BMS intake vs Stock - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Charlietiesto · 10-12-2012, 03:47 AM

I'm thinking about buying a BMS intake, but does it really perform better than the stock intake?

gustnyc · 10-12-2012, 04:19 AM

Not really, but it sounds much better..

BMW_Belgier · 10-12-2012, 04:25 AM

No performance gain... Even worse at high temp and high use. Better would be a closed intake (OEM is good enough for starters)

Intake sound is something some people love, some people hate...

But you can all read that when you use

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 10-12-2012, 10:27 AM

At higher boost levels it offers 5-10hp gains, sounds much better, and looks much better. Does not make less power in heat as said below. That is a misconception.

Mike

mashimarho · 10-12-2012, 10:56 AM

I only got it for better flow of air, which it does. It BREATHES! And WOOSHHH

Charlietiesto · 10-12-2012, 11:06 AM

Thanks for the feedback

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-12-2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mashimarho

I only got it for better flow of air, which it does. It BREATHES! And WOOSHHH

It only amplifies the built in BOV in the N55. Great intake nonetheless.

badblk335i · 10-12-2012, 02:23 PM

I am very happy with mine. Quality product as always from BMS that loos great in the engine bay and sounds a lot better than stock to me.

Didn't really notice performance gains but I am addicted to wasting money on my car so it was to be expected that I immediately buy it when it came out.

Happy I bought it tho.....

Beemw335 · 10-12-2012, 02:37 PM

It obviously outflows stock, theres no possible power loss, only power to be made.
Nice sound too

klov335 · 10-12-2012, 03:00 PM

I have it its great.. I dont c how power could be lost since its open.. Maybe when its hot? But where i live its -20 to -40 up north haha so more power woooosshh

BMW_Belgier · 10-12-2012, 04:33 PM

I was going to say something but i'm not...

Believe what you think...

Alpina used a closed (!) intake with better air flow for there B3 and B3S...

F335i · 10-12-2012, 04:42 PM

I like mine .

Sam335ix · 10-12-2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

I was going to say something but i'm not...

Believe what you think...

Alpina used a closed (!) intake with better air flow for there B3 and B3S...

Let's not compare Alpina vs 335... I have the bms intake and it works and sound great.

tres · 10-13-2012, 06:38 PM

OK bone stock I made 284 whp
tuned with no mods 332 whp
Added dci and catless dp 360 whp I doubt it very much those pipes 32 whp
added intercooler 361 whp stronger on the top end

Also my car drivetrain loss is 11.25%

So i do think the dci's do add something to tuned cars all the bolt on's were from cpe I also have the bms intakes and did a comparison no difference in hp but the pre filters on the CPE dci's is easier to clean I'm lazy

PS everything was done on a dyno dynamics dyno

eyim1988 · 10-13-2012, 08:47 PM

Mostly for the sound

E90Company · 10-14-2012, 03:40 PM

For the people saying the intake increases intake temps, you are wrong. The intercooler heatsoaks, notr the intake. The air has to go through hot turbines.

BMW_Belgier · 10-15-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Company

For the people saying the intake increases intake temps, you are wrong. The intercooler heatsoaks, notr the intake. The air has to go through hot turbines.

So more stress on them because of the higher temp an open intake inducts...

And when you start off with higher temp intake air, you will have higher temp overall witsch result in... Yes you get it...

Why are you all defending it

It will give a nicer (for some) sound but it doesn't work performance wise...

BMW_Belgier · 10-15-2012, 09:39 AM

Oh and BMS:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=758323

hetzle · 10-16-2012, 02:02 AM

The idea that the BMS intake pulls higher temps is plain wrong, check out this intake test

BMW_Belgier · 10-16-2012, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hetzle

The idea that the BMS intake pulls higher temps is plain wrong, check out this intake test

You want to convince me with a test from the guy producing and selling them...

You guys really have to try harder to convince me... For years now i'm reading test (even TÜV) and reading feedback saying the opposite what you are saying...

Laguna3 · 10-16-2012, 09:36 AM

I've had it for a few months now. I don't notice it anymore.

rylak · 10-17-2012, 03:56 PM

the WOOOOSHHH sound is intoxicating

10-12-2012, 03:47 AM	#1
Charlietiesto New Member Drives: E92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	BMS intake vs Stock I'm thinking about buying a BMS intake, but does it really perform better than the stock intake?
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10-12-2012, 04:19 AM	#2
gustnyc First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 BSM 335 xdrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 380 iTrader: (6)	Not really, but it sounds much better.. __________________ 2011 BSM E90 335 xdrive, msport,performance package,nav,premium,cold weather,ets cp,bms intake,custom exhaust,jb4 stage 2 R.I.P. 09 BSM E90 335 xdrive =*(

10-12-2012, 04:25 AM	#3
BMW_Belgier Major Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,349 iTrader: (0)	No performance gain... Even worse at high temp and high use. Better would be a closed intake (OEM is good enough for starters) Intake sound is something some people love, some people hate... But you can all read that when you use __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )

