Hey guys,
I installed my AFE Stage 2 Sealed intake with dry filter for the N54 a few weeks ago, and thought I would just give you guys some of my thoughts on the intake.
For one, I have ran the stock box and filter, drop in filter, BMS DCI, and now this intake on my car. From a logging perspective, I can tell you that my wastegate duty cycles as well as PWM on the JB4 G4 have dropped 5000rpm+ with the AFE and BMS intakes over stock. I did not notice any difference in these values changing the filter in the stock box. From a drivability standpoint, I noticed no noticeable butt dyno difference at WOT between all the setup I have ran. What I did notice, however, is the stock box always felt like it had a bit more throttle feel compared to the DCI's that I always felt, as I mostly drive in the city. The AFE Sealed feels the same as the stock box with regards to throttle feel, which I was very happy about (Best of both worlds)
I am running this air box using the stock snorkel, with an open cover. This is essentially serving as an enclosure for an air filter, and it was exactly what I was looking for without doing a DIY heat shield for the DCI's. I plan on purchasing AFe's upgraded snorkels and scoops for the intake soon, but as of right now I don't think it's absolutely necessary.
Here's a rundown of my thoughts:
Stock intake:
Pros: Good throttle response, shielded from engine bay heat, quiet induction
Cons: Shows restriction in logs at higher RPM's on map 1
BMS DCI:
Pros: Not restrictive, max flow, if you like compressor noise, best bang for the buck by far especially with meth
Cons: I personally felt a slight drop in throttle response.
AFe Sealed:
Pros: OEM-like filtration with Dry filter, good throttle response, quiet, shielded from heat
Cons: None to me. Addresses all of my concerns
All in all, I like this intake. It's a bit pricey for what it is, but it looks good and addresses my concerns pointed above. Logs showed no restriction, you know there is denser air reaching the compressors (more dense air=less turbine RPM), it's silent and all turbo noise comes out the exhaust, and it looks good with great throttle response and filtration. I ordered from @Jeff @Topgearsolutions, he carries alot of AFe products. If you are on a budget for an intake, I would get a DCI because the stock intake IS a restriction and it's evident at higher RPM's.
Thanks to @BuraQ for convincing me to get this intake! This isnt a very detailed review, but more of my thoughts about this intake as I know they are scarcely used so I apologize for lack of Dyno's etc. Here are some photos of what my setup looks like:
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Thanks
Nick
I installed my AFE Stage 2 Sealed intake with dry filter for the N54 a few weeks ago, and thought I would just give you guys some of my thoughts on the intake.
For one, I have ran the stock box and filter, drop in filter, BMS DCI, and now this intake on my car. From a logging perspective, I can tell you that my wastegate duty cycles as well as PWM on the JB4 G4 have dropped 5000rpm+ with the AFE and BMS intakes over stock. I did not notice any difference in these values changing the filter in the stock box. From a drivability standpoint, I noticed no noticeable butt dyno difference at WOT between all the setup I have ran. What I did notice, however, is the stock box always felt like it had a bit more throttle feel compared to the DCI's that I always felt, as I mostly drive in the city. The AFE Sealed feels the same as the stock box with regards to throttle feel, which I was very happy about (Best of both worlds)
I am running this air box using the stock snorkel, with an open cover. This is essentially serving as an enclosure for an air filter, and it was exactly what I was looking for without doing a DIY heat shield for the DCI's. I plan on purchasing AFe's upgraded snorkels and scoops for the intake soon, but as of right now I don't think it's absolutely necessary.
Here's a rundown of my thoughts:
Stock intake:
Pros: Good throttle response, shielded from engine bay heat, quiet induction
Cons: Shows restriction in logs at higher RPM's on map 1
BMS DCI:
Pros: Not restrictive, max flow, if you like compressor noise, best bang for the buck by far especially with meth
Cons: I personally felt a slight drop in throttle response.
AFe Sealed:
Pros: OEM-like filtration with Dry filter, good throttle response, quiet, shielded from heat
Cons: None to me. Addresses all of my concerns
All in all, I like this intake. It's a bit pricey for what it is, but it looks good and addresses my concerns pointed above. Logs showed no restriction, you know there is denser air reaching the compressors (more dense air=less turbine RPM), it's silent and all turbo noise comes out the exhaust, and it looks good with great throttle response and filtration. I ordered from @Jeff @Topgearsolutions, he carries alot of AFe products. If you are on a budget for an intake, I would get a DCI because the stock intake IS a restriction and it's evident at higher RPM's.
Thanks to @BuraQ for convincing me to get this intake! This isnt a very detailed review, but more of my thoughts about this intake as I know they are scarcely used so I apologize for lack of Dyno's etc. Here are some photos of what my setup looks like:
Thanks
Nick