BMW Performance Intake [Archive] - BMW E46 330 ZHP For Sale Forum

MiHiZHP

05-17-2011, 09:37 AM

Tis a very tempting upgrade, especially for the price and OEM look. Which, allow a quick digression...Were they really charging over 1000 bucks for this?! Yikes! I think I'll let my brake upgrade go a little longer (wish I could find a complete set of these... http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0L/Braking)

Marcus-SanDiego

05-17-2011, 09:59 AM

Crazy as it sounds, they were asking more than a grand for this.

norman@southbayBMW

05-17-2011, 10:28 AM

$284.95

here: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0L/Engine/Intake/BMW_Performance/ES35341/

How much was shipping ????
If I buy it here at work $302 including tax

Marcus-SanDiego

05-17-2011, 10:32 AM

Buy it from your work.

GMATT

05-17-2011, 03:07 PM

How much was shipping ????
If I buy it here at work $302 including tax

I was just busting Balls.............shipping was very reasonable, @ $16.00.....my local dealer was going to give me 25% off over a grand..............NOT

zhpnsnv

05-17-2011, 03:30 PM

kayger12

05-17-2011, 03:35 PM

Someone please give me a reason not to buy this. Please? Tell me the replacement filters are only available from the mountainous regions of Guam, or that they're expensive, or that my hood won't close, or that I can't install it myself (seriously, I can't), tell me these things so I don't buy it. Okay? Thanks.

No excuses, Marc.

It's pure sub-hood awesomeness.

Plus Barry recently located an $8 replacement filter...

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zhpnsnv

05-17-2011, 03:50 PM

$8? Where?

kayger12

05-17-2011, 04:04 PM

$8? Where?

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?801-BMW-Performance-Intake-Install-DIY

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zhpnsnv

05-17-2011, 04:05 PM

Damn. That is certainly putting a dent in my rationalization against buying it.

kayger12

05-17-2011, 04:07 PM

Damn. That is certainly putting a dent in my rationalization against buying it.

Lol, that's what we're here for. :biggrin

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GMATT

05-19-2011, 05:50 PM

Damn. That is certainly putting a dent in my rationalization against buying it.

Marc..............just duuuuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeettttt.......seriously, i just spent 15 minutes reading the install and about the same installing it!. I bought mine from ECS tuning, $285.00 ish plus shipping :)

zhpnsnv

05-20-2011, 06:00 PM

15 min install?!

GMATT

05-20-2011, 06:16 PM

15 min install?!

Yes............Tell you what, buy one ( you'll get it in a couple of day), and I will install it @ the June event!!

zhpnsnv

05-20-2011, 06:37 PM

Crappin' A you all are just going to force the issue, aren't you?

I'll probably take you up on that deal.

zhpnsnv

05-22-2011, 10:50 AM

Uncle! I give! I'm tapping out!

I bought it...

danewilson77

05-22-2011, 11:22 AM

Uncle! I give! I'm tapping out!

I bought it...

:rofl

GMATT

05-22-2011, 11:53 AM

:wave

danewilson77

05-22-2011, 11:56 AM

:wave

:jump

Crickett

05-22-2011, 02:17 PM

No excuses, Marc.

It's pure sub-hood awesomeness.

Plus Barry recently located an $8 replacement filter...

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@!!#$%& That was my #2 rationalization for considering this out of the realm of possibility for me. (#1 being ~$300 is still not yet in the budget for non-essential car parts.) Now I only have one rationalization for agreeing with the wife & not buying one . . .

zhpnsnv

05-22-2011, 03:34 PM

@!!#$%& That was my #2 rationalization for considering this out of the realm of possibility for me. (#1 being ~$300 is still not yet in the budget for non-essential car parts.) Now I only have one rationalization for agreeing with the wife & not buying one . . .

Ah, I was where you are, too. BUT, it's a simple question of math, or as Jeremy Clarkson would say, maths. See, the original price was over $1,000. The current price is $285. That's 72% off the original price? Simply put it to the wifey like this: "Dear. I promise not to buy anything for my car that's not at least over 50% off because I realize how frivolous some car expenses are. Consider this an agreement on my part to be frugal. By the by, there's a small piece that increases the car's efficiency as well as safety for over 70% off the original price. I think it's prudent to get it."

If she pushes the safety issue, improv something about hearing the engine at highway speeds.

