[BMWDriverX]

Originally Posted by prodigymb

how much are these intakes?

$950

https://www.bmwintakes.com/collectio...ake-and-filter

[serhat06]

Originally Posted by prodigymb

with poor quality non metal reinforced silicone the intakes can absolutely collapse aka get sucked shut. turbos are pulling in air at a high rate and if the filters are not flowing enough air thru them meet the demand, that will start creating a vacuum inside the intakes and suck them shut.

i am NOT suggesting that this will happen to these particular intakes. i have never seen them. i have seen this happen on a friends 997TT.

They are 5mm thick and did not collapse on cars with stage 2-3 turbos, 27psi+ on f10 platform.

[BMWDriverX]

Originally Posted by serhat06

They are 5mm thick and did not collapse on cars with stage 2-3 turbos, 27psi+ on f10 platform.

that's what i like to hear!

[serhat06]

Originally Posted by BMWDriverX

that's what i like to hear!

post some pictures mate

[BMWDriverX]

Got a few pics of the Project Gamma intake installed on my Nardo Grey F90!

I upgraded the filters to AFE 6" inlet Pro 5R with 6"-3.5" aluminum Vibrant velocity stacks, a couple hundred bucks but worth it for some of the highest quality filters out there. Took some squeezing in but I got them to fit and I'm running them with AFE filter socks because of the rain that's coming.

The intake sounds amazing all the way to redline! I bought a wireless mic to record the sound from the front but it ended up being a pile of crap so i picked up a wired mic and this week I'm going to try again.

[Ehloo]

Do you have the AFE filter part numbers. My gamma intakes are in route and was trying to run a mesh filter with a velocity stack but didn’t have luck finding anything.

AFE makes great filters

Originally Posted by BMWDriverX

Got a few pics of the Project Gamma intake installed on my Nardo Grey F90!

I upgraded the filters to AFE 6" inlet Pro 5R with 6"-3.5" aluminum Vibrant velocity stacks, a couple hundred bucks but worth it for some of the highest quality filters out there. Took some squeezing in but I got them to fit and I'm running them with AFE filter socks because of the rain that's coming.

The intake sounds amazing all the way to redline! I bought a wireless mic to record the sound from the front but it ended up being a pile of crap so i picked up a wired mic and this week I'm going to try again.

[BMWDriverX]

Originally Posted by Ehloo

Do you have the AFE filter part numbers. My gamma intakes are in route and was trying to run a mesh filter with a velocity stack but didn’t have luck finding anything.

AFE makes great filters

They are 24-91131, they usually take a couple of weeks to make and ship from AFE as they're not a commonly used size

[Ehloo]

Thanks man. Did you just mirror the size that gamma provided. I will be running these on a m8 and looks like I have more room

Originally Posted by BMWDriverX

They are 24-91131, they usually take a couple of weeks to make and ship from AFE as they're not a commonly used size

[BMWDriverX]

Originally Posted by Ehloo

Thanks man. Did you just mirror the size that gamma provided. I will be running these on a m8 and looks like I have more room

I got as close as I could while having the 6" inlet for the velocity stacks. They are tight in there and any larger and they would not fit, if you have more space in the M8 I would still go with these, don't think you're going to have a flow problem with them.

[Ehloo]

So I ordered the same AFE filters and went with a cheaper plastic velocity stack option. Figured I didn’t need metal. Guess I missed a part as I don’t have a 3.5 coupling to connect the stack to the metal piece adapter part of the gamma system

Did your stacks come with that coupling or you bought separate?

Also on your prefilters, do you have a part number. I got some from AFE and they are way too big for the intake. I guess I can make it work as it sits under the clamp but still have a lot of material

Originally Posted by BMWDriverX

I got as close as I could while having the 6" inlet for the velocity stacks. They are tight in there and any larger and they would not fit, if you have more space in the M8 I would still go with these, don't think you're going to have a flow problem with them.

[Ehloo]

Or did you connect directly from stack to gamma pipe. Figure that might work

Originally Posted by Ehloo

So I ordered the same AFE filters and went with a cheaper plastic velocity stack option. Figured I didn’t need metal. Guess I missed a part as I don’t have a 3.5 coupling to connect the stack to the metal piece adapter part of the gamma system

Did your stacks come with that coupling or you bought separate?

Also on your prefilters, do you have a part number. I got some from AFE and they are way too big for the intake. I guess I can make it work as it sits under the clamp but still have a lot of material

[BMWDriverX]

Originally Posted by Ehloo

Or did you connect directly from stack to gamma pipe. Figure that might work

The aluminum vibrant stack has a 3.5 section coming out of the back that goes directly into the Gamma piping, no clamps needed.

The part number for the filter socks i am using are 28-10093 Pre-Filter. They are a little large but you can just slide them over the filters and they won't come off.

