aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-1 Cold Air Intake
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aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-1 Cold Air Intake - BMW 325i / 330i (E46) / X3 3.0i (E83) - 2.5L/3.0L M54
The aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-1 replaces the factory airbox on the E46 BMW 325i and 330i (sedan and coupe) and the E83 X3 3.0i with the M54 six. It keeps the factory intake tract and MAF sensor, and swaps the airbox for an 18-gauge powder-coated steel heat shield with an aluminium cover to keep intake air temperatures down. The filter mounts to a billet aluminium 3-angle adaptor that smooths the air into the intake.
aFe's dyno testing shows up to +14.9 kW (+20 hp) and +37 Nm, with 76% more airflow than the factory intake. The one-piece shield needs little or no assembly, and the washable cone filter has a polyurethane frame made for many cleaning cycles.
Note: Suits the 2001-2006 E46 325i/325Ci and 330i/330Ci with the 2.5L or 3.0L M54, and the 2004-2006 X3 3.0i (E83). Not for the E46 M3. Installation by a professional is recommended.
Features
- One-piece 18-gauge powder-coated steel heat shield
- Aluminium cover to keep intake temperatures down
- Billet aluminium 3-angle filter adaptor
- Keeps the factory MAF sensor and intake snorkel
- Washable, reusable Pro 5R cone filter
- Little or no assembly needed
Pairs Well With
Need help choosing an intake for your E46 or X3? Contact our team at sales@chicaneaustralia.com.au.
Product
- Brand
- aFe Power
- Part number(s)
- 54-10451
Details
- Product
- Cold air intake
- Product line
- Magnum FORCE Stage-1
- Heat shield
- 18-gauge powder-coated steel with aluminium cover
- Filter adaptor
- Billet aluminium 3-angle
- Filter media
- Pro 5R (oiled cotton gauze)
- Airflow gain
- +76%
- Power gain
- +14.9 kW (+20 hp)
- Torque gain
- +37 Nm
- Filter included
- Yes
- Coupler included
- Yes
Contents
- 1 x Pro 5R air filter
- 1 x heat shield
- 1 x aluminium cover
- 1 x billet aluminium filter adaptor
- Clamp, screws, washer, nut and trim seal
Vehicle fitment
Universal fit: this part suits any car. Check the specifications above for sizes and fittings.
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