[bmwchue]

Im also looking for a inken intake

[sspade]

Torn between a 3-400$ intake that looks cool or just a better quality drop in...

Can grab a K&N off eBay for 50$ which is about as much as Im willing to spend on a drop in...

[alohasurftoad]

Originally Posted by sspade

Torn between a 3-400$ intake that looks cool or just a better quality drop in...

Can grab a K&N off eBay for 50$ which is about as much as Im willing to spend on a drop in...

the only intakes i'd consider are ones that use the inlet from the kidney grill and basically sealed.

the AWE S-FLO is nice but not worth $800+. the injen EVO1103 is basically the same design as the awe S-FLO, cheaper and looks cheap, as well. the older injen appears to be like a short ram= big noise and power degradation (after heatsoak).

the only intake i'd consider spending money on is the AFE Momentum. i'ts the nicest looking, matches the engine bay, uses the factory inlet and some other vents. if you don't wan't to spend that much then a drop in.

[sspade]

Thank you for your insight. Will definitely check out the AFE Momentum before I decide.

[sspade]

I picked up a K&N drop in today for 53$ from AutoZone. Best call for me at this point considering the almost nonexistent increase in power you can expect from an aftermarket intake system.

Definitely a learning point for me with turbo engines or maybe just BMW in general not gaining much from aftermarket intakes right out of the box. This was my first mod on almost every vehicle Ive ever owned.

[alohasurftoad]

you can put the money you've saved(from getting an intake) towards a sport or stage 1 piggy-back tune. i'd say go stage1 piggy, such as jb1 or even jb4. check the classifieds if you want to save some pennies. just be sure it's for whichever wastegate you have pneumatic(pwg)=lil older, electronic(ewg)=newer

[sspade]

Nice. If I do get a tune it will likely be with a Burger Motorsports product, as you've suggested. I am waiting on my BMS catch can to arrive any day now.

As far as the wastegate, do you know off hand which one would be on the 2014 N20 engine.

[alohasurftoad]

Originally Posted by sspade

As far as the wastegate, do you know off hand which one would be on the 2014 N20 engine.

i don't know off hand but i think you have a ewg. the best way is to visually look at it. the pwg is easy to identify. if you google pics of n20 pwg or ewg you'll be able to know.

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by sspade

I picked up a K&N drop in today for 53$ from AutoZone. Best call for me at this point considering the almost nonexistent increase in power you can expect from an aftermarket intake system.

That may or may not work well for you. Filters serve a very important function: filtering particulates out of the air that enters the engine. You get maximum air flow with no filter, but your engine wouldn't last long. You get maximum filtration with minimal airflow, but that's obviously not the best idea either. Any filter is going to be a compromise one way or another. Since BMW doesn't make money by replacing engines under warranty OEM is going to lean towards better protecting the engine.

Definitely a learning point for me with turbo engines or maybe just BMW in general not gaining much from aftermarket intakes right out of the box.

+1. The more you know about how engines work the less inclined you should be to replace the air intake. There may be some gains to be made, but the stock intake isn't the least bit deficient, so they're slight at best. If anyone would know best how to improve the air intake it would be BMW, so it's logical that a BMW upgrade would be the one to go with. But when BMWs own advertising says Upgrading to a BMW Performance Air Intake System will unleash gains of up to 3 horsepower and 3 ft-lbs. of torque I'm not about to drop a grand on it.

[shubhammakharia]

Hi
What intake did you end up with?
And I have been on the edge about installing a catch can since a long time, and there isn't much info online about people having catch can on F30 N20/N26.

Curious if you did install your catch can, what is your feedback on it?

Thanks.

I am guessing you may have pwg. Ewg started around 2014/11 builds onwards, and were probably always ewg on n26.

Originally Posted by sspade

Nice. If I do get a tune it will likely be with a Burger Motorsports product, as you've suggested. I am waiting on my BMS catch can to arrive any day now.

As far as the wastegate, do you know off hand which one would be on the 2014 N20 engine.

[Diegov209]

I have the AFE intake it's pretty good tbh do you notice a difference I mean ehhhhh if you datalog your car you can tell the IAT's go down also since it's a plastic tube not a aluminum or whatever the injen one is it doesn't heat up as much and make you lose power.

