N20 Intakes

tneubart32 · 04-19-2022, 07:49 PM

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Hi Everyone, Looking to get started in the engine bay for my 2016 320i and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for performance intakes (with pics if possible)? Thanks everyone!

Billfitz · 04-19-2022, 10:01 PM

If by 'performance' you mean 'cold air', the stock intake is cold air. If you can see the air filter when you open the hood it's not. Performance gains from replacement intakes vary from barely any to none.

dangerus_car · 04-20-2022, 03:34 AM

if the stock is cold air, then what would be the difference between the stock air filter (flat type) vs the aftermarket air filter (cylinder)? why wouldn't oem (bmw, benz, etc) adapt the aftermarket intake shape?

im_an_alien · 04-20-2022, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tneubart32

Hi Everyone, Looking to get started in the engine bay for my 2016 320i and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for performance intakes (with pics if possible)? Thanks everyone!

As the Jedi pointed out an intake will not make a lick of a difference on your 20i, use that $ for more tangible improvements like suspension. Intakes barely made a difference even on B58s besides more noise..

Solidjake · 04-20-2022, 06:08 AM

The only thing I liked about my AFE intake is how loud the turbo sounds were but that's it. I went back to stock

Billfitz · 04-20-2022, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dangerus_car

if the stock is cold air, then what would be the difference between the stock air filter (flat type) vs the aftermarket air filter (cylinder)? why wouldn't oem (bmw, benz, etc) adapt the aftermarket intake shape?

The aftermarket shape is pure marketing. 'It looks different, so it must be better' sells a lot of products.

floridaorange · 04-20-2022, 07:44 AM

I wouldn't mess with the 320i's intake at all if I could do it all over again….

tneubart32 · 04-20-2022, 07:48 AM

Awesome I appreciate this thread. Still fairly new to modifying cars so this definitely helped a lot.

gameson · 04-20-2022, 11:56 AM

Buy the afe power air scoop, much better bang at $50, now afe is having 23% discount

thejeremyman9 · 04-20-2022, 12:04 PM

For N55, but you get the point. Intakes are for sound.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1765289

Billfitz · 04-20-2022, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gameson

Buy the afe power air scoop

The BMW intake doesn't need assistance. The turbo sucks in all the air it can use and more. That's why it has a waste gate.

gameson · 04-20-2022, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by floridaorange

I wouldn't mess with the 320i's intake at all if I could do it all over again….

What happened?

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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8243 Rep 16,082 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	If by 'performance' you mean 'cold air', the stock intake is cold air. If you can see the air filter when you open the hood it's not. Performance gains from replacement intakes vary from barely any to none.
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dangerus_car Banned 260 Rep 666 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	if the stock is cold air, then what would be the difference between the stock air filter (flat type) vs the aftermarket air filter (cylinder)? why wouldn't oem (bmw, benz, etc) adapt the aftermarket intake shape?
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thejeremyman9 Major General 4364 Rep 7,606 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	For N55, but you get the point. Intakes are for sound. https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1765289
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