Crickett

05-22-2011, 03:37 PM

Ah, I was where you are, too. BUT, it's a simple question of math, or as Jeremy Clarkson would say, maths. See, the original price was over $1,000. The current price is $285. That's 72% off the original price? Simply put it to the wifey like this: "Dear. I promise not to buy anything for my car that's not at least over 50% off because I realize how frivolous some car expenses are. Consider this an agreement on my part to be frugal. By the by, there's a small piece that increases the car's efficiency as well as safety for over 70% off the original price. I think it's prudent to get it."

If she pushes the safety issue, improv something about hearing the engine at highway speeds.
:rofl Oh that's good! Especially since she's (jokingly) given me the same line regarding shoes, clothes, etc. before. Maths FTW!

BCS_ZHP

07-08-2011, 07:42 PM

I received this intake from ECS while on vacation, was sitting by the garage door when we returned, planned to install it on my wife's ZHP vert tonight or this weekend. When I opened the box tonight, 2 of the 4 little tabs that attach the lower half of the additional snorkel to the upper half are broken, the two broken tabs are on the same side. Two questions: (1) did anyone else have a similar problem with broken tabs?, and (2) are these tabs really necessary or can I superglue the upper half to the lower half of this extra snorkel -- do the two halves need to come apart in the future for any reason? I know the concept is to get more air flow, plus look carbon fiber pretty, so would think if I superglue it along the whole upper to lower snorkel interface then I'm just making it more air tight and functional.

pleasecorrupt

07-08-2011, 07:52 PM

for a $300 intake, i'd like everything to be 100%. pm ecs about it im sure they'll help you with it.

danewilson77

07-08-2011, 07:59 PM

for a $300 intake, i'd like everything to be 100%. pm ecs about it im sure they'll help you with it.

+1

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Marcus-SanDiego

07-08-2011, 08:16 PM

Bruce, there have been reports of broken tabs on some of the units. Not sure if it's poor packing or not.

kayger12

07-08-2011, 09:39 PM

Bruce, there have been reports of broken tabs on some of the units. Not sure if it's poor packing or not.

+1. I've read other people complaining of broken tabs.

I don't see a problem with gluing it, though.

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BCS_ZHP

07-09-2011, 04:32 AM

Thanks guys.

pleasecorrupt & Dane - totally agree, should get 100% functionality for the price paid, was just thinking about the "what-if" they were to give me trouble on getting another one, i.e., the super gluing idea.

Marcus & Keith - it definitely looks like poor packaging; they protect the bottom & top of the box but the air box is free to move laterally inside the package; there is definitely a mark on the inside of the packing box where one corner of the now broken tabbed snorkel came in contact with the cardboard and gouged it, probably when the package was being tossed around during shipping.

I plan to call ECS today or Monday.

kayger12

07-09-2011, 05:55 AM

Looking forward to seeing how they handle it.

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Marcus-SanDiego

07-09-2011, 07:16 AM

It happens often enough that they should not give you any trouble, Bruce. If they do, let them know that you'll be telling the ZHP Mafia all about it.

danewilson77

07-09-2011, 07:34 AM

Let me know if they don't take care of you. I have a direct line to Joe @ ECSTuning.

BCS_ZHP

07-09-2011, 10:36 AM

Appreciate it Dane. I called but they're closed for the weekend, left a message so will wait for their return call next week.

danewilson77

07-09-2011, 11:14 AM

Appreciate it Dane. I called but they're closed for the weekend, left a message so will wait for their return call next week.

Ok. Lemme know if you need me.

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BCS_ZHP

07-09-2011, 11:19 AM

Will do.

BCS_ZHP

07-24-2011, 06:07 AM

Okay, new intake received on Friday and installed yesterday. They opened the box at ECS and over-packed it to prevent those little tabs from breaking again, impressive.

New justification for anyone to buy this intake -- the little engine stumble at 3800-4000 rpm that many of us have experienced, well the installation of this intake solved that problem. Know the engine is getting more air now, and suspect enough to overcome that previous stumble. So its not just for aesthetics, it has an input to the longevity of your engine and improved drivability too. (That rationale worked on my wife.)

kayger12

07-24-2011, 06:17 AM

Haha-- good deal, Bruce.

Glad ECS took care of things as well.

webster

08-06-2011, 11:00 AM

this will probably be the first thing i buy for the car, along with OEM black grills

jayjay_dee

08-06-2011, 09:45 PM

this will probably be the first thing i buy for the car, along with OEM black grills

do it... you wont regret it...

i just installed one 2 hours ago, love it...

johnrando

08-09-2011, 07:25 AM

It's subtle, but there is a difference (as per stated earlier in the thread). Just reaffirmed this by driving a ZHP w/o the intake (I've had mine on for around a year now so you can forget the difference). There is an subtle increased growl which really makes a difference to me.

thesixsins

08-23-2011, 09:08 PM

I was being impulsive today and tried to order one with ECS...

