[dcash]

Guys I just want everyone to know I've seen this happen time and time again. Two of my buddies have told me their AFE intake isn't what they expected, well after looking at the install they had done at two different shops(I won't mention any names) I noticed the cup that the filter connects to was mounted upside down therefore restricting airflow by about 30-40%. If anyone is having a problem with this intake or feels it doesn't deliver check that the cup is mounted the correct way. Just thought I would put this out there since so many people seem to think this intake isn't worth the money. I have the same intake with the pro dry filter and I love it.

[SV Concepts III]

Interesting, never thought to check that but you have to wonder how many may have installed it incorrectly.

[dcash]

thats exactly why I think people are saying bad things about it. I have had nothing but excellent results and it sounds great.

[Shazmonkee]

Cup?

[dcash]

Shamzee, the cup is the part the filter clamps to. If you have this intake let me know and I will let you know if you have it connected the proper way.

[TommyK]

how do we know its on right, i thought there ws only 1 way to get it on, when i put mine on the first time, it seemed like it did a lot, then i took it off and now it doesnt seem as good i though it was just me but if this is true then that explains somthing

[dcash]

When you put the screws through the heat shield they line up with the cup and you screw them in. On the other hand you can tell if the cup is installed upside down by placing your hand in the tube. If you do not have a perfect cylindrical feel to the intake tube you will know its upside down. It should feel smooth and round all the way around the the intake tube. Also if its upside down you will notice it doesn't line up with the intake tube. I will try and post some pics to help everyone out.

[TommyK]

ahh ok im going into my garage to check this right now

[TommyK]

mine was upside down, i took a picture ill try to put it on tonight. i drove my car arround and it made a big difference (im soo stupid lol) thanks for mentioning this

[dcash]

glad I could help. I wonder how many people have it wrong and thats why its not delivering the power they expected. I hope more people see this and correct the problem or AFE is going to get a bad rap.

[Shazmonkee]

Originally Posted by dcash

Shamzee, the cup is the part the filter clamps to. If you have this intake let me know and I will let you know if you have it connected the proper way.

I've got the intake on my E92, but do you have a pic of how it should be installed?

[iAerodynamic]

pics please

[90B16ED]

Interesting... I'm about to buy this intake. I'm glad that I go on the forum and did some research prior. I'm not sure I follow though. Pics please

[overkill1125]

Still waiting for the pics to see how it can be upside down.

[ksm]

+1000

[Delta0311]

yeah a pic would mean 1000 words on this one..

[TommyK]

i took one, but its on my macbook, ill try to post it today.

[Delta0311]

yeah dude post it up

[overkill1125]

Do you have the oil or dry filter?
Reason asking is because I just got mine and its the oiled version and I noticed that there is excessive oil on the filter. It is leaking oil all over the place.

I have a post inquiring if that is normal.

Let me know.

[zamba0321]

seems intake all it gives you is noise, and only 3 HP ... why bother

[yang24]

bump i have this intake and bmw installed it for me and messed it up they had alll the air flow coming in from the grill go right into my engine ... instead of directing it towards my intake so im now wondering if they screwed this up too...

[alpha325i]