[hwa786]

Whats the best intake for the 328xi Sedan? There are multiple to choose from, what do people have and how do they like the sound?

[e90pilot]

I don't mean to be rude, but did you try a search? There have been TONS of threads on this with sound clips reviews and more.

[AoS810]

Well, that depends on what your looking for. If you're more interested in engine sound then a CAI such as an AFE stage 2 or Injen should fulfill that, the problem with CAI's though is that there is "heat soak" thus decreasing performance. There's also the BMW Performance Intake, that costs $$$ but some folks swear by it but I personally wouldn't fork over that kinda money for minimal gains. I decided bang for buck as the most important factor, so all I did was purchased an AFE dry drop-in filter to replace the stock filter and did a carbon filter delete.. there's work involved but this is the cheapest method and logically the setup makes sense. I also paired this up with cyba scoops.

-James

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21590

*EDIT* ^ what he said, ahaha but hey its a forum.

[hwa786]

Originally Posted by e90pilot

I don't mean to be rude, but did you try a search? There have been TONS of threads on this with sound clips reviews and more.

Sorry, I was looking for like a list of intakes and then I was going to search them

[Wlew]

get the afe intake. it gains power, not much, but a little. pair it with a set of scoops and youll be good to go. There is a minor fitment issue in xi models but its easy to figure out and install. They also sell an xi version I am pretty sure... might have to contact afe about that.

dont waste your money on the bmw PI. and Injen is kind of a piece. in my opinion. it does not come with a heat shield, so you could loose power due to heat soak, but the afe does not have that problem. its the best one out their by far. plus it comes with a heat shield. the sound is the best part.

[Juan.sidarta]

Originally Posted by Wlew

get the afe intake. it gains power, not much, but a little. pair it with a set of scoops and youll be good to go. There is a minor fitment issue in xi models but its easy to figure out and install. They also sell an xi version I am pretty sure... might have to contact afe about that.

dont waste your money on the bmw PI. and Injen is kind of a piece. in my opinion. it does not come with a heat shield, so you could loose power due to heat soak, but the afe does not have that problem. its the best one out their by far. plus it comes with a heat shield. the sound is the best part.

Don't you lose low end torque from AFE? People have been claiming. And I saw many problems with this intake. I mean I searched for it because I was interested and many had problems. Correct me if I am wrong

[coolicarboy]

Originally Posted by Wlew

get the afe intake. it gains power, not much, but a little. pair it with a set of scoops and youll be good to go. There is a minor fitment issue in xi models but its easy to figure out and install. They also sell an xi version I am pretty sure... might have to contact afe about that.

dont waste your money on the bmw PI. and Injen is kind of a piece. in my opinion. it does not come with a heat shield, so you could loose power due to heat soak, but the afe does not have that problem. its the best one out their by far. plus it comes with a heat shield. the sound is the best part.

The fitment issues aren't just on the XIs. I had to get rid of my AFE because it didn't fit in my car. Others have had the same problem. I ended up getting a K&N filter.

[hwa786]

so I should get the AFE with a k&n air filter?

[AlanAZ]

For a 328, get the AFE oiled drop-in, cut out the carbon filter, cyba 40 buck scoops and your done for a bit over a ton. Unless you've got a tuned 335, these other filter aren't going to help you any more.

[ModBargains.com]

We are aware that the aFe intake does currently have a fitment issue for cars equipped with the x-drive system. However, aFe has NEVER advertised to be compatible with the x-drive equipped vehicles. You guys do have the choice of either getting an aFe drop in filter or go with an intake system that fits. A lot of my other x-drive customers have purchased the InJen Intake System. Feel free to contact me if you guys have any questions at all!

- Alan

[c_jeong89]

Originally Posted by AlanAZ

For a 328, get the AFE oiled drop-in, cut out the carbon filter, cyba 40 buck scoops and your done for a bit over a ton. Unless you've got a tuned 335, these other filter aren't going to help you any more.

+1 this is a good option will set you back a little bit over 100.

[Wlew]

no, I have never had an issue with losing low end tq. I have never dyno'd though, but I could feel a small difference in the car. Especially with an exhaust system, and pbx, I can definitely feel the difference. Once I get the Gintani tune, I am sure it will improve.

Never heard of any fitment issues on non X-drive cars. fits perfectly in mine and all other ones I have installed. but, every car is different, so who knows.

And if you get an AFE, you dont need to buy another filter haha. it comes with an AFE one. Definitely the best intake hands down, especially for the price. Unless you go with carbon filter delete and drop in... thats cheapest, but no sound benefit.

[Gavin@MMW]

Originally Posted by Wlew

no, I have never had an issue with losing low end tq. I have never dyno'd though, but I could feel a small difference in the car. Especially with an exhaust system, and pbx, I can definitely feel the difference. Once I get the Gintani tune, I am sure it will improve.

Never heard of any fitment issues on non X-drive cars. fits perfectly in mine and all other ones I have installed. but, every car is different, so who knows.

And if you get an AFE, you dont need to buy another filter haha. it comes with an AFE one. Definitely the best intake hands down, especially for the price. Unless you go with carbon filter delete and drop in... thats cheapest, but no sound benefit.

This.

The aFe is one of the best aftermarket choices for an intake, it comes with a heat shield and a giant filter for the cleanest and coolest air possible with a great sound to boot!

If sound isn't what your going for, then scoops and a drop in are a great option to keep the "sleeper" style.

Let me know if you need any help on a set up

[hwa786]

im looking mainly for sound to run my family away from my car lol, i want an intake now, but an exhaust/muffler later on

[c_jeong89]

Originally Posted by hwa786

im looking mainly for sound to run my family away from my car lol, i want an intake now, but an exhaust/muffler later on

the afe intake will be your best bet for sound go for it!

[TommyK]

the afe is the loudest for sure. it sounds very aggressive

[hwa786]

is this afe a cold air intake, or short ram intake? will it void any part of my BMW warranty?

[Wlew]

cold air intake and no, it will not void your warranty

[dtc100]

Originally Posted by Wlew

cold air intake and no, it will not void your warranty

I don't think those aftermarket intakes have "colder air" than the stock intake, it can only be "warmer"

[hwa786]

safe for long drives and performs well compared to other compatible brands?