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ZZZZ · 12-23-2011, 06:14 PM

Excuse the newbie question, but what are scoops and what type of performance do they give, cost?

DJ Apex · 12-23-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lync9763

So what would you officially call your mod? the OEM Cone Intake mod? or something more creative... like "the Apex mod" ? lol

Feeling the Apex Mod!!! lol
idk how about u guys come up with some cool names and ill start a poll

DJ Apex · 12-23-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZZZZ

Excuse the newbie question, but what are scoops and what type of performance do they give, cost?

scoops are installed in each one of the front grills to channel more air into the factory air duct.

As far as performance goes you will be lucky to see 2hp at 100+ MPH lol
And for the cost ehhh not worth it i made my own from a thread on here of DIY Scoops.

OlivaresAnthony · 12-23-2011, 08:47 PM

Nice!

Ateam · 12-23-2011, 09:26 PM

very creative! Isn't that cone filter awfully tiny though? It looks like it would flow less air than the panel filter does?

DJ Apex · 12-24-2011, 06:43 PM

Anyone else willing to sell me there stock box?

gaalforce · 12-25-2011, 06:30 PM

will the AFE cone work?

DJ Apex · 12-25-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gaalforce

will the AFE cone work?

do u know the size of it?

Chrispy650 · 12-25-2011, 09:48 PM

interesting mod. reminds me of the new afe intake

DJ Apex · 12-25-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrispy650

interesting mod. reminds me of the new afe intake

ya just for 95% less then the cost of it

adamsclubs · 12-26-2011, 12:27 PM

The cone used in the new aFe intake is clearly much bigger in diameter, at least at the neck.

Hey Apex, what is the brand and model #s for your cone and adaptors? I don't mind giving it a try.

I currently have the Dinan style intake mod, I use the aFe blue drop-in filter, but it gets clogged too fast, and it does not appear to have enough surface area to work with the much larger intake snorkels.

DJ Apex · 12-26-2011, 01:07 PM

Cone filter specs for perfect fitment and still leaves box with room to close
5.5 In. Od Base/4.75 In. Od Top, H-6.25 In

Parts Used from local auto parts
Spectre - 8148

adamsclubs · 12-26-2011, 02:08 PM

Are the adapters included in the package?

adamsclubs · 12-26-2011, 08:31 PM

Apex, how snug was the 3" adapter when it was inserted into the intake, where the MAF is located?

Also is there any room at all to fit a larger cone filter in the box?

Thanks!

DJ Apex · 12-26-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by adamsclubs

Apex, how snug was the 3" adapter when it was inserted into the intake, where the MAF is located?

Also is there any room at all to fit a larger cone filter in the box?

Thanks!

its not snug its tight so tight that u need to screw driver to put it out from the other side. and on the filter size idk its really small in there i was thinking about cutting the ribs in there to make more room btu i found this one to work better then cutting it

adamsclubs · 12-26-2011, 10:43 PM

Thanks again Apex. So can't have a cone that is taller than yours, but what about diameters?

Will a wider cone fit in there?

DJ Apex · 12-26-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by adamsclubs

Thanks again Apex. So can't have a cone that is taller than yours, but what about diameters?

Will a wider cone fit in there?

any wider box wont close i was gonna use this one http://compare.ebay.com/like/2307136...=sbar&_lwgsi=y

adamsclubs · 12-27-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ Apex

any wider box wont close i was gonna use this one http://compare.ebay.com/like/2307136...=sbar&_lwgsi=y

OK, the reason I asked the questions, I already have a Dinan Ram Air Intake Mod with the aFe drop in filter. If I want to do this, might as well find the biggest filter to go in there.

I am looking into the K&N oval/tapered high flow filters.

DJ Apex · 12-27-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by adamsclubs

OK, the reason I asked the questions, I already have a Dinan Ram Air Intake Mod with the aFe drop in filter. If I want to do this, might as well find the biggest filter to go in there.

I am looking into the K&N oval/tapered high flow filters.

ya i intend to do the same and find a filter that fits better but for now that worked

N0OS3 · 12-27-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ Apex

Feeling the Apex Mod!!! lol
idk how about u guys come up with some cool names and ill start a poll

that depends on where you got "DJ Apex" from...

DJ Apex · 12-27-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lync9763

that depends on where you got "DJ Apex" from...

ive been DJ Apex since 2002 when i use to dj lol

Apex was a term used from my motor i rebuilt at the time.
Even had few mix tapes called Apex Seal Mixes!

N0OS3 · 12-27-2011, 10:30 PM

I think i'ma try out the "Apex Mod" when i get back home... why not... seems like a pretty solid idea.

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12-23-2011, 06:14 PM	#23
ZZZZ Lieutenant Drives: Z4 3.0i winterbeater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 583 iTrader: (1)	Excuse the newbie question, but what are scoops and what type of performance do they give, cost?

12-23-2011, 09:26 PM	#27
Ateam Banned Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,111 iTrader: (0)	very creative! Isn't that cone filter awfully tiny though? It looks like it would flow less air than the panel filter does?

12-24-2011, 06:43 PM	#28
DJ Apex Lieutenant Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 479 iTrader: (1)	Anyone else willing to sell me there stock box?

12-25-2011, 09:48 PM	#31
Chrispy650 Lieutenant Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal (Irvine) Posts: 485 iTrader: (2)	interesting mod. reminds me of the new afe intake

12-26-2011, 12:27 PM	#33
adamsclubs Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 328i sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	The cone used in the new aFe intake is clearly much bigger in diameter, at least at the neck. Hey Apex, what is the brand and model #s for your cone and adaptors? I don't mind giving it a try. I currently have the Dinan style intake mod, I use the aFe blue drop-in filter, but it gets clogged too fast, and it does not appear to have enough surface area to work with the much larger intake snorkels.

12-26-2011, 01:07 PM	#34
DJ Apex Lieutenant Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 479 iTrader: (1)	Cone filter specs for perfect fitment and still leaves box with room to close 5.5 In. Od Base/4.75 In. Od Top, H-6.25 In Parts Used from local auto parts Spectre - 8148

12-26-2011, 02:08 PM	#35
adamsclubs Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 328i sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	Are the adapters included in the package?

12-26-2011, 08:31 PM	#36
adamsclubs Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 328i sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	Apex, how snug was the 3" adapter when it was inserted into the intake, where the MAF is located? Also is there any room at all to fit a larger cone filter in the box? Thanks!

12-26-2011, 10:43 PM	#38
adamsclubs Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 328i sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	Thanks again Apex. So can't have a cone that is taller than yours, but what about diameters? Will a wider cone fit in there?