Air Intake

[dimes318i]

Whats the best Air Intake for the money thats out there right now, for a 94 318i?

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

the stock one.

Dont waste your time with a cold air intake unless you have headers, a chip and have done modifcations to the engine that require you to get more air in.

You will not see any results from putting a CAI on a stock 318i engine. Except a lighter wallet.

[Steeve]

Jared,

What about a CAI on a '98 323i? Completely stock right now. Would I see any benefit, or is it again a waste?

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

you'll see the same results....

[Jeron]

I removed the intake flute that is part of the stock air box. This increases the opening by at about 50% and I can now hear the gutteral sound of the engine at over half throttle. I like the way it sounds and there is definately more air available to the engine.

There is a website with info on the mod but it is very simple and you should be able to DIY without instruction.

[blkongry]

If you do an air intake, it probably shouldn't be done without adding the chip and exhaust... they all work together, and then the gains are marginal at best. I wouldn't do anything for a 318, since the gains would be so small. I chipped, CAI'd, and Ansa'd my 325 and it was a noticeable difference, but marginal. I agree with Jeron on the gutteral sound being appealing, and if you have VANOS it helps you to be a little more 'in tune' with how your engine is loaded.

[Saintly]

Originally posted by dimes318i
Whats the best Air Intake for the money thats out there right now, for a 94 318i?

Save your money and get a DASC, a much better investment.

[bimmerdog]

Looks tight & runnin' light.

[Saintly]

Hi,
Everything is running well and the car is still light with the 4 banger. I think that for a 4 banger engine that you are waisting your money on performance mods unless you start out with the goal of some sort of forced induction (turbo or SC).
if your changing an intake, match it to your future blower or get a kit (like the DASC) that comes with an intake.

Here is an outside shot from a recent porsche / bmw clubs track day


Here is the original thread that i posted the pics in
BMW and Porsche club track day

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

Originally posted by Saintly
Save your money and get a DASC, a much better investment.

you need to shield that filter

[Saintly]

Originally posted by Jared at Pelican Parts
you need to shield that filter

Yeah, there is on now, that pic was just after i had finished installing the kit..

[olds350]

Originally posted by Jeron
I removed the intake flute that is part of the stock air box. This increases the opening by at about 50% and I can now hear the gutteral sound of the engine at over half throttle. I like the way it sounds and there is definately more air available to the engine.

There is a website with info on the mod but it is very simple and you should be able to DIY without instruction.

Do you remember the website? I'm curious to look at what you're talking about.

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

open up the air box, you'll see the horn it in there.. remove it.. very simple...