Installed AA Green Air Filter...Extremely Happy

Rshane · 07-29-2011, 06:34 AM

Well, like the title says, I installed the AA air filter last night and took the car for a spin. The most noticable difference is in the sound...as in lack of it. Ever since I installed my Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system there has been an annoying rattle coming from the air box when I stomp on the loud pedal. Now that I have installed my new air filter that sound has been reduced by about 90%...I noticed it right off.

As for extra horspower...who knows...butt dyno says the car is quick, but it said that before the filter install. I have noticed a bit more responsiveness though, and a bit more in the mid range/top end, but it might be just wishful thinking. Mods like this usually don't result in huge measurable gains...usually 4-6hp or so, but each mod that adds a little bit of power quickly adds up. I could tell just by looking at it that it will flow better than the stocker, and I'm sure it is the perfect compliment to my exhaust system.

Next up, pullies and a tune.

SV Concepts II · 07-29-2011, 11:16 AM

Cool, thanks for the review! Enjoy the intake and keep us posted with the mods.

JRam · 08-01-2011, 12:33 PM

Just installed my AFE filter from JLevi as well. Waiting on my black grills this week to install the scoops just so i don't have to take it apart twice and I was short on time. I notice a big change in sound in between 3-4k Rpm. almost like a raspy sound from the filter between these RPM ranges. I've heard of people complaining of a "rattle", but i think its just the way the less restrictive filters sound. Also i notice a slight change in responsiveness and maybe a slight power gain but nothing your going to notice off the bat. But like the OP said it all adds up. Next on my list is exhaust. Not enough out of the stock system for me. Then a tune.

ADV.1 Matt · 08-01-2011, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the reviews guys!

swamp2 · 08-02-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rshane

As for extra horspower...who knows...butt dyno says the car is quick, but it said that before the filter install. I have noticed a bit more responsiveness though, and a bit more in the mid range/top end, but it might be just wishful thinking. Mods like this usually don't result in huge measurable gains...usually 4-6hp or so, but each mod that adds a little bit of power quickly adds up. I could tell just by looking at it that it will flow better than the stocker, and I'm sure it is the perfect compliment to my exhaust system.

-Butt dyno is notoriously inaccurate.
-Every mod we buy we WANT it to feel faster.
-The gains from an air filter are in the noise levels as far as performance gains. Meaning temperature, driver ability and style, grip and many other factors will cause more variation, much of it random, than the filter.

Addicted2M · 08-02-2011, 08:41 PM

Filter will allow more free flow giving you better gas mileage and allowing the engine to run smoother. when you include other performance mods and flash your ecu it helps in power.

Green-Eggs · 08-03-2011, 12:19 AM

AA Green filter with the AA pulley plus AA flash works great!! Give it a go

330iTiAg · 12-03-2011, 12:33 PM

I just tried to order the green air filter and a great air filter cleaning kit directly from AA. Has anyone else noticed that their shipping rates are ridiculous? The cheapest shipping option is FedEx Home. And, shipping to MD is $38! That's like 38% of the total cost of the two items! It's not like those two items are that big or heavy.

Do you guys know who else sells AA filters and the cleaning kit?

C|3R1C · 12-03-2011, 01:56 PM

AA Pulley is awesome! Installed mine myself... really easy process. Took longer than it was suppose to because those tensioners are a pain. Got AA HFC and Catback. Software is siting on my desk lol..

C|3R1C · 12-03-2011, 01:57 PM

BTW let me know if you want the torque specs for the crank pulley and idler pulley bolts. I posted a small thread in the DYI discussion.

SflBimmer8484 · 12-09-2011, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the review

On the race car build we currently working on the customer actually requested an intake system, we dynoed before and after and actually gained 10whp over the full intake system with just our filter alone.

The stock air box is extremely efficient and well designed.

SflBimmer8484 · 12-09-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 330iTiAg

I just tried to order the green air filter and a great air filter cleaning kit directly from AA. Has anyone else noticed that their shipping rates are ridiculous? The cheapest shipping option is FedEx Home. And, shipping to MD is $38! That's like 38% of the total cost of the two items! It's not like those two items are that big or heavy.

Do you guys know who else sells AA filters and the cleaning kit?

Pmed you

1sikbmr · 12-09-2011, 01:48 PM

I have the AA pulley filter and exhaust and love them all. Super build quality and nice little noticeable gains.

SflBimmer8484 · 12-09-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sikbmr

I have the AA pulley filter and exhaust and love them all. Super build quality and nice little noticeable gains.

