[Big Tom]

lol..

I just got eaten by the BMS crowd.

I think I'll switch to a BMS DCI instead...
Give me a good price Mike.

[pHo_e92]

Hahaha BigTom admit it you want to switch

[bmwm3redblack]

Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

Dont drive through lakes and you should be good

So even if i drive in heavily rains i would be ok?
Would i notice the benefit with Stett CAi in comparison with bms dci?

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by bmwm3redblack

So even if i drive in heavily rains i would be ok?
Would i notice the benefit with Stett CAi in comparison with bms dci?

The filter is water resistant just like any other CAI for any other platform. The only time one could hydrolock your motor from water is completely submerging the intake filter. At that point the engine cant breath any air and the next option is water. If you are in an area where your driving through water that is 1 foot or more deeper then maybe a CAI isnt for you.
The best intake option is one that breathes cold air which would only be found in the area where the stett CAI breathes. Any other intake in the engine bay will be breathing in hot air. The DCI style intakes have their benefits on high boost though because the factory box is quite the restriction so it helps the turbos breath better and lower wastegate duty cycle. The cai is that much better as its colder air, more dense, more oxygen, and more power. I wouldnt say the upgrade from a DCI to a CAI would be a seat in the pants burst of power but everything helps when put together.

[Beemw335]

Dci for sure!!
I would get the bms because its a great price, however my friend did tell me tge piping is not the right size, it is in fact a bit small but with it will still fit just dont over tighten and crush the piping.
Injen is over priced, dci is not for show its for pure performance.

[bmwm3redblack]

Thank you very much Jeff,good review!!!

[jlh335i]

Actually, 335i101, a larger inlet is pertinent... check out the fluid dynamics behind velocity stacks. At the same time though, its seems negligible between bms and vishnu.

I have the injen intake personally. If you plan to use meth on your car, Injen may not be the best choice since you have to move the power steering reservoir to the spot that the Vishnu pwm pump takes up... However, that doesnt mean you cant re route the pump to make it function, just more work.

I would look into the various diy's on Mr.5's intake. I think its Zasquatch who made one with a bellmouth. I might take out my injen in order to make something similiar to Mr.5

[chrisw335i]

yet another Injen owner like myself who has the interest in the meth kit but cant get no vishnu support with an alternative mounting bracket

Originally Posted by jlh335i

Actually, 335i101, a larger inlet is pertinent... check out the fluid dynamics behind velocity stacks. At the same time though, its seems negligible between bms and vishnu.

I have the injen intake personally. If you plan to use meth on your car, Injen may not be the best choice since you have to move the power steering reservoir to the spot that the Vishnu pwm pump takes up... However, that doesnt mean you cant re route the pump to make it function, just more work.

I would look into the various diy's on Mr.5's intake. I think its Zasquatch who made one with a bellmouth. I might take out my injen in order to make something similiar to Mr.5

[MKR_DmD]

Originally Posted by chrisw335i

yet another Injen owner like myself who has the interest in the meth kit but cant get no vishnu support with an alternative mounting bracket

You can always make your own bracket and through in the driver front wheel area.

[chrisw335i]

probally could, which would call for a decent skill in machining and fabrication in which not my greatest of attributes lol....would much rather it be manufactured

Originally Posted by DrivinMissDaisy

You can always make your own bracket and through in the driver front wheel area.

[pimp4cheddar]

Is there any downside to buying the BMS DCI's used if they're clean/oiled?

[99three]

Injen looks money and it's functional. 2 pluses right there. Then again, I'm being a bit biased.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by chrisw335i

probally could, which would call for a decent skill in machining and fabrication in which not my greatest of attributes lol....would much rather it be manufactured

You dont need to mount the pump in the engine bay. You can mount it wherever you like. They just did it under the hood for ease of install.

[turb0mik3]

I heard GruppeM is cheap.

[BMWsky]

Originally Posted by bmwm3redblack

Thank you very much Jeff,good review!!!

Jeff is spot on; I bought my Stett CAI from him and couldn't be happier. I've driven through some heavy downpours with no issues.

Former_Boosted_IS did a comparison on DCI vs Stett CAI and the Stett performed better. Granted, the Stett is much more expensive so ultimately you have to decide if it is worth the additional cost.

[bmwm3redblack]

Originally Posted by chrisw335i

yet another Injen owner like myself who has the interest in the meth kit but cant get no vishnu support with an alternative mounting bracket

It's a pity injen isn't compatiable with AA bov
So i would go with bms dci!!!

[EJ_3]

If I had to pick between the two.... INJEN. BMS looks too cheap IMO.

[maxwell600]

Originally Posted by Manny_World

If I had to pick between the two.... INJEN. BMS looks too cheap IMO.

It may look cheap, but I have them and so do many many others. The fact is, is that it is a quality intake that IMO that works better than it costs, meaning more money for other mods.

[bmwm3redblack]

Originally Posted by maxwell600

It may look cheap, but I have them and so do many many others. The fact is, is that it is a quality intake that IMO that works better than it costs, meaning more money for other mods.

So seems bms is the way to go, best price same gains and nice sound!!!!

[Imthatguy]

CAI>DCI....Cool Air From Grille>Hot Engine Bay Air

[EJ_3]

Originally Posted by maxwell600

It may look cheap, but I have them and so do many many others. The fact is, is that it is a quality intake that IMO that works better than it costs, meaning more money for other mods.

True, however... if that's the case, why not save $50 and make one from scratch? They have everything at an AutoZone to make an intake that looks and probably will perform the same . I didn't question the quality or the intake at all, just the looks. The OP asking for people opinion between the two, so I gave my unbiased opinion and why I chose my answer.

[Xzach92X]

If you have the extra $$$ i'd go with injen bc of looks like everyone else is saying both perform pretty much identical