aFe intake? Got one or tried it? Worth the price?

pbdm4k · 07-03-2007, 01:00 AM

Just looking for more bolt ons to put on the car...

I already got the Dinan Exhaust and figured an intake would go nice too.

Any thoughts on the best bang for buck intake out there?

aFe seems like a good one? they claim 11hp and 14lb ft of torque gain.
Dinan seems overpriced as usual but would be twice the price if not triple for similar claimed gains.

BimmerZealot · 07-03-2007, 01:55 AM

I wouldn't get too hyped up on reported HP/TQ gains. Intake/exhaust are more for sound then they are for actual power. The gains will be minimal if any and probably unnoticeable unless you actually dynoed your car. I'd say pick whichever sounds the best.

Ski · 07-03-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerZealot

I wouldn't get too hyped up on reported HP/TQ gains. Intake/exhaust are more for sound then they are for actual power. The gains will be minimal if any and probably unnoticeable unless you actually dynoed your car. I'd say pick whichever sounds the best.

X2..An intake is equivalent to a performance filter, not much gain at all but piece of mind..

soeharyo · 12-22-2007, 02:50 PM

does the AFE Intake have a good sound to it? Anyone tired it?

rocky

tofu4 · 12-23-2007, 10:52 PM

I personally just went with an HKS insert. Motor breathes better and the stock air box is already a cold air intake.

soeharyo · 12-24-2007, 07:17 AM

do you have sound bites of before and after? I really want to know if it makes a difference in terms of sound.

jpass12 · 12-24-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by soeharyo

does the AFE Intake have a good sound to it? Anyone tired it?

rocky

I have the AFE intake and a Magnaflow muffler. I like the sound! The intake is a little loud but isn't it the point of having one besides the gains if any. It felt snappier after the intake instal!

Reach · 12-24-2007, 01:11 PM

My brief research on the subject has come to the conclusion that there are no aftermarket kits that are better for the engine than the stock air box. (sadly.)

I just dropped in a K&N high-flow and called it a day.

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tofu4 Private 4 Rep 80 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	I personally just went with an HKS insert. Motor breathes better and the stock air box is already a cold air intake.
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Reach gone baby gone 382 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Location, Location. iTrader: (0)	My brief research on the subject has come to the conclusion that there are no aftermarket kits that are better for the engine than the stock air box. (sadly.) I just dropped in a K&N high-flow and called it a day.
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