Gruppe M Ram Air Intake System E90/91/92/93 & E92 M3

Gruppe M Ram Air System
Looking for that perfect intake for your E90 / 91/ 92/ 93, but don't want what everyone else has? The Gruppe M Air Ram System is for you, revel in the finest that Gruppe M's engineers has to offer, the top of the range "High-End Intake Systems" is made without compromise to maximize the overall performance of all air intake systems as one complete unit. A conical air filter, placed within the inner and outer of the center cone, this controls air turbulences that in turn increases the speed of airflow to accelerate. Each carbon intake is custom made specially to meet the specification of each individual car and other mechanisms within the systems, such as heat insulation and air-cooling are also carefully designed to work in unison to produce the optimum performance as the whole unit.

Airflow is a significant ingredient to the combustion cycle of a high performance engine. Therefore, the intake system cannot be ignored and must stand up to the task of supplying the engine with not only clean air (free of any residue or particle matter), but also maintain ample cooling to provide the highest density possible, in addition to properly utilizing the ram effect at high speeds, to effectively increase the volume of the intake charge. These are key ingredients to bring out the full potential of your engine. Gruppe M's engineers take all of this into account when designing our special Ram Air Systems. The finest materials are used from the start with only the finest carbon fiber or carbon Kevlar materials, hand crafted to ensure proper fit and finish. Gruppe M's technology partnership with K&N, means only the finest four-layer cotton filters are used, custom designed and manufactured to Gruppe M's strict standards. Together, K&N’s long history of air filter design combined with Gruppe M track proven technology means we can offer you the finest ram air induction systems available.

Shown on a E90





Shown on a E92

Q - How much horsepower / torque will I gain?

A. Depending on the intake type, and application horsepower and torque gains will be generated accordingly. Whether cold air or ram air much of the gains are debated. Depending on how restrictive the OEM intake was, exact horsepower and torque gains are debatable.

Q - Will installing an aftermarket Intake void warranty?

A. Intakes do not void warranty. A dealership cannot "void the warranty on the whole car" just because you have an aftermarket intake or aftermarket wheels. If they are trying to deny warranty service, they must prove that the mod caused the problem. Of course, adding a turbo kit (for example) can put a lot of stress on the engine itself, as well as to the drivetrain. Don't be surprised if the dealer refuses to perform warranty service on a heavily modified car, that's just common sense.

This is all part of the "Magnuson-Moss" Warranty Act, which protects consumers against dishonest business practices by:
"The Act makes it easier for purchasers to sue for breach of warranty by making breach of warranty a violation of federal law, and by allowing consumers to recover court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees."

(In short, they cannot void your warranty if your mod could not have caused the problem)

More info can be found here
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/...s/warranty.htm

Q - Will I Hydro-Lock?

A. Depending on the location / type of intake hydro-Locking is when the intake inducts water rather than air. This process causes the engine to either shut off for a period of time, or permanently damaging the engine. This often happens with cold air intakes due to the location of the filter.

Q - Does an intake increase gas mileage?

A. Yes, gas mileage will improve because the harder the engine works to suck in air through the OEM intake the car uses up more gas. With a less restrictive intake, and one with quicker response will save gas.