They wanted me to wire them money because I want them to ship to my office...
Who wires money?!:eyetwitch I'm half ready to just fork over more $ to have someone else ship it to me.

I don't even know how to "wire" money... do they mean Pay Pal? hahahaha!

danewilson77 ~ can you call them and tell them to just ship it to my office?

danewilson77

08-24-2011, 05:14 AM

MiHiZHP

08-24-2011, 07:29 AM

As bad as I need brakes, I just couldn't pass this deal up! It should arrive tomorrow... Now about those brakes...

danewilson77

08-24-2011, 07:30 AM

As bad as I need brakes, I just couldn't pass this deal up! It should arrive tomorrow... Now about those brakes...

Yeah...I need the brakes. Got a feeling they will be gone beofre I can get fundage up.

thesixsins

08-24-2011, 07:48 AM

What are you buying sins?

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BMW Performance Intake...

A Chris Berlin was emailing me...

Anything you can do to help... Otherwise I'm placing my order elsewhere... albeit for more $... :(

danewilson77

08-24-2011, 09:39 AM

BMW Performance Intake...

A Chris Berlin was emailing me...

Anything you can do to help... Otherwise I'm placing my order elsewhere... albeit for more $... :(

I just got off the phone, from quite a lengthy discussion with Chris. She says it is their policy....for new purchasers to have items shipped to their billing address. This is a fraud issue.

You need to email her back...and tell her that I vouch for you, and your good standing on the forum (I vouched for you on the phone, with her as well), and that you will, take your $$$ to another vendor, if they don't ship to your office.

She will hand carry this email, to her supervisor who will make the decision. I am curious to see how this plays out....so, please shoot her the email.
Lemme know how it turns out.

NOTE TO ALL: for those of you who have dealt with Joe@ecstuning in the past...he no longer works there and is now employed by www.encoreautos.com in Sarasota. If anyone is looking for a car down their...I amy be able to get you a deal. I see they have a number of BMW's including a pretty sweet 330Ci.

wsmeyer

08-24-2011, 09:41 AM

Call your cc company and register your office address as an alternate address. Problem solved.

thesixsins

08-24-2011, 10:34 AM

Just emailed Chris... fingers crossed!

danewilson77

08-24-2011, 10:42 AM

Just emailed Chris... fingers crossed!

Copy.

billschusteriv

08-24-2011, 12:45 PM

Call your cc company and register your office address as an alternate address. Problem solved.

Mmmmm.... this is an interesting solution too....

:like

thesixsins

08-24-2011, 02:42 PM

AWESOME... Thank you DW77!

Great!...They are out of stock on them... now I wonder if they will receive anymore since all e46 performance stuff is out of production.

danewilson77

08-24-2011, 03:59 PM

AWESOME... Thank you DW77!

They are out of stock on them... now I wonder if they will receive anymore since all e46 performance stuff is out of production.

SONOFABITCH.

But they were going to ship to your office....correct?

Marcus-SanDiego

08-24-2011, 04:16 PM

AWESOME... Thank you DW77!

They are out of stock on them... now I wonder if they will receive anymore since all e46 performance stuff is out of production.

Unreal.

thesixsins

08-24-2011, 07:11 PM

SONOFABITCH.

But they were going to ship to your office....correct?

Yep! Pretty awesome... Thank you for working your magic!

I will have one ordered this week! I MUST!

danewilson77

08-25-2011, 04:12 AM

Yep! Pretty awesome... Thank you for working your magic!

I will have one ordered this week! I MUST!

OK...so...you are ordering one from ECSTuning...and they will send to your office? Correct? If so....glad I could help.

webster

08-25-2011, 11:30 AM

ecs website says they are "back ordered," meaning hopefully more are on the way?

this is the first performance mod i plan to do...

Hermes

08-25-2011, 04:43 PM

I know they're still around, but ecs has the best price. It might be like $20-30 more but you can find them

Marcus-SanDiego

09-02-2011, 08:31 AM

Tischer has the intakes back in stock.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=755875&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462&tab=1

They're showing a weird picture but the part number is for the intake we all know.

danewilson77

09-02-2011, 08:39 AM

Good looking out Boss. Fellas better snap em up at that price.

webster

09-02-2011, 08:44 AM

want.

my CC is hating me right now, think i will have to wait a month or 2

johnrando

09-02-2011, 09:12 AM

Just posted in the deal thread. $315 (for the 330) at getbmwparts.com. EDIT: Never mind, same deal the boss posted earlier.

