1999-2005 BMW E46 Performance Air Intake Installation Guide By Mishimoto
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1999-2005, BMW E46 Performance Air Intake
• Direct fit for the 1999-2005 BMW 323i/325i/328i
• Black powder-coated heat shield keeps unwanted hot air from entering the air filter
• Works with the stock or Mishimoto silicone intake hoses
• Improves engine tone
• Utilizes the stock air inlet duct
• Fully serviceable Mishimoto oiled air filter provides 84% increase in filter surface area compared to the stock filter
• Air filter has built in velocity stack for crisp throttle response
• Smooth design eliminates restrictions and improves airflow
• Designed in Delaware, USA and filter made in USA
• Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Model: MMAI-E46-99BK
Disclaimer
• Please dispose of any liquids properly.
• Allow vehicle to cool completely prior to attempting installation.
• Mishimoto Performance (MP) is not responsible for any vehicle
damage or personal injury due to installation errors, misuse,
or removal of MP products.
• MP always suggests that a trained professional install all
MP products.
• Do not run the engine or drive the vehicle while overheating.
Serious damage may occur.
• Raise vehicle only on jack stands or on a vehicle lift. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
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Just got mine! Can’t wait to install it! 🔥🔥
Very clear video!
The CNC fitting is different on a 2000 323I M54 doesn't have a smaller hose just one hose. any suggestions on how to get it to work
I recommend this type of colder intake for that car, I put a color and take the dining stage one package, but every time I wash the car I have to be very careful as my air filter is directly by my tire about 5 inches from the floorIf any water gets in there it screws with my mass airflow sensor for a couple of days, BMWs will not run after this happens until it has no moisture in the system.
Is there a water proof air filter bag you can put on the filter to prevent this?? I plan on putting my intake lower near the fog light but not using a whole kit
@@x1username he could just cover it with a black sack/trash bag while he washes the car but that would make too much sense
is that a short ram intake? long?
I tried to use dish soap and a couple other things to Lube it but I found using a heat gun works better
I was able to get it on with bearing grease
I want one! I have a 2004 BMW X3, 3.0i, looks identical. M54.
I don't see why there would be a difference with the M54B25 and M54B30
Will this fit 2000 330ci? The Mishimoto site only covers the one fitted in this video and another intake for 2001 330ci onward...
Hello Luke. Looks like we do produce an intake system for the 330i. However, we were only able to verify fitment from 2001-2006. I'll leave a link to the product page below if you'd like to take a look.
www.mishimoto.com/bmw-e46-performance-air-intake-01-06.html
My maf housing is the same size of the hole on the heatshield so it won't fit through I have the mishimotto boots installed already.(04 330ci)
Hey MIchael. This sounds like something the customer service team would be happy to look into. Feel free to reach out anytime at support@mishimoto.com or 302.762.4501. Ext 2 for customer service.
Hey Mishimoto Auto, I have a question, will this fit my 318i N42?
Could it also work on a 530i 😏
Im either putting one of these mishimoto air intakes in my 2004 e46 convertible or I'm gonna go with K&N, haven't made up my mind yet... any ideas? I have the s54 with smg 2 6 speed transmission and borla dual shotgun exhaust, lowered sport suspension with a more mean stance and stability, the model however is a 325ci so it's like owning a sleeper, people hate me when they instigate a race at a stop light, always dust them and they see nothing but taillights or takes no more than 3rd gear and then same effect they get smoked, the m54 that is in this video isn't bad but I prefer my s54
I have a 04' 325ci convertible also, with sport package, but you have a better drive train than me, I bet its fun!
Hi there.. please help me where can I buy Mishimoto silicone boots if none are there any aftermarket ones available for my 2000 BMW 323ci?
Unfortunately if you are looking for a silicone induction hose, we discontinued this part some time ago and no longer carry them.
Do you sell this whole kit with lower and upper intake boots for 2002 BMW 330i?
The intake boots are discontinued unfortunately.
Hi would this fit my 2003 320i engine code is m54b22 and it's completely stock at the moment
Hello Forbillion 3, unfortunately we do not currently produce an intake for the 2003 320I. I do apologize, but would be happy to submit a new product suggestion on your behalf! :)
Will this intake make my car sound better. At this moment my car has no mods and i would like for it to sound better but i want to know if this i take will do the job?