10-12-2012, 10:27 AM	#4
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10-12-2012, 10:56 AM	#5
mashimarho Boss Drives: e92 LCI 335i xDrive™ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, michigan Posts: 5,715 iTrader: (27) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i xDrive [5.00]	I only got it for better flow of air, which it does. It BREATHES! And WOOSHHH __________________ -Sean. 360 FORGED///DynamikiLLu51ions///ER///BMS///KW///VRSF///ARKYM///DD///CYBA///STOPTECH///BMW Performance /// My Progress: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770326

10-12-2012, 11:06 AM	#6
Charlietiesto New Member Drives: E92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback

10-12-2012, 02:23 PM	#8
badblk335i Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 546 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00] 2008 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	I am very happy with mine. Quality product as always from BMS that loos great in the engine bay and sounds a lot better than stock to me. Didn't really notice performance gains but I am addicted to wasting money on my car so it was to be expected that I immediately buy it when it came out. Happy I bought it tho..... __________________ \| BMS JB4 ISO \| BMS METH KIT \| BMS DP \| BMS INTAKE \| REMUS RACE \| \| ER CP \| HELIX FMIC \| B3 FLASH \| KW V2 \| VMR 718 \| HANKOOK V12 \|

10-12-2012, 02:37 PM	#9
Beemw335 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: My car is my home Posts: 1,977 iTrader: (2)	It obviously outflows stock, theres no possible power loss, only power to be made. Nice sound too

10-12-2012, 03:00 PM	#10
klov335 Lieutenant Drives: e90 lci n55 xdrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Yellowknife, NT Posts: 556 iTrader: (3)	I have it its great.. I dont c how power could be lost since its open.. Maybe when its hot? But where i live its -20 to -40 up north haha so more power woooosshh

10-12-2012, 04:33 PM	#11
BMW_Belgier Major Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,349 iTrader: (0)	I was going to say something but i'm not... Believe what you think... Alpina used a closed (!) intake with better air flow for there B3 and B3S... __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )

10-12-2012, 04:42 PM	#12
F335i Private Drives: 2012 335i Coupe 6AT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	I like mine . __________________ JB4 S2 ISO Map7, BMS Intake, BMS Chargepipe, BMS Downpipe, BMS OCC, Flex fuel wires.

10-13-2012, 06:38 PM	#14
tres Major Drives: 2011 bmw 335is 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 1,196 iTrader: (6)	OK bone stock I made 284 whp tuned with no mods 332 whp Added dci and catless dp 360 whp I doubt it very much those pipes 32 whp added intercooler 361 whp stronger on the top end Also my car drivetrain loss is 11.25% So i do think the dci's do add something to tuned cars all the bolt on's were from cpe I also have the bms intakes and did a comparison no difference in hp but the pre filters on the CPE dci's is easier to clean I'm lazy PS everything was done on a dyno dynamics dyno __________________ Member #431510 oem perf cf spoiler and front lip/m3strut brace/m3 subframe bushings/wavetrac lsd/ TMS solid diff bushings/MR adjustable toe arms/MR adjustable upper link/full m3 suspension/ecs tuning ss brake lines/GC coilovers./CPE dci's,catless dp,intercooler,charge pipe bov/BMS OCC/tuningtechfs tuned/RB pcv valve/defiv diff lockdownkit Last edited by tres; 10-13-2012 at 06:47 PM.

10-13-2012, 08:47 PM	#15
eyim1988 Major Drives: 2011 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,244 iTrader: (2)	Mostly for the sound __________________ Procede v5, ER Competition FMIC, ER Chargepipe, HP Autowerks foam filter, Custom turboback exhaust, 369 whp/444 torque (no intercooler)

10-14-2012, 03:40 PM	#16
E90Company Major General Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SFL Posts: 5,526 iTrader: (2)	For the people saying the intake increases intake temps, you are wrong. The intercooler heatsoaks, notr the intake. The air has to go through hot turbines. __________________ FBO N54 6AT

10-15-2012, 09:39 AM	#18
BMW_Belgier Major Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,349 iTrader: (0)	Oh and BMS: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=758323 __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )

10-16-2012, 02:02 AM	#19
hetzle Private First Class Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Altos, California Posts: 124 iTrader: (0)	The idea that the BMS intake pulls higher temps is plain wrong, check out this intake test __________________ 2011 335i sedan 6MT, JB4, AA exhaust, ER CP, Arkym CF trunk 2000 M5, LeMans Blue, H&R coilovers, custom exhaust, & assorted aesthetic mods. SOLD 1995 M3, Schrick cams, Euro HFM, 24 lbs injectors, AA exhaust, Conforti chip, UUC LTW flywheel, UUC performance organic clutch. Assorted aesthetic mods. SOLD

10-16-2012, 09:36 AM	#21
Laguna3 E90 NOOB Drives: N55 E92 Msport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 905 Posts: 249 iTrader: (0)	I've had it for a few months now. I don't notice it anymore.

10-17-2012, 03:56 PM	#22
rylak Private Drives: 2009 AW/CR E93 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 76 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 E93 335i [0.00]	the WOOOOSHHH sound is intoxicating __________________ Cobb Stage 2+ Aggressive \| BMS DCI \| AR Design Catless DP \| Helix FMIC \| LCI Tail Lights \| OSS Style Angel Eyes

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