[Strongbad]

This is the most entertaining thread that I have found on the forums so far for sure...

Anyway, am I correct in assuming these don't require any cutting or modifying the car in any way to get the tubes routed in front of the radiator? I have seen some vehicles where you need to cut the plastic shroud to get them to fit.

I would like some of that sweet sweet intake/turbo noise and am considering these.

[BMWDriverX]

Originally Posted by Strongbad

This is the most entertaining thread that I have found on the forums so far for sure...

Anyway, am I correct in assuming these don't require any cutting or modifying the car in any way to get the tubes routed in front of the radiator? I have seen some vehicles where you need to cut the plastic shroud to get them to fit.

I would like some of that sweet sweet intake/turbo noise and am considering these.

The next option is double the price and these get the job done! I got a set and have installed them and removed them a few times now and it gets easier every time. You don’t cut or modify anything, just remove the stock airbox and components and I use some detail spray on the outside of the tubes when routing them to the front grill. I would skip the mesh filters and see if they offer K&N, I think they are putting those on the new M3/M4 intakes now. Better to have a higher quality filter up front where it’s sucking outside air like a Hoover

[Ehloo]

Glad you are being entertained. As other mentioned this is the most cost effective front mount and a 3.5 inch pipe the whole way. Beside price I like the fact that you don’t have to remove your support bars.

They say you don’t need those but I am sure they are there for a reason. Since the gamma tubes are silicon they can bend and flex behind the bars. Other options are metal and they won’t fit behind the bars. Guess only option was to remove them to have a front mount

I’m putting these on a m8 and the front grill removal is not anywhere as easy as the m5. I have still not figure out how to fully remove them. That being said I prob won’t be messing with the intake after installed. Trying to figure out which filters to run. The mesh included have that amazing sound, got the same AFE listed with the prefilters. It’s been an abnormally wet winter here in Cali so thinking afe with prefilters for the winters and hopefully I can find an easier way to remove the grills to switch to the mesh in the spring

Originally Posted by Strongbad

This is the most entertaining thread that I have found on the forums so far for sure...

Anyway, am I correct in assuming these don't require any cutting or modifying the car in any way to get the tubes routed in front of the radiator? I have seen some vehicles where you need to cut the plastic shroud to get them to fit.

I would like some of that sweet sweet intake/turbo noise and am considering these.

[Strongbad]

Originally Posted by Ehloo

Glad you are being entertained. As other mentioned this is the most cost effective front mount and a 3.5 inch pipe the whole way. Beside price I like the fact that you don’t have to remove your support bars.

They say you don’t need those but I am sure they are there for a reason. Since the gamma tubes are silicon they can bend and flex behind the bars. Other options are metal and they won’t fit behind the bars. Guess only option was to remove them to have a front mount

I’m putting these on a m8 and the front grill removal is not anywhere as easy as the m5. I have still not figure out how to fully remove them. That being said I prob won’t be messing with the intake after installed. Trying to figure out which filters to run. The mesh included have that amazing sound, got the same AFE listed with the prefilters. It’s been an abnormally wet winter here in Cali so thinking afe with prefilters for the winters and hopefully I can find an easier way to remove the grills to switch to the mesh in the spring

Sounds good. Thanks for the info. I am going to order for installation after my break-in service (about 500 miles to go).

[serhat06]

and here are the M8c pics uploaded,

https://www.shopprojectgamma.com/photos

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Kh_z_D..._web_copy_link

[BMWDriverX]

Originally Posted by serhat06

and here are the M8c pics uploaded,

https://www.shopprojectgamma.com/photos

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Kh_z_D..._web_copy_link

They sound insane huh? Someone that i know was in an open Jeep and saw me cross an intersection from a standstill, called me right away to ask me if i stuck a jet engine into my M5!

[Ehloo]

They sound amazing. The m8 in the pics is mine.

It really does sound like a jet plane about to take off. If you are running a tune it sounds even more amazing.

It’s my favorite mod so far.

Originally Posted by BMWDriverX

They sound insane huh? Someone that i know was in an open Jeep and saw me cross an intersection from a standstill, called me right away to ask me if i stuck a jet engine into my M5!

[Blue M5]

I'm about to order a set of these. Was wondering what the best filters are to run. Part numbers for filter and velocity stacks. Would be great if you have them or even a links to where to buy them. Thank and help will be appreciated.

[serhat06]

Originally Posted by Blue M5

I'm about to order a set of these. Was wondering what the best filters are to run. Part numbers for filter and velocity stacks. Would be great if you have them or even a links to where to buy them. Thank and help will be appreciated.

there is a filter with integrated velocity stacks and hydrophobic cover under development.

[BMWDriverX]

Originally Posted by serhat06

there is a filter with integrated velocity stacks and hydrophobic cover under development.

When do you think the filters will be available?