[Ishan99]

Hey guys! I have a 320i tunes with BM3 stage 1 and transmission flash. I also have SAT and sport + coded on my car. I currently have the stock air intake but with a K&N drop in filter.

I am currently looking at these 3 intakes and I wanted to know what people's recommendations are. I've heard from some that MST and Mishimoto are superior to Injen. No matter which intake I purchase, I will be getting a K&N filter to put into it!

Thanks in advance!!

[sspade]

Personally, I'd keep your current intake set up and spend the money elsewhere. Stock intake with high flow filter is about as efficient as you'll get. Might look into an air scoop to compliment what you've got.

[Ishan99]

Originally Posted by sspade

Personally, I'd keep your current intake set up and spend the money elsewhere. Stock intake with high flow filter is about as efficient as you'll get. Might look into an air scoop to compliment what you've got.

Ooo okay. What does an air scoop do?

[Dronamashina]

Originally Posted by Ishan99

Ooo okay. What does an air scoop do?

Its optimizing air flow, so more cold air goes into intake from outside.

[Ishan99]

Originally Posted by sspade

Personally, I'd keep your current intake set up and spend the money elsewhere. Stock intake with high flow filter is about as efficient as you'll get. Might look into an air scoop to compliment what you've got.

Originally Posted by Dronamashina

Its optimizing air flow, so more cold air goes into intake from outside.

Any brand in particular y'all recommend?

[sspade]

I have this one. Shop around for best price, got mine on eBay.

https://afepower.com/afe-power-54-12...amic-air-scoop

[Dronamashina]

Originally Posted by Ishan99

Any brand in particular y'all recommend?

Afe or ftp Motorsport doesn’t matter really... just google them))

[Ishan99]

Originally Posted by sspade

I have this one. Shop around for best price, got mine on eBay.

https://afepower.com/afe-power-54-12...amic-air-scoop

Do you feel a difference with it?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Most popular intake for us is Injen

[sspade]

Originally Posted by Ishan99

Do you feel a difference with it?

Nothing noticeable. Slight increase in intake noise. At the very worst, it's directing a bit more air into the intake tract.

[liveevil]

Originally Posted by sspade

I have this one. Shop around for best price, got mine on eBay.

https://afepower.com/afe-power-54-12...amic-air-scoop

The website mentioned that “ Will not fit models with M Sport package or those equipped with Auto Transmissions.”

Anyone with m sport or auto tried?

[sspade]

Originally Posted by liveevil

The website mentioned that “ Will not fit models with M Sport package or those equipped with Auto Transmissions.”

Anyone with m sport or auto tried?

I have auto but not M Sport.

I can honestly say... I would be absolutely shocked if this didn't fit all N20/N26 F30's regardless of package/options.

Since we all have the same factory intake... this scoop should work without issue.

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by Ishan99

What does an air scoop do?

Nor much, if anything. The stock intake gets its air from the outside of the radiator, it doesn't need any help in that regard. A scoop supposedly helps push more air into the intake, but the turbo pulls air into the intake, and it doesn't need any help doing its job. Air scoops can make a real difference if you don't have a turbo, and are great if your engine has a carburetor. Otherwise, not so much.