Air Filter

F80_M3llow · 10-08-2009, 10:09 PM

Hey everyone i need to know whats the best drop in high Performance Air filter for my 2006 325i. Read all the intake threads and dont want any heat soak so im goin stock with some scoops. Jut now i need to find the perfect filter and maybe you 325i or 328i guys can chime in of what u are using. Thanks.

F32Fleet · 10-09-2009, 07:16 AM

#1 You'll never feel the 10hp gain from an intake.
#2 BMW Performance Intake is a nice piece of work and will definetly change how the car sounds to you from inside the cabin.

SV Concepts III · 10-09-2009, 11:04 AM

Are you looking for a full replacement intake or just an filter replacement? A filter replacement is a good idea to upgrade if it's time to replace the factory paper filter but you cannot expect the car to be completely transformed with just a filter upgrade. An intake will make the car a bit more responsive but again is not a huge gain.

With that said, I would look into aFe for the replacement filter or aFe or Simota for the replacement intake. They both utilize a heatshield to protect the filter from heat soak and offer dry or oiled filters.

Derek Zoolander · 10-09-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Socom

#1 You'll never feel the 10hp gain from an intake.
#2 BMW Performance Intake is a nice piece of work and will definetly change how the car sounds to you from inside the cabin.

This, but you gotta be nuts to spend $800 on an intake.

F80_M3llow · 10-09-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

This, but you gotta be nuts to spend $800 on an intake.

david @ eas · 10-09-2009, 11:44 AM

To be honest you're not going to get too much from a panel filter, let alone a full intake system. I would keep everything stock, upgrade your exhaust first

carve · 10-09-2009, 12:18 PM

OEM. You won't feel a difference with a drop in (or full intake for that matter, on a 325 especially, but even on a 335 running stock boost), and it'll let a lot more dirt into the engine.

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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Are you looking for a full replacement intake or just an filter replacement? A filter replacement is a good idea to upgrade if it's time to replace the factory paper filter but you cannot expect the car to be completely transformed with just a filter upgrade. An intake will make the car a bit more responsive but again is not a huge gain. With that said, I would look into aFe for the replacement filter or aFe or Simota for the replacement intake. They both utilize a heatshield to protect the filter from heat soak and offer dry or oiled filters.
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david @ eas 257 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	To be honest you're not going to get too much from a panel filter, let alone a full intake system. I would keep everything stock, upgrade your exhaust first
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carve Major 177 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	OEM. You won't feel a difference with a drop in (or full intake for that matter, on a 325 especially, but even on a 335 running stock boost), and it'll let a lot more dirt into the engine.
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3637 Rep 10,394 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	#1 You'll never feel the 10hp gain from an intake. #2 BMW Performance Intake is a nice piece of work and will definetly change how the car sounds to you from inside the cabin.
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