AFE stage 2 intake dry filter vs stock intake with AFE dry filter

SoCalCarGuy · 04-22-2022, 10:55 AM

I recently bit the bullet and purchased an intake for the car after having run the afe filter for 3 years (cleaned it once a year). I wasn't going after any performance, but figured since I am making 500awhp now, a bit more flow couldn't hurt.

Install: very easy, takes 15 minutes and only requires a couple of basic hand tools.

Looks: it looks OEM like and shouldn't cause problems with smog (asides from visual)

Sound: The AFE filter on the stock intake really woke up turbo sound. I was hoping that it would be amplified with the stage 2 intake, but so far on initial impressions the sound is the same or perhaps even less.

Power: when you're at 500whp; +/- 5-10 hp is not noticeable, so i dont notice a difference.

Hindsight & recommendations: go with AFE dry filter on the stock intake and call it a day. It will give you the sound you want in addition to performance.

SoCalCarGuy · 04-22-2022, 10:56 AM

also, have a newly cleaned afe filter f/s for b58. $50 shipped to usa.

B58 · 04-22-2022, 11:03 AM

I just installed the AFE dry flow drop in filter myself with the foam removed, BMS silicone inlet pipe and the aluminum turbo inlet pipe. I did notice a good sound increase, but nothing obnoxious. I had the BMC filter for a few days, but I didn't want a oiled filter even though it shouldn't be a problem out the box, but I have over oiled my filters in the past when I cleaned them out and found a bit of traces at the bottom of the air box. I also have the BMS coned intake if I ever do want to swap it around for more noise when I take a cruise through the canyons, but I'm trying to keep this car as comfortable as possible.

04-22-2022, 10:55 AM	#1
SoCalCarGuy First Lieutenant 132 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2019 440ix cpe + 2018 x4 m40i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (0)	AFE stage 2 intake dry filter vs stock intake with AFE dry filter I recently bit the bullet and purchased an intake for the car after having run the afe filter for 3 years (cleaned it once a year). I wasn't going after any performance, but figured since I am making 500awhp now, a bit more flow couldn't hurt. Install: very easy, takes 15 minutes and only requires a couple of basic hand tools. Looks: it looks OEM like and shouldn't cause problems with smog (asides from visual) Sound: The AFE filter on the stock intake really woke up turbo sound. I was hoping that it would be amplified with the stage 2 intake, but so far on initial impressions the sound is the same or perhaps even less. Power: when you're at 500whp; +/- 5-10 hp is not noticeable, so i dont notice a difference. Hindsight & recommendations: go with AFE dry filter on the stock intake and call it a day. It will give you the sound you want in addition to performance.
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SoCalCarGuy First Lieutenant 132 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2019 440ix cpe + 2018 x4 m40i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (0)	also, have a newly cleaned afe filter f/s for b58. $50 shipped to usa.
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04-22-2022, 11:03 AM	#3
B58 Major 575 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I just installed the AFE dry flow drop in filter myself with the foam removed, BMS silicone inlet pipe and the aluminum turbo inlet pipe. I did notice a good sound increase, but nothing obnoxious. I had the BMC filter for a few days, but I didn't want a oiled filter even though it shouldn't be a problem out the box, but I have over oiled my filters in the past when I cleaned them out and found a bit of traces at the bottom of the air box. I also have the BMS coned intake if I ever do want to swap it around for more noise when I take a cruise through the canyons, but I'm trying to keep this car as comfortable as possible.
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