Anyone try this AFE Intake scoop?

ooshnoo · 10-31-2018, 08:36 AM

Anyone try the aFe Power Magnum FORCE 54-12218 BMW 328i (F30) Intake System Scoop

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008PQSRV0/

It probalby doesn't make any difference, but was wondering if anyone bought one and can testify to the contrary.

BunkerJ · 10-31-2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ooshnoo

Anyone try the aFe Power Magnum FORCE 54-12218 BMW 328i (F30) Intake System Scoop

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008PQSRV0/

It probalby doesn't make any difference, but was wondering if anyone bought one and can testify to the contrary.

Myself and others have tried it. I can't really speak to the differences, as something like that is harder to measure. That being said, the concept and physics behind it are sensible, so for me, it was one of those "Why not?" moments. Cheap and not too hard to install. I also wanted to ensure I had enough airflow for the bigger turbo.

feng · 10-31-2018, 09:25 AM

My CAI came with one so as with Bunkerj, I just installed it. Cna't speak of real world differences.

RMachuca3d · 11-01-2018, 11:33 AM

My only concern with that scoop would be moisture ingestion. The OEM intake path is off the side, so water would hit the radiator, with this scoop it would go straight into the intake if the water spray is fine enough.

sspade · 11-01-2018, 11:46 AM

Have the scoop... definitely recommend it. As said above... why not for $50?

Is it possible that its directs LESS airflow into the intake!?!? No, its not. Its likely that it is indeed grabbing MORE air than without. Cant hurt, can only help.

Sweeney921 · 11-01-2018, 02:10 PM

This scoop makes me nervous. Prolonged spray into the kidney grilles during car washes could fill the airbox and route water deep into the intake. It's obvious to not do so, but mistakes happen.

BunkerJ · 11-02-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweeney921

This scoop makes me nervous. Prolonged spray into the kidney grilles during car washes could fill the airbox and route water deep into the intake. It's obvious to not do so, but mistakes happen.

I've had mine in for a while and through several car washes with no issues of water getting back there. I feel like that if it did, it'd drain out just as easily. I'm dropping off my car today for a warranty claim and when I get it back, I'll wash it and open up my intake right after to see if I have any pooling or misting.

chuckr · 11-02-2018, 09:27 AM

I am on my second one of these !
Ok, I forgot and left the first one on my lease return car.
For my new car, I got the carbon fiber one. Yea, I know you cannot see it but,
I will remember to take it off next time, if I don’t decide to buy this car, 320i w/sport suspension. Really love it !
This scoop just makes sense to me. The air flow is coming in past the inlet,which is on the side,not getting direct flow. The scoop helps get a more stronger flow, and I imagine that it would help keep some of the heat off the radiator out of the air .

ooshnoo · 11-02-2018, 11:09 AM

Thanks for the advice fellas. Just placed the order.

Sweeney921 · 11-03-2018, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BunkerJ

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Originally Posted by Sweeney921

This scoop makes me nervous. Prolonged spray into the kidney grilles during car washes could fill the airbox and route water deep into the intake. It's obvious to not do so, but mistakes happen.

I've had mine in for a while and through several car washes with no issues of water getting back there. I feel like that if it did, it'd drain out just as easily. I'm dropping off my car today for a warranty claim and when I get it back, I'll wash it and open up my intake right after to see if I have any pooling or misting.

Please do, and thanks!

tdesanto · 11-01-2019, 03:45 PM

Researching this modification. Seems like a no brainer with regard to forcing more cold air...right up until I was thinking about all the snow storms I drive in. Anyone have and use this in winter/ snow climates care to comment on whether they get snow packed into their air filter?

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feng Lieutenant 128 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 328i M-Sport AW Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	My CAI came with one so as with Bunkerj, I just installed it. Cna't speak of real world differences.
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RMachuca3d Captain 724 Rep 943 Posts Drives: F30 328i Msport Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 328i Mspor ... [0.00]	My only concern with that scoop would be moisture ingestion. The OEM intake path is off the side, so water would hit the radiator, with this scoop it would go straight into the intake if the water spray is fine enough.
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sspade Major General 2465 Rep 5,456 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	Have the scoop... definitely recommend it. As said above... why not for $50? Is it possible that its directs LESS airflow into the intake!?!? No, its not. Its likely that it is indeed grabbing MORE air than without. Cant hurt, can only help.
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Sweeney921 Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2000 BMW E39 M5 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW 330i Touring [0.00]	This scoop makes me nervous. Prolonged spray into the kidney grilles during car washes could fill the airbox and route water deep into the intake. It's obvious to not do so, but mistakes happen.
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chuckr Enlisted Member 30 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2021 330i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Monroe Louisiana iTrader: (0)	I am on my second one of these ! Ok, I forgot and left the first one on my lease return car. For my new car, I got the carbon fiber one. Yea, I know you cannot see it but, I will remember to take it off next time, if I don’t decide to buy this car, 320i w/sport suspension. Really love it ! This scoop just makes sense to me. The air flow is coming in past the inlet,which is on the side,not getting direct flow. The scoop helps get a more stronger flow, and I imagine that it would help keep some of the heat off the radiator out of the air .
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tdesanto New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2014 435ix Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: GMT -7 iTrader: (0)	Researching this modification. Seems like a no brainer with regard to forcing more cold air...right up until I was thinking about all the snow storms I drive in. Anyone have and use this in winter/ snow climates care to comment on whether they get snow packed into their air filter? __________________ 2014 435ix
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