BMW M3 and BMW M4 are high-performance sports cars that have car enthusiasts enjoying their driving experience and the unique styles these cars come in. Known for their outstanding design and performance, BMW M3 G80 Sedan and BMW M4 G82 Coupe are exceptional works of art that testify to the five decades of motorsport expertise from BMW M. With their high quality, performance, and racing ambiance, you can not go wrong with intake systems modification for these cars.
An intake system modification will take the power production of these cars’ engines to the next level, which is something that will make you enjoy your driving experience to the maximum. In addition, a free-flowing intake won’t just make your car faster but it will also improve your car’s throttle response and cooling abilities, and if you are going as fast as you can with these cars, then your engine cooling well should be your top priority. At Vivid Racing, we have a plethora of intake systems that will fit your BMW M3 &BMW M4 (G80/G82), visit our shop to choose the one you like, or keep reading to see the top 6 intakes we recommend.
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1. Burger Motorsports BMS Elite Performance Intake
Our first entry on this list is from a veteran company. Burger Motorsports has been supplying high-quality parts to the BMW community for decades now so they have a good reputation when it comes to BMW intakes. Their BMS Elite Performance Intake system takes a universal approach and you can simply bolt it on, it requires zero modification to your BMW M3 & BMW M4 when installing. This intake system will make a huge difference in both sound and power delivery and it will also increase your turbo spool speed.
With this intake system, you will also get more space inside the engine bay and in addition, the engineers at Burger Motorsports made sure to keep your MAFs and other electronics intact by using a high-quality silicone hose and a throttle body adapter.
2. Burger Motorsports Performance Intake Front Mount BMS Elite
This intake system is easy to install and it is reversible, the thing that makes this different from other intakes is that Burger Motorsports made it so the throttle body/adapter and silicone hose can be easily removed by just undoing two bolts rather than taking apart your whole car. The intake is made of 3.5″ mandrel-bent aluminum tubing in glossy black coat finish for that unique look under the hood. The air filters used are easy to clean and reusable.
This intake system will not only contribute to the increased horsepower and improved throttle response but also to the improved dramatic sound produced. This performance Intake completely removes the restrictive OEM intake and it will help your engine to gain up to 17+whp along with terrific sound that will make your driving pleasing to your ears.
3. ARMASpeed Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake System
You can feel the quality of this intake right from opening the box. It is manufactured using a high-quality carbon fiber material that will last for a very long time. This intake system was designed to be used on cars running stock engine management systems and it shouldn’t interfere with any other parts or sensors under your hood. It also includes a pre-oiled air filter which is washable and reusable so no more buying expensive replacements when they get dirty.
The engineers at ARMASpeed also paid extra attention to make sure all the parts used matched perfectly and were of the highest quality. It comes with a direct bolt-on design so there is no need for modification as well as remapping of ECU/DME.
4. Mishimoto Performance Air Intake Kit
With this intake system, Mishimoto’s engineering team created extremely precise rotational-molded thermoplastic airboxes that eliminate restrictions, supply maximum cool-air entry via two additional ports that open to the wheel wells, and improve engine bay aesthetics. Mishimoto’s airboxes were designed using the latest in 3D printing, CAD modeling, and flow bench technology and it is easy to install it as this is a complete bolt-on kit. With this intake system, you can rest assured that the air intake restriction have been reduced by 13% on the driver-side intake tract and 22.8% on the passenger-side intake tract.
For proper filtration, this kit includes dual high-flow oiled air filters which provide improved filter surface area and improved airflow over the stock panel filters. This intake system guarantees flow benefits to your engine and it also provides a significant amplification of turbocharger spool and bypass valve venting. The enhanced sounds provided by this intake system will give you a new level of enjoyment, adding to the incredible driving experience you expect from a BMW M-Series.
5. Eventuri Carbon Intake Kit
The intake system by Eventuri is one of the best in the market for BMW M series cars, because Eventuri was founded by a knowledgeable team of engineers and auto enthusiasts who share a background in aeronautics and tuning, as well as a passion for high-performance cars. Guaranteed to give you a performance gain of13-18hp, and up to 160% turbo inlet area increase and up to 40% filtration area increase, this intake system will not only improve your M3/M4 but is also future proof in its capacity to cater for high powered builds well in excess of 1000hp.
Eventuri’s intake system is a complete redesign from the airboxes to the turbo inlets with the aim of reducing pressure loss while increasing the flow rate and keeping inlet temperatures low. They have used 100% pre-preg carbon fiber with no fiberglass which means the intake system has a smooth internal surface which will maintain a smoother airflow.
6. AFE Momentum GT Cold Air Intake System w/Pro DRY S Filter
AFE, also known as advanced FLOW engineering, prides itself in being a premier manufacturer of aftermarket performance products that are made in the USA. Their intake system has a washable and a reusable air filter, and is guaranteed to give your BMW M3/M4 up to +11 HP gain. The 6-1/2″ tall 360-degree radial flow air filters feature a 3-1/2″ round flange and their oil-free Pro DRY S media with three layers of synthetic media for maximum convenience. Its progressive layering provides great filtration efficiency and dust holding capacity, while not requiring the use of oils. In addition, this media is best suited for street and light off-road use.
This intake is designed to use factory mounting locations, minimizing the use of unnecessary hardware, ensuring a perfect fit every time. Its revolutionary design, featuring their patent pending filter-to-housing interface uses half the number of parts of a traditional cold air intake system. The smooth one-piece sealed housings, constructed of heat-resistant XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) polymer, features their patent-pending filter-to-housing interface. Its large, clear sight windows allow for hassle-free filter inspection, without having to disassemble your system.