Free set of Dynamic Air Scoops with aFe BMW intake purchase

[HokieZHP]

Just noticed this on the aFe site. Order before this Friday and get a free set of Dynamic Air Scoops with a mail in rebate. I'm not sure what they'll do or if they'll have any actual gains but I'm gonna get my set and try them

http://afepower.com/shop/details_new.php?partno=54-10451&filter&menu=gas&engine=L6&searchtype=vehicle&make=BMW&model=330i&year=2003&engine=L6&&brandID=52

[danewilson77]

Almost bought one of these the other day. It's like $100.

[danewilson77]

Good from 5/15 through 7/15. I might be in there.

[GreenFrog]

what exactly is a scoop? i installed my afe intake today and my car sounds GOOOOOOD

[GreenFrog]

BTW, what do the AIS P/N and D.A.S. P/N on the rebate coupon refer to?

[danewilson77]

what exactly is a scoop? i installed my afe intake today and my car sounds GOOOOOOD

They install behind your kidneys and are designed to force more air into the intake.

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[danewilson77]

Is it on the upc?

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[GreenFrog]

Yeah, I found the numbers.

I noticed that the hole where the OEM scoop feeds into the metal housing has a wide gap where hot engine air can sneak into. I wonder if the afe scoop is a sealed fit.

[HokieZHP]

Where were the numbers? I should be getting my intake tomorrow.

[GreenFrog]

For the 330i, the AS PN is 54-10451 and the DAS PN (which is the same for all e46 models) is 54-10468.

[MsRN]

Besides the obvious cool factor, do the aFe intakes make more difference than, say, a nice pair of ZHPM stickers? And do the filters let in a lot of dirt?

[GreenFrog]

I haven't driven around enough to notice much of a difference, but I'd say the performance gains are definitely not as drastic as advertised -- maybe 1-2 HP and 2-3 TQ increase TOPS; not at all around 20-30 hp/tq increases.

But the consensus seems to be that gas mileage increases by about 1-2 MPG. As for me, the sound is just SOOO good. The WHOOSH of the air getting sucked in almost makes it sound like a turbo when you're giving it gas at low RPMs. Also, the exhaust tone is a lot meatier and substantial.

Best mod to date I've purchased and VERY easy to install; took me about 15 minutes.

In terms of looks, I'm not the biggest fan; I think it's very noticeably after-market when you open up the hood. If it looked like the BMW performance intake, it would be perfect, but that's just a very tiny gripe I have.

[danewilson77]

I haven't driven around enough to notice much of a difference, but I'd say the performance gains are definitely not as drastic as advertised -- maybe 1-2 HP and 2-3 TQ increase TOPS; not at all around 20-30 hp/tq increases.

But the consensus seems to be that gas mileage increases by about 1-2 MPG. As for me, the sound is just SOOO good. The WHOOSH of the air getting sucked in almost makes it sound like a turbo when you're giving it gas at low RPMs. Also, the exhaust tone is a lot meatier and substantial.

Best mod to date I've purchased and VERY easy to install; took me about 15 minutes.

In terms of looks, I'm not the biggest fan; I think it's very noticeably after-market when you open up the hood. If it looked like the BMW performance intake, it would be perfect, but that's just a very tiny gripe I have.

I would be willing to bet.....you're getting at least 5Hp from it. Some have suggested that the BMW performance intake dyno'd at 8Hp...so....

[HokieZHP]

Just an FYI for those who are going to take advantage of this. For me the fax number at the bottom of the rebate form didn't work so I emailed jbruce@afepower.com and he has done everything for me and has been very helpful. All you need to do is scan your receipt and email it to him.

[danewilson77]

Just an FYI for those who are going to take advantage of this. For me the fax number at the bottom of the rebate form didn't work so I emailed jbruce@afepower.com and he has done everything for me and has been very helpful. All you need to do is scan your receipt and email it to him.

Damn.

I just emailed him. I bought mine May 9th, 2011.

[HokieZHP]

That sucks Dane. Maybe he can make an exception for you?

[danewilson77]

Maybe...we'll see what he says. Missed it by 6 days...hehe.

[danewilson77]

I'm in!!!

Jason just got back to me and said I was good to go!

[HokieZHP]

Glad to hear it! I'm interested to see how these work. Gotta love free stuff!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Jason, if you're out there: good looking out, pal.

[johnrando]

Jason, if you're out there: good looking out, pal.

+1!

[danewilson77]

No kidding. Mailed mine today.

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