Crickett

09-02-2011, 09:33 AM

Just posted in the deal thread. $375 at getbmwparts.com. EDIT: Never mind, same deal the boss posted earlier.

Actually just $315 for the 330i version!
http://images.mileone.com/Stef/2011/8/MO6376_BMW_SS_Parts_Email_9_2_11/MO6376_BMW_SS_Parts_Email_Body1_9_2_11.jpg (http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3317777766027d741477&ls=fde71278746204747d16787d&m=fefb1177706704&l=fe6b1670746300787515&s=fdef157575620275761c727c&jb=ffcf14&t=)

johnrando

09-02-2011, 09:41 AM

Thanks for the fix, even better!

echo46

09-02-2011, 02:14 PM

You guys are persuading me to get this, also.

danewilson77

09-02-2011, 04:38 PM

I would be willing to bet AFE and this one are about equal. It all depends what you want under your hood to look like.

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az3579

09-03-2011, 06:48 AM

I would be willing to bet AFE and this one are about equal. It all depends what you want under your hood to look like.

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The aFe one with the silver shield is one shiny and nice lookin' bit of kit... and doesn't sound bad, either.

Marcus-SanDiego

09-03-2011, 06:50 AM

I had the aFe intake. It sounded good. It looked good. If I wasn't going for the BMW theme, I would have kept it on the car. It's still in the family, though. James (ZSP-Mafia) owns it now.

nike001

09-05-2011, 05:13 PM

So whats the consensus? Does afe & bmw really give the same outputs? Or are they just the same and one is more loud than the other?

I'm really stuck in a pickle between afe and bmw..

danewilson77

09-05-2011, 05:19 PM

I think the AFE is louder...and they put out the same.

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nike001

09-05-2011, 05:22 PM

That was quick Dane! lol wow.

I wonder if I can somehow get a discount on it through the dealership I work at...? hmm

danewilson77

09-05-2011, 05:29 PM

That was quick Dane! lol wow.

I wonder if I can somehow get a discount on it through the dealership I work at...? hmm

On the BMW perf? Sure...why not? Even cca would get you 10%.

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nike001

09-05-2011, 05:37 PM

I'll check tomorrow :fingerscrossed:fingerscrossed:fingerscrossed

If I do, I'm ordering it right then haha.

FWIW, the urge to get it has come across me in the last week. At school (I'm a commuter now) I opt to park in the parkade, and thats what did it. lol

Hornung418

09-05-2011, 05:38 PM

I'd get the BMW performance one...Just based on the fact that the velocity stack from the stock box is still used.

aFe makes a velocity stack add-on for their intakes, but I believe it's a good chunk of change.

What the stack does is smooth out the airflow before the MAF. This allows for more air to fill the tube and a better MAF reading develops more power.

The best intake out there in terms of power is the Long Tube intake. Not because it draws from the bumper, but because the air has a lot of length to smooth out and get the most oxygen.

nike001

09-05-2011, 06:05 PM

I knew that^ But I'm too much of a wuss to saddle up and get a long tube due to the fact of the fear I'd have of hydrolocking :)

Hornung418

09-05-2011, 06:17 PM

Speaking of Hydrolocking...I had to think twice last night. Morgantown got hammered by that storm yesterday and the roads surrounding my apartment were flooded, I couldn't leave my street. With all the drunk fans from the game and all the traffic (as I live by the stadium), it was impossible to go anywhere.

I have a long tube intake chillin below my headlight :shifty

nike001

09-05-2011, 06:26 PM

hahahaha thats rough. I never want to be in that predicament. Plus, whenever it would rain... I'm sure I'd be slightly uneasy. I'd rather have 24/7 peace of mind.

Hornung418

09-05-2011, 06:55 PM

I'm not worried when it rains, only when I see a huge pond where the road used to be.

nike001

09-05-2011, 07:09 PM

:rofl

MiHiZHP

09-18-2011, 12:06 PM

2 week update.

Love the added growl (cowbell) especially at 3k under load.

Peppier? Butt dyno says so

Gas mileage - avg up from 20.4 to 21.9

danewilson77

09-18-2011, 01:35 PM

2 week update.

Love the added growl (cowbell) especially at 3k under load.

