BMS Filter vs. AFE Dual-Cone Intake - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

E92_335 · 09-01-2008, 04:19 PM

So pretty much... I love the new AFE Dual-Cone Intake haha. Feels pretty much the same as the BMS Filter but it is a much deeper, more pronounced sound. Terry much love to you for the Filter but the Dual-Cone Intake won me over

I got the oiled version because I heard it flowed much better.

Here is a video for now... Enjoy!

Here are some updated pics:

-PJ

e90AW335i · 09-01-2008, 04:20 PM

Looks like the front one is gonna get dirty a lot quicker than the rear one....

Congrats on the new mod!

BuLoOoSki · 09-01-2008, 04:41 PM

y would u say that?

e90AW335i · 09-01-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BuLoOoSki

y would u say that?

You cant see that the front filter is already dirtier?

E92_335 · 09-01-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

You cant see that the front filter is already dirtier?

hahaah yeah BARELY

e90AW335i · 09-01-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_335

hahaah yeah BARELY

And that is only after a little bit of time....

335e92tx · 09-01-2008, 04:53 PM

So you just rotate em every month or so.

SennaZ · 09-01-2008, 04:59 PM

question to cone vendor: so why do you sell those dual cone units when they don't produce any more hp than a well designed single cone one?

answer: those BMW guys will buy it and I make 50% more profit!

E92_335 · 09-01-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

And that is only after a little bit of time....

bro that's just the way the light deflected off the filters. they are not dirty in real life

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Originally Posted by SennaZ

question to cone vendor: so why do you sell those dual cone units when they don't produce any more hp than a well designed single cone one?

answer: those BMW guys will buy it and I make 50% more profit!

sounds to me like both you and e90aw are drinking some

e90AW335i · 09-01-2008, 05:04 PM

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sounds to me like both you and e90aw are drinking some

LOL, I said congrats bro I like the AFE filters I was just pointing out what I saw.

Congrats again man!

E92_335 · 09-01-2008, 05:05 PM

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LOL, I said congrats bro I like the AFE filters I was just pointing out what I saw.

Congrats again man!

thanks bro appreciate it. just in general no need to be so negative...

e90AW335i · 09-01-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_335

thanks bro appreciate it. just in general no need to be so negative...

Your intake is sooooo awesome!

E92_335 · 09-01-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

Your intake is sooooo awesome!

LOL

shiggy · 09-01-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_335

So pretty much... I love the new AFE Dual-Cone Intake haha. Feels pretty much the same as the BMS Filter but it is a much deeper, more pronounced sound. Terry much love to you for the Filter but the Dual-Cone Intake won me over

I got the oiled version because I heard it flowed much better.

Here is a video for now... Enjoy!

Here are some updated pics:

-PJ

cool!!!....thx for taking the time to post this!!!!
looks and sounds awesome!!

mJ335 · 09-01-2008, 05:30 PM

So what do you think on the throttle response/power? From what I experience, I think I can feel more pulls and quicker response in 1st to 3rd gear compared to the BMS.

E92_335 · 09-04-2008, 11:51 PM

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So what do you think on the throttle response/power? From what I experience, I think I can feel more pulls and quicker response in 1st to 3rd gear compared to the BMS.

yeah i feel a little more but it's pretty equal with the BMS. i went for it more for the looks. there is a small increase in power though from my butt dyno

BMdblU · 09-05-2008, 12:09 AM

So it doesn't feel like 27rwhp!?

mJ335 · 09-05-2008, 01:13 AM

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So it doesn't feel like 27rwhp!?

HELL NO......

more like 7.

Scimitar335i · 09-05-2008, 07:05 AM

got the same setup and i love it man. it has a much better grunt than my old bms single cone...yea, the filter gets dirty.. it can get dirty all it wants then i know the damn thing is working!!!

Former_Boosted_IS · 09-05-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Scimitar335i

got the same setup and i love it man. it has a much better grunt than my old bms single cone...yea, the filter gets dirty.. it can get dirty all it wants then i know the damn thing is working!!!

I guess I don't understand how the dyno's show identical numbers. Did you ever clean your BMS? I suspect the difference is one of two things...

1. The AFE is new and hence the filters are clean. If you cleaned your BMS, it probably would have felt the same.

2. Placebo effect.

Scimitar335i · 09-05-2008, 07:59 AM

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I guess I don't understand how the dyno's show identical numbers. Did you ever clean your BMS? I suspect the difference is one of two things...

1. The AFE is new and hence the filters are clean. If you cleaned your BMS, it probably would have felt the same.

2. Placebo effect.

I knew before I bought the thing that it wasn't going to churn out those ridiculous numbers. I wanted it for the looks and sound and as long as it was a slight improvement over the stock box i was all for it. Dont get me wrong the BMS was awesome. It had that "spool" sound from the get-go.. The AFE was a little quiter which was okay with me but 1000 miles later on the AFE its getting progressively louder and louder...

I cleaned the BMS when I first bought it with the K&N cleaner. So yup.. clean from the very beginning and it got dirty as hell after 2k miles..

Before I could only hear the AFE with the windows down and slightly when it was up but now I hear it, very pronounced, when the windows are up. I dont listen for it anymore but everytime I hear it and people look at the ride.. brings a smile to my face...

Former_Boosted_IS · 09-05-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Scimitar335i

I knew before I bought the thing that it wasn't going to churn out those ridiculous numbers. I wanted it for the looks and sound and as long as it was a slight improvement over the stock box i was all for it. Dont get me wrong the BMS was awesome. It had that "spool" sound from the get-go.. The AFE was a little quiter which was okay with me but 1000 miles later on the AFE its getting progressively louder and louder...

I cleaned the BMS when I first bought it with the K&N cleaner. So yup.. clean from the very beginning and it got dirty as hell after 2k miles..

Before I could only hear the AFE with the windows down and slightly when it was up but now I hear it, very pronounced, when the windows are up. I dont listen for it anymore but everytime I hear it and people look at the ride.. brings a smile to my face...

I am 100% with you. The AFE is a great looking intake. Power seems to be similar to BMS, but as we all know looks make a big difference or we wouldn't have spent all this money for the car.

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e90AW335i Major General Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ...... Posts: 6,608 iTrader: (4)	Looks like the front one is gonna get dirty a lot quicker than the rear one.... Congrats on the new mod! __________________ I install all tunes, intakes, o2 simms, and most cosmetic mods. PM me for a quote.

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Scimitar335i Major Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,319 iTrader: (12)	got the same setup and i love it man. it has a much better grunt than my old bms single cone...yea, the filter gets dirty.. it can get dirty all it wants then i know the damn thing is working!!! __________________ 2007 TiAg e90 335i sport. Yes, The e90 "Mustache" is cool!

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SennaZ been there... done that Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 277 iTrader: (1)	question to cone vendor: so why do you sell those dual cone units when they don't produce any more hp than a well designed single cone one? answer: those BMW guys will buy it and I make 50% more profit!

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BMdblU Brigadier General Drives: with no destination Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 416 Posts: 3,797 iTrader: (2)	So it doesn't feel like 27rwhp!?

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