AFE Intake, does it do anything?

karmasabish · 06-15-2013, 09:43 PM

I've searched, but it doesn't seem to be a common mod around these part. Turner's website shows that AFE Claims a 10 hp or so gain...anyone have results that were consistent with this?

itdnwiwbp · 06-15-2013, 10:55 PM

I have one. From what I've read it doesn't do anything performance wise. +/-5hp maybe. It does sound excellent, though! (Some have said that it sounds "fake". Not sure what they mean by this, since it is indeed making the sound that it emits.) Many opt for a GruppeM. I probably would have gone that route if the AFE hadn't been on my car when I bought it.

philjw · 06-15-2013, 10:57 PM

Never seen a dyno, some claim it actually loses you a couple hp, but several (including me) have it purely for the sound.

strokeoluck · 06-16-2013, 12:33 AM

What does it sound like? I have an RPI exhaust, can you hear it over that?

johanness · 06-16-2013, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by karmasabish

I've searched, but it doesn't seem to be a common mod around these part. Turner's website shows that AFE Claims a 10 hp or so gain...anyone have results that were consistent with this?

You may want to try your search again and use the keywords "AFE INTAKE". Very common mod with plenty of reviews/debates on Zpost

pokeybritches · 06-16-2013, 09:50 AM

^Agreed. It's been beaten to death. Try youtube too.

karmasabish · 06-16-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by johanness

You may want to try your search again and use the keywords "AFE INTAKE". Very common mod with plenty of reviews/debates on Zpost

its exactly what I did. thanks

ZStig · 06-16-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by strokeoluck

What does it sound like? I have an RPI exhaust, can you hear it over that?

it growls

dubsesd · 06-16-2013, 09:03 PM

i have rpi and afe. the rpi is louder, but you can still here some of the itake induction sound. sounds awesome coming towards you though.

Pheonix · 06-17-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ZStig

it growls

Haha... It does. Sometime, i could hear it over the Supersprints Race and X-pipe

ricanbandit · 07-11-2013, 08:52 AM

I am waiting on mine to get to me, can't wait. A horse or five lost is not an issue to me, the sound and enjoyment factor of me whipping my beast top down is what I am looking for. Can't wait to hear how it sounds in conjunction with my stromungs.

MZHammer · 07-11-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ricanbandit

I am waiting on mine to get to me, can't wait. A horse or five lost is not an issue to me, the sound and enjoyment factor of me whipping my beast top down is what I am looking for. Can't wait to hear how it sounds in conjunction with my stromungs.

When you get it installed, please share a sound clip. I just put my Stromungs on last week and I am also considering AFE/GruppeM.

ricanbandit · 07-11-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MZHammer

When you get it installed, please share a sound clip. I just put my Stromungs on last week and I am also considering AFE/GruppeM.

Absolutely

dubsesd · 07-11-2013, 02:36 PM

You will love it. Still very noticeable with the stromung

MZHammer · 07-11-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

You will love it. Still very noticeable with the stromung

Not so much, with the RPI's??

Fen335i · 07-11-2013, 03:44 PM

I have the AFE intake as well. I love the sound of it...it sounds so good. The only downside that I experienced was a slight engine hesitation at around 2200-2400 rpms in 2nd and 3rd gear mostly (that's when it's most noticeable). I never had that issue before I put the AFE on...some guessed it had to do with the Mass Air Sensor...but I never did get it sorted out. Just learned to live with it..but it does bug me. Feels like a tiny bit of turbo lag...which is bad given it's naturally aspirated! If anyone knows what this is, please let me know!

StickMon · 07-11-2013, 10:51 PM

I'd be interested in a system for "cold" air intake.
I was stuck on the freeway tonight and DashCommand said my intake temp was 106°F at an outside ambient of 81°F.
I don't know how the stock system picks up that kind of heat.

Walkurie · 07-12-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by StickMon

I'd be interested in a system for "cold" air intake.
I was stuck on the freeway tonight and DashCommand said my intake temp was 106°F at an outside ambient of 81°F.
I don't know how the stock system picks up that kind of heat.

That can be a normal spread during a warm day and slow moving traffic. With the AFe and RPI scoop you can see quicker recovery to lower intake temps, but the net average drop in intake temps with this configuration is only a few degrees F.

psygnosis · 07-12-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ZStig

it growls

omg does it, even on the M54

and I get the perk of the sound generator piping more noise into the cabin

06-15-2013, 09:43 PM	#1
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strokeoluck First Lieutenant 23 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 M roadster Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	What does it sound like? I have an RPI exhaust, can you hear it over that?
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dubsesd #dubspec 6327 Rep 5,200 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	You will love it. Still very noticeable with the stromung __________________ LCI ///F80 M3 Individual Atlantis Metallic / Black Full / Carbon Cermics / 6MT MPE / M Performance & Carbon package / KW v3 / 20" HRE R101LW / 20" HRE 527s / Michelin PSS / 20% tint / 3d Design / Streckenn splitters / OEM GTS hood / EAS Carbon seatbacks / Carbon RKP sideskirt / Bootmod3 / M Performance Tri color alcantara / AWE S Flow instagram: @ dubsesd
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Fen335i Captain 107 Rep 805 Posts Drives: e92 M3 / X5d / Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	I have the AFE intake as well. I love the sound of it...it sounds so good. The only downside that I experienced was a slight engine hesitation at around 2200-2400 rpms in 2nd and 3rd gear mostly (that's when it's most noticeable). I never had that issue before I put the AFE on...some guessed it had to do with the Mass Air Sensor...but I never did get it sorted out. Just learned to live with it..but it does bug me. Feels like a tiny bit of turbo lag...which is bad given it's naturally aspirated! If anyone knows what this is, please let me know!
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	I'd be interested in a system for "cold" air intake. I was stuck on the freeway tonight and DashCommand said my intake temp was 106°F at an outside ambient of 81°F. I don't know how the stock system picks up that kind of heat.
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