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Cadeez
03-09-2011, 03:55 PM
Does anyone have this intake by chance, or know anyone who does? Are these numbers real?? I'm skeptical, I find it hard to believe this CAI provides that much performance to any motor, even an M3. However if it does then sign me up, that's good bang/buck! Any/all input is appreciated, thanks.
Jeff

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Engine/Intake/ES264138/
Marcus-SanDiego
03-09-2011, 03:58 PM
I used to have it. Sold it to another mafia member. I bet he did not notice a huge jump in hp. Also, I didn't notice a difference in power when I replaced it with the BMW Performance intake. BMW claims 7hp, I believe, for its intake.
ZSP-Mafia
03-09-2011, 03:58 PM
I have the aFe... 20hp is definitely BS, if anything, I would say 2-3hp tops.
Marcus-SanDiego
03-09-2011, 04:05 PM
I have the aFe... 20hp is definitely BS, if anything, I would say 2-3hp tops.

I agree. Seems negligible to me.
kayger12
03-09-2011, 04:10 PM
Sounds about right. BMW claims 3hp for their Performance Intake as well.
Marcus-SanDiego
03-09-2011, 04:12 PM
Sounds about right. BMW claims 3hp for their Performance Intake as well.

Oh, is it only 3hp? That's more like it.
Cadeez
03-09-2011, 04:15 PM
Yeah, that's kind of what I figured as well, just can't see 20/27 coming from a CAI... Dinan claims 11hp/9ft lbs for theirs, but I'm with you guys on the 4-5hp is probably average.
kayger12
03-09-2011, 04:17 PM
Oh, is it only 3hp? That's more like it.

They claim 3hp, Boss- but it has dynoed at around 7hp from the dynos I've seen in other threads.

BMW under-promising on performance I guess.
ZSP-Mafia
03-09-2011, 04:17 PM
The sound it makes is pretty fantastic though :)
Marcus-SanDiego
03-09-2011, 04:22 PM
The sound it makes is pretty fantastic though :)

I concur.
danewilson77
03-09-2011, 07:41 PM
I bet I get 20 outta mine....because when paired with Mafia stickers, its moar efficient.

We will know for certail what shark/afe does versus stock next Friday. Dyn's shall be posted.

And honestly....if its sounds beast....gets me a few...and looks nice under the hood...I'll be happy.

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kayger12
03-09-2011, 07:43 PM
Looking forward to the results.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.
jvr826
03-09-2011, 07:50 PM
+1!
Cadeez
03-10-2011, 09:44 AM
"And honestly....if its sounds beast....gets me a few...and looks nice under the hood...I'll be happy."

Haha I agree with that!
johnrando
03-10-2011, 11:00 AM
I heard my first CAI at the SoCal meet. It sounds AWESOME! Way better then the BMW Performance Air Intake. But, the air intake looks a lot better IMHO. John
kaboom
03-10-2011, 11:00 AM
If anyone local has one, or wants to send one, I'll do back to back dyno's and tell you exactly what it makes!

Ian