Intakes with louder turbo whirl that don't throw CEL codes???

kovalchuk71 · 07-09-2018, 10:22 PM

So after doing some reading, it seems that while the BMS Intake makes a nice turbo whirl, it is rough at idle and throws CEL codes. I LOVE the sound that comes from it, but really don't want to deal with any of the above issues. Any suggestions? I assume I would probably have to go sealed. Are there any sealed intakes that make a nicer sound than the non-existant stock intake?

I couldn't care less about "performance gains". I'm just looking for a nice sound.

_bdiddyb_ · 07-09-2018, 10:29 PM

AFE

kovalchuk71 · 07-09-2018, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by _bdiddyb_

AFE

Any of dry ones? Or would I be looking at the enclosed Stage 2 only? I will be purchasing BM3 in the next month or so.

Munchi435i · 07-09-2018, 10:39 PM

if your looking for just pure sound, go for a CTS turbo intake.

Heard it won't throw a CEL but don't quote me on that!

wdeerfield · 07-10-2018, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Munchi435i

if your looking for just pure sound, go for a CTS turbo intake.

Heard it won't throw a CEL but don't quote me on that!

He is correct. I have it. Makes noise and no cel. Been installed for 10 months now. Dry filter and it's easy to clean

JaredG_F30 · 07-10-2018, 09:58 AM

CTS Turbo. I've had it for over a year and no issues.

_bdiddyb_ · 07-10-2018, 10:36 AM

I run the Momentum Pro 5R (oiled) for 5 years now. No issues with bms stage1, jb4, or BM3 stage1. Some other members also ran the dry one w/o issues. CTS is definitely cheaper if other ppl are running it w/o problems.

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Originally Posted by kovalchuk71

Any of dry ones? Or would I be looking at the enclosed Stage 2 only? I will be purchasing BM3 in the next month or so.

Jpup · 07-10-2018, 11:00 AM

Another one for CTS Turbo. Installed for just over a month and no CEL, just tons of noises.

kovalchuk71 · 07-10-2018, 11:18 AM

Thanks guys, I guess I'll go with the CTS then.

Zara · 07-10-2018, 11:25 AM

+1 for CTS Turbo, had it for 3+ months with no CEL and sounds loud!

silver28 · 07-10-2018, 04:38 PM

I have the AFE momentum pro dry CAI. No CEL. It's a cone filter but enclosed so that probably helps. However it has three slits that's helps suck in more air or essentially let's more sound out. You can hear the wastegate, spooling, pretty much everything. Much louder for sure. Not sure I'd want it any louder to be honest.

overkill1125 · 07-10-2018, 11:32 PM

Currently Have CTS and previously had the AFE Momentum Pro Dry.
Both sounds greats and no CEL at all. Performance wise both are negligible. Only difference is the price and the looks.

badbread · 07-11-2018, 10:34 AM

Another vote for the CTS intake.

CTS Turbo · 07-11-2018, 12:14 PM

Can ya feel the love? Thanks for all the recommendations gentlemen.

Chicken_Joe · 07-11-2018, 03:27 PM

Take the Stock airbox lower portion and do the MPPK mod to it. That's what I run and it definitely makes more cool noises. Only downside is that more particulate seems to get into the airbox but that's neither here nor there.

Logicoeur · 07-11-2018, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by overkill1125

Currently Have CTS and previously had the AFE Momentum Pro Dry.
Both sounds greats and no CEL at all. Performance wise both are negligible. Only difference is the price and the looks.

What made you decide to switch?

zinner · 07-12-2018, 07:48 PM

I have had the AFE Magnum for 3 years now. Never had a CEL from it.

kovalchuk71 · 07-12-2018, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

Take the Stock airbox lower portion and do the MPPK mod to it. That's what I run and it definitely makes more cool noises. Only downside is that more particulate seems to get into the airbox but that's neither here nor there.

This is the mod, correct?

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=956841

Chicken_Joe · 07-13-2018, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kovalchuk71

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

Take the Stock airbox lower portion and do the MPPK mod to it. That's what I run and it definitely makes more cool noises. Only downside is that more particulate seems to get into the airbox but that's neither here nor there.

This is the mod, correct?

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=956841

Sure is

FSociety · 08-19-2018, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by badbread

Another vote for the CTS intake.

Quote:

Originally Posted by overkill1125

Currently Have CTS and previously had the AFE Momentum Pro Dry.
Both sounds greats and no CEL at all. Performance wise both are negligible. Only difference is the price and the looks.

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Originally Posted by CTS Turbo

Can ya feel the love? Thanks for all the recommendations gentlemen.

+1 The most favorite Intake, Downpipe and FMIC !!!

Jimi1121 · 08-20-2018, 06:26 AM

Another CTS user here (6+months) never had a Cel light or issue.

overkill1125 · 08-20-2018, 07:55 AM

I can vouch for the CTS intake. Great sound and no issues at all.

