1/1 front mount intakes installed

Estorilblue340i · 06-13-2021, 01:39 AM

Got my custom front mount intakes installed today and wow ! The sound that these things make are crazy. I got mine powder coated in orange to match my interior and brakes.. here are some pics and vids, they're basically all I have for now but will add more soon.

Hit up @momentum_metal_fabrication on Instagram for your set.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQC9SUSJ...dium=copy_link

Video and pics ^^

PLife · 06-13-2021, 05:34 AM

Damn those look sweet. Couple questions
1. Where are the maf sensors now relative to the filters?
2. Did u notice any power gains on the butt dyno
3. How hard are those to install
4. Are you worried about hydrolocking the engine in heavy rain? Maybe consider some prefilters to cover the cone filters?

BIGW0RM · 06-15-2021, 10:42 AM

Very cool!

But how does one know if the sensors are in the right place? Isn't there some science behind where the airflow sensors go? I'm not trying to be a downer. I am genuinely interested. I think the look and sound geat!

Estorilblue340i · 06-15-2021, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

Very cool!

But how does one know if the sensors are in the right place? Isn't there some science behind where the airflow sensors go? I'm not trying to be a downer. I am genuinely interested. I think the look and sound geat!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLife

Damn those look sweet. Couple questions
1. Where are the maf sensors now relative to the filters?
2. Did u notice any power gains on the butt dyno
3. How hard are those to install
4. Are you worried about hydrolocking the engine in heavy rain? Maybe consider some prefilters to cover the cone filters?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

Very cool!

But how does one know if the sensors are in the right place? Isn't there some science behind where the airflow sensors go? I'm not trying to be a downer. I am genuinely interested. I think the look and sound geat!

I'd be lying if I told u I knew the answers to all these questions. Would definitely DM @momentum_metal_fabrication on Instagram for any questions since he made them

Telly9987 · 06-15-2021, 11:57 PM

I reached out to them today and they don't have any documented data either direction. I too am worried about the MAF relation to the filter. They stated no CEL and "positive" performance. I live in SoCal similar to there these are made. It doesn't rain here so not SUPER worried about the hydro aspect BUT it is something that should be considered.

mike@x-ph.com · 06-16-2021, 09:36 AM

Nice

vetteflier · 06-28-2021, 12:32 PM

New to BMWs, but my experience with my '13 Vette showed some MAFs are extremely sensitive to turbulent air. Corvette went to Hitachi MAFs on the later C6s, and they did not like any turbulence in the air flow. Would run super lean. So, with a Haltech CAI installed, even opening the shroud a bit to get outside air caused the car to run lean. Some lean is good, but too much is very bad. I assume Bosch makes the MAF for BMW, so don't know if it applies. If it does, placement could be critical.

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Estorilblue340i Private First Class 23 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 competition Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	1/1 front mount intakes installed Got my custom front mount intakes installed today and wow ! The sound that these things make are crazy. I got mine powder coated in orange to match my interior and brakes.. here are some pics and vids, they're basically all I have for now but will add more soon. Hit up @momentum_metal_fabrication on Instagram for your set. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQC9SUSJ...dium=copy_link Video and pics ^^
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PLife Lieutenant 648 Rep 494 Posts Drives: X5 M50i, G80 M3 xdrive Join Date: May 2021 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Damn those look sweet. Couple questions 1. Where are the maf sensors now relative to the filters? 2. Did u notice any power gains on the butt dyno 3. How hard are those to install 4. Are you worried about hydrolocking the engine in heavy rain? Maybe consider some prefilters to cover the cone filters?
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BIGW0RM You got my money? 3150 Rep 4,644 Posts Drives: Ice Cream Truck Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ///OC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 [9.50]	Very cool! But how does one know if the sensors are in the right place? Isn't there some science behind where the airflow sensors go? I'm not trying to be a downer. I am genuinely interested. I think the look and sound geat! __________________ 2022 G80 M3 Competition X / 2020 Range Rover Sport P525 / 2023 Ford Raptor
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Telly9987 Just a guy with a heavy foot 176 Rep 239 Posts Drives: G80 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I reached out to them today and they don't have any documented data either direction. I too am worried about the MAF relation to the filter. They stated no CEL and "positive" performance. I live in SoCal similar to there these are made. It doesn't rain here so not SUPER worried about the hydro aspect BUT it is something that should be considered. __________________ ...::•Purveyors of Speed•::... http://www.MotorsportExotica.com https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1828818
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vetteflier Captain 474 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	New to BMWs, but my experience with my '13 Vette showed some MAFs are extremely sensitive to turbulent air. Corvette went to Hitachi MAFs on the later C6s, and they did not like any turbulence in the air flow. Would run super lean. So, with a Haltech CAI installed, even opening the shroud a bit to get outside air caused the car to run lean. Some lean is good, but too much is very bad. I assume Bosch makes the MAF for BMW, so don't know if it applies. If it does, placement could be critical.
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