N55 Behind the Grill Intake DIY

BimmerHausPerformance · 05-17-2021, 03:07 PM

Sweet! I reached out to David Shroup to get proper instructions for logging - I did notice my WGDC hitting 100 pretty quick after I started paying attention to it.

We'll see what he says. Maybe I need to put a shield in front of it but I really do NOT want to undo this intake LOL

Bmwdoubles_ · 05-18-2021, 12:19 PM

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Sweet! I reached out to David Shroup to get proper instructions for logging - I did notice my WGDC hitting 100 pretty quick after I started paying attention to it.

We'll see what he says. Maybe I need to put a shield in front of it but I really do NOT want to undo this intake LOL

Yup I went through the same exercise with him. Not to be a Debbie downer but I took mine off. Doesn't mean he can't help you dial it in though. Some maf scaling will be required.

musclesmarinara75 · 05-18-2021, 03:24 PM

Could we get a pic of the whole engine bay.. see what it looks like with out all that plastic??

BimmerHausPerformance · 05-18-2021, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BrowBMW

Sweet! I reached out to David Shroup to get proper instructions for logging - I did notice my WGDC hitting 100 pretty quick after I started paying attention to it.

We'll see what he says. Maybe I need to put a shield in front of it but I really do NOT want to undo this intake LOL

Yup I went through the same exercise with him. Not to be a Debbie downer but I took mine off. Doesn't mean he can't help you dial it in though. Some maf scaling will be required.

No worries Debbie, we'll see what he can do!

BimmerHausPerformance · 05-18-2021, 05:27 PM

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Could we get a pic of the whole engine bay.. see what it looks like with out all that plastic??

There are links in this thread to my insta with the pics u r looking for. Or @browbmw on Instagram

musclesmarinara75 · 05-18-2021, 08:34 PM

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There are links in this thread to my insta with the pics u r looking for. Or @browbmw on Instagram

Thanks, Ill check em out

Unspec · 05-19-2021, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmwdoubles_

Yup I went through the same exercise with him. Not to be a Debbie downer but I took mine off. Doesn't mean he can't help you dial it in though. Some maf scaling will be required.

Did you go back to stock intake?

BimmerHausPerformance · 05-19-2021, 04:17 PM

FYI IAT are down... I ran at about 15-20 degrees over ambient temperatures when at full operating temp prior to the intake. Now I am 10-15. 10 when moving, 15 when stopped and it recovers down to around 10 again. So good news there.

I will have to set it up to full heat soak then see how well it recovers.

$howtime456 · 05-19-2021, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BrowBMW

FYI IAT are down... I ran at about 15-20 degrees over ambient temperatures when at full operating temp prior to the intake. Now I am 10-15. 10 when moving, 15 when stopped and it recovers down to around 10 again. So good news there.

I will have to set it up to full heat soak then see how well it recovers.

look into the velocity stack by skunk 2.

BimmerHausPerformance · 05-20-2021, 07:59 AM

That looks sick. If having it behind the grill causes problems I'll put the filter where MST put it, and then use this to feed the air into that area... I like that. Thanks.

Unspec · 05-20-2021, 09:07 AM

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That looks sick. If having it behind the grill causes problems I'll put the filter where MST put it, and then use this to feed the air into that area... I like that. Thanks.

I thought velocity stacks were used for the intake itself e.g. right behind the filter? It seems like a bit of a waste to use it to just funnel air

BimmerHausPerformance · 05-20-2021, 12:58 PM

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I thought velocity stacks were used for the intake itself e.g. right behind the filter? It seems like a bit of a waste to use it to just funnel air

Maybe, but either way, if it pushes more air it'd be a cool way to funnel air into the air box.

Unspec · 05-20-2021, 01:58 PM

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Maybe, but either way, if it pushes more air it'd be a cool way to funnel air into the air box.

BMW already uses what is effective a velocity stack from the factory with part number 13717577469. You won't see any more air than normal.

BimmerHausPerformance · 05-20-2021, 02:15 PM

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BMW already uses what is effective a velocity stack from the factory with part number 13717577469. You won't see any more air than normal.

I highly doubt that pass through facing left to right vs. a velocity stack facing forward behind the grill would produce the same amount of air flow but we'll never know so it doesn't matter lol.

And, the volume of air that can go through that pass through was also increased when I used a heat gun to get a 3" diameter tube through it... so there is that too.

Unspec · 05-20-2021, 02:59 PM

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I highly doubt that pass through facing left to right vs. a velocity stack facing forward behind the grill would produce the same amount of air flow but we'll never know so it doesn't matter lol.

And, the volume of air that can go through that pass through was also increased when I used a heat gun to get a 3" diameter tube through it... so there is that too.

Oh, wasn't aware that you were going to 90* it to make it face forward.

$howtime456 · 05-23-2021, 11:50 AM

i like the method of using a velocity stack sucking in air through one behind the grill than a cone filter scavenging air from everywhere.. outside..engine bay especially if that intake cone sits right near the radiator and condenser on hot summer days. Purpose of the velocity stack is to have one steady stream of air flowing into the intake pipe. If you disassemble the skunk 2 filter it comes in two parts and is designed right.

