AFE Momentum Air Filter intake Box Review

X5M_RoOkIE · 06-02-2020, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by careagax5m

Hello
So I reached out to AFE about the new updated intakes and they said they have updated their units and shouldn't have an issue .

I am using the old system and haven't gotten the cel light , I am not tuned and don't have an exhaust.

Cool thanks! Can someone provide a sound clip of the AFE intake? Thanks!

KCTiger · 06-02-2020, 12:40 PM

I don't have a clip but I currently have RK intakes and the sound and throttle responsiveness was better on the AFE units imo.

careagax5m · 06-02-2020, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KCTiger

I don't have a clip but I currently have RK intakes and the sound and throttle responsiveness was better on the AFE units imo.

Thanks for the intakes sir

careagax5m · 06-02-2020, 01:02 PM

I'll take a video soon

X5M_RoOkIE · 06-09-2020, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by careagax5m

I'll take a video soon

videos please! lol

KLR X5M · 06-10-2020, 12:20 PM

Mine should be here next week. Can also do install video and review

Travis1807 · 06-10-2020, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KLR X5M

Mine should be here next week. Can also do install video and review

I'm on the fence about one so i would appreciate the install and review video.

1badttx5m · 06-10-2020, 05:20 PM

I would recommend this intake to anyone looking for good all around performance and the sound is a plus. It is definitely better then the stock intake. I had dinan air filters and cover, this intake beats it by far. For the price it’s hard to beat.

Now comparing to rk I haven’t personally ran that intake system but I am happy with the AFE

EuroCarFan · 06-11-2020, 09:06 AM

Has anyone done dyno comparisons of these intakes?

KLR X5M · 06-17-2020, 06:17 PM

So I installed the AFE intake yesterday. Initial impressions are favorable. Installation was dead simple. I did however identify what I think is the root cause of those people who received MAF dtc errors. The mating surface for the MAF cartridge on the AFE elbows is not dead flat. Its raised in the middle where the brass inserts for the new hardware bolts screw into. This can let the MAF wiggle a bit and potentially let air by when under strong vacuum from the turbine impeller. I suspect whats needed is just planing the surface a bit to get a true flat mating for the MAF and perhaps some sealant for good measure. I left it as is for now to see if I get the code, and then I'll try the fix if it comes up.

Driving impressions so far are there is definitely an increase in low speed throttle response. Just feels like it needs less pedal effort to move than before. It has a nice spooling sound at part throttle too. Haven't really gotten on it hard yet, but I'm happy with the benefits so far.

I've made a few videos
Installation process

https://youtu.be/2oCBfSrIi3o

Post Installation summary

https://youtu.be/DX5MVABfoEs

PhillyX5M · 06-17-2020, 09:57 PM

KLR great job on the video’s. Interesting idea about the MAF sensors. Keep us posted.

X5M_RoOkIE · 06-20-2020, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLR X5M

So I installed the AFE intake yesterday. Initial impressions are favorable. Installation was dead simple. I did however identify what I think is the root cause of those people who received MAF dtc errors. The mating surface for the MAF cartridge on the AFE elbows is not dead flat. Its raised in the middle where the brass inserts for the new hardware bolts screw into. This can let the MAF wiggle a bit and potentially let air by when under strong vacuum from the turbine impeller. I suspect whats needed is just planing the surface a bit to get a true flat mating for the MAF and perhaps some sealant for good measure. I left it as is for now to see if I get the code, and then I'll try the fix if it comes up.

Driving impressions so far are there is definitely an increase in low speed throttle response. Just feels like it needs less pedal effort to move than before. It has a nice spooling sound at part throttle too. Haven't really gotten on it hard yet, but I'm happy with the benefits so far.

I've made a few videos
Installation process

https://youtu.be/2oCBfSrIi3o

Post Installation summary

https://youtu.be/DX5MVABfoEs

Thank you awesome job! any cel? can you make a video on some revs and driving?! Thanks!

KLR X5M · 06-21-2020, 08:53 PM

About 5 days and 500km of driving and no cel so far with the afe intake and pro dry filters. Tough to get a video of the sound you need to be near something to reflect the sound like a tunnel, but then the exhaust over powers it since i have down pipes. It's not much louder than stock to me, but throttle response it's very noticeable. Almost like being in sport plus in eco mode and strung out on Crack in sport+. Well worth the price of admission. I recommend it.

X5M_RoOkIE · 06-30-2020, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KLR X5M

About 5 days and 500km of driving and no cel so far with the afe intake and pro dry filters. Tough to get a video of the sound you need to be near something to reflect the sound like a tunnel, but then the exhaust over powers it since i have down pipes. It's not much louder than stock to me, but throttle response it's very noticeable. Almost like being in sport plus in eco mode and strung out on Crack in sport+. Well worth the price of admission. I recommend it.

How’s the intake now?

KLR X5M · 06-30-2020, 07:44 PM

1000+ km, and several weeks.. nothing but smiles. No cel, no issues or any kind. Sounds good, and marked increase in throttle response and top end pull. Very happy with it!

X5M_RoOkIE · 07-01-2020, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KLR X5M

1000+ km, and several weeks.. nothing but smiles. No cel, no issues or any kind. Sounds good, and marked increase in throttle response and top end pull. Very happy with it!

awesome thank you for your feedback! I bought one yesterday hopefully it's the same for me!

