New AFE Magnum Intake for N52

mike-y · 12-20-2011, 01:25 PM

honestly, if the two vents on the side of the airbox make that much difference, you are probably better off cutting two holes in your stock airbox and getting a K&N drop in. Also, those vents are sucking in hot air from the engine bay. it would probably work better if you could route some outside air through the brake cooling duct to that area.

And remember, they dyno with the hood up, so the intake box has access to fresh air. With the hood shut, it may not work as well.

benzo23 · 12-20-2011, 01:49 PM

it was prob a 15hp gain after they installed the box, put in new plugs, loaded an AA tune, installed PE and put a fresh tank of ethanol free 93 gas lol

adamsclubs · 12-20-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mike-y

honestly, if the two vents on the side of the airbox make that much difference, you are probably better off cutting two holes in your stock airbox and getting a K&N drop in. Also, those vents are sucking in hot air from the engine bay. it would probably work better if you could route some outside air through the brake cooling duct to that area.

And remember, they dyno with the hood up, so the intake box has access to fresh air. With the hood shut, it may not work as well.

I have the mod you described, I could really feel more acceleration in highway speed. So it is possible the dyno can show the gain. Why I asked if the eurobox can do the same.

The two vents are located where there are a few small gaps along the hood line, additional air can go in from there.

Hooy · 12-20-2011, 06:21 PM

I'll buy this and post dyno results if you guys all chip in and help me purchase it

mapleridge · 12-21-2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

I'll buy this and post dyno results if you guys all chip in and help me purchase it

I can do the same thing for the arma kit cat less pipes and headers. Ill front the dyno costs though.

Hooy · 12-21-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mapleridge

I can do the same thing for the arma kit cat less pipes and headers. Ill front the dyno costs though.

How about if there is 5whp or more gain, I'll repay everyone

varcity23 · 12-22-2011, 11:40 PM

This will be my new intake!... Saving up now

DJ Apex · 12-23-2011, 12:45 AM

LOL somone buy it i wanna compare it to my Euro US BOX MOD!!!!

e1337 · 12-24-2011, 07:07 PM

has anyone actually bought/installed this thing yet?

Chrispy650 · 12-25-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by e1337

has anyone actually bought/installed this thing yet?

don't think so

adamsclubs · 12-26-2011, 11:17 AM

If the dyno is more ture than not, a 10hp gain, then add a tune, would it not be possible to gain 20hp, which would be nice for the N52?

gy2011 · 12-27-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

I'll buy this and post dyno results if you guys all chip in and help me purchase it

AlpineSwift · 04-10-2012, 01:28 AM

I gotta send this back to the top again because I still haven't seen a single dyno sheet from a member here.

Nobody has it yet eh? I've got some extra cash to burn or save for my trip to Vegas in June. Someone tell me not to get it, please.

Chrispy650 · 04-10-2012, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

I gotta send this back to the top again because I still haven't seen a single dyno sheet from a member here.

Nobody has it yet eh? I've got some extra cash to burn or save for my trip to Vegas in June. Someone tell me not to get it, please.

Save for vegas trip and win money there for the intake

AlpineSwift · 04-10-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrispy650

Save for vegas trip and win money there for the intake

pinoye90 · 04-10-2012, 09:21 PM

I have the si magnum intake which I have no complaints but I'm thinking of selling it or trading for euro air box just cause the Afe si magnum is still ca pending for emission approval. Anyone interested local pick only don't have time to mail shit off

sttlondon · 04-11-2012, 10:00 AM

i put this on my n52. the car definitely feels like it's breathing easier. saw a 1mpg fuel increase in city driving (haven't been on a road trip since). I don't have a local dyno so i can't tell about any gains, but i've had friends ride in and drive it and they all say that the car feels like it pulls a bit better. if the hp and tq gains stated are correct, the 500.00 spent here is much better than the bmw performance intake which gains 3-4 hp.

VirtuousWolf · 04-12-2012, 02:37 AM

Is the euro box the same thing as the BMW PI? If not which one is better thanks?

Haha I hope they aren't the same thing or else I will feel extra dumb

adamsclubs · 04-16-2012, 07:31 PM

I just checked the aFe site out of curiosity, and noticed they now have the "black" version which sells for about $100 less. My guess is you don't have to buy the fake CF version anymore.

Someone said earlier he bought one for under $500, if so could the black one be had for around $400?

dghits26 · 05-27-2012, 07:58 PM

I just wanted to know if anyone else has tired this intake

06330iBeamer · 05-28-2012, 11:59 PM

whats the difference between the dry s and 5 r?

QUiKSR20 · 05-29-2012, 01:18 AM

Would love to hear if this is worth it, Or what intake is worth buying for my N52... I wanna gain atleast 1-5hp and maybe a tad of sound.. Whatever it takes I dont wanna loose power thats for sure.

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benzo23 Colonel 74 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 14 F30 AW MSport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	it was prob a 15hp gain after they installed the box, put in new plugs, loaded an AA tune, installed PE and put a fresh tank of ethanol free 93 gas lol
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12-22-2011, 11:40 PM	#73
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12-23-2011, 12:45 AM	#74
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adamsclubs Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2011 328i sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	If the dyno is more ture than not, a 10hp gain, then add a tune, would it not be possible to gain 20hp, which would be nice for the N52?
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AlpineSwift Colonel 77 Rep 2,114 Posts Drives: 2008 335Xi Coupé Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Castle Rock, CO iTrader: (3)	I gotta send this back to the top again because I still haven't seen a single dyno sheet from a member here. Nobody has it yet eh? I've got some extra cash to burn or save for my trip to Vegas in June. Someone tell me not to get it, please. __________________ E92 '08 335Xi 6AT - Cobb AP3 Tuned by MAC Autosport, Original Prototype Xi DOCRace 6266 Single Turbo Swap, VRSF CP w/Synapse BOV, VRSF 7" FMIC, BMS Cowl, H&R Coilovers, Renn Motorsport RS-51's, Stoptech Stage 2 Slotted, xHP Stage 3, Earl's Racing Oil Cooler, Turner Boost Gauge, M3 Lip Spoiler. Standing Mile Record Holder for Xi over a mile high: 168.2MPH @ 5512'; The Colorado Mile hosted by The US Mile.
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pinoye90 Banned 83 Rep 466 Posts Drives: 07-E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: PHX iTrader: (0)	I have the si magnum intake which I have no complaints but I'm thinking of selling it or trading for euro air box just cause the Afe si magnum is still ca pending for emission approval. Anyone interested local pick only don't have time to mail shit off
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04-11-2012, 10:00 AM	#83
sttlondon Private 45 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2023 330e Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (0)	i put this on my n52. the car definitely feels like it's breathing easier. saw a 1mpg fuel increase in city driving (haven't been on a road trip since). I don't have a local dyno so i can't tell about any gains, but i've had friends ride in and drive it and they all say that the car feels like it pulls a bit better. if the hp and tq gains stated are correct, the 500.00 spent here is much better than the bmw performance intake which gains 3-4 hp.
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VirtuousWolf Private First Class 19 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i SP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lubbock/Mission Texas iTrader: (0)	Is the euro box the same thing as the BMW PI? If not which one is better thanks? Haha I hope they aren't the same thing or else I will feel extra dumb
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adamsclubs Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2011 328i sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I just checked the aFe site out of curiosity, and noticed they now have the "black" version which sells for about $100 less. My guess is you don't have to buy the fake CF version anymore. Someone said earlier he bought one for under $500, if so could the black one be had for around $400?
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05-27-2012, 07:58 PM	#86
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