Converting to Euro Airbox: Gains? Possible? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

e90ben · 04-29-2010, 11:42 AM

So I have looking at one of the DIY's for air filter replacement, and noticed that the Euro Airbox looks very similar to the BMW Performance one.

Based on photos it appears to have some benefits over the N/A version:

Larger Internal Volume
Cone filter

Has anyone done this swap?

Update:

Here's pricing from ECS; which is about the same from Germany Directly with no discount

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECSTuningJoe

We have finally received word. We can get them for roughly $365.95.

Let me know and we can create a custom link specially for you.

Cheers,
Joe

guerilla twang · 04-29-2010, 11:45 AM

I would be really interested in this if it's a direct swap. +1 for more info.

e90ben · 04-29-2010, 12:42 PM

Did a little more digging:

It might be possible, but we would possibly need to relocate the Power steering pump reservoir.

Plus this looks like an Airbox for a 2.5l engine, might have to look at Intake hose placement and Diameter size.

Parts List:
Upper Airbox cover
Lower Airbox
Euro K&N filter
Power Steering Relocation??

This post is about updating the EURO Airbox to BMW Performance.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=air+filter

Gavin@MMW · 04-29-2010, 01:46 PM

You would just need the box, the power steering isnt an issue its the same mounting as US models. and a filter for the inside.

e90ben · 04-29-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craven 328

You would just need the box, the power steering isnt an issue its the same mounting as US models. and a filter for the inside.

Interesting.

Im might head over to ebay.de and have a look

c_jeong89 · 04-29-2010, 01:59 PM

Has anyone ever done this yet? I remember hearing about it but the box itself seemed unattainable in the US, or I might be wrong...

mike3000fl · 04-30-2010, 10:54 AM

does it have the additional charcoal filter?

graves4r6 · 04-30-2010, 11:21 AM

No charcoal filter on the EURO box.

e90ben · 04-30-2010, 11:44 AM

Couldnt find one on ebay.de or .uk

Alexander · 04-30-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90ben

Couldnt find one on ebay.de or .uk

Bah... you might try asking a member here if they could ship you one personally.

Gavin@MMW · 04-30-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aonarch

Bah... you might try asking a member here if they could ship you one personally.

thats a good idea^

e90ben · 04-30-2010, 03:57 PM

I was thinking that too..

Anyone know the part numbers required?

bernjee82 · 04-30-2010, 04:27 PM

Doesnt ECS tuning have the ability to get parts from europe?
This thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=ECS+Tuning

Martin46 · 04-30-2010, 05:04 PM

hello boys, I am from EU, so no problem if you need anything. My help is free

e90ben · 04-30-2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin46

hello boys, I am from EU, so no problem if you need anything. My help is free

Good to hear!

Now we just to need to get the part numbers

Martin

Would it be a big ask to have you take some pics of your engine bay? and Take some measurements of your airbox?
This is assuming your airbox matches the pics above

Gavin@MMW · 04-30-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin46

hello boys, I am from EU, so no problem if you need anything. My help is free

any way you can find us a part number from your UK dealer?

fdriller9 · 04-30-2010, 06:53 PM

Anyone know if the Euro airbox is any louder than US spec?...I love my aFe oiled drop in and charcoal/air silencer removal but I would like it to be slightly louder. Not aftermarket intake loud, but a little more audible.

MMOTION · 04-30-2010, 07:32 PM

I believe a fellow local member DimSum has done this mod. You guys might wanna PM him or maybe he can chime in.

BudVlad · 05-01-2010, 02:32 AM

You can see all the required parts here:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...47&hg=13&fg=20
The airbox is identical to the BMW performance box except for the additional air inlet.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...80&hg=13&fg=95
You can use K&N filter part No. E-2022 (same as BMW performance)

e90ben · 05-01-2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BudVlad

You can see all the required parts here:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...47&hg=13&fg=20
The airbox is identical to the BMW performance box except for the additional air inlet.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...80&hg=13&fg=95
You can use K&N filter part No. E-2022 (same as BMW performance)

Nice!

Did you do the swap? Did you feel any additional gains?

