Intake suggestions?

rimkusjm · 03-27-2018, 04:51 PM

Hey Guys,

I'm new to the modding world but I already know I want to upgrade my intake. Any suggestions? Is Injen the way to go?

Thanks!

blakep8 · 03-27-2018, 04:55 PM

I love my injen intake... it sounds amazing and I like the way it looks imo

bmwchue · 03-27-2018, 05:16 PM

honestly any intake is fine it really depends on how you like the way its looks on the car. i have a mishimoto intake because i like how it looks and i got a very good deal on it.

BunkerJ · 03-27-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwchue

honestly any intake is fine it really depends on how you like the way its looks on the car. i have a mishimoto intake because i like how it looks and i got a very good deal on it.

Agreed. The sound difference is minimal if any. I went Mishimoto as well so that there was more space.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-27-2018, 06:10 PM

+1 for Injen

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EVO Intake

horneth · 03-30-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

+1 for Injen

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EVO Intake

what's the differences between these 2 injen intakes? Not sure which one to go with for my 2014 320i...

BunkerJ · 03-30-2018, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by horneth

what's the differences between these 2 injen intakes? Not sure which one to go with for my 2014 320i...

I believe the EVO is quieter due to the materials/size of it.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-30-2018, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by horneth

what's the differences between these 2 injen intakes? Not sure which one to go with for my 2014 320i...

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Originally Posted by BunkerJ

I believe the EVO is quieter due to the materials/size of it.

EVO is a closed intake, quieter.

The first one is a open intake with a heat shield, louder.

bheng89 · 03-30-2018, 02:22 PM

I went with the open Injen intake. Love it!

As others have said, it all just comes down to how much you want to spend and what you want it to look under the hood. AND I guess sound if you are considering between the Injen and Injen EVO.

7iM3less · 03-30-2018, 02:56 PM

Dinan doesn't make an intake for N20?

mike@x-ph.com · 03-30-2018, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bheng89

I went with the open Injen intake. Love it!

As others have said, it all just comes down to how much you want to spend and what you want it to look under the hood. AND I guess sound if you are considering between the Injen and Injen EVO.

Awesome!

BunkerJ · 03-30-2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KC328_F30

Dinan doesn't make an intake for N20?

Good riddance. Now you won't feel compelled to pay the 300% Dinan tax. :P

alohasurftoad · 03-30-2018, 07:09 PM

although i have no evidence or dyno comparisons to quantify my opinion... to me, the best intake design for performance is the afe momentum gt. since it draws air most of it's air from the kidney grill inlet and is constructed out of plastic.

if all you care about is wwwhhhhhhsssssshhhh, get the cheapest one or whatever one you want, since intakes dont add much in performance anyway on the N20. they are basically noise makers and would be the last bolt on part i'd consider.

ilivas · 03-30-2018, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

although i have no evidence or dyno comparisons to quantify my opinion... to me, the best intake design for performance is the afe momentum gt. since it draws air most of it's air from the kidney grill inlet and is constructed out of plastic.

if all you care about is wwwhhhhhhsssssshhhh, get the cheapest one or whatever one you want, since intakes dont add much in performance anyway on the N20. they are basically noise makers and would be the last bolt on part i'd consider.

That’s probably not important as cooling is done in the intercooler. The turbo heats up the air quite a bit anyways before it hits the intercooler. On my “fast” car, I just have a cone filter clamped on directly to my supercharger. Air is around ambient temp anyways by the time it gets to the throttle body because of the meth and intercooler.

BunkerJ · 03-30-2018, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

although i have no evidence or dyno comparisons to quantify my opinion... to me, the best intake design for performance is the afe momentum gt. since it draws air most of it's air from the kidney grill inlet and is constructed out of plastic.

if all you care about is wwwhhhhhhsssssshhhh, get the cheapest one or whatever one you want, since intakes dont add much in performance anyway on the N20. they are basically noise makers and would be the last bolt on part i'd consider.

