Air Intake for a 3.0 E70?

[X5X]

Does anyone know where I can find an Air Intake for a 3.0 E70?
I know they make some for the E53 3.0 but haven't come across any for the E70 3.0.

Thanks

[XXX555]

Originally Posted by X5X

Does anyone know where I can find an Air Intake for a 3.0 E70?
I know they make some for the E53 3.0 but haven't come across any for the E70 3.0.

Thanks

BMW X5 E70 Intake Page

[ard]

Haven't people learned that intake "upgrades" are basically a scam? You let in more contaminants to the motor, for zero to a few HP increases...and more heatsoak if it is a cone filter sitting in the engine compartment.....

It is, however, a perfect mod for people compelled to mod something- anything- just so they can say 'its modded'..

[XXX555]

While I have yet to come across a modification to the engine that is worth voiding my warranty, an air intake mod is perfectly fine depending on its intended use.

For someone upgrading to a free flow exhaust and tuned ECM without the use of an increased intake flow would be a shame.

[ard]

Originally Posted by XXX555

While I have yet to come across a modification to the engine that is worth voiding my warranty, an air intake mod is perfectly fine depending on its intended use.

Really? So letting more particulates into the motor, such that you can actually see higher amounts in the Used Oil Analysis is perfectly fine?

Originally Posted by XXX555

For someone upgrading to a free flow exhaust and tuned ECM without the use of an increased intake flow would be a shame.

Like this?




This mod WILL reduce performance with a "free flow" exhaust (whatever that marketing term means) and a 'performance ECU tune'. This intake will simply be a dog out of the hole when the engine is sucking hot air from the engine compartment.

On the other hand, throw this puppy on a dyno, open the hood, big fans,... sure you'll see 4 hp gain.

But the most important thing is how the owner feels about their car when they open the hood.

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[X5X]

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[London Lad]

Originally Posted by X5X

Does anyone know where I can find an Air Intake for a 3.0 E70?
I know they make some for the E53 3.0 but haven't come across any for the E70 3.0.

Thanks

My car came with one under the bonnet

[London Lad]

Yes it great!

[ard]

One of the best money can buy:

- Optimizes cool air intake
- Constructed of material that insulates the airflow from the heat of the engine
- Provides an expansion zone prior to transit into the filter so large particles can fall out of the airflow
- Allows for planar airflow through the filter
- Uses one of the very best, ISO -tested airfilters available.

Highly recommended- haven't seen any better.



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[DWill]

Originally Posted by London Lad

My car came with one under the bonnet

Mine too.... Well actually two...