E30 24V Intake Set-Up

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  • bubbajan21
    E30 Mastermind
    • Mar 2011
    • 1962

    #16
    Originally posted by balooshinakus
    This thread contains the pictures of my airbox from castros:
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=185577
    I love that setup, I want one! I'll PM Castros about it. How do you like it?

    EDIT: I just saw that the last post to your thread and to the E30polak FS thread was in 2010. Does anyone know if they still make this? I sent both E30polak and Castros a PM, but I havent gotten any response.
    Last edited by bubbajan21; 05-01-2011, 04:42 PM.

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    • Jand3rson
      Banned
      • Oct 2003
      • 37587

      #17
      Originally posted by kalib0y
      I honestly found the ka motors a little restrictive. Like the inlet was too small at least for my s50. So I did some experimenting before I sold it because I have a 3.5hfm now.

      Try unscrewing the front tube and front cover but leave the carbon fiber shield. Also remove your headlight cover. I found that my car had improved response, felt faster, and had a deeper sound. Try it and let me know.

      If ka motors made a 3.5in intake, I would buy it and not use the front cover and tube.
      I'm actually probably going to remove that front cover and shorten the CF tube by about an inch. I don't know if I got a different intake boot than most other people do, but it seems really long, and the end of the Kamotors intake is right up against my core support, where the headlights mount. There's pretty much no where for any air to go into at all.

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      • bubbajan21
        E30 Mastermind
        • Mar 2011
        • 1962

        #18
        Thanks for the input guys, I ended up ordering an airbox from Castros. I will post back here once it is installed with my opinion of it.

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        • atldohc
          Grease Monkey
          • Nov 2008
          • 359

          #19
          i made a heatshield for my car a few weeks ago. the design doesnt seem to be too different from the castros one. im sure youll be happy with your purchase as it looks like they make a quality product. on my own car the shield seemed to help smooth out the power, and as its been getting hotter this past week i havent been noticing the huge power drop i used to get when the temps went up



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          • Skafrog
            E30 Mastermind
            • Oct 2003
            • 1730

            #20
            Originally posted by kalib0y
            I love this set up. Might want to re position your maf. Its been proven that you get a better tune if your maf is positioned at 10-11 oclock (you standing at the front of the car). I've searched it and found a lot of info on bimmerforums. Just never found out why but it works for me.
            That's 100% pure snake oil. Why would the clocking matter? How does a MAF operate?

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            • giantkeeper
              E30 Fanatic
              • Aug 2009
              • 1416

              #21
              I am running a 3.5" maf and samco intake boot with ITG filter.

              Tight on space for sure. I cut the intake boot in half and used the non throttle body side for mounting my filter to the maf. Definitely need some sort of heat shield though.
              Originally posted by blunttech
              Always Always go for the reach around if there is an option

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              • kalib0y
                No R3VLimiter
                • Dec 2004
                • 3620

                #22
                Originally posted by Skafrog
                That's 100% pure snake oil. Why would the clocking matter? How does a MAF operate?
                I thought so too till I spoke to the TRM guys and a few others even on BF.c
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                • bubbajan21
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Mar 2011
                  • 1962

                  #23
                  Originally posted by kalib0y
                  I thought so too till I spoke to the TRM guys and a few others even on BF.c
                  What is it that they say is better? Is it dyno proven HP / TQ, better throttle response, better fuel economy... Basically how do they quantify that it is better?


                  Originally posted by giantkeeper
                  I am running a 3.5" maf and samco intake boot with ITG filter.

                  Tight on space for sure. I cut the intake boot in half and used the non throttle body side for mounting my filter to the maf. Definitely need some sort of heat shield though.
                  Do you have any pictures? I already bought an intake, but I'd still love to see some pics.

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                  • giantkeeper
                    E30 Fanatic
                    • Aug 2009
                    • 1416

                    #24
                    Here you go

                    I will ultimately shorten the filter side of the samco boot I cut and then add a heat shield.

                    Originally posted by blunttech
                    Always Always go for the reach around if there is an option

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                    • bubbajan21
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Mar 2011
                      • 1962

                      #25
                      Very nice intake, it needs a heat shield though. Can you comment at all on the Samco boot? I looked at buying it, but couldn't find enough evidence to prove to me that that little piece was worth the $70 or $80 that it sells for. Any input on it positive or negative? Is it worth the price for whatever benefits it gives in your opinion?

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                      • giantkeeper
                        E30 Fanatic
                        • Aug 2009
                        • 1416

                        #26
                        Originally posted by bubbajan21
                        Very nice intake, it needs a heat shield though. Can you comment at all on the Samco boot? I looked at buying it, but couldn't find enough evidence to prove to me that that little piece was worth the $70 or $80 that it sells for. Any input on it positive or negative? Is it worth the price for whatever benefits it gives in your opinion?
                        Smooths out airflow - otherwise it's just a mod :D

                        I don't like the price, and could not argue the benefits either way.

                        Heat shield is coming, no doubt!
                        Originally posted by blunttech
                        Always Always go for the reach around if there is an option

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                        • 328ijunkie
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                          • May 2007
                          • 3961

                          #27
                          Originally posted by kalib0y
                          I love this set up. Might want to re position your maf. Its been proven that you get a better tune if your maf is positioned at 10-11 oclock (you standing at the front of the car). I've searched it and found a lot of info on bimmerforums. Just never found out why but it works for me.
                          True and false lol
                          It depends on the intake setup to where its clocked but yes it matters. You basically want it so the actual element is sensing the smoothest airflow.

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                          • Jszy25
                            Grease Monkey
                            • Aug 2008
                            • 352

                            #28
                            Originally posted by Yeee30
                            can't go wrong with a stock airbox

                            1.
                            Which car is this airbox from originally?
                            91' 318is - OBDI M52/ZF swap w/ S50 cams



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                            • e30shmobberr
                              E30 Mastermind
                              • Mar 2010
                              • 1934

                              #29
                              i am pretty sure its just a modified e30 m20 one
                              Originally posted by Jszy25
                              Which car is this airbox from originally?

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                              • Yeee30
                                Mod Crazy
                                • Nov 2005
                                • 799

                                #30
                                Originally posted by e30shmobberr
                                i am pretty sure its just a modified e30 m20 one
                                ding ding ding!!!!

                                hows ur swap coming along?
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