What is the best sounding intake for good value?

Plaidavenger · 06-24-2015, 12:53 PM

I know intakes don't do much for our cars in terms of power, but I would consider picking one up for the sound if its worth it. Any feed back and recommendations would be great

sabastiaanm · 06-24-2015, 01:09 PM

This thread has been played out so many times. Just do a charcoal filter delete and k&n drop in.

If you want to spend money, dinan.

Search for more.

E90joee · 06-24-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sabastiaanm

This thread has been played out so many times. Just do a charcoal filter delete and k&n drop in.

If you want to spend money, dinan.

Search for more.

what if you got a euro intake?

jc5988 · 06-24-2015, 01:42 PM

poke a big hole in the stock intake box, something similar to dinan setup.

also do the silencer delete.

its free and will make it sound better,

Dylanize · 06-24-2015, 01:42 PM

Silicone Intake tube, Charcoal delete, High flow drop in filter, call it a day.

hassmaschine · 06-24-2015, 02:23 PM

the silicone intake tube does make some difference in sound. bang for the buck, it's not bad. I would have actually preferred the 4 ply version to the 6 ply but oh well.

power, I can't tell anything, so minimal at best, but there are dyno results in the original thread that show a small gain.

supergoat · 06-24-2015, 03:09 PM

I did charcoal filter delete, K&N filter and replaced the stock elbow and silencer with an aftermarket one.

Sounds better, cost less than $100. If I ever feel like it I may modify the stock box to mimic either the Dinan or BMW Performance intake.

Dan Bilzerian · 06-24-2015, 03:11 PM

I like the aFe intake! Although I don't really know if it's the frugal option.

fravel · 06-24-2015, 03:46 PM

In my opinion, best intake option is to source a Eurobox from an eBay junkyard.

Google translate is your friend.

Zajac1 · 06-24-2015, 07:18 PM

Injen intake !!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142597

Rival · 06-25-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylanize

Silicone Intake tube, Charcoal delete, High flow drop in filter, call it a day.

or look up the DJ apex mod (copying euro intake)

either way it will cost 50-65 bux.

TROSEKREW · 06-25-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jc5988

poke a big hole in the stock intake box, something similar to dinan setup.

also do the silencer delete.

its free and will make it sound better,

i cant find a DIY on this. i did but no pics so its worthless

Dylanize · 06-25-2015, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rival

or look up the DJ apex mod (copying euro intake)

either way it will cost 50-65 bux.

This is a good option too. Check my sig :P

Mike. · 06-25-2015, 03:25 PM

I dj'd my box and took out the silencer, sounds pretty good

The Maxican · 06-26-2015, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rival

or look up the DJ apex mod (copying euro intake)

either way it will cost 50-65 bux.

+1, did this myself and am very satisfied with it.

Riley1524 · 06-26-2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Maxican

+1, did this myself and am very satisfied with it.

Is it louder though??

Rival · 06-26-2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Riley1524

Is it louder though??

a little bit.

Granted your not going to get big sound from just swapping out air boxes.

drop your 2nd cats or res. from your exhaust.

the 2nd cats will give some gurggle and the res will give it some pop and pitch. Leave your OEM muffler. This is my exhaust plan.

or drop the muffler and call it a day for 150 or so.

Riley1524 · 06-26-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rival

a little bit.

Granted your not going to get big sound from just swapping out air boxes.

drop your 2nd cats or res. from your exhaust.

the 2nd cats will give some gurggle and the res will give it some pop and pitch. Leave your OEM muffler. This is my exhaust plan.

or drop the muffler and call it a day for 150 or so.

I'm not a fan of exhaust mods for this car. I had the berk race muffler modified for my 128i and while higher rpm and downshifts/rev matching sounded great, it was too loud. I'm the type of person that likes to hear the grunt of an engine over exhaust. That's just me though.

Eagle1oh7 · 06-27-2015, 12:22 AM

AFE Stage2Si

StealYourFace · 06-27-2015, 07:08 AM

Best value is free...after 6 years of ownership I drilled out some holes on the fender side of the box yesterday and did a new air filter and also cleaned the MAF. It sounds awesome and it definitely doesn't run worse

924er · 07-01-2015, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by StealYourFace

Best value is free...after 6 years of ownership I drilled out some holes on the fender side of the box yesterday and did a new air filter and also cleaned the MAF. It sounds awesome and it definitely doesn't run worse

Lol I did that back in highschool of actually does sound louder

TheSt|G · 07-01-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Riley1524

I'm not a fan of exhaust mods for this car. I had the berk race muffler modified for my 128i and while higher rpm and downshifts/rev matching sounded great, it was too loud. I'm the type of person that likes to hear the grunt of an engine over exhaust. That's just me though.

You could also try an exhaust that isn't a hunk of shit.

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jc5988 Captain 91 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2010 328i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	poke a big hole in the stock intake box, something similar to dinan setup. also do the silencer delete. its free and will make it sound better, __________________ N51- PI - PE - ESS Tuned - SSK - CDV Delete - AFE Header - B12 - Mfactory LSD
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hassmaschine Major General 3971 Rep 7,215 Posts Drives: "NBO" 330i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	the silicone intake tube does make some difference in sound. bang for the buck, it's not bad. I would have actually preferred the 4 ply version to the 6 ply but oh well. power, I can't tell anything, so minimal at best, but there are dyno results in the original thread that show a small gain.
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supergoat Second Lieutenant 94 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2013 335xi Sedan Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	I did charcoal filter delete, K&N filter and replaced the stock elbow and silencer with an aftermarket one. Sounds better, cost less than $100. If I ever feel like it I may modify the stock box to mimic either the Dinan or BMW Performance intake.
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Dan Bilzerian Major 355 Rep 1,192 Posts Drives: E90 325i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Edmonds,WA iTrader: (0)	I like the aFe intake! Although I don't really know if it's the frugal option.
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fravel Colonel 1645 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Nasti 'Nati iTrader: (1)	In my opinion, best intake option is to source a Eurobox from an eBay junkyard. Google translate is your friend. __________________
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Zajac1 Banned 260 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: 2011 E91 328i MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	Injen intake !! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1142597
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Mike. Mike: Everyone's Pal 2044 Rep 2,972 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Eastern Long Island iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 335xi [10.00]	I dj'd my box and took out the silencer, sounds pretty good __________________ Alpine MSS Stage 2+ E30 tune\|MST Intakes\|VRSF Single Mid Pipe\|Agency Power Intercooler\|VTT Full solution crank hub fix
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StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 261 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	Best value is free...after 6 years of ownership I drilled out some holes on the fender side of the box yesterday and did a new air filter and also cleaned the MAF. It sounds awesome and it definitely doesn't run worse
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