AFE Intake installed in X5 3.0i

[Chris F.]

Originally Posted by Kewl X5

Oh well, if you can afford a X5, you can afford a MAS. Right?

Good point, it ain't gonna kill ya, plus the current one has served you 120k.

Let us know how it all works out. So what mods do you have so far on the engine? Dinan did software for the 3.0 as well didn't they?

[Kewl X5]

I stated this on the first post of the thread.....

I also have the Dinan Stage 3 software which goes with the Dinan Hi-Flow Throttle Body and the Dinan Auto Trans software. Also, as you can see in the pics, I have a Dinan strut bar just like Breyton X5

Also, I don't know if it helps or hinders, but the X5 also has the 4.6iS muffler.

Originally Posted by Chris F.

Good point, it ain't gonna kill ya, plus the current one has served you 120k.

Let us know how it all works out. So what mods do you have so far on the engine? Dinan did software for the 3.0 as well didn't they?

[Dblock2151]

Great to see someone bought the intake! I can't wait to get mine, not sure if I should do this, or get the Auto tranny software first.

[Kewl X5]

Don't know how much the Dinan Auto trans software helped....It little quicker, more firmer shifting, especially the sports mode which is more aggressive than the OEM programming.

I assume you have the Dinan Hi-Flow Throttle body and Stage 3 software....the aFe Intake is what I would do next. Maybe we can get a group buy going with Evosport. Their price is much cheaper than the AFE's retail listing.

Originally Posted by Dblock2151

Great to see someone bought the intake! I can't wait to get mine, not sure if I should do this, or get the Auto tranny software first.

[Kewl X5]

I wonder what happened to x5Monkey?

Anyhow, x5Monkey, why don't you show your Dinan CAI with the cover off for comparison to BreytonX5's AFE intake!

[calvinx5]

just placed an order for X5 3.0

can't wait til next Monday

[Kewl X5]

Great. Post some pics and your review....

BTW, did you get it from Evosport?

Originally Posted by calvinx5

just placed an order for X5 3.0

can't wait til next Monday

[Juanted]

Very cool, doc! And, great write-up. (I write instructions and end-user manuals for a living; I should know a good write-up when I see one )

Juan

[Kewl X5]

When I posted the pics, I never meant it to be an "official" write-up. Just a summary on how it was installed....but thanks for compliment.

It really was easy to install and so far AFE intakes have been popular among some of the E46 M3 owners.

Originally Posted by Kaefer

Very cool, doc! And, great write-up. (I write instructions and end-user manuals for a living; I should know a good write-up when I see one )

Juan

[calvinx5]

yes Doc, I got it from Evosport.
I told them I saw it from "X5world".
I will take pix once the weather is nice in Seattle. (It is gonna rain for the next 7 days. sux!!!)

CAN'T WAIT!!!

btw, I am going away for the summer.(4 months) and my X5 has to stay at an underground garage(apartment). Should I get the car cover with lock?? is it worthy?