Intake questions/comments

Lou2 · 02-16-2011, 10:07 AM

Does anyone have the dinan intake installed. if so is there any noticable increase in power or sound.

The afe apparently loses power so i dnt like that.

The BMW performance intake is ridiculously expensive.

I cant find too much info on the dinan. At about $400 is it worth it?

OlivaresAnthony · 02-16-2011, 10:12 AM

Just get either the Euro air box with K&N and scoops or delete your charcoal filter, AFE or K&N drop in and scoops.

Lou2 · 02-16-2011, 10:16 AM

dont the scoops rob air from the radiator....i still have cpo warranty and do not want to jepordize that for anything

OlivaresAnthony · 02-16-2011, 10:20 AM

I doubt the dealership will notice the scoops if you get them in black. I've had mine in for a few weeks and my car is fine. I know many members on here have had them in for years and I have not heard a thing about their cars overheating due to scoops.

guerilla twang · 02-16-2011, 11:04 AM

^correct, there is still plenty of air going to the radiator, also don't forget that lower middle grill is open for airflow also.

SV Concepts III · 02-16-2011, 12:01 PM

Not sure where you are seeing the aFe lose power on a 328. An aFe Drop In Filter and Scoop package would be worth it if you are not going to do software. If you plan on a software upgrade, then go with the full intake.

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Lou2 Private 8 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi 6MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Intake questions/comments Does anyone have the dinan intake installed. if so is there any noticable increase in power or sound. The afe apparently loses power so i dnt like that. The BMW performance intake is ridiculously expensive. I cant find too much info on the dinan. At about $400 is it worth it?
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Lou2 Private 8 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi 6MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	dont the scoops rob air from the radiator....i still have cpo warranty and do not want to jepordize that for anything
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OlivaresAnthony Colonel 101 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD OR 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma ... [0.00] 2015 BMW 535i [0.00]	I doubt the dealership will notice the scoops if you get them in black. I've had mine in for a few weeks and my car is fine. I know many members on here have had them in for years and I have not heard a thing about their cars overheating due to scoops. __________________ E90 325i\|Sparkling Graphite Metallic\|Steptronic\|Black Leatherette/Dark Burl Interior\|OEM Alarm\|35%Front/5%Rear Tint\|RD LED License Plate Lights\|Rear Fogs Activated\|Debadged\|Smoked Sidemarkers\|Blacklines\|Depo P90v2\|Matte Black Grille\|BMS PBX\|AFE Drop In\|Charcoal Filter Delete\|Air Scoops\| RM Silicone Intake Hose\| Magnaflow 14815\| 19" Avant Garde M310\|Continental DWS\|M3 Lip Spoiler
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02-16-2011, 11:04 AM	#5
guerilla twang I do my crosswords in pen. 17 Rep 751 Posts Drives: OEM+ 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KCMO iTrader: (6)	^correct, there is still plenty of air going to the radiator, also don't forget that lower middle grill is open for airflow also. __________________ GRUPPE TITAN Midwest
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02-16-2011, 12:01 PM	#6
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Not sure where you are seeing the aFe lose power on a 328. An aFe Drop In Filter and Scoop package would be worth it if you are not going to do software. If you plan on a software upgrade, then go with the full intake.
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