The best gain intake for 08 335i

jacky822 · 03-31-2010, 12:31 AM

which has the best gain... DCI not CAI

please tell me

im running jb2

335ievo · 03-31-2010, 12:49 AM

well the first thing you should do is upgrade to a JB3

Syndicategt · 03-31-2010, 12:51 AM

Second thing to do is

JayKay335i · 03-31-2010, 12:55 AM

Whats up with all these stupid intake threads today? This has got to be the 3rd or 4th new one today.

jacky822 · 03-31-2010, 01:07 AM

i did search.. but some said afe is good; some said injen is good...

i have no idea

E90jerz · 03-31-2010, 01:11 AM

i have the injen dci. i like it a lot. xpecially w/the jb3!
intake pix are in my signature link.

Mahhvinn · 03-31-2010, 01:16 AM

it comes down to preference but some will say CAI are best because of IAT's. i'm currently using the injen dci and love it but i'm planning on trying out the UR CAI.

jacky822 · 03-31-2010, 05:39 AM

have u guys heard about good things of afe dci ???

http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html

WCM3 · 03-31-2010, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayKay335i

Whats up with all these stupid intake threads today? This has got to be the 3rd or 4th new one today.

Agreed. It's only an intake for goodness sakes!!! All of them will net the same minimum "gains." I bet I can predict your next question...JB3 or V4..

D.B.S · 03-31-2010, 08:30 AM

1st Point: The Stock airbox is technically considered a CAI already (although some will debate this point) and is perfectly fine as a CAI up to about 350-400hp Also upgrade your tune...

2nd Point: Your mods should start like this: TUNE (JB3, PROcede, GIAC, etc...), CAI or DCI, Down Pipes (Catted or Catless), FMIC, Hi-flo Cats with Aftermarket Exhaust or Catless Exhaust.

3rd Point:

This is like the 4th or 5th intake thread in a day... I know the forum is meant to help people, but try helping yourself. Just because you searched for 5 minutes and didn't find a satisfactory answer doesn't mean you searched enough. People have posted multitudes of threads that answer the question.

But in all honesty there is no correct answer as to which DCI or CAI is the best, hands down or anything. It's all based on the forum's usage of said items and their experience. You have to ask yourself what is right for you and your wallet.

I have an Injen, but that's because I didn't mind spending 350 on an intake. Others get a BMS or VISHNU DCI and spend 120, and probably get the same gains I get with my 350 intake, while others go and get the DINAN intake for 1K and get the same gains that I got with my 350 intake and others got with their 120 intake. They all do the same thing, just look different.

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I'm not trying to attack you, but help you...

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 03-31-2010, 08:37 AM

IMO all intakes are relatively the same in terms of gains. If you want pure function get the BMS DCI as its only 129.00 but if you want something prettier under your hood then get an injen, afe, etc but these are several hundred more.

BTW You need to upgrade your JB2 to a JB3. Shoot me a PM and I can hook you up with that.

Mike

Mr. 5 · 03-31-2010, 08:42 AM

I agree with Army.
You do not need an aftermarket intake with the stock tune.
The best intake for a stock ECU is the stock intake!

vase330 · 03-31-2010, 10:44 AM

Best highest gains intake out there with a tune, I'd wager my money on Dinan. Just awesome work of art too. Well only downside you will pay a lot for it.

frans335 · 03-31-2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90jerz

i have the injen dci. i like it a lot. xpecially w/the jb3!
intake pix are in my signature link.

What kind of power are you making? Nice ride btw

.

b1gmac88 · 03-31-2010, 11:23 AM

A lot of people have said that the best intake is the stock intake with a new filter. AFE and Injen post all these HP gains but ive even heard they make you lose power but are just aesthetically pleasing. Its really not the biggest thing you should be worrying about. If you want to go with one, get the DCI. Also, Watch the CAI, like my buddy told me puddles can be your worst nightmare!

E90jerz · 03-31-2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frans335

What kind of power are you making? Nice ride btw

.

thanx man

just got da JB3 2.0 put in this past weekend.
hittin up the track this friday....ill post up my time slips over da weekend.

SV Concepts II · 03-31-2010, 12:49 PM

+1 on AFE/BMS DCI. You won't be disappointed either way. The only thing to consider is that AFE's DCI utilizes a partial heatshield enclosure whereas Injen/BMS does not.

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 03-31-2010, 12:56 PM

I'd say the Injen is the most aesthetically pleasing intake for the N54 platforms.