07-09-2018, 10:22 PM	#1
kovalchuk71 Private 12 Rep 65 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Intakes with louder turbo whirl that don't throw CEL codes??? So after doing some reading, it seems that while the BMS Intake makes a nice turbo whirl, it is rough at idle and throws CEL codes. I LOVE the sound that comes from it, but really don't want to deal with any of the above issues. Any suggestions? I assume I would probably have to go sealed. Are there any sealed intakes that make a nicer sound than the non-existant stock intake? I couldn't care less about "performance gains". I'm just looking for a nice sound.
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07-09-2018, 10:39 PM	#4
Munchi435i Major 485 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: 2014 Alpine White 435i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Orlando FL iTrader: (0)	if your looking for just pure sound, go for a CTS turbo intake. Heard it won't throw a CEL but don't quote me on that! __________________ 435i M-Sport \| Pure Stage 2 Turbo \| MHD Tune \| XHP Stage 3 \| Wagner Comp Evo 2 \| MPE \| Evolution Racewerks CP/DP/TIC \| M-LSD \| XDI-35 \|
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07-10-2018, 09:58 AM	#6
JaredG_F30 Lieutenant Colonel 1106 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: 2014 335i, M-Sport, Manual Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	CTS Turbo. I've had it for over a year and no issues. __________________ 2014 F30 335i, M-Sport, 6MT, V804s, custom exhaust, CTS Turbo Intake & IC, FTP CP, VRSF DP, TMS Strut Brace, BM3 Stg 2, AEM WMI, H&R Sport Springs (381 whp, 429 wtq on Cali 91oct before WMI). SPI Films Blog/DIY Vids
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Jpup Private 26 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ventura, CA iTrader: (0)	Another one for CTS Turbo. Installed for just over a month and no CEL, just tons of noises. __________________ 2015 435i (current): VRSF Catless Downpipe, Bootmod3 Stage 1, xHP 2008 Corvette (sold):Vortech supercharger, ported/built heads, catless 2015 M235i (sold): CTS Turbo Intake, VRSF Catless Downpipe, CSF FMIC, MPE, xHP, Bootmod3 Stage 2 E30
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07-10-2018, 11:18 AM	#9
kovalchuk71 Private 12 Rep 65 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, I guess I'll go with the CTS then.
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07-10-2018, 11:25 AM	#10
Zara Lieutenant 611 Rep 434 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	+1 for CTS Turbo, had it for 3+ months with no CEL and sounds loud! __________________ 2014 335i 6MT /// Mineral Gray - Red Coral \| M Perf Spoiler \| M Perf Lip & Diffuser \| M Perf Grilles \| M Perf Side Splitters \| M Perf CF & Alcantra Interior Trim \| \| Wagner Evo II FMIC \| VRSF DP \| AA CP \| CTS Turbo Intake \| MHD Stage 2 Tune \| H&R Sports \| Bilstein B8s \|
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07-10-2018, 04:38 PM	#11
silver28 Private First Class 86 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 435i xdrive 6 speed Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have the AFE momentum pro dry CAI. No CEL. It's a cone filter but enclosed so that probably helps. However it has three slits that's helps suck in more air or essentially let's more sound out. You can hear the wastegate, spooling, pretty much everything. Much louder for sure. Not sure I'd want it any louder to be honest. Attached Images
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overkill1125 Major 130 Rep 1,028 Posts Drives: 2019 440xi Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 440xi Gran Coupe [0.00]	Currently Have CTS and previously had the AFE Momentum Pro Dry. Both sounds greats and no CEL at all. Performance wise both are negligible. Only difference is the price and the looks.
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07-11-2018, 10:34 AM	#13
badbread not good, but bad 333 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3)	Another vote for the CTS intake. __________________ They are spelled BRAKES not breaks!!!! Oh FFS, not another spark plug thread! BreadsBMW on Youtube
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CTS Turbo New Member 32 Rep 11 Posts Drives: RS3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Can ya feel the love? Thanks for all the recommendations gentlemen.
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07-11-2018, 03:27 PM	#15
Chicken_Joe Lieutenant Colonel 606 Rep 1,782 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport. EB 6M Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Frontenac, Missouri iTrader: (3)	Take the Stock airbox lower portion and do the MPPK mod to it. That's what I run and it definitely makes more cool noises. Only downside is that more particulate seems to get into the airbox but that's neither here nor there. __________________ 13' 335i M Sport. EBII/Coral Red 6MT. RPI GT exhaust, Resonator delete, PS1, GFB DV , BM3 Stage 2, ER CP, VRSF DP, VRSF 5.5in Stepped FMIC, Dinan Shockware. Carbon M Performance rear diffuser. M4 trunk lip. Conti DWS06 225/40/19 and 255/35/19
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zinner Major 559 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: `17 X5 35d/`15 335i/`18 M550IX Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I have had the AFE Magnum for 3 years now. Never had a CEL from it.
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08-20-2018, 06:26 AM	#21
Jimi1121 Private 17 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Augusta GA iTrader: (0)	Another CTS user here (6+months) never had a Cel light or issue.
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overkill1125 Major 130 Rep 1,028 Posts Drives: 2019 440xi Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 440xi Gran Coupe [0.00]	I can vouch for the CTS intake. Great sound and no issues at all.
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