aFe intake for Z4M

Erhan · 05-16-2010, 12:41 AM

Just installed this morning... what a difference! the car growls under hard acceleration.. it's just intoxicating. And people seem to notice the car more than before

Also, I think it helps with the mpg. On the freeway, I usually get about 27-28mpg while cruising at 65-70mph. This morning it was 30mpg. Could be other factors (like wind)... Although, I found myself accelerating hard all the time to hear the car growl, so that doesn't help with mpg

Well, if anyone is thinking about it and not sure, I say go for it!

When I meet with other M Coupe fellas, I'll arrange a comparison video..

MakoBimmer1 · 05-16-2010, 01:09 AM

I cant wait to see and hear it! I smell a meet coming up...maybe next sunday?

Erhan · 05-16-2010, 01:16 AM

Yes we shall meet next week

thekurgan · 05-16-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

Just installed this morning... what a difference! the car growls under hard acceleration.. it's just intoxicating. And people seem to notice the car more than before

Also, I think it helps with the mpg. On the freeway, I usually get about 27-28mpg while cruising at 65-70mph. This morning it was 30mpg. Could be other factors (like wind)... Although, I found myself accelerating hard all the time to hear the car growl, so that doesn't help with mpg

Well, if anyone is thinking about it and not sure, I say go for it!

When I meet with other M Coupe fellas, I'll arrange a comparison video..

Downhill ... with a wind? I've never seen mileage that high.

Serious · 05-16-2010, 10:54 AM

im not so sure about intakes on these cars... bmw does an extremely good job engineering the stock one, I have my doubts it can be improved on.

Erhan · 05-16-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Serious

im not so sure about intakes on these cars... bmw does an extremely good job engineering the stock one, I have my doubts it can be improved on.

What the intake improves is noise. I don't think it will add too much power etc. But you need to hear how the engine sounds with this intake.

mousitch · 05-16-2010, 02:01 PM

I just did 150+ miles on the highway. A little city driving too. Avg 21.3 MPG. Maybe I have a lead foot.

Talked to Elroy at RPI a few months back. He said on a dyno the AFE and Gruppe M both lost some hp when combined with the RPI scoop. Just a heads up. They sound great though.

Erhan · 05-16-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mousitch

Talked to Elroy at RPI a few months back. He said on a dyno the AFE and Gruppe M both lost some hp when combined with the RPI scoop. Just a heads up. They sound great though.

Well, so is it the intake, or the scoop causing the problem? Eh, I don't really care anyways. I prefer the noise it makes to couple hp. I have plenty

thekurgan · 05-16-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mousitch

I just did 150+ miles on the highway. A little city driving too. Avg 21.3 MPG. Maybe I have a lead foot.

Talked to Elroy at RPI a few months back. He said on a dyno the AFE and Gruppe M both lost some hp when combined with the RPI scoop. Just a heads up. They sound great though.

That's all I have been able to get, mixed highway/city. I couldn't find a way to make the readout only display the current MPG, only the average.

mousitch · 05-16-2010, 09:30 PM

When I took out my charcoal filter I noticed my engine stumbled a little off and on. Put it back in and have not noticed the stumbling. Couldnt really tell you if I gained anything while out. Some say it will give you a 1 to 2 hp gain with a little bit more intake noise.

pokeybritches · 05-17-2010, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Serious

im not so sure about intakes on these cars... bmw does an extremely good job engineering the stock one, I have my doubts it can be improved on.

I agree, the stock intake is very good. But, the stock box has three filters vs. the AFe's single cone filter. I didn't notice a power gain or loss either way, but I'll let you know once the 110+ degree temps start setting in in a couple months. It seems to be a airflow vs. air temp argument.

Because of the vast improvement in sound, I'd say the AFe is one of the best bang-for-the-buck mods for an M. It made the car a lot more fun to drive, and it's only rowdy when your foot is to the floor (unlike an aftermarket exhaust). It really exaggerates that unique M gurgle/roar/wail/scream.