I just installed one in a 335i this past weekend, on a friend who upgraded from his BMS DCI. He said it sounds/performs the same, just looks a lot better, which is important to some people.

jacky822 · 03-31-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WCM3

Agreed. It's only an intake for goodness sakes!!! All of them will net the same minimum "gains." I bet I can predict your next question...JB3 or V4..

jb3 or v4 hahahaha

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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Whats up with all these stupid intake threads today? This has got to be the 3rd or 4th new one today.
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jacky822 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 393 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (2)	i did search.. but some said afe is good; some said injen is good... i have no idea
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E90jerz blaze1 30 Rep 1,323 Posts Drives: AW E90 LCI 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: da jerz iTrader: (4)	i have the injen dci. i like it a lot. xpecially w/the jb3! intake pix are in my signature link. __________________ AKMotorwerk.com for all your NJ/NY/PA/DE/CT installation & service needs pix of da whip< / / / >updated 4/10
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Mahhvinn EUROPROJEKTZ 187 Rep 7,958 Posts Drives: backwards Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose, CA (Bay Area) iTrader: (15) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [7.00]	it comes down to preference but some will say CAI are best because of IAT's. i'm currently using the injen dci and love it but i'm planning on trying out the UR CAI. __________________ LTMW\|SPEEDELEMENT\|EUROPROJEKTZ #TeamStretchNPoke
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03-31-2010, 05:39 AM	#8
jacky822 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 393 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (2)	have u guys heard about good things of afe dci ??? http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html
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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)	1st Point: The Stock airbox is technically considered a CAI already (although some will debate this point) and is perfectly fine as a CAI up to about 350-400hp Also upgrade your tune... 2nd Point: Your mods should start like this: TUNE (JB3, PROcede, GIAC, etc...), CAI or DCI, Down Pipes (Catted or Catless), FMIC, Hi-flo Cats with Aftermarket Exhaust or Catless Exhaust. 3rd Point: This is like the 4th or 5th intake thread in a day... I know the forum is meant to help people, but try helping yourself. Just because you searched for 5 minutes and didn't find a satisfactory answer doesn't mean you searched enough. People have posted multitudes of threads that answer the question. But in all honesty there is no correct answer as to which DCI or CAI is the best, hands down or anything. It's all based on the forum's usage of said items and their experience. You have to ask yourself what is right for you and your wallet. I have an Injen, but that's because I didn't mind spending 350 on an intake. Others get a BMS or VISHNU DCI and spend 120, and probably get the same gains I get with my 350 intake, while others go and get the DINAN intake for 1K and get the same gains that I got with my 350 intake and others got with their 120 intake. They all do the same thing, just look different. is your friend, Try advanced Mode and pick a specific forum to narrow things down. I'm not trying to attack you, but help you... __________________ 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 Last edited by D.B.S; 03-31-2010 at 08:39 AM..
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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4927 Rep 116,037 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	IMO all intakes are relatively the same in terms of gains. If you want pure function get the BMS DCI as its only 129.00 but if you want something prettier under your hood then get an injen, afe, etc but these are several hundred more. BTW You need to upgrade your JB2 to a JB3. Shoot me a PM and I can hook you up with that. Mike
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Mr. 5 Modder Raider 759 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	I agree with Army. You do not need an aftermarket intake with the stock tune. The best intake for a stock ECU is the stock intake! __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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vase330 Colonel 102 Rep 2,760 Posts Drives: 19 E63S; 15.5 RangeRover ATB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arlington, Va iTrader: (1)	Best highest gains intake out there with a tune, I'd wager my money on Dinan. Just awesome work of art too. Well only downside you will pay a lot for it. __________________ E92 335 \| Space Gray \| Saddle Brown Dakota \| Dark Burl Trim \| ZPP \| ZSP \| AT \| Idrive \| 6FL \| FBO \| Dinan CAI \| Quaife LSD \| STG3 PROCede.
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03-31-2010, 11:23 AM	#15
b1gmac88 Captain 88 Rep 953 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: E Coast iTrader: (16)	A lot of people have said that the best intake is the stock intake with a new filter. AFE and Injen post all these HP gains but ive even heard they make you lose power but are just aesthetically pleasing. Its really not the biggest thing you should be worrying about. If you want to go with one, get the DCI. Also, Watch the CAI, like my buddy told me puddles can be your worst nightmare!
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SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	+1 on AFE/BMS DCI. You won't be disappointed either way. The only thing to consider is that AFE's DCI utilizes a partial heatshield enclosure whereas Injen/BMS does not.
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AJ@ECSMotorsports Lieutenant 21 Rep 405 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (14)	I'd say the Injen is the most aesthetically pleasing intake for the N54 platforms. I just installed one in a 335i this past weekend, on a friend who upgraded from his BMS DCI. He said it sounds/performs the same, just looks a lot better, which is important to some people.
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