N55 Intake ideas

black e · 02-08-2011, 08:13 PM

What i had thought about was to buy a extra OEM MAF housing/air box lid and cutting it right when starts to get flat and rig a oval intake/filter to that.
That way you can keep the OEM MAF housing and get a cone/oval filter there

FrankiE90 · 02-08-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by black e

What i had thought about was to buy a extra OEM MAF housing/air box lid and cutting it right when starts to get flat and rig a oval intake/filter to that.
That way you can keep the OEM MAF housing and get a cone/oval filter there

yeh
but this maybe funnier to do.
i want all that hot air goin' to the cone.

don't care what anyone says (HAI) FTW!
(HAI) - hot air intake.
cold is so overrated.

Pepe_pr · 02-09-2011, 09:48 AM

Anyone knows if this actually works? Or are we dealing with a cloud os smoke post

D.B.S · 02-09-2011, 09:52 AM

Never really looked at the airbox... But Isn't it possible to do a Mr. 5 modification to the N55 airbox? Instead of getting rid of the stock box, add an additional hose/filter to the OEM box? Then you wouldn't really need to worry about where the sensors are located, because it would all still be stockish (might not be a word, but deal with it)...

FrankiE90 · 02-09-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Army335xi

Never really looked at the airbox... But Isn't it possible to do a Mr. 5 modification to the N55 airbox? Instead of getting rid of the stock box, add an additional hose/filter to the OEM box? Then you wouldn't really need to worry about where the sensors are located, because it would all still be stockish (might not be a word, but deal with it)...

yes i believe that's what blacke mention'd.
someone want to try this?

D.B.S · 02-09-2011, 02:25 PM

Well it would be more beneficial for one of the e9x members to try and do this... My airbox is slightly different on the E70 compared to yours. (E70 airbox is a little smaller than E90's). I will probably try this after I see a successful result from an E9x first though... SO who's gonna be the test subject?

leftlanechillin · 02-24-2011, 01:09 AM

hey guys I've got it nearly perfect, i had to seal the MAF housing and im not getting any codes. kinda awesome. and it sound baddass, ill post a video soon enough

leftlanechillin · 02-24-2011, 01:10 AM

sorry it took me a bit to reply

Juiced46 · 02-24-2011, 09:00 AM

The position of the MAF doesnt matter if its turned to the side, facing up or upside down. Its going to get the same exact reading since the air has a straight shot through the tube in this particular application. Now if there were a bend directly before the MAF then position of the MAF would be critical.

If you guys are wondering what it sounds like. Go out to your car, pop the hood, unclip the upper air box lid remove the air filter, leave the lid unclipped, start and rev your engine. This will give you a good indication of what it sounds like. DO NOT DRIVE the car with no air filter though! lol Just start and rev.

leftlanechillin · 02-24-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by black e

well if he's not getting codes with the MAF sideways then the " intake is to difficult because of the MAF" argument is just BS

yeah it is bs. the sensor is still going to read the density of the air or whatever the hell is does. just gotta make sure there are no leaks in the intake and everything will be fine. including the MAF housing

leftlanechillin · 02-24-2011, 01:12 PM

and if yall are wondering how it sounds. ive gotten some good driving around w/ the intake on. you can hear turbo spool and blow off very well, its pretty loud actually, and the VANOS is just orgasmic wen you hit high RPM's

D.B.S · 02-24-2011, 01:44 PM

^ Would love to hear some sound clips and video clips as well...

Hmm... 400 for the AFE, 400 for the Injen, or 400 for the Stock box and do an Mr. 5 mod to it... What is a man to do? (of course their is no guarantee the Injen or AFE will work with the X5, although everything up until the stock box is the same).

