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Montego Coupe

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Hi all, apologies if this has been done to death although I'm a newb and couldn't see it...


I have a 3.0 coupe (well, will do by weekennd!) and looking to see which air filter is best - on previous cars I've always gone down the induction kit route although struggling 2 find one for this car?

How are the KnN panel filters and do they make a difference sound wise and performance wise? Was confused on Kn N website, any1 have the part number 4 this if this is the route to go down?

Thanks in advance,

Oll :D
 
Hmmm, I know that K&N hasn't made a filter for the 06+ 3.0i and 3.0si version here in the States. BMW changed the design from a square to a custom shape. I would double check your filter and then make sure that whatever you order, if it isn't the correct design, that the supplier will refund you money.
 
I have a GruppeM CF intake kit for sale which I'm sure fits the 3.0 if your interested. I'll check the part number against the GruppeM website to be certain.

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Just looked on the website, which model number is this one? - V.interested if the price is right though - and how many miles you roughly done on it?

cheers :)
 
The part number is 02-0302. I did just over 8k with it before I fitted 100 cell cats and twin straight through pipes. The combined noise was too much so something had to go. I fitted a K&N panel filter and retired the GruppeM which is a shame really because it does look good! Price to the UK is £200 including delivery. It cost me nearer £350 plus delivery from Japan so that has to be a good deal!
 
Curtis - if you don't already have a buyer from the guys who've already posted on here then I'll take that induction kit. Similar sort of set up to the Hurricane I fitted to the Elise I had. :D

In terms of panels the Helene ones are oft quoted as being the best direct slot in upgrades (what I currently have).
 
Sold to the man with the Sapphire Black Alpina! At least I know it fits the Alpina no problem!
 
Sent PM hopefully - seems to have gone to outbox not sent but I can't see what else I could have done with it. :? Let me know if you haven't received it.
 
Cheers guys, had a look for that Helene filter and could only see it for models up to 2005 and the Alpina - any ideas for a 2006/2007 3l filter or induction kit??

HEard about these Green twister ones too - any thoughtsa?
 
20ducks said:
Hmmm, I know that K&N hasn't made a filter for the 06+ 3.0i and 3.0si version here in the States. BMW changed the design from a square to a custom shape. I would double check your filter and then make sure that whatever you order, if it isn't the correct design, that the supplier will refund you money.
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Wouldn't this one fit in the '06+ models? I have to admit I haven't really looked at the new air filter design but I'm pretty sure that this should work.http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=33-2372
 
Montego Coupe said:
Hi all, apologies if this has been done to death although I'm a newb and couldn't see it...


I have a 3.0 coupe (well, will do by weekennd!) and looking to see which air filter is best - on previous cars I've always gone down the induction kit route although struggling 2 find one for this car?

How are the KnN panel filters and do they make a difference sound wise and performance wise? Was confused on Kn N website, any1 have the part number 4 this if this is the route to go down?

Thanks in advance,

Oll :D
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OE - K & N oil can cause issues with the MAF sensor in modern BMW's.
 
baugelli said:
20ducks said:
Hmmm, I know that K&N hasn't made a filter for the 06+ 3.0i and 3.0si version here in the States. BMW changed the design from a square to a custom shape. I would double check your filter and then make sure that whatever you order, if it isn't the correct design, that the supplier will refund you money.
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Wouldn't this one fit in the '06+ models? I have to admit I haven't really looked at the new air filter design but I'm pretty sure that this should work.http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=33-2372
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You are correct. Obviously, the boyz at K&N have updated their line up and I am out of date on this, until now. Thanks for the update. I will be looking into this myself. btw, I removed the "upper" filter in the intake box. I believe this may be a US requirement only.
 
20ducks said:
baugelli said:
20ducks said:
Hmmm, I know that K&N hasn't made a filter for the 06+ 3.0i and 3.0si version here in the States. BMW changed the design from a square to a custom shape. I would double check your filter and then make sure that whatever you order, if it isn't the correct design, that the supplier will refund you money.
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Wouldn't this one fit in the '06+ models? I have to admit I haven't really looked at the new air filter design but I'm pretty sure that this should work.http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=33-2372
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You are correct. Obviously, the boyz at K&N have updated their line up and I am out of date on this, until now. Thanks for the update. I will be looking into this myself. btw, I removed the "upper" filter in the intake box. I believe this may be a US requirement only.
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There's a TSB on problems associated with removing the Charcoal filter on the s54's. It is a N/A requirement only, however, engine management is mapped with it in place - many have had idling and stalling problems that have removed it. It creates ZERO net HP by removing it.
 
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