[FrankiE90]

Originally Posted by e92sport

That would pretty much be just like the factory intake. So there wouldn't be much if any gains

i guess i'm try'n to hard.
i'll let it go then and wait to get the injen or make
one

[D.B.S]

Looks like that sucker (injen) would fit the X5 with no issue... But I'm pretty sure this thing is gonna cost about $300-$400 easily

[FrankiE90]

Originally Posted by Army335xi

Looks like that sucker (injen) would fit the X5 with no issue... But I'm pretty sure this thing is gonna cost about $300-$400 easily

if it is i'm sure (the guys on here) we can come up with
something DIY like juiced46 said. I know you're
anticipating some performance mods for ur X5 N55

[Keik E92 M3]

They have the car on a dyno but no numbers!!! this is killing mmeeeeee

[D.B.S]

Yeah... Right now it's Terry's Stg 1 tune, and this weekend finally getting my custom boopie exhaust system put in... Can't wait till Vishnu or one of the other tuners supports the X5...

[PKumarM3]

i'd wait for Vishnu to come out with something for the n55 intake issue

[e92sport]

I see prices being high as this will be the only n55 intake that would work on the market once proven...

And with all that piping they had to use i see it still being in the range of the n54 intake or more $450+

This intake reminds me of the old single cam honda intakes.

[competition]

[FrankiE90]

Originally Posted by goeslikeschnell

https://docs.google.com/viewer?attid...number=1&w=800

wahhhh?? intake?

[FDfranklin]

[FrankiE90]

so gains of 12whp and 15ft/lbs torque
thanks Franklin

i take that injen did this to a
stock 1er N55
pump gas 91
AT

[competition]

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

so gains of 12whp and 15ft/lbs torque
thanks Franklin

i take that injen did this to a
stock 1er N55
pump gas 91
DCT

haha yes. it's mine.

[Juiced46]

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

so gains of 12whp and 15ft/lbs torque
thanks Franklin

i take that injen did this to a
stock 1er N55
pump gas 91
AT

The gain is actually a 9whp 12ft/lbs gain as far as peak #s are concerned.

[DimSum]

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

if it look like this i'll chit my pants.





josephcandraos where are you?!
og link
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...09&postcount=6

damn thats gangster!
Sick setup

[D.B.S]

Originally Posted by Juiced46

The gain is actually a 9whp 12ft/lbs gain as far as peak #s are concerned.

SO until we get a price on this, we can't say if this is a cost effective mod or not... If they are charging 200-300 maybe, but more than 300, I don't think anyone can justify 9 hp and 12ft/lbs of tq.

With a tune that number will be a lot more impressive I think... So would be curious to see what dyno results the N55 will gain with intake and tune, vs intake only...

[Juiced46]

Originally Posted by e92sport

I see prices being high as this will be the only n55 intake that would work on the market once proven...

And with all that piping they had to use i see it still being in the range of the n54 intake or more $450+

This intake reminds me of the old single cam honda intakes.

What do you mean all that piping they had to use? It looks to be maybe a 3"-3.5" pipe a few feet long, not sure of material but even if its stainless it is not very costly. Maybe $40 worth of tubing if its stainless. They are using pretty basic bends, nothing crazy that would cause a fabrication nightmare, a silicone coupler, and a $30 air filter. Plus they added a plastic scoop. Yes it looks decent ( id preferably want the pipe powdercoated not polished/chrome) but nothing to justify a $450+ price tag IMO. Obviously we are all speculating on the price. However if this thing costs $450+ that is just plain nuts, but thats what we get for owning a BMW I guess......we get the "BMW Tax" I will make my own for much much less.

[Juiced46]

Originally Posted by Army335xi

SO until we get a price on this, we can't say if this is a cost effective mod or not... If they are charging 200-300 maybe, but more than 300, I don't think anyone can justify 9 hp and 12ft/lbs of tq.

With a tune that number will be a lot more impressive I think... So would be curious to see what dyno results the N55 will gain with intake and tune, vs intake only...

I agree 100% With a tune, you may see more of a gain, plus @ higher boost levels where the stock one may become a restriction it may help as well.

[Pepe_pr]

r we there yet?

[FrankiE90]

Originally Posted by goeslikeschnell

haha yes. it's mine.

oh, now you say.

did you speak to Paul about this?
I've been email'n back and forth with him.
I"m try'n to get my bimmer down there to fit it on the 335.


--
also cat's out of the bag.
do you have more shots of the intake - like to see
more of the passenger side angle.
wanna see the lower tubing connection where
the 2 ventilation connection are before the turbo.

[e92sport]

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

oh, now you say.

did you speak to Paul about this?
I've been email'n back and forth with him.
I"m try'n to get my bimmer down there to fit it on the 335.


--
also cat's out of the bag.
do you have more shots of the intake - like to see
more of the passenger side angle.
wanna see the lower tubing connection where
the 2 ventilation connection are before the turbo.

Its going to be the same fitment for both. Its the same motor. It doesnt look like it uses anything in the bay to mount.

[e92sport]

Originally Posted by Juiced46

What do you mean all that piping they had to use? It looks to be maybe a 3"-3.5" pipe a few feet long, not sure of material but even if its stainless it is not very costly. Maybe $40 worth of tubing if its stainless. They are using pretty basic bends, nothing crazy that would cause a fabrication nightmare, a silicone coupler, and a $30 air filter. Plus they added a plastic scoop. Yes it looks decent ( id preferably want the pipe powdercoated not polished/chrome) but nothing to justify a $450+ price tag IMO. Obviously we are all speculating on the price. However if this thing costs $450+ that is just plain nuts, but thats what we get for owning a BMW I guess......we get the "BMW Tax" I will make my own for much much less.

That piping is just about the same length or longer than most of there CAI's that sell for $300. All there piping is aluminum, the filter is larger than what they usually use in there kits (regular replacement filter is $50), the air scoop then you get the BMW tax plus the extra $ for them being the only ones with an n55 intake.... = $$$ Guaranteed $400+

[D.B.S]

Not worth it, IMO... Overpriced... A DIY solution would probably provided the same gains, but i'm no expert... A Mr. 5 type modification the the OEM box might be more cost effective and give the same amounts of gain.

But like I said before, we need to see what type of gains this intake would provide when combined with a tune... I think that will show if this is a worth while mod or not.. If this intake is $400, your looking at about $40 per 1hp (10hp max)... vs a tune which provides (depending on which one you get) $12 for a 1hp gain, (procede) or $6 per 1hp (jb3). I know my numbers are very skewed (estimated 70hp gain on a Procede and 50hp gain on a JB3 Stg 1 tune) so take it all with a grain of salt.