Also have to remember that you can buy a scoop like that for any. But regardless, no intake makes a difference on a 4cyl making that low of power.

fate_f30 · 03-31-2018, 09:41 AM

AWE makes a closed carbon fiber intake system for the N26 but it's pricey. That's the option I went with after trying the INJEN EVO intake on my N26. If you like the stock look the AWE cuts down on weight dramatically and I like the fact that the stock air duct inlet to the grill connects right up with slide in clips and matches perfectly unlike the EVO which leaves about a 5 inch opening on the side of the air box. When I installed the EVO it seemed to me like a flawed design because you are not truly getting "cold air" through the intake system. I even reached out to INJEN and recommended the change but they told me to change the design and casting molds it would be very costly. I'm not slamming or promoting in either direction, you just have to find what will work best for you. That's my 2 cents.

Utvolman99 · 03-31-2018, 10:16 PM

I just ordered an Injen for $280 delivered. I'll let you guys know how I like it.

ilivas · 04-01-2018, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Utvolman99

I just ordered an Injen for $280 delivered. I'll let you guys know how I like it.

Where is it for that price?

Utvolman99 · 04-01-2018, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ilivas

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Originally Posted by Utvolman99

I just ordered an Injen for $280 delivered. I'll let you guys know how I like it.

Where is it for that price?

https://www.autohance.com/sp1122wb-s...CABEgLP7vD_BwE

isloth · 04-01-2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwchue

honestly any intake is fine it really depends on how you like the way its looks on the car. i have a mishimoto intake because i like how it looks and i got a very good deal on it.

how much did it cost OTD shipped? is this brand JDM? TIA!

bmwchue · 04-01-2018, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by isloth

how much did it cost OTD shipped? is this brand JDM? TIA!

I'm not sure the origin of the company but the name does sound jdm lol. I bought mine used from a seller on Facebook for $160 shipped so better than $350

bimmer456 · 04-01-2018, 02:04 PM

Is there an intake that uses the stock air filter so I can continue getting free air filters as part of free maintenance?

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bmwchue Captain 242 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 2013 bmw 328i Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: California iTrader: (0)	honestly any intake is fine it really depends on how you like the way its looks on the car. i have a mishimoto intake because i like how it looks and i got a very good deal on it.
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bheng89 Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2012 328xi Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: KY iTrader: (0)	I went with the open Injen intake. Love it! As others have said, it all just comes down to how much you want to spend and what you want it to look under the hood. AND I guess sound if you are considering between the Injen and Injen EVO.
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alohasurftoad Brigadier General 3069 Rep 4,314 Posts Drives: 440i gran coupe w/mppsk Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: hawaii iTrader: (0)	although i have no evidence or dyno comparisons to quantify my opinion... to me, the best intake design for performance is the afe momentum gt. since it draws air most of it's air from the kidney grill inlet and is constructed out of plastic. if all you care about is wwwhhhhhhsssssshhhh, get the cheapest one or whatever one you want, since intakes dont add much in performance anyway on the N20. they are basically noise makers and would be the last bolt on part i'd consider.
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fate_f30 Lieutenant 159 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2014 Glacier Silver F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Attleboro, Massacusetts iTrader: (0)	AWE makes a closed carbon fiber intake system for the N26 but it's pricey. That's the option I went with after trying the INJEN EVO intake on my N26. If you like the stock look the AWE cuts down on weight dramatically and I like the fact that the stock air duct inlet to the grill connects right up with slide in clips and matches perfectly unlike the EVO which leaves about a 5 inch opening on the side of the air box. When I installed the EVO it seemed to me like a flawed design because you are not truly getting "cold air" through the intake system. I even reached out to INJEN and recommended the change but they told me to change the design and casting molds it would be very costly. I'm not slamming or promoting in either direction, you just have to find what will work best for you. That's my 2 cents. __________________ 2014 GLACIER SILVER F30 328i * Wheels:18" VMR V801 Titanium Black Shadow * Springs: DINAN 1" Lowering Springs * Tune: BM3 OTS E30/93 OCT * Engine: Evolution Racewerks Catless DP/CP/FMIC * Intake: AWE S-Flo Carbon Fiber Intake * Exhaust: AWE Exhaust Suite + Mid Pipe * Go Fast Bits DV+ Diverter Valve * Plugs: NGK LI Plugs * Lights: Depo Angel Eyes W/ Morimoto HID's * Hood: Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood
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bimmer456 Major General 2950 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	Is there an intake that uses the stock air filter so I can continue getting free air filters as part of free maintenance?
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