Hey Jose Vertolazzi . Check out this video showing the stock intake VS. ours :) czcams.com/video/HReBS77qW9U/video.html
hello, what are the odds that this installation can be done at a bmw x5 2002
Hey Luis. Thanks for reaching out. While we do not currently have a direct fit intake system for the 2002 X5, I would be happy to pass this along to my R&D team as a new product suggestion. This is how a vast majority of our parts make it to market is simply from customer suggestions.
I think the aftermarket air scoop would make it alittle better lol
Can anyone find the links to the upper and lower intake boots can’t find it on there webpage or anywhere else
These have been discontinued. Sorry!
@@mishimoto nooo they are perfect and what I need, any plans on bringing them back
Not at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
How does this compare to solutions offered by K&N, Green or BMD?
We unfortunately do not test our competitors components against our own. Most of our products are designed to improve on OE designs and eliminate common failure points while remaining compatible with related OEM parts.
I assume it fits the E85 Z4 as well. 2004 3.0
This will not fit the Z4, engine bay layout and spacing is different which would cause fitment issues unfortunately.
What is the boot that connects to the throttle called? I can’t seem to find it on the website
Unfortunately, the intake boots have been discontinued. Sorry!
Is there any danger of water or dust getting into the engine with this intake replacement?
Hello Mihael Keehl. While the potential for water or dust is a risk with any aftermarket intake, our heat shield protects the filter itself quite well from any unwanted debris . Check out the installed section of the product page to see what it looks like :) www.mishimoto.com/bmw-e46-non-m-performance-intake-1999-2005.html
Would this fit on my 2001 3 series 316i
Hey Henry. this item is Direct fit for the 1999-2005 BMW 323i/325i/328i. Currently, I would not be able to confirm fitment on your 2001 316I.
Hello I have an E46 328ci and I want to install that Kit. But i did not found this packet on you homepage. You make me happy if you answer me the url or link for this package. :)
Hello Emre. Here is a link to the product page. Let me know if you have any other questions! www.mishimoto.com/bmw-e46-non-m-performance-intake-1999-2005.html
Hello, Any Link Please For Complete Intake Hoses? 🤓
The other intake components have unfortunately been discontinued and are no longer available for sale.
did the check engine light come up? and if so how did you take care of it as everyone i know who used a cold air intake on an E46 got a check engine light instantly
Hey Joseph! This unit is a complete bolt-on that functions perfectly with the stock tune and can be installed in one hour using common hand tools. It's safe to use with the stock tune as it will not hurt air/fuel ratios under load.
In other words this model would not bring up a check engine light?
That is correct, Joseph.
i cant find silicone intake boots that fit my 2000 328i
Unfortunately, this item has been discontinued. Sorry!
Where can I buy the boot kit, couldn’t find it on store page.
The E46 boot kits have been discontinued at this time. Sorry!
I'm assuming it does but will this fit in a 2003 e46 325xi?
Yes, we show that this is compatible with the 2001-2005 BMW 325i. Please contact us directly if you have additional fitment questions. Thanks!
Will this fit on my bmw e46 325ti compact?
Shoot us an email at support@mishimoto.com with your vehicle information and the team will be happy to take a look at this for you.
What happens to that vent that was way down near the headlight on the old air box?
Hey pax6. It appears that that vent, in particular, is no longer used once you install our intake system.
@@mishimoto the stock m54 air box is already a cold air intake and it excellent from my over decade experience, this one will not let in sufficient cold air due to lack of air ducts top and bottom
@undergroundlegend198 Idea! What if you used the rest of this kit, but paired with that stock box you're describing ?
Will this fit my 2004 bmw 325ci (coupe)?
Yes, this intake will fit your 2004 325ci
You still offer the intake boot kit? Cant find it online.
We do not currently offer an boot kit for the E46.
Donde puedo comprar estos artículos? ...en la ciudad de México
Hello Jose,
Hola Jose, gracias por comunicarte. Desafortunadamente, no veo ningún distribuidor autorizado cerca de la ciudad de México. Sin embargo, podemos enviar internacionalmente. Llámenos y estaremos encantados de ayudar! 302.762.4501. Ext 2.
Would this intake intake fit on my 03 325xi???
Hi Jesus! Sorry, but this intake is not a direct fit for your 325xi! We do have a few products that will fit though, but they are not intakes: www.mishimoto.com/search-simple-2003-BMW-325xi
Is the boot kit discontinued? I can't find it on the website
Yes. the boot kit has been discontinued.
Why is lower boot discontinued?
Due to the small tolerances and the silicone tube being stiffer than stock, installation of this item was a bit difficult. Due to this the part had to go back into the research phase to find a solution to this.
