DIY Intake

[Burgy]

Did this myself.. what you guys think?

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I'm still going to make a heat shield though.. will post pics when thats done

 

[Nukleuz]

Looks good...

how did you fabricate that MAF sensor holder...I attempted it once as well..and failed miserably....

the heat shield is a must...

 

[Burgy]

Building the heat shield now.. The maf housing was easy, I can make you one if you want..

Now i just need to find that boot piece made from silicone.. any ideas?

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Just fitted the heat shield. :thumbsup:

 

[freerider]

After trying out different options, I'm a firm believer of the stock airbox with a performance filter. The stock airbox has been designed with purpose built venturi's etc

 

[rick540]

+1

But nice job anyway :thumbsup:

 

[thireshan]

After trying out different options, I'm a firm believer of the stock airbox with a performance filter. The stock airbox has been designed with purpose built venturi's etc

My car made 228kw with stcok airfilter and airbox,changed the filter to BMC filter,car made 222kw,same dyno was used,day conditions similar as well,im maybe going to try the K&N and see what happens.

What filter did u use freerider?

 

[andrewbuch]

But a cone adds that nice sound that all the VW Citi golf drivers have.. and you know nothing beats a citi with a cone filter

 

[Nukleuz]

I dont think that heat shield is going to be efficient...Its not really shielding any headt from anywhere.

more so, If its made of steel ( or what ever metal ), its going to get hot as hell and might even make the air coming past hotter.

 

[Burgy]

Well, so far it works well and sounds tit :wave:

 

[AryM]

Well, so far it works well and sounds tit :wave:

Hey Burgy

Have you tried before & after dyno's?
Proof is the pudding!
:thinker:

 

[Hellas]

But a cone adds that nice sound that all the VW Citi golf drivers have.. and you know nothing beats a citi with a cone filter

:rofl: Especially around the braai with a brandy in the hand.

 

[Burgy]

Well, so far it works well and sounds tit :wave:

Hey Burgy

Have you tried before & after dyno's?
Proof is the pudding!
:thinker:

hmmm.. should have actually..

 

[andrewbuch]

Looks good.. Maybe try getting the heat shield to be similar to this

Cause then it shields from all sides & then the top fits snug against the bonnet

Just another 2 pics

 

[MikeBMW]

No offense, but if you can afford to buy a M3 - why not go the extra bit to get a proper intake system? Most only run to a couple thousand rand anyways. Don't go the extent I did.

I'm a perfectionist, but I think was worth every cent in my car. I feel much better knowing my engine looks as good as the exterior.

 

[andrewbuch]

WOW Mike that intake looks awesome..

 

[Nukleuz]

Looks good mike!

 

[AryM]

Drrrrooooooooooooooool @ Mike
Carbon FTW...
Very neat!

 

[moranor@axis]

I have to get an e92 one day :drool:

 

[MikeBMW]

Thanks, glad you guys like it!

As for Burgy.
Here is that carbon intake system.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=BMW46M3

Another option.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=54-10462

 

[calypso]

One of the few occasions where the intake is bigger then the engine