[johnung]

Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Thanks, so I plan to order the mst inlet but description I see online says v2 is for hybrid or aftermarket turbos. I have a stock turbo on my 2013 f30 335i. Can someone confirm if v2 will work? Picture looks the same for me

You absolutely want the V2 MST Turbo Inlet with the stock turbo. That opens up the flow to the turbo housing by 40+%. You won't see any gain with the other model.

[UhhItsANT]

Originally Posted by johnung

You absolutely want the V2 MST Turbo Inlet with the stock turbo. That opens up the flow to the turbo housing by 40+%. You won't see any gain with the other model.

Thank you! Placing order for it with Mike now

[fijigabe0]

Just went through the thread. Thanks for the help with selecting the inlet pipe (went with the CTS Inlet Pipe from X-HP). I plan on modifying the stock airbox and keeping my K&N drop-in filter.

[n55david]

Originally Posted by fijigabe0

Just went through the thread. Thanks for the help with selecting the inlet pipe (went with the CTS Inlet Pipe from X-HP. I plan on modifying the stock airbox and keeping my K&N drop-in filter.

Get a full intake

[fijigabe0]

Originally Posted by n55david

Get a full intake

I'll do more research on the subject, since some threads mention turbo lag being an issue with certain intakes coupled to the MST V2 intake (which the CTS intake is a clone of). BTW, only mod on my car is the aforementioned drop-in filter and BM3 Stage 1 tune (OTS).

[AmuroRay]

Originally Posted by fijigabe0

I'll do more research on the subject, since some threads mention turbo lag being an issue with certain intakes coupled to the MST V2 intake (which the CTS intake is a clone of). BTW, only mod on my car is the aforementioned drop-in filter and BM3 Stage 1 tune (OTS).

Stock airbox is trash. I noticed a slight difference going to the CTS from the M2/AFE + MST V2.

The difference between the M2/AFE vs stock box/AFE (both on the MST V2 inlet) was greater, to the point I had to drive in sport (stock airbox) to get the same throttle response as I did in comfort (M2) not to mention overall power was greater.

[fijigabe0]

Originally Posted by AmuroRay

Stock airbox is trash. I noticed a slight difference going to the CTS from the M2/AFE + MST V2.

The difference between the M2/AFE vs stock box/AFE (both on the MST V2 inlet) was greater, to the point I had to drive in sport (stock airbox) to get the same throttle response as I did in comfort (M2) not to mention overall power was greater.

Thanks for clarifying that. I'll look into upgrade the intake. I recently helped a friend install some AFE intakes on his Kia Stinger, and they look like well-made pieces.

[AmuroRay]

Originally Posted by fijigabe0

Thanks for clarifying that. I'll look into upgrade the intake. I recently helped a friend install some AFE intakes on his Kia Stinger, and they look like well-made pieces.

Just get one with a big filter - do not do an enclosed unit.

[thejeremyman9]

Be prepared for the massive sound difference if you go open intake. Its a person preference thing.

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

[fijigabe0]

Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

Be prepared for the massive sound difference if you go open intake. Its a person preference thing.

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

That's a big issue for me. Big intake noise isn't really for me, so your write-up is helpful.

[thejeremyman9]

Originally Posted by fijigabe0

That's a big issue for me. Big intake noise isn't really for me, so your write-up is helpful.

Just cut the hole or get MPPK airbox bottom then with stock intake. You arent really missing any tangible HP gains by going open intake.