R56 Advice on Cold Air Intake (CAI)
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Advice on Cold Air Intake (CAI)
Hello. I am new here and I assume that this has been discussed over this forum before, but since I got my 2010 MCS, I have been looking at getting a CAI. I wanted an intake that does not have any heat soak issues, I am assuming open intakes such as Alta, NM will suffer from sucking in hot air from the engine bay so I am debating on CAI's from DDM, AEM and M7. I would like to have that 'BOV' sound without having to install a true BOV, is it possible?
Help please, thanks in advance.
Help please, thanks in advance.
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Hello. I am new here and I assume that this has been discussed over this forum before, but since I got my 2010 MCS, I have been looking at getting a CAI. I wanted an intake that does not have any heat soak issues, I am assuming open intakes such as Alta, NM will suffer from sucking in hot air from the engine bay so I am debating on CAI's from DDM, AEM and M7. I would like to have that 'BOV' sound without having to install a true BOV, is it possible? Help please, thanks in advance.
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Thanks Bratling. Two responses and both of you chose the AEM. This is really helpful, I was leaning towards this set-up as well. More bang for the $$. Awesome.
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Which one was it, i was looking at AEM intakes and there are two types, one is for mcS with MAF and the other one is for non-MAF, I guess that non-MAF is for EU only. The part number I got from AEM is AEM 21-699C.
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That part number is the same as I used for my 2009 S.
#10
I have the K&N filter on mine. The BOV is nice and loud. So far no heat issues. As we were installing the filter, i found out the mini's design is quite nice. it has a air duct that connects from the front of the bumper/grill and draws air to the back where the box is. That where most of the fresh air goes to the mini's intake either stock/aftermarket.
The AEM design is good but cost 2x as much, and I read that the mini's scoop doesn't really draw much air into it either way so is it actually necessary and helpful for the intakes? Most of the fresh air comes from the front duct tube to the intake box anyways.
The AEM design is good but cost 2x as much, and I read that the mini's scoop doesn't really draw much air into it either way so is it actually necessary and helpful for the intakes? Most of the fresh air comes from the front duct tube to the intake box anyways.
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I have the K&N filter on mine. The BOV is nice and loud. So far no heat issues. As we were installing the filter, i found out the mini's design is quite nice. it has a air duct that connects from the front of the bumper/grill and draws air to the back where the box is. That where most of the fresh air goes to the mini's intake either stock/aftermarket.
The AEM design is good but cost 2x as much, and I read that the mini's scoop doesn't really draw much air into it either way so is it actually necessary and helpful for the intakes? Most of the fresh air comes from the front duct tube to the intake box anyways.
The AEM design is good but cost 2x as much, and I read that the mini's scoop doesn't really draw much air into it either way so is it actually necessary and helpful for the intakes? Most of the fresh air comes from the front duct tube to the intake box anyways.
#12
The good thing about the JCW stage 1 intake is it uses the existing snorkel and guarantees cold air. Comes with a paper filter but others add the ITG foam filter ($30 at WayMotorWorks) or a dry Amsoil filter might give you more noise for $50 and is washable (EAAU3570). Pipercross makes another foam filter for this intake also.
The CAI can be had for $233 at http://www.minipartsmass.com/partloc...?siteid=215989
Search part# 13720429380
LOLJK is the coupon code for free shipping.
The CAI can be had for $233 at http://www.minipartsmass.com/partloc...?siteid=215989
Search part# 13720429380
LOLJK is the coupon code for free shipping.
Last edited by cguzz; 04-04-2015 at 05:13 PM.
#14
Best I could do with the iPhone... Sounds much louder in person. If you want the loudest you would probably want to go with an open filter. AEM is a closed system with a box around it to keep the hot engine air out. That quiets it down some. Good luck!
Last edited by Semaphore; 04-04-2015 at 07:22 PM.
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Best I could do with the iPhone... Sounds much louder in person. If you want the loudest you would probably want to go with an open filter. AEM is a closed system with a box around it to keep the hot engine air out. That quiets it down some. Good luck!
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CAI are nothing but an accessory. They do not produce any power but can add some noise. I took temp readings all around my R56 JCW with my DDM CAI and all temps incl behind the bulkhead were within a couple of degrees. The only variance I found was inlet air through the hood scoop would rise slightly in stop and go traffic. If on a budget I would spend my money elsewhere. The factory CAI is excellent BTW.I hear the AEM CAI will whistle at speed.
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CAI are nothing but an accessory. They do not produce any power but can add some noise. I took temp readings all around my R56 JCW with my DDM CAI and all temps incl behind the bulkhead were within a couple of degrees. The only variance I found was inlet air through the hood scoop would rise slightly in stop and go traffic. If on a budget I would spend my money elsewhere. The factory CAI is excellent BTW.I hear the AEM CAI will whistle at speed.
When did you take those temp readings and how were they taken ?
#19
We love our ECS CF Intake.
Its louder then the stock intake and a little louder then the JCW tube filter kit 13720429380 . But not annoying loud. Quieter then a full open intake of course.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...er-intake.html
Its louder then the stock intake and a little louder then the JCW tube filter kit 13720429380 . But not annoying loud. Quieter then a full open intake of course.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...er-intake.html
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We love our ECS CF Intake.
Its louder then the stock intake and a little louder then the JCW tube filter kit 13720429380 . But not annoying loud. Quieter then a full open intake of course.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...er-intake.html
Its louder then the stock intake and a little louder then the JCW tube filter kit 13720429380 . But not annoying loud. Quieter then a full open intake of course.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...er-intake.html
#21
Definitely an accessory for me. It drove me crazy that the car had a useless, decorative hood scoop. I wanted to give it a job to do. The AEM did the trick. I feel better and that's good enough for me!
This has not been my experience.
This has not been my experience.
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Not with the R56. Long ago I was disappointed to see that a K&N drop-in filter in a R53 made no change. We did see as many as 4hp (repeatable) increase with a'cold air intake' on a R53. The caveat about all of these results is that, to truly test an intake (and several other parts), you need to replicate road conditions, meaning dyno testing in a wind tunnel, which we don't have. We do our best to replicate actual driving conditions, but it's not perfect.