Peppier? Butt dyno says so

Gas mileage - avg up from 20.4 to 21.9

:chuck

webster

09-23-2011, 07:56 AM

want.

my CC is hating me right now, think i will have to wait a month or 2

err, 3 weeks.

perf intake = ordered

acontzhp

09-27-2011, 03:24 PM

So the performance intake I ordered last week from getbmwparts.com is no longer available/discontinued and I got my money back. Where can I find them in stock for a reasonable price?

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Hermes

09-27-2011, 03:29 PM

Try bmwmercedesparts.com, don't know if they have them but decent $

danewilson77

09-27-2011, 03:52 PM

Try bmwmercedesparts.com, don't know if they have them but decent $

Shows that they have it at $357.14

http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=13_1247&hg=13&fg=95

Use this P/N 13720429613

wsmeyer

09-27-2011, 03:57 PM

ECSTuning $296

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/13720429613/

William.

Hermes

09-27-2011, 04:02 PM

ECSTuning $296

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/13720429613/

William.

I thought they were out?

acontzhp

09-27-2011, 04:05 PM

Thanks guys, I'll check those places out. And I do believe ecs is out of them

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danewilson77

09-27-2011, 04:07 PM

I wish the vendors would update their damn sites. I don't know who is currently out of them...because as soon as you don't jump...you read about someone snapping up a few that ECS "just got in". I would call to be sure.

wsmeyer

09-27-2011, 04:11 PM

I thought they were out?

They sent me an email on Sep 14th that they were back in stock. I've been postponing it but just ordered one from them now.

William.

danewilson77

09-27-2011, 04:40 PM

Schweet. Time to jump once again boys (and gurls)!!!!!

acontzhp

09-27-2011, 06:30 PM

Just ordered one from ecs. Status said "ships in 1-3 days" used to say "out of stock"

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echo46

09-28-2011, 05:20 AM

Somebody is trying to tell me something. Every time I start to forget about getting this intake, this damn thread pops up and punches me in the face and reminds me. Wifey is not going to be happy with all you bast@&$)s. I will be collecting bottles and cans like some kind of land clammer to pay for this one. My zhp better sound really badass.

danewilson77

09-28-2011, 05:33 AM

Sound better with AFE....imho.

webster

09-28-2011, 06:02 AM

I too ordered one from ECS. Should be here tomorrow along with the sprint booster

acontzhp

09-28-2011, 11:06 AM

Lol wtf I just got the backorder email from ECS. Not cool

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webster

09-28-2011, 11:54 AM

Lol wtf I just got the backorder email from ECS. Not cool

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wow, that didn't take long.

Marcus-SanDiego

09-28-2011, 12:08 PM

That sucks. Were they seemingly in stock when you ordered? I would not be pleased.

webster

09-28-2011, 12:24 PM

That sucks. Were they seemingly in stock when you ordered? I would not be pleased.

At that price ($296+shipping) they probably sold like hotcakes. So even if they got a shipment of 50-100 E46 intakes it seems feasible to me to have so many orders placed in a day that someone might place an order and the website shows in stock when in reality they might have just run out hours or minutes before that order was placed. Sucks, but it happens...

they'll have some more in stock soon. just sign up for the email notification whey come available. that's what i did.

Marcus-SanDiego

09-28-2011, 01:11 PM

No doubt, Wes.

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kayger12

09-28-2011, 02:17 PM

Thank Gawd a really smart guy talked me into buying mine when I did.

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danewilson77

09-28-2011, 02:20 PM

Thank Gawd a really smart guy talked me into buying mine when I did.

Droid X. Forum Runner. Use it.

Lol. Boss.

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acontzhp

10-18-2011, 02:52 PM

Just got shipping confirmation order from ECS. Finally!

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webster

10-18-2011, 07:30 PM

congrats!

echo46

10-19-2011, 05:14 AM

Are they back in stock?

bertondhisbimmer

10-19-2011, 05:27 AM

is there trully any hp gain? or is it just for the looks ? when i bought my car it already had it so i wouldnt be able to tell the difference

danewilson77

10-19-2011, 05:35 AM

is there trully any hp gain? or is it just for the looks ? when i bought my car it already had it so i wouldnt be able to tell the difference

Mainly looks. Might get a 6-8 Hp gain.

johnrando

10-19-2011, 09:53 AM

BMW rates the BMW Performance Intake at +3 HP. "Real world" results say it's +7 HP. Reminder, zhpmafia sticker is, I think, + 5 HP? :)

Hermes

10-19-2011, 09:55 AM

Or you can be like Albert - ZHPMafia, BMWMafia and MFest stickers. Gotta be like 100hp from stickers alone

Crickett

01-18-2012, 05:30 AM

Did it! Snagged what was apparently an old sale listing on BMWPartsSource.com & got it shipped for $300! (They immediately raised the price back up to $700-some.) Got it installed fairly easily; that lower intake tube was a PITA to get off the stock box! I couldn't get the MAF tube in, though, before the baby needed attention. Anyone else have trouble getting that back in? Or tricks for making it easier?

