intake boot

[mpowerrcr]

has anyone done the silicone intake boot mod i don't want to spend that much money if it doesn't work

[Pirate_copy]

??

What is it supposed to do mate?

[Bimrpwr]

Are you talking about the Samco boot that bimmerworld offers?? It will help you out some, but if your going to do it make sure you finish it out with a heatshield and cone filter.

I know several people that have done it and i am putting on the 3.5 Euro one with in the next month while i am putting on my H&R Stage 4 coilover suspension, catback, and the rest of the CAI.

[Pirate_copy]

What does it do?

[Bimrpwr]

What does it do?

Allows more air to get into the car. The stock boot restricts the airflow. You can gain a few HP if you set it up correctly.

[Pirate_copy]

Cool

Gonna get me one of them!!

[MN325iSedan]

I've thought about it, but can't justify spending $120 on it.

[Pirate_copy]

only 60 quid so is a bargain!

[Bimrpwr]

120 is for the non euro one and 160 for the euro if i remember right. i took the euro one and know i am working on a custom heatshield and cone filter setup for it. Also i am not using any reducer from the 3.5 down to 3 on it either, using a MAF from a e39.

[Pirate_copy]

I have a custom heatshield and K&N (large) so recon i need the bigger one too

[mpowerrcr]

thanks man but im just gonna make my own

[topless328]

here is my asc delete made from $10 home depot plumbing elbow

[Andycapps]

Also..the SAMCO boot will last alot longer. Most Police cars use SAMCO silicone hoses cause they last alot longer and they're more reliable.

[Bimrpwr]

Also..the SAMCO boot will last alot longer. Most Police cars use SAMCO silicone hoses cause they last alot longer and they're more reliable.

+1


here is my asc delete made from $10 home depot plumbing elbow

Also i am not sure about most guys here, but using something from a plumbing store for a intake mod is just well.....wont go there.

[Bimrpwr]

I have a custom heatshield and K&N (large) so recon i need the bigger one too

Pirate...what did you make the heatshield out of and do you have any measurements by chance. I can go look at one and make a template from it but i am feeling a bit lazy to drive across town

[bimmerology]

that is if im correct topless328 a rubber boot and not plastic, what size is that

[Bimrpwr]

that is if im correct topless328 a rubber boot and not plastic, what size is that

It would be 3" Euro is 3.5"

[Andycapps]

+1




Also i am not sure about most guys here, but using something from a plumbing store for a intake mod is just well.....wont go there.

+1

[Pirate_copy]

I have a pipe coming off the bottom of my intake boot

What is that for?

[topless328]

well i wasn't going to pay $120 for a silicone elbow..im not using this as a intake just a traction control delete mod.. i do have a heat shield and a k&n cone filter..it's just a 3" plumbing elbow..i did this because i had a choice between the samco elbow or all the supplys to install m50 intake so i choze to install intake and buy a 10 elbow and i also did the fan delete at the same time.

[bimmerology]

im having a weird problem, i capped off both vacuum lines and put on a slip like topless did and i cant keep idling, it just wants to die, what did i do wrong

[Andycapps]

You capped of what vacuum lines? I hope your'e not talking about the breather hoses from the bottom of the intake boot...that would cause it to die for sure.

[bimmerology]

oh i did not know that, do i have to make a whole n the piece i added i assume

[mpowerrcr]

you guys that did the mod did you feel a difference?