Hi?! Will this air intake fit my bmw e46 3.18ci model 2001 ??
Hello Berkay Özsoy . Unfortunately this intake would not fit your 2001 BMW 318. This unit is a direct fit for the 1999-2005 BMW 323i/325i/328i.
Mishimoto Automotive thank you for your answer and I will be happy if you answer this too, if I use a fit cold air intake for my car does it worth on bmw 3.18ci model 2001? More hp or at least better sound?
Hey Berkay Özsoy . Without testing the vehicle on a dyno, I would not be able to verify if installing an intake on your vehicle would make more horsepower. However, intakes in general do seem to help increase the intake sound of your vehicle which usually results in better sound :)
Will this fit on my BMW 328ci e46?
Yes, you should have no issues fitting this on your 328CI.
will all of this fit in a 2002 325ci coupe?
Hey Justin! Unfortunately this performance air intake will not fit your 2002 325ci - however, we do offer a few products that are direct fits for your MMY. We have our performance aluminum radiator, performance fan shroud kit, and silicone radiator hose kit. Head over to Mishimoto.com where you can use our drop down menus to enter your Year, Make, and Model to view direct-fit products!
Is the MAF housing plastic or aluminum ? please let me know
This does not come with a MAF housing.
Plastic
Will this for on my 2000 323ci
Hello Kayo. This unit is a direct fit for the 1999-2005 BMW 323i/325i/328i . Unless there are significant differences under the hood with the convertible, you should have no issues at all :)
Hii what about an older version like BMW E46 323i 1998, will it fit or u have any other models ? Ty
Hey Dave. According to my system, the 1998 323i would be an E36 model rather then an E46. At the current time , we do not manufacture an E36 intake. However, I would be more then happy to submit a new product suggestion on your behalf :)
Is there any chance you can offer free international delivery? If so I am certainly buy it and review it :)
Hello LostKen . Where are you currently located. We do have shipping facilities across the globe and would be happy to direct you towards the nearest one and best site to order from !
will this fit my 2003 320i touring
Hello OG Atticus. Looks like we currently have confirmed fitment of this product on the following vehicles.
1999-2000 BMW 328i
1999-2000 BMW 323i
2001-2005 BMW 325i
Unfortunately, I'm not showing anything direct fit for your 2003 320I. While it is not an immediate solution, I'd be happy to send a new product suggestion over to our R&D team.
Would this fit a 2000 bmw 323ci
Yes, you should have no issues running this intake on your 323ci
will this not work on an 04 e46 330ci?
We have an intake designed for both the e46 330 as well as the 325,328,323. However, this video is not for the 330 intake. The link below would be the intake you need for a 330CI.
www.mishimoto.com/bmw-e46-performance-air-intake-01-06.html
Will this fit on my 2002 330ci coupe?
Hey Luis! This air intake will not fit, however, this one will!
www.mishimoto.com/bmw-e46-performance-air-intake-01-06.html
Would this trigger any check engine light?
Hey Dennis. This system, in particular, is a 50 state legal, CARB approved intake. With that being said, we have 0 reports of engine lights :).
Can this be installed on a 325xi?
Assuming the intake system between the 2WD and AWD systems are the same, yes this will work.
3:50 can't find that part on the site.... or does this come in a kit??
These are unfortunately no longer available.
@@mishimoto :(
Mishimoto Automotive out of curiosity why were they discontinued? Nobody makes these hoses besides mishi and stett performance and both were discontinued. And there still is a market for it
What happens if I install this Air Intake in my 325xi 03 ??
Hey OPERADOR Tm! This Air Intake actually is a direct fit for your 325xi. We are adjusting the product page ASAP. :)
Thank you Mishimoto automotive !!
why were the kits discontinued?
As of Feb 2024, this item has not been discontinued. It is in stock and ready to ship.
Where is the lower and upper boot intake by Mishimoto?
These parts were unfortunately discontinued and no longer available. We apologize for any trouble this might cause.
@@mishimoto then make one! Why is it so hard not to make one!? People are buying old BMW like crazy because it's cheap with high maintenance into consideration, lol. Take my money. So. make it.
This would fit on a 2000 323i right?
Hey Darshpreet! Yes it will! :)
Silicon hoses still available online???
If you are referring to our silicone coolant hoses they are still available to purchase through our site and a number of vendors.
www.mishimoto.com/bmw-e46-silicone-hose-kit-non-m-99-06.html
Can this fit a 320 I ??
323i/325i/328i only. Sorry!
