AFE Intake installed in X5 3.0i

[silversurfer]

but the kit shipped with a plastic adapter instead of a billet adapter (as specified by the instructions for a 4.4).

Evosport is working on a remedy as we speak..I can't wait

[silversurfer]

The install went relatively smoothly however there are two issues left unresolved...
One (less important) - the underside bracket does not mate up to the headlight bracket (as it's supposed to), so it's just left dangling.
Two (much more important) - when disconnecting the stock intake, two pieces of piping had to come out. The hard plastic (coming from the front grill) and a rubber hose (coming off what seems to be a vacuum pump). Without the rubber hose, that vacuum pump is screaming (since it's not hooked into anything). I'm not sure if it's supposed to be capped or the relay disconnected or whether I should have not taken this piece of hose off in the first place? The instructions aren't very clear....
I attached a picture of the hose to show you guys what I'm talking about. I'm afraid that without that hose in place, the vacuum could suck something up into the engine..it's a pretty powerful little sucker.

What do you guys think?

[Kewl X5]

What year is your 4.4i? Sounds like you have a non-valvetronic V8 (i.e. X5 4.4i 2000-2003 model year).

Can't really help you since the 3.0i has a different intake/airbox system.

BreytonX5 installed his AFE intake in a Valvetronic 4.4i.

You might have to call up AFE in the morning!

http://www.afefilters.com/Homepage4.asp

Telephone:
951-493-7100

Originally Posted by silversurfer

The install went relatively smoothly however there are two issues left unresolved...
One (less important) - the underside bracket does not mate up to the headlight bracket (as it's supposed to), so it's just left dangling.
Two (much more important) - when disconnecting the stock intake, two pieces of piping had to come out. The hard plastic (coming from the front grill) and a rubber hose (coming off what seems to be a vacuum pump). Without the rubber hose, that vacuum pump is screaming (since it's not hooked into anything). I'm not sure if it's supposed to be capped or the relay disconnected or whether I should have not taken this piece of hose off in the first place? The instructions aren't very clear....
I attached a picture of the hose to show you guys what I'm talking about. I'm afraid that without that hose in place, the vacuum could suck something up into the engine..it's a pretty powerful little sucker.

What do you guys think?

[calvinx5]

it took me about 20 minutes to install the intake.
Pretty easy; however, with the black rubber around the "air box", the hood can't close completely ,
so I didn't put the rubber around it. Does it matter?

I took the X5 out for a 30minute ride. The sound is definitely different
I drove with windows open just to hear the sound. It is very obvious when the rev is high. I could hear some mid-low tone even with windows closed. Somehow I feel the engine is more responsive with CAI installed. (even though it is not true)

anywayz, pretty kewl mode!
Thanks for the info Doc

p.s.I took some pix of the CAI and my sound system but donno how to upload it.

CalvinX5

[Verbalkint]

Originally Posted by calvinx5

p.s.I took some pix of the CAI and my sound system but donno how to upload it

This should help 'ya post some pics, calvinx5:
How to post pics.

[calvinx5]

thanks to Verbalkint, finally got the pix uploaded.
(I thought I need image linked from another site)

pix of aFe CAI on X5 3.0, Icelink adapter for ipod, Infinity Amp for subwoofer, and JL 10W3 with proWedge box.

I think the sound is good with the stock speakers plus a subwoofer.
IMO, adding the subwoofer was the best mod I have done so far. (with ipod)
Icelink works pretty well, and ipod can fit in the ashtray.



CalvinX5

[dkl]

Good Job! Glad to see more and more aftermarket stuffs are available for the X5. I have to agree that the subwoofer is the best mod anyone can do to the standard sound system. I have the same JL proWedge box and I'm amazed at how hard and tight that little box hit!