Starscream · 05-17-2010, 05:33 AM

You wait until you see/hear/feel a GruppeM intake!

I had an AFE before my GruppeM and I would also agree the AFE is an awesome mod,
It sounds awesome, and even though only butt dyno certified it did feel like you picked up a few pony's,

The engine did breathe easier I noticed,

jragan · 05-17-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pokeybritches

I agree, the stock intake is very good. But, the stock box has three filters vs. the AFe's single cone filter.

You can remove the carbon filter.

Little C · 05-17-2010, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MakoBimmer1

I cant wait to see and hear it! I smell a meet coming up...maybe next sunday?

Yes please!

G80indy · 05-17-2010, 10:38 AM

pics of these various intakes would be great!

inTgr8r · 05-17-2010, 10:59 AM

I would definitely have to hear it in person before I drop that amount of $.
I have heard and installed on other cars & TBH, wasn't a huge fan of the sound.
Maybe the S54 is different though

SV Concepts III · 05-17-2010, 11:01 AM

Really good to hear, aFe makes a solid product.

Little C · 05-17-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

I would definitely have to hear it in person before I drop that amount of $.
I have heard and installed on other cars & TBH, wasn't a huge fan of the sound.
Maybe the S54 is different though

I had an aFe intake on my e46 M coupled with an ACS exhaust and I LOVED it. I will definately look to go with aFe again on the coupe, but probably with the RE Diablo.

k2pilot · 05-17-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mousitch

I just did 150+ miles on the highway. A little city driving too. Avg 21.3 MPG. Maybe I have a lead foot.

Talked to Elroy at RPI a few months back. He said on a dyno the AFE and Gruppe M both lost some hp when combined with the RPI scoop. Just a heads up. They sound great though.

wow that's pretty low. i drive a 60-40 split of highway/city and get i average 27mpg. cruising 65mph on the freeway i get about 32.

i'd also love to hear one of these AFE intakes, i think it may be the perfect touch to improve the sound of the M.

Blind32 · 05-17-2010, 06:50 PM

oh man, I've been averaging 18.7 mpg. I need to quit enjoying it so much =0p

Z3Z4MC · 05-17-2010, 06:56 PM

25-30mpg wowser.
Since owning the car, I have never got more than 20mpg, and that is with a lot of highway miles.
Must be the way I drive.

Z4Murder · 05-17-2010, 07:43 PM

i usually stay in the high teens with about 70/30 percent city/ highway

i also enjoy my car very much : )

05-16-2010, 12:41 AM	#1
Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	aFe intake for Z4M - a MUST do mod (and some mpg discussion) Just installed this morning... what a difference! the car growls under hard acceleration.. it's just intoxicating. And people seem to notice the car more than before Also, I think it helps with the mpg. On the freeway, I usually get about 27-28mpg while cruising at 65-70mph. This morning it was 30mpg. Could be other factors (like wind)... Although, I found myself accelerating hard all the time to hear the car growl, so that doesn't help with mpg Well, if anyone is thinking about it and not sure, I say go for it! When I meet with other M Coupe fellas, I'll arrange a comparison video.. Last edited by Erhan; 05-19-2010 at 07:03 PM..
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mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	When I took out my charcoal filter I noticed my engine stumbled a little off and on. Put it back in and have not noticed the stumbling. Couldnt really tell you if I gained anything while out. Some say it will give you a 1 to 2 hp gain with a little bit more intake noise. __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	I would definitely have to hear it in person before I drop that amount of $. I have heard and installed on other cars & TBH, wasn't a huge fan of the sound. Maybe the S54 is different though __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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Z3Z4MC Private 0 Rep 80 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	25-30mpg wowser. Since owning the car, I have never got more than 20mpg, and that is with a lot of highway miles. Must be the way I drive. __________________
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