Why is the airscoop reinstalled in the end? Is it neccessary?
The airscoop will funnel fresh air toward the intake to help with the intake temperatures
I see. Thanks for the reply!
where can i purchase this item?
You can find a link to our product page is the video description where you can purchase the intake directly from our site.
easy upgrade. but do you gain any power from it?
+MmM We saw maximum gains around 4,600 rpm to the note of around 4 whp and peak gains of 2 whp at 6,000 rpm. If you look at the plot, you will see that we make 1-3 whp throughout the entire rpm band, which is fantastic!
+Mishimoto Automotive Cann it also be installed onto 320d?
Any chance you could link the dyno graph results somewhere?
+Mishimoto Automotive that's a really nice high quality kit
No it won't make any real power gains, but really compliments the rasp of the straight six engine with a nice metallic sound. Anybody who says it will help power gains is a salesman only........
Does it need the heat shield?
The top of the heat shield does seal against the hood to prevent hot air from being introduced
does this also work on a 330i?
We do offer a separate intake specific to the 330i
@@mishimoto does it work for the e90 323i?
Can I use my stock boot?
Yes, you can install the intake with the stock boots
Is this compatible with my e46 318i? Got a 4cyl 2.0 engine...
Unfortunately this would not be compatible due to the different throttle body location due to the shorter engine.
will it work on a 2001 330I?
323i/325i/328i only.
For 330 applications, check out out model number MMAI-E46-01BK
www.mishimoto.com/bmw-e46-performance-air-intake-01-06.html
why is there very little for 2006? The intake doesnt look different.
Hey Juan. 2006 is when the E90 body style was fully implemented and the E46 was ceased from production. There a quite a few significant changes under the hood that prevent these from being a direct fit on your 2006. If you feel this product could work in your vehicle, feel free to give it a try. We simply can not confirm it will fit.
is this legal in california?
Yep! CARB EO#: D-759-1
This also fits a 330i right?
Yeah i think they've just made a mistake. They may also have created a different version for the 330i but I doubt it.
GODDAMNDAVID Yes mate. It's exactly the same progress and measurements. No idea why they said it works only on 328i but 328i and 330i is pretty much the same so it will work perfectly.
Really nice but, this really improve my bmw performance?
Hello Soro GuÊ. This intake is safe to use with the stock tune as it will not hurt air/fuel ratios under load. This intake has a unique and aggressive tone under load, and the free-flowing design amplifies engine induction sounds. This is the main benefit from installing this product as we do not list any power gains. If you'd like to hear it, check out this video. czcams.com/video/HReBS77qW9U/video.html
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hi guys. will this work on 4 cyls engines?
Hey! Sorry this intake is for engine codes M52, M54 and M56!
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alexandru vrabie you're going to put an advanced intake on a 4 cylinder!!!? lol you can try, I don't know if it would do anything different to the power since it is a small engine
JackedVideo well i drive what i can afford, and any gain no matter how tiny is better than no gain :D
will this work on 318i
This will not fit the 318 model. Sorry!
Do you think i can custom fad some stuff to make it fit
Anything is possible depending on the amount of modifications you'd like to make.
Why not on 320 ci ?
We unfortunately did not get the 320CI in the US for testing.
Mishimoto Automotive ohhh ok 👌
That installation is incomplete,where is the heat shield top cover,you can't leave it exposed like that
The area is actually sealed off from the engine bay once the hood is closed as the gasket along the top seals against the hood. Even without the lid the hot air is kept at bay.
@@mishimoto I see,thanks,I need the wrx elbow intercooler pipe connector to the turbo 2002 wrx,I am in kenya
M3 ?
Hi Emilio Rojas , This particular intake is designed as a direct fit for the 1999-2005 BMW 323i/325i/328i . Nothing for this generation M3 as of now.
Next time spray the plastic fitting silicone lubricant where it meets the rubber and it'll pop right out.
Does this fit e46 330ci?
Anuj B C What year is it? and it works pretty much on all E46s mate.
So will this fit my 06 330ci
The intake on the video will not fit the 330CI, we do however make an intake specifically for the 330 as there are some differences in the design.
Mishimoto Automotive do u have a link? And will it ship to California...
Of Course, I included the link below. We would be able to ship this to California however, the item is not CARB legal so you will need to be mindful of this.
www.mishimoto.com/bmw-e46-performance-air-intake-01-06.html
is this legal in California?
Yup! CARB EO #: D-759-1
will this fit on my 2001 325xi sedan?
Yes, this intake will fit your vehicle