E46 M3 S54 Intake Kit (With Heat Shield)
E46 M3 S54 Intake Kit (With Heat Shield)
E46 M3 S54 Intake Kit (With Heat Shield)
E46 M3 S54 Intake Kit (With Heat Shield)
E46 M3 S54 Intake Kit (With Heat Shield)
E46 M3 S54 Intake Kit (With Heat Shield)
E46 M3 S54 Intake Kit (With Heat Shield)
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E46 M3 S54 Intake Kit (With Heat Shield)

$490.00
$490.00
$500.00
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Ultra-lightweight Carbon Fiber Infused high-flow, high-volume intake for the E46 M3 (CSL-like sound)

With Heat Shield (Powercoated matte black)

Utilizing a horn shape to transition from the MAF diameter to the 6" intake pod, this kit maximizes intake noise for the S54.

The OEM intake box is heavy and silences the awesome intake sounds of the S54. Aftermarket intakes like the Eventuri and Gruppe M that are lightweight are prohibitively expensive for many, and they also compromise filter area compared to other intakes. This kit uses a larger filter and is louder.

Why:

I was unsatisfied with how the K&N intake ran on my E46 M3. It had a small filter, was bulky, and (as many people know) ran poorly. In late fall of 2022, I set out to make something lighter than any other MAF-based intake system available. This intake went through over 16 different designs, each tested for changes in sound and airflow.

Features:

  • Made with PPA-CF: tough and light, with metal-like strength
    • 2x as stiff as carbon fiber infused PA6 (nylon), 48% stronger.
  • Shaped for maximum sound amplification
  • Flow monitored for consistent MAF readings, benchmarked against OEM over many iterations (>50 monitoring sessions over the span of 3 months with over a dozen variants)
  • Smooth gradual transition of intake diameter to eliminate turbulence from the pod filter
  • Maximized space usage inside engine bay, bringing the inlet as close to cold air as possible
  • 6" high flow filter with low replacement cost (with AFE upgrade option)
  • Option for buyers with silicone intake elbows with a smoother transition to the silicone elbow
  • Aluminum heat shield (matte black powerdercoat) - Pictures coming in October

Price includes filter and hardware (no MAF sensor).

Note: Do not overtighten screws! Finger tight is sufficient.


AFE vs Spectre Intake:

The Spectre intake is a very effective, affordable filter. It has roughly 2x the surface area of the OEM E46 M3 filter from BMW, and is only 3/4 lb in weight.

I've gotten feedback that some people want a fancier filter, so I'm now also offering an inverted filter from AFE, which has about 1/3 more surface area than the Spectre, and still comes in under 1 lb. 

Left: Spectre

Right: AFE