How To RE INSTALL factory intake on 335i??

shiggy · 09-15-2009, 07:53 PM

I am removing my AFE dual cone air filter and putting back the factory....it appears that both hoses are too short and doesnt reach the air box!!!!!
any ideas???
I searched the threads but came up empty handed....

Bagelfast · 09-15-2009, 08:24 PM

Push them from under the hoses up and down, while pulling/pushing into the stock intake tubes on the airbox. Once you have the hoses onto the intake tubes, use one hand to pull/push the hose while using another hand to use a flathead or something on the clamp to put it into place. Its def a little tricky, just keeping playing with the hoses.

gtrokin330 · 09-15-2009, 08:29 PM

Im letting you know now, that its extremely tedious. Once you get one hose in, the other slips out...GL bruh.

Highflyr · 09-15-2009, 08:54 PM

try tightning the clamp on the first one so it doesn't slip out?

shiggy · 09-15-2009, 09:09 PM

thx for the responses fellas!!.....
I got the fucking thing on....and what a pain in the ass!!!
I did the rear hose first by moving it side to side.....hard to get a grip with the tiny workspace....but it went in.
the front one, which should of been easier was a bitch. I grabbed a hair dryer and heated the end of it for a minute or so....made it a little better to work with.......it simply slid in from that point.
I took it for a quick run and i must say, it runs so much smoother....I think the word that comes to mind is that it feels "cleaner"....it may not make sense....but its the way it felt.....weird!
im going to leave in the air scoops for now as I dont think the dealership will notice....but ill tell ya one thing.......I am not putting back on the DCI again!
again....thx for the responses.....much appreciated!!!
cheers, Shiggy

ToadHollow · 09-15-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shiggy

thx for the responses fellas!!.....
I got the fucking thing on....and what a pain in the ass!!!
I did the rear hose first by moving it side to side.....hard to get a grip with the tiny workspace....but it went in.
the front one, which should of been easier was a bitch. I grabbed a hair dryer and heated the end of it for a minute or so....made it a little better to work with.......it simply slid in from that point.
I took it for a quick run and i must say, it runs so much smoother....I think the word that comes to mind is that it feels "cleaner"....it may not make sense....but its the way it felt.....weird!
im going to leave in the air scoops for now as I dont think the dealership will notice....but ill tell ya one thing.......I am not putting back on the DCI again!
again....thx for the responses.....much appreciated!!!
cheers, Shiggy

I hear ya ......... I went back to the OEM box with a MS drop-in & the power feels stronger ....... especially in the higher RPM range. Mileage took a dive though.

Just purchased a UR CAI so hopefully the best of both worlds are soon to be found under the hood.

persian54 · 09-16-2009, 02:25 AM

I love the sound my DCI makes :P
Especially when it's decently cold out

swooshh
lol

I never thought about putting the stock one back on...

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Bagelfast Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Push them from under the hoses up and down, while pulling/pushing into the stock intake tubes on the airbox. Once you have the hoses onto the intake tubes, use one hand to pull/push the hose while using another hand to use a flathead or something on the clamp to put it into place. Its def a little tricky, just keeping playing with the hoses.
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gtrokin330 Brigadier General 150 Rep 3,865 Posts Drives: TT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (7)	Im letting you know now, that its extremely tedious. Once you get one hose in, the other slips out...GL bruh.
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Highflyr Captain 49 Rep 704 Posts Drives: 08 335i E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (3)	try tightning the clamp on the first one so it doesn't slip out? __________________ Join the BMW CCA!!!!!!
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shiggy Major 58 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: BMW 2009 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vancouver iTrader: (2)	thx for the responses fellas!!..... I got the fucking thing on....and what a pain in the ass!!! I did the rear hose first by moving it side to side.....hard to get a grip with the tiny workspace....but it went in. the front one, which should of been easier was a bitch. I grabbed a hair dryer and heated the end of it for a minute or so....made it a little better to work with.......it simply slid in from that point. I took it for a quick run and i must say, it runs so much smoother....I think the word that comes to mind is that it feels "cleaner"....it may not make sense....but its the way it felt.....weird! im going to leave in the air scoops for now as I dont think the dealership will notice....but ill tell ya one thing.......I am not putting back on the DCI again! again....thx for the responses.....much appreciated!!! cheers, Shiggy __________________ 2009 Jet Black E92 M3, DCT, Nav, Novillo Leather, PDC, EDC, BBS CHR's 20", Yokohama Advan Sports Tires, Eiback Pro-Kit Springs, Dinan Pullies and Dinan Stage1 software, black grills, black side gills, alcantara shift and ebrake boot.
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persian54 Lieutenant General 924 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	I love the sound my DCI makes :P Especially when it's decently cold out swooshh lol I never thought about putting the stock one back on...
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