Hermes

01-18-2012, 05:45 AM

Take the o-ring off the intake, spray down with WD40, put back in. The MAF will slide on easy

Crickett

01-18-2012, 07:18 AM

Take the o-ring off the intake, spray down with WD40, put back in. The MAF will slide on easy

FTW; thanks, Hermes! Had a slight problem with the hood not closing fully, but after a couple minutes of wiggling & fanagaling, it's all flush fully closed! I can't wait to give it a go!

Hermes

01-18-2012, 07:30 AM

yeah, that seems to be another normal issue we've probably all had. I've realized that it's because of the little foam sticker on the bottom of the snorkel. If you adjust the positioning of the sticker it will close fine

Crickett

01-18-2012, 07:33 AM

"Snorkel" being part 14 in the pic?

http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/NzkxMDJfcA==.png

Also, the foam bit at the front of part 11 pretty much disintegrated when I removed it; shouldn't be a big issue, right?

Hermes

01-18-2012, 07:59 AM

11 fell apart on mine too... by snorkel I mean the thing in the bottom left of the following pic (non-existent on stock intake). The part that pulls more air into the box vs stock air box to smooth the air flow. You should see two white foam stickers on the bottom. That's what causes the snorkel to sit too high and cause your hood to close weird.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/125745_x600.jpg

Mtnman

01-18-2012, 08:41 AM

Also, Make sure you remove the tab from the expansion tank showing how to check coolant levels. If you dont remove this tab, the intake will never sit flush. There is a DIY for it showing this tab.

danewilson77

01-18-2012, 08:42 AM

Yeah....that foam is ass...

Barefoot-ZHP

01-28-2012, 09:51 PM

anyone know where you can buy one of these now at a reasonable price,
ECS, Tischer etc are all back up to $700.....

acontzhp

01-28-2012, 11:35 PM

anyone know where you can buy one of these now at a reasonable price,
ECS, Tischer etc are all back up to $700.....

I just sold a brand new one in the box last week for 250$..... Try modbargains

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Barefoot-ZHP

02-01-2012, 03:21 AM

yeah, modbargains said they had them in stock, so I ordered it at $379 and they called me back 5 mins later and told me it would be $834 ...
so I cancelled it.....waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

acontzhp

02-01-2012, 04:02 AM

Ouch

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webster

02-01-2012, 12:30 PM

yikes! i think i got mine from turner on sale. $286 was the price i paid...and after having it on for a few months...it's totally not worth any more than $300-400. it's not THAT impressive...

nike001

03-30-2012, 11:29 AM

Does anyone remember the filter replacement intervals?

Pretty sure that as I came in to work today, I noticed 2 filters in parts. They looked pretty much identical, but I remembered people saying that the BMW filters are going to be hard to come by when it comes time for replacement.

danewilson77

03-30-2012, 11:37 AM

I believe recommended is hugely long.......but I would do it.....every 15k.....certainly not more than 30k miles.

I clean my dry every 7500 miles.

nike001

03-30-2012, 11:44 AM

Oh okay. For some reason I was thinking the interval was something like 6-8k

danewilson77

03-30-2012, 11:47 AM

I could be wrong. It's posted somewhere. I just thought I remembered saying......"Damn....that's too many miles". I may be thinking of the stock filter though.

nike001

03-30-2012, 12:55 PM

Funny though.. because I swore I remember saying the exact opposite :rofl

Hermes

03-30-2012, 02:24 PM

IIRC stock is 60,000 miles, Performance intake is 30,000

danewilson77

03-30-2012, 02:49 PM

IIRC stock is 60,000 miles, Performance intake is 30,000

Damn.... That's a lot of miles!

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Hornung418

05-21-2012, 10:39 AM

BUMP!

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=920788

Asking $450! Located in Atlanta, GA.

Hornung418

05-26-2012, 07:08 PM

My local dealer has one M54B30 Performance Intake in stock on display. They want $915 installed...I had to chuckle to myself when I saw the price. I'm sure it can be had for around $700 if they want to move the product.