X5M_RoOkIE · 07-10-2020, 06:33 AM

You def notice the difference on the throttle right away. The M seem to have more of a jump. I've been driving for about 200 miles so far so good. Hoping everything will be ok with the CEL! lol

KLR X5M · 07-10-2020, 11:55 AM

Like i said, very big throttle difference. Glad you're enjoying it. Mine still working great, no cel

delje08 · 07-13-2020, 05:35 AM

Got mine, happy so far. I put sealant on the MAF for good measures.

EuroCarFan · 08-21-2020, 03:14 PM

Just picked up these intakes from a forum member and it included intake socks that were given to him by aFe when he had complained of CELs. Any of you guys have these?

NYBulldog · 08-22-2020, 12:08 PM

My buddy has one in his 2017 X5M, awesome so far. Muffler delete, AFE and JB4... this thing is violent.

EuroCarFan · 08-26-2020, 08:03 PM

Well the socks didn't help prevent the CEL. hahaha Will try the silicone around the MAF as suggested by KLR X5M.

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KCTiger Captain 523 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: May 2019 Location: KCMO iTrader: (0)	I don't have a clip but I currently have RK intakes and the sound and throttle responsiveness was better on the AFE units imo.
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1badttx5m Private First Class 158 Rep 172 Posts Drives: BMW m4 x5m Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Detroit Michigan iTrader: (2)	I would recommend this intake to anyone looking for good all around performance and the sound is a plus. It is definitely better then the stock intake. I had dinan air filters and cover, this intake beats it by far. For the price it’s hard to beat. Now comparing to rk I haven’t personally ran that intake system but I am happy with the AFE
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06-11-2020, 09:06 AM	#119
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AFE Momentum Air Filter intake Box Review

06-17-2020, 06:17 PM	#120
KLR X5M First Lieutenant 223 Rep 304 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: ON iTrader: (0)	So I installed the AFE intake yesterday. Initial impressions are favorable. Installation was dead simple. I did however identify what I think is the root cause of those people who received MAF dtc errors. The mating surface for the MAF cartridge on the AFE elbows is not dead flat. Its raised in the middle where the brass inserts for the new hardware bolts screw into. This can let the MAF wiggle a bit and potentially let air by when under strong vacuum from the turbine impeller. I suspect whats needed is just planing the surface a bit to get a true flat mating for the MAF and perhaps some sealant for good measure. I left it as is for now to see if I get the code, and then I'll try the fix if it comes up. Driving impressions so far are there is definitely an increase in low speed throttle response. Just feels like it needs less pedal effort to move than before. It has a nice spooling sound at part throttle too. Haven't really gotten on it hard yet, but I'm happy with the benefits so far. I've made a few videos Installation process https://youtu.be/2oCBfSrIi3o Post Installation summary https://youtu.be/DX5MVABfoEs
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06-17-2020, 09:57 PM	#121
PhillyX5M Lieutenant 314 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 2015X5M Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Philly iTrader: (2)	KLR great job on the video’s. Interesting idea about the MAF sensors. Keep us posted.
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06-21-2020, 08:53 PM	#123
KLR X5M First Lieutenant 223 Rep 304 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: ON iTrader: (0)	About 5 days and 500km of driving and no cel so far with the afe intake and pro dry filters. Tough to get a video of the sound you need to be near something to reflect the sound like a tunnel, but then the exhaust over powers it since i have down pipes. It's not much louder than stock to me, but throttle response it's very noticeable. Almost like being in sport plus in eco mode and strung out on Crack in sport+. Well worth the price of admission. I recommend it.
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06-30-2020, 07:44 PM	#125
KLR X5M First Lieutenant 223 Rep 304 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: ON iTrader: (0)	1000+ km, and several weeks.. nothing but smiles. No cel, no issues or any kind. Sounds good, and marked increase in throttle response and top end pull. Very happy with it!
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07-10-2020, 06:33 AM	#127
X5M_RoOkIE Private First Class 68 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5M Join Date: May 2018 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	You def notice the difference on the throttle right away. The M seem to have more of a jump. I've been driving for about 200 miles so far so good. Hoping everything will be ok with the CEL! lol
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07-10-2020, 11:55 AM	#128
KLR X5M First Lieutenant 223 Rep 304 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: ON iTrader: (0)	Like i said, very big throttle difference. Glad you're enjoying it. Mine still working great, no cel
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07-13-2020, 05:35 AM	#129
delje08 Private First Class 152 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 17 X5M, 13 550i, 04 545i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Francisco, Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Got mine, happy so far. I put sealant on the MAF for good measures.
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08-21-2020, 03:14 PM	#130
EuroCarFan Captain 330 Rep 736 Posts Drives: E60 M5, F85 X5M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (2)	Just picked up these intakes from a forum member and it included intake socks that were given to him by aFe when he had complained of CELs. Any of you guys have these? Attached Images
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08-22-2020, 12:08 PM	#131
NYBulldog Specialist 1310 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: Nikes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NuYawk iTrader: (19)	My buddy has one in his 2017 X5M, awesome so far. Muffler delete, AFE and JB4... this thing is violent. __________________
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08-26-2020, 08:03 PM	#132
EuroCarFan Captain 330 Rep 736 Posts Drives: E60 M5, F85 X5M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (2)	Well the socks didn't help prevent the CEL. hahaha Will try the silicone around the MAF as suggested by KLR X5M.
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