Excellent mod list! Now lets get you flashed

tlp · 12-09-2011, 02:38 PM

Andrew@ActiveAutowerke took care of me. Calling AA > Website

SflBimmer8484 · 12-09-2011, 02:53 PM

My Pleasure

1sikbmr · 12-09-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

Excellent mod list! Now lets get you flashed

soon. very soon. waiting on some extra income

Ateam · 12-09-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

Thanks for the review

On the race car build we currently working on the customer actually requested an intake system, we dynoed before and after and actually gained 10whp over the full intake system with just our filter alone.

The stock air box is extremely efficient and well designed.

Were you saying the stock intake with your filter made 10 more than some aftermarket intake? Or some aftermarket intake plus your filter made more than the completely stock system?

Also, OP, why would your original filter be rattling? You had the OEM one? Mine fit really snug and so does my BMC but wonder why it was rattling

1sikbmr · 12-10-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ateam

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

Thanks for the review

On the race car build we currently working on the customer actually requested an intake system, we dynoed before and after and actually gained 10whp over the full intake system with just our filter alone.

The stock air box is extremely efficient and well designed.

Were you saying the stock intake with your filter made 10 more than some aftermarket intake? Or some aftermarket intake plus your filter made more than the completely stock system?

Also, OP, why would your original filter be rattling? You had the OEM one? Mine fit really snug and so does my BMC but wonder why it was rattling

That is just filter alone no intake. And gains are over completely stock intake meaning no filter.

SflBimmer8484 · 12-10-2011, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ateam

Were you saying the stock intake with your filter made 10 more than some aftermarket intake? Or some aftermarket intake plus your filter made more than the completely stock system?

Also, OP, why would your original filter be rattling? You had the OEM one? Mine fit really snug and so does my BMC but wonder why it was rattling

We installed the stock intake and added our green filter which increased the dyno numbers by 10 whp constantly.

The filter vs oem filter has shown gains of 8 Whp and 5 Tq.

SV Concepts II · 12-10-2011, 06:40 PM

Very nice!

tlp · 12-10-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

We installed the stock intake and added our green filter which increased the dyno numbers by 10 whp constantly.

The filter vs oem filter has shown gains of 8 Whp and 5 Tq.

What year was the car?

07-29-2011, 06:34 AM	#1
Rshane M-Flight Member 38 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Installed AA Green Air Filter...Extremely Happy Well, like the title says, I installed the AA air filter last night and took the car for a spin. The most noticable difference is in the sound...as in lack of it. Ever since I installed my Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system there has been an annoying rattle coming from the air box when I stomp on the loud pedal. Now that I have installed my new air filter that sound has been reduced by about 90%...I noticed it right off. As for extra horspower...who knows...butt dyno says the car is quick, but it said that before the filter install. I have noticed a bit more responsiveness though, and a bit more in the mid range/top end, but it might be just wishful thinking. Mods like this usually don't result in huge measurable gains...usually 4-6hp or so, but each mod that adds a little bit of power quickly adds up. I could tell just by looking at it that it will flow better than the stocker, and I'm sure it is the perfect compliment to my exhaust system. Next up, pullies and a tune. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
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SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	Cool, thanks for the review! Enjoy the intake and keep us posted with the mods.
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JRam Private 5 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 DCT AW/FR Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Just installed my AFE filter from JLevi as well. Waiting on my black grills this week to install the scoops just so i don't have to take it apart twice and I was short on time. I notice a big change in sound in between 3-4k Rpm. almost like a raspy sound from the filter between these RPM ranges. I've heard of people complaining of a "rattle", but i think its just the way the less restrictive filters sound. Also i notice a slight change in responsiveness and maybe a slight power gain but nothing your going to notice off the bat. But like the OP said it all adds up. Next on my list is exhaust. Not enough out of the stock system for me. Then a tune.
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Addicted2M Private 6 Rep 55 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: BROOKVILLE,NY iTrader: (1)	Filter will allow more free flow giving you better gas mileage and allowing the engine to run smoother. when you include other performance mods and flash your ecu it helps in power. __________________ [E92 M3 6MT][cold weather pckg][Tech pckg][Michelin Pilot Super Sports][AFE Intake][Turner Test Pipes][Rear Fog Light Mod]
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330iTiAg First Lieutenant 8 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Columbia, MD iTrader: (2)	I just tried to order the green air filter and a great air filter cleaning kit directly from AA. Has anyone else noticed that their shipping rates are ridiculous? The cheapest shipping option is FedEx Home. And, shipping to MD is $38! That's like 38% of the total cost of the two items! It's not like those two items are that big or heavy. Do you guys know who else sells AA filters and the cleaning kit? __________________ 2011.5 M3 Coupe: Space Gray, 4MY, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, 494, 5AC, 655, and 752 Mods: Full Venture Shield protection kit, RPi scoops, Euro fog light switch, LUX V4, clear reflectors, OEM black chrome grilles and side gills, black hood vents, IND F10 M5 shift knob and boot
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