[s3ri3s1]

catch can is definitely worth it. it collects a lot of oil and some condensation. I empty it out every oil change

[sspade]

Originally Posted by shubhammakharia

Hi
What intake did you end up with?
And I have been on the edge about installing a catch can since a long time, and there isn't much info online about people having catch can on F30 N20/N26.

Curious if you did install your catch can, what is your feedback on it?

Thanks.

I am guessing you may have pwg. Ewg started around 2014/11 builds onwards, and were probably always ewg on n26.

After extensive research, I decided against getting an intake. As far as I can tell- the OEM intake is designed incredibly well and therefore there is no performance gain with an aftermarket unit. You will get an increase in sound potentially however which can be nice. I have also heard of people getting CEL when using an intake on this platform and then having to go back to stock later anyway.

BMS catch can was my first mod and has given me zero issues. Catches a bunch of garbage every 5k.

I am EWG. 2014 BMW 328i SULEV (N26)

[s3ri3s1]

Originally Posted by sspade

BMS catch can was my first mod and has given me zero issues. Catches a bunch of garbage every 5k.

I am EWG. 2014 BMW 328i SULEV (N26)

Ive got the same catch can. Super easy to install. Maybe 20 mins?

[shubhammakharia]

I am N26 as well, Hi5 on that!.

I am also on the edge about putting almost half a grand towards an intake for nongains. But I am equally very interested in sound gains, but not wanting to go over 300-350$ mark.

I do want it for better nosie and improved airflow, as in future (post-warranty) plan to track the car (+bolt ons).

Catch Can
So it is worth the investment. I plan to keep my car as long as possible, and thus the reason I have been curious about catch can. Where did you guys follow the install instructions? I am usually handy but scared to mess around with all those PVC's in a tight spot, advice? Did you observe any performance hits, and would you recommend to install one. sspade s3ri3s1

Originally Posted by sspade

After extensive research, I decided against getting an intake. As far as I can tell- the OEM intake is designed incredibly well and therefore there is no performance gain with an aftermarket unit. You will get an increase in sound potentially however which can be nice. I have also heard of people getting CEL when using an intake on this platform and then having to go back to stock later anyway.

BMS catch can was my first mod and has given me zero issues. Catches a bunch of garbage every 5k.

I am EWG. 2014 BMW 328i SULEV (N26)

[s3ri3s1]

Originally Posted by shubhammakharia

I am N26 as well, Hi5 on that!.

I am also on the edge about putting almost half a grand towards an intake for nongains. But I am equally very interested in sound gains, but not wanting to go over 300-350$ mark.

I do want it for better nosie and improved airflow, as in future (post-warranty) plan to track the car (+bolt ons).

Catch Can
So it is worth the investment. I plan to keep my car as long as possible, and thus the reason I have been curious about catch can. Where did you guys follow the install instructions? I am usually handy but scared to mess around with all those PVC's in a tight spot, advice? Did you observe any performance hits, and would you recommend to install one. sspade s3ri3s1

The BMS install instructions are super easy. Remove the air box, remove the two pvc tubes (I think you have to take the fittings off, I cant remember), and then install the catch can on the side with the screws. I haven't noticed any performance issues with it.

[sspade]

@shubhammakharia

Definitely worth it if you want to keep the car for many miles.

Very easy to install as well. I believe instructions are available right on BMS website for download prior to purchase. That way you can see if you want to tackle the DIY.

[alohasurftoad]

intake is the last of the bolt-on mods to be considered.

if you're going to track the car, upgrade to an ATM(Ambient Thermal Management, going on sale shortly) or Wagner Competition EVO 1, intercooler.

[jellow]

Does anyone know of any intakes for the f30 n20 that sit in front of the grill or diagrams to build one

[snipagang]

Originally Posted by jellow

Does anyone know of any intakes for the f30 n20 that sit in front of the grill or diagrams to build one

can i ask why you need it in front of the grill? is it for aesthetics?

[jellow]

Originally Posted by snipagang

can i ask why you need it in front of the grill? is it for aesthetics?

For aesthetics and to get the coldest air
can