Cold air intake opinions for N55

mike@x-ph.com · 11-14-2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by brettbmw

Today's intakes from factory are just as good as the after market intakes. I would say if going to show car go for it.But if your not just a drop in KN would be the more economicle way.

If you're going with a filter only, you'd be better off getting Pipercross, BMC or a green filter

Shadycrew31 · 11-14-2018, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

If you're going with a filter only, you'd be better off getting Pipercross, BMC or a green filter

I am running the AFE dry flow and have seen great results from my data logging.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-14-2018, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadycrew31

I am running the AFE dry flow and have seen great results from my data logging.

AFE filters are good as well but expensive

Shadycrew31 · 11-14-2018, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

AFE filters are good as well but expensive

Yes indeed. I'm not going to test any other brand because I know it will show minimal difference in airflow. Hard to test the filtering ability at home... So I justify my purchase there

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F30NFifty5 · 01-26-2019, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

If you're going with a filter only, you'd be better off getting Pipercross, BMC or a green filter

Is a K&N filter going to give me MAF sensor issues?

Logicoeur · 01-26-2019, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by F30NFifty5

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

If you're going with a filter only, you'd be better off getting Pipercross, BMC or a green filter

Is a K&N filter going to give me MAF sensor issues?

Only if it has too much oil during operation.

ChristosD · 01-28-2019, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Seba77W

That's not a true cold air intake. If that was the case then you could say the stock intake is a cold air intake. There is no true cold air intake for the N55 just high flow intakes. A true cold air intake has very long tubing not stock like as in your pics, it sits either directly behind the grill or somewhere Below the headlight and the filter element is not covered by a box just like stock.

does anyone make front mount intakes like these for the n55 besides MSR that cost about sixty billion dollars for bent aluminum.

Seba77W · 01-28-2019, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristosD

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Originally Posted by Seba77W

That's not a true cold air intake. If that was the case then you could say the stock intake is a cold air intake. There is no true cold air intake for the N55 just high flow intakes. A true cold air intake has very long tubing not stock like as in your pics, it sits either directly behind the grill or somewhere Below the headlight and the filter element is not covered by a box just like stock.

does anyone make front mount intakes like these for the n55 besides MSR that cost about sixty billion dollars for bent aluminum.

Man I wish.

codestar · 02-02-2019, 02:09 PM

I have the CTS Turbo intake, if you like constant turbo sounds with every throttle press then it's definitely the one to go with

Tpriest7893 · 02-03-2019, 04:45 PM

I recently bought an INJEN off a member on here for a pretty cheap price and it was just about brand new. No issues. Car runs as if it still has the factory intake. I didn't notice much of a throttle response difference. Just a lot more noise which at first I was kind of unsure about but I like it. Comfort mode it's pretty normal. When I open it up it sounds awesome. No CEL. I went open because I eventually plan on being full bolt on and possibly stage 2 turbos so figured might as well grab it now while it was cheap. I also had injen in other cars with no problem. In my opinion, it's a pipe and a filter. No reason to over complicate it and over pay.

Tpriest7893 · 02-03-2019, 04:47 PM

I also have a heat shield and only paid $200 for the injen practically new

Logicoeur · 02-03-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tpriest7893

I recently bought an INJEN off a member on here for a pretty cheap price and it was just about brand new. No issues. Car runs as if it still has the factory intake. I didn't notice much of a throttle response difference. Just a lot more noise which at first I was kind of unsure about but I like it. Comfort mode it's pretty normal. When I open it up it sounds awesome. No CEL. I went open because I eventually plan on being full bolt on and possibly stage 2 turbos so figured might as well grab it now while it was cheap. I also had injen in other cars with no problem. In my opinion, it's a pipe and a filter. No reason to over complicate it and over pay.

Could have saved some more money and gone with a drop in filter. You'd actually get some better hp and flow. The open air filters under the hood only add noise and actually make you lose some torque down low. Closed box is always better, just doesn't sound as good. The MPPSK air box is the same as stock with an additional hole/velocity stack on the bottom box.

Tpriest7893 · 02-03-2019, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Logicoeur

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Originally Posted by Tpriest7893

I recently bought an INJEN off a member on here for a pretty cheap price and it was just about brand new. No issues. Car runs as if it still has the factory intake. I didn't notice much of a throttle response difference. Just a lot more noise which at first I was kind of unsure about but I like it. Comfort mode it's pretty normal. When I open it up it sounds awesome. No CEL. I went open because I eventually plan on being full bolt on and possibly stage 2 turbos so figured might as well grab it now while it was cheap. I also had injen in other cars with no problem. In my opinion, it's a pipe and a filter. No reason to over complicate it and over pay.

Could have saved some more money and gone with a drop in filter. You'd actually get some better hp and flow. The open air filters under the hood only add noise and actually make you lose some torque down low. Closed box is always better, just doesn't sound as good. The MPPSK air box is the same as stock with an additional hole/velocity stack on the bottom box.

What research do you have that shows adding an open filter makes you lose power?

Seba77W · 02-10-2019, 11:06 PM

This looks pretty good.

7whp and 14lb-ft tq

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5...-335i/?pdk=AQQ

arhoads335i · 02-11-2019, 10:13 AM

The AWE intake looks the best I think. The filter surface area looks huge! Too bad they stopped making it. If anyone has one I'll buy it off you right away.

Seba77W · 02-11-2019, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by arhoads335i

The AWE intake looks the best I think. The filter surface area looks huge! Too bad they stopped making it. If anyone has one I'll buy it off you right away.

Just buy this one... However the Turner looks like it adds more power for $200 less.

https://www.urotuning.com/products/2...SABEgItIfD_BwE

_Tony_ · 02-12-2019, 09:43 AM

I also run with a Dinan CAI. Prefect fit, nice sound, and no codes. You get what you pay for.

OldCrow7xx · 02-12-2019, 11:52 AM

Hey team,

I just got the BMS short ram, they claim typical 10hp/10tq but most importantly alot more sound from the engine.

When coupled with an upgraded intercooler- will I still see heat soak and loss of power?

I thought for $200 it was worth throwing on but alot of talk about air flow sensor issues and check engine lights on here has me worried..

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-12-2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nwynne

Hey team,

I just got the BMS short ram, they claim typical 10hp/10tq but most importantly alot more sound from the engine.

When coupled with an upgraded intercooler- will I still see heat soak and loss of power?

I thought for $200 it was worth throwing on but alot of talk about air flow sensor issues and check engine lights on here has me worried..

The BMS N55 intake is one of the tried and true options for the platform, great power gains, great sound, good price.

Mike

mike@x-ph.com · 02-12-2019, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nwynne

Hey team,

I just got the BMS short ram, they claim typical 10hp/10tq but most importantly alot more sound from the engine.

When coupled with an upgraded intercooler- will I still see heat soak and loss of power?

I thought for $200 it was worth throwing on but alot of talk about air flow sensor issues and check engine lights on here has me worried..

Congrats

No loss of power

OldCrow7xx · 02-12-2019, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

The BMS N55 intake is one of the tried and true options for the platform, great power gains, great sound, good price.

Mike

Thanks Mike!

OldCrow7xx · 02-12-2019, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Congrats

No loss of power

Thanks other Mike! haha

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