Bmwdoubles_ · 05-25-2021, 01:47 AM

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Yup I went through the same exercise with him. Not to be a Debbie downer but I took mine off. Doesn't mean he can't help you dial it in though. Some maf scaling will be required.

Did you go back to stock intake?

Yes I have the stock back on with a K&N filter

95blkmax · 05-31-2021, 11:41 AM

any update on the intake? impressions now that you're driving it around in Mexico??

BimmerHausPerformance · 05-31-2021, 10:24 PM

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any update on the intake? impressions now that you're driving it around in Mexico??

It is definitely louder. And more turbo noise. Gonna do a few pulls with the go pro behind the grill... and maybe some near the turbo and BOV.

PepMo · 07-08-2021, 02:25 PM

Check out the new Turner Motorsports intake: https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1...8aAkJhEALw_wcB

Bench Flow tested, 22% increase over stock. Any thoughts?

BimmerHausPerformance · 07-08-2021, 03:21 PM

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Check out the new Turner Motorsports intake: https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1...8aAkJhEALw_wcB

Bench Flow tested, 22% increase over stock. Any thoughts?

Ha! They addressed exactly what my point was in other air intake threads... this is the best intake design I have seen because they address the #1 problem which is the inlet, not the filter location or the length of the run from the filter to the turbo!

It's just REALLY EXPENSIVE. Too bad they didn't do a plastic version, woulda got the same result but they wouldn't make as much $$$.

I bet my intake flows just as much as theirs do if not more because of I addressed the Inlet.

I really need to edit my intake video.... sorry guys, just been really busy and no one is asking anymore lol.

PepMo · 07-08-2021, 04:08 PM

Your intake will definitely flow more air. Did you had to do any cutting of the car to get the intake to the front of the radiator? Are you having any problems like BMWdoubles with too much air?

Yeah I would buy the plastic version for a $300-$400 discount off the CF version.

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BimmerHausPerformance Major 514 Rep 1,442 Posts Drives: 2011 535i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chattanooga iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i [0.00]	Sweet! I reached out to David Shroup to get proper instructions for logging - I did notice my WGDC hitting 100 pretty quick after I started paying attention to it. We'll see what he says. Maybe I need to put a shield in front of it but I really do NOT want to undo this intake LOL __________________ 2011 F10 S55 6MT Website Insta @bimmerhausperformance YouTube
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musclesmarinara75 Lieutenant 206 Rep 505 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW F10 N55 535i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Bayonne, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535 XDrive [9.75]	Could we get a pic of the whole engine bay.. see what it looks like with out all that plastic??
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BimmerHausPerformance Major 514 Rep 1,442 Posts Drives: 2011 535i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chattanooga iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i [0.00]	FYI IAT are down... I ran at about 15-20 degrees over ambient temperatures when at full operating temp prior to the intake. Now I am 10-15. 10 when moving, 15 when stopped and it recovers down to around 10 again. So good news there. I will have to set it up to full heat soak then see how well it recovers. __________________ 2011 F10 S55 6MT Website Insta @bimmerhausperformance YouTube
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BimmerHausPerformance Major 514 Rep 1,442 Posts Drives: 2011 535i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chattanooga iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i [0.00]	That looks sick. If having it behind the grill causes problems I'll put the filter where MST put it, and then use this to feed the air into that area... I like that. Thanks. __________________ 2011 F10 S55 6MT Website Insta @bimmerhausperformance YouTube
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$howtime456 Major 301 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: BMW 640i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i like the method of using a velocity stack sucking in air through one behind the grill than a cone filter scavenging air from everywhere.. outside..engine bay especially if that intake cone sits right near the radiator and condenser on hot summer days. Purpose of the velocity stack is to have one steady stream of air flowing into the intake pipe. If you disassemble the skunk 2 filter it comes in two parts and is designed right. __________________ N55 GENERAL David Shoup Tuned Fully Built By Miami Engines/Project Motorworks Precision 6266 On Steroids
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95blkmax Captain 214 Rep 668 Posts Drives: '11 535 M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Oklahoma City iTrader: (0)	any update on the intake? impressions now that you're driving it around in Mexico?? __________________ I'm on the YouTubez now!! Check it out -> https://www.youtube.com/@turbospool 11' M-sport- 371WHP - 478WTQ on stock PWG E50 TunedbyShoup // 386WHP - 429WTQ on Shuenk N55+ with ultra-conservative 91 Octane tune // Starting full-range flexfuel tuning in Spring '24
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PepMo Private First Class 18 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2014 535i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Check out the new Turner Motorsports intake: https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1...8aAkJhEALw_wcB Bench Flow tested, 22% increase over stock. Any thoughts?
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PepMo Private First Class 18 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2014 535i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Your intake will definitely flow more air. Did you had to do any cutting of the car to get the intake to the front of the radiator? Are you having any problems like BMWdoubles with too much air? Yeah I would buy the plastic version for a $300-$400 discount off the CF version.
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