IancoleTX · 03-04-2011, 06:36 PM

Video and instructions plz

leftlanechillin · 04-07-2011, 11:56 PM

hey guys ill post a vid of the sounds soon. on the other hand if im going to do a dyno im going to perfect the intake. thanks for the feedback guys

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black e Lieutenant 34 Rep 522 Posts Drives: DCT N55 135I Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boca Raton iTrader: (7)	What i had thought about was to buy a extra OEM MAF housing/air box lid and cutting it right when starts to get flat and rig a oval intake/filter to that. That way you can keep the OEM MAF housing and get a cone/oval filter there
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02-09-2011, 09:48 AM	#25
Pepe_pr Lieutenant 35 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 135i black on black Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Juan PR iTrader: (1)	Anyone knows if this actually works? Or are we dealing with a cloud os smoke post __________________ USED TO HAVE A 385 whp 479 tq N55 335 2011 (AT) AND NOW A 135 M package 2010 (AT) 447whp/504tq
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D.B.S Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,748 Posts Drives: '11 X5 35i / '13 S5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Deployed to Kuwait iTrader: (2)	Never really looked at the airbox... But Isn't it possible to do a Mr. 5 modification to the N55 airbox? Instead of getting rid of the stock box, add an additional hose/filter to the OEM box? Then you wouldn't really need to worry about where the sensors are located, because it would all still be stockish (might not be a word, but deal with it)... __________________ BMW X5 35i: Boopie Exhaust & Intercooler, K&N Drop in Filter, JB3 (3+ psi) 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T: CAI, Catch Can, Custom Exhaust, Headers, 87MM Throttle Body, Diablo Custom 93 OCT Tune
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D.B.S Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,748 Posts Drives: '11 X5 35i / '13 S5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Deployed to Kuwait iTrader: (2)	Well it would be more beneficial for one of the e9x members to try and do this... My airbox is slightly different on the E70 compared to yours. (E70 airbox is a little smaller than E90's). I will probably try this after I see a successful result from an E9x first though... SO who's gonna be the test subject? __________________ BMW X5 35i: Boopie Exhaust & Intercooler, K&N Drop in Filter, JB3 (3+ psi) 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T: CAI, Catch Can, Custom Exhaust, Headers, 87MM Throttle Body, Diablo Custom 93 OCT Tune
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02-24-2011, 01:09 AM	#29
leftlanechillin Spirited Driver 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Honda Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	my DIY intake hey guys I've got it nearly perfect, i had to seal the MAF housing and im not getting any codes. kinda awesome. and it sound baddass, ill post a video soon enough
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02-24-2011, 09:00 AM	#31
Juiced46 Major 74 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 03 Turbo Cobra, 2011 335xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wallingford CT iTrader: (3)	The position of the MAF doesnt matter if its turned to the side, facing up or upside down. Its going to get the same exact reading since the air has a straight shot through the tube in this particular application. Now if there were a bend directly before the MAF then position of the MAF would be critical. If you guys are wondering what it sounds like. Go out to your car, pop the hood, unclip the upper air box lid remove the air filter, leave the lid unclipped, start and rev your engine. This will give you a good indication of what it sounds like. DO NOT DRIVE the car with no air filter though! lol Just start and rev.
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leftlanechillin Spirited Driver 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Honda Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	and if yall are wondering how it sounds. ive gotten some good driving around w/ the intake on. you can hear turbo spool and blow off very well, its pretty loud actually, and the VANOS is just orgasmic wen you hit high RPM's
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02-24-2011, 01:44 PM	#34
D.B.S Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,748 Posts Drives: '11 X5 35i / '13 S5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Deployed to Kuwait iTrader: (2)	^ Would love to hear some sound clips and video clips as well... Hmm... 400 for the AFE, 400 for the Injen, or 400 for the Stock box and do an Mr. 5 mod to it... What is a man to do? (of course their is no guarantee the Injen or AFE will work with the X5, although everything up until the stock box is the same). __________________ BMW X5 35i: Boopie Exhaust & Intercooler, K&N Drop in Filter, JB3 (3+ psi) 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T: CAI, Catch Can, Custom Exhaust, Headers, 87MM Throttle Body, Diablo Custom 93 OCT Tune
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04-07-2011, 11:56 PM	#36
leftlanechillin Spirited Driver 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Honda Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	hey guys ill post a vid of the sounds soon. on the other hand if im going to do a dyno im going to perfect the intake. thanks for the feedback guys
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