BMW Carbon Fiber Intake N55 - F22, F30, F32 DIY Install

[@silvergram7018]

OORAH!! Great informative videos, right to the project, no rambling on like some. People if you're watching it's free to subscribe!!!! Good job Mikey!!

[@Tluchak14]

Bought the turner intercooler from ECS, and it was delivered last night. Contemplated the turner intake as well, but might see how you like it after a few drives. I’d get the same set up too.

[@Tluchak14]

With Mikey! Nice! Looking forward to the video.

[@TheWrenchLab]

Sound clip video posted!

[@TheWrenchLab]

No check engine lights or any issues. I love all the turbo sounds! Makes me feel like a little kid with a new toy. 🤣

[@mathewhenderson5757]

Informative and easy to follow along with. Solid.

[@spussego]

you could have used some of that thick rubber stuff to line the side of box where the intake pipe goes in so that there will be no scratching of the carbon fiber as the intake moves around....

[@TheWrenchLab]

At the 5:50 mark I install the two bolts that attach the intake tube to the box. They prevent the intake pipe from rubbing by holding it in place. 😊👍

[@christian72589]

I have this system and the dumbest aspects of this install, like fitting the carbon tube into the plastic flex tube, and then getting the cone filter to stay on the carbon tube, felt near impossible. Was there a trick to this I missed or what?

[@TheWrenchLab]

I didn't have any issues with mine so I didn't spend any time on those details.🤷‍♂️ Sorry to hear about your frustrations. I've definitely been there with parts and car projects in general!

[@heelsin08]

Looks awesome, great video! Quick question - I've had a lot of CEL issues with my Dinan carbon fiber intake, even with my tune. Have you had a CEL with the turner one? I LOVE the carbon fiber, just don't want chronic CELs

[@TheWrenchLab]

Thanks Dan! I do have a jb4 running map 1 and was curious about codes. I went into the log and don't see any codes. I have auto code delete turned off too.

[@heelsin08]

@@TheWrenchLab Ah, cool! Def considering dumping the Dinan intake and going turner. Thanks for the info!

[@kingming869]

Was your old air filter dirty? Didn't see you crack it open.

[@TheWrenchLab]

I don't think it was very dirty. It was only about 6 months old when I pulled the stock intake system out.

[@miguelvalbuena9223]

Noticed you don’t have the coolant return hose to the reservoir…. Any reason?

[@TheWrenchLab]

I broke it while cleaning the engine bay before making this video 🤦‍♂️

[@dennislandahl613]

does this require a tune after installing ?

[@TheWrenchLab]

No, it doesn't require any tuning. Buuuuut, even a completely stock car can gain some power with a basic tune from one of several tuning options available for BMWs. 😁 Thanks for checking out my channel!

[@brandonm1292]

Was just curious . Why didn’t you go with Dinan so it doesn’t void the warranty?

[@TheWrenchLab]

My warranty was already up when I got this intake. I don't think I've ever made it past 6 months of owning a car before I voided a factory warranty somehow! 🤣 Even on my daily driver Prius v... 🤣 Plus, absolutely I LOVE the look of the matte finish on this Turner intake. I'm not a fan of gloss carbon.

[@brandonm1292]

With Mikey! Thanks for responding . Great videos. Will be purchasing a 2016 M235i in the next month . Pretty excited to start adding mods. Also when will you be doing an upgraded exhaust?

[@TheWrenchLab]

@@brandonm1292 Brandon, I do my best to get back to everyone as quickly as possible! I'm not sure when I'll get to modifying the exhaust (muffler and/or mid pipe) for this car. I'm not one for loud cars anymore, but have been thinking about something to replace the stock exhaust strictly for a weight savings. Also, because just the muffler sections are so expensive, I honestly don't know if the juice is worth the squeeze. I'd love to be able to do a before and after dyno run after swapping out the muffler. Is a more pleasant exhaust tone worth the money and is it a legitimate performance upgrade. The M235i already comes with an exhaust that's in between stock and M Performance. I guess you could say it's an M Sport exhaust.

[@brandonm1292]

With Mikey! Thanks for the response. Ya i have been looking at alot. I like the armytrix . They are pretty pricey so idk if that will be something i will be doing anytime soon. But i do like the TMS intake but the m235i im looking at is still certified so the Dinan might be the way to go.

[@TheWrenchLab]

@@brandonm1292 I guess it all depends on how long you have left on the warranty. I didn't expect to put as many miles on the car as I did... 🤣 Even stock, it's a blast to drive, so it's difficult to park it for very long! For me price is a big deal. I don't wanna spend money on mods that just aren't worth it. I'm trying to give everyone a decent evaluation of the mods I have to let people make informed decisions. 👍thanks for checking out my channel btw!

[@anthonymusiani3991]

does this intake actually provide any power gains?

[@TheWrenchLab]

This is directly from the Turner Motorsports website: +7 WHP / +14 WTQ (peak gains) and +12 WHP / +15 WTQ (max gains) I don't really remember if it felt much different but the sounds.... Ohhhh the sweet sounds of everything turbo... such sweet, sweet music. The spooling of the turbo and coo of the bypass valve... 🥰🥰🥰 it's definitely audible to other people on the street too. Gets attention, that's for sure.

[@sggjose]

Let us hear it!!!

[@TheWrenchLab]

Did you check out the sound clip video yet?

[@sggjose]

@@TheWrenchLab I did! Hadn't noticed the sound clip was available. Amazing!

[@TheWrenchLab]

It's all good! The car sounds even better with the GoFastBits Diverter Valve upgrade and Pure Turbos inlet pipe! I'm litterally editing the videos for that stuff right now. Stay tuned friend!

[@x3thelast]

My next purchase will be the Dinan carbon intake, but these are beautiful. However, Im not sure if the Turner ones are CARB legal as I do live in commie-fornia :(

[@TheWrenchLab]

Sorry man, it's not CARB legal. I know your struggle. Great roads, horrible laws for tuners.

[@adanmorales9214]

Looks good but how does it sounds

[@chase1158]

Plans to do catless DP and Charge pipe?

[@chase1158]

As a side note I installed the injen intake on this car and it was by far the easiest install I have ever done

[@TheWrenchLab]

I already have the charge pipe. Install was before I started my channel. I will do a downpipe, but not catless. I've done the catless thing before and it makes the car too loud. Probably after the intercooler.

[@Nguyen2fold]

Not gonna turn it on so we can hear it huh.... Smh

[@TheWrenchLab]

I made a separate video for that 😁