Here's the part #'s as it looks like its sold as one part, but requires 1-6

Intake muffler-13717555287
Intake muffler-13717579119
Air filter element- 13717536006 $31.24
Hot-film air mass meter-13627551638 $306.24
Hot-film air mass meter- 13627585680 $306.24
O-ring-13627532318 $3.11
Torx screw-13627531817 $0.60x2
Fillister head screw-13717545438 $1.54x7

It doesnt state the cost of the box itself

ah gon · 05-01-2010, 10:24 AM

is the intake pipe with the silencer can be reused if swap the euros intake,air box on?

BudVlad · 05-01-2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90ben

Did you do the swap?

I didn’t do the swap. I have European E92. All I did was swap the filter for K&N.

04-29-2010, 11:45 AM	#2
guerilla twang I do my crosswords in pen. Drives: OEM+ 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 751 iTrader: (6)	I would be really interested in this if it's a direct swap. +1 for more info. __________________ GRUPPE TITAN Midwest

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e90ben First Lieutenant Drives: No more Beemer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 375 iTrader: (7)	Did a little more digging: It might be possible, but we would possibly need to relocate the Power steering pump reservoir. Plus this looks like an Airbox for a 2.5l engine, might have to look at Intake hose placement and Diameter size. Parts List: Upper Airbox cover Lower Airbox Euro K&N filter Power Steering Relocation?? This post is about updating the EURO Airbox to BMW Performance. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=air+filter Last edited by e90ben; 07-08-2010 at 11:00 AM.

04-30-2010, 10:54 AM	#7
mike3000fl Eleven Bravo Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ft bragg Posts: 1,801 iTrader: (0)	does it have the additional charcoal filter? __________________ 2006 330i - Jet Black - 19" E46 M3 wheels - HR Sport - 158,000 Miles...

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bernjee82 cibai kia! Drives: el coche Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 191 iTrader: (1)	Doesnt ECS tuning have the ability to get parts from europe? This thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=ECS+Tuning Last edited by bernjee82; 04-30-2010 at 04:30 PM. Reason: .

05-01-2010, 02:32 AM	#19
BudVlad Captain Drives: 08 E92 N53B30 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto - Budweis Posts: 870 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 N53B30 [0.00]	You can see all the required parts here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...47&hg=13&fg=20 The airbox is identical to the BMW performance box except for the additional air inlet. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...80&hg=13&fg=95 You can use K&N filter part No. E-2022 (same as BMW performance) Attached Images __________________

04-29-2010, 01:46 PM	#4
Gavin@MMW Brigadier General Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 Posts: 3,903 iTrader: (18)	You would just need the box, the power steering isnt an issue its the same mounting as US models. and a filter for the inside.

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c_jeong89 Banned Drives: E90 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvine/Bay Area Posts: 2,099 iTrader: (16)	Has anyone ever done this yet? I remember hearing about it but the box itself seemed unattainable in the US, or I might be wrong...

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graves4r6 Captain Drives: Bicycle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Heaven on earth Posts: 732 iTrader: (14)	No charcoal filter on the EURO box.

04-30-2010, 11:44 AM	#9
e90ben First Lieutenant Drives: No more Beemer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 375 iTrader: (7)	Couldnt find one on ebay.de or .uk

04-30-2010, 03:57 PM	#12
e90ben First Lieutenant Drives: No more Beemer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 375 iTrader: (7)	I was thinking that too.. Anyone know the part numbers required?

04-30-2010, 05:04 PM	#14
Martin46 Enlisted Member Drives: 330i + K&N Intake Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: EUROPE Posts: 46 iTrader: (1)	hello boys, I am from EU, so no problem if you need anything. My help is free

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fdriller9 Banned Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC Posts: 7,092 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [3.22]	Anyone know if the Euro airbox is any louder than US spec?...I love my aFe oiled drop in and charcoal/air silencer removal but I would like it to be slightly louder. Not aftermarket intake loud, but a little more audible.

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MMOTION Lieutenant Colonel Drives: like you'll never drive again Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: uptown Posts: 1,576 iTrader: (17)	I believe a fellow local member DimSum has done this mod. You guys might wanna PM him or maybe he can chime in.

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ah gon Colonel Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vancouver b.c. canada Posts: 2,282 iTrader: (12)	is the intake pipe with the silencer can be reused if swap the euros intake,air box on? __________________

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