to replace your OEM one will not make any "roar." If that is what you're looking for, invest in an open intake system such as the AFE or Injen.

Beamin · 02-20-2013, 08:30 PM

Well Im 21 and go to a prestigious college. When I'm on da forum doe I get shit done fast sorry grammar police. But thanks for the help, I got my answer!

CWay27 · 02-22-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Beamin

Well Im 21 and go to a prestigious college. When I'm on da forum doe I get shit done fast sorry grammar police. But thanks for the help, I got my answer!

Sorry but that's the dumbest excuse. Forum or not, learn to write and people will respect you. You might be on a forum but we're not your buddies being texted.

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SuckMy_Nick Red Liner 10 Rep 129 Posts Drives: E92 335i XDrive Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	If you're looking for sound, I'd go with an Injen intake, installation is simple, and sound is incredible 2rpm is a constant rumble if you're steady at that rate If you're accelerating, you hear a woosh sound at 2rpm, and it starts rumbling at 3rpm and screams at 4rpm Price is fair, installation is easy and IMO it's worth it.. But if you wanna just drop in a filter, go for it, Not sure on it tho (sound wise) __________________ 07' E92 328xi (First BMW) 09' E92 335xi (Current Car)
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Beamin Private First Class 10 Rep 114 Posts Drives: Black 06 330i Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tallahassee iTrader: (0)	Yea, I just want a drop in filter that is open to the engine . Anyone have any experience with this?
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Will that give its some sound around 3000rpms? INJEN, and the faulty AFE stage 2 open intake some say they drone at 3-4k If you dont want to spend $. Just replace the hose from airbox to throttle body with a silicone at about 80-83mm diameter. This will remove the air muffler and make it "drone" like the one Inmjen __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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Beamin Private First Class 10 Rep 114 Posts Drives: Black 06 330i Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tallahassee iTrader: (0)	Okay so is there no option for just an open cone filter that is not enclosed by a box?
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Chrispy650 Lieutenant 56 Rep 559 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal (Irvine) iTrader: (2)	A drop in filter will still be enclosed in the OEM air box...If you want sound then you're going to have to go with an open intake system like the Injen or AFE which has a cone. I've never tried replacing the hose before so I can't tell you anything about that.
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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Sorry , misread the question of the OP Your drop in filter options are: K&N oiled OEM replacemnt AFE oiled OEM replacement AFE dry OEM replacement There will not change noise. To add noise: Cut out the charcoal filter Think about making a hole in the airbox cover like DJ Apex euro mod thread Change pipe from airbox to throttle body to a silicone one __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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Beamin Private First Class 10 Rep 114 Posts Drives: Black 06 330i Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tallahassee iTrader: (0)	Are there any intakes that are easy to instal and won't set off any sensors?! I heard an intake is not a good idea. Someone please prove that wrong
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Spensaur Lieutenant 38 Rep 555 Posts Drives: E93 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E93 328i [9.00]	Also, a simple drop in filter to replace your OEM one will not make any "roar." If that is what you're looking for, invest in an open intake system such as the AFE or Injen.
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Beamin Private First Class 10 Rep 114 Posts Drives: Black 06 330i Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tallahassee iTrader: (0)	Well Im 21 and go to a prestigious college. When I'm on da forum doe I get shit done fast sorry grammar police. But thanks for the help, I got my answer!
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