{"title":"BMW M5 Intake","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW M5 Air Intake Systems: Why This Upgrade Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe F90 M5, powered by the twin-turbo S63 V8, is built with serious factory output already, but a proper BMW N5 air intake still has real gains to offer once the ECU has been unlocked. On an engine producing this much power from two turbos, even small improvements in airflow translate into more consistent performance under sustained hard driving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy the Factory Setup Leaves Room on the Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW engineers the factory intake around noise reduction and packaging constraints as much as outright flow, which is true even on flagship engines like the S63. Once a tune increases boost demand across both turbos, that factory restriction becomes more apparent, since the engine is asking for more air than the stock airbox was ever designed to deliver at peak efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a Proper Intake Upgrade Changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-engineered BMW M5 intake pulls cooler air from outside the engine bay rather than recirculating warm air trapped under the hood, feeding both turbos denser, more consistent airflow. On a V8 layout like the S63, where two turbos are drawing simultaneously, even modest improvements in intake efficiency add up across the whole engine rather than affecting a single cylinder bank in isolation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Matters More on Early F90 Cars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwners running a 2018 BMW M5 intake upgrade are working with one of the earliest examples of this generation, and the underlying factory intake restriction hasn't changed meaningfully across the F90's production run. That means the gains available from a proper intake apply just as directly to a 2018 car as to a more recent one, provided the system is fitted correctly to this specific chassis and engine bay layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Management Across a V8 Layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntake air temperature affects consistency just as much as it affects peak output, and this matters even more on a twin-turbo V8 than on a smaller six-cylinder engine, since there's simply more heat being generated across a larger engine bay. A properly designed intake reduces heat soak during repeated hard pulls, helping the M5 maintain consistent power delivery rather than tapering off as intake temperatures climb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound and Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond outright performance, an intake upgrade changes how the S63 sounds under load, often bringing out a deeper, more mechanical induction note that complements the V8's factory exhaust character rather than competing with it. Combined with sharper throttle response, this is often the first difference owners notice after installation, well before any dyno numbers come into the conversation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment Across a Twin-Turbo V8 Engine Bay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment matters significantly here, since the S63's twin-turbo V8 layout is more complex than a straight-six configuration, with intake routing that has to account for both turbos rather than a single inlet. A system engineered specifically for this engine avoids the turbulence or clearance issues that come from adapting a design meant for a simpler engine layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore Our Intake Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse our full range of intake upgrades built specifically for the M5 and its S63 engine, and start building a setup that lets this twin-turbo V8 breathe as consistently as it performs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"g45-x3-carbon-cold-air-intake-b58-b48","title":"G45 X3 Carbon Cold Air Intake (B58\/B48)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA gloss carbon fibre cold air intake for the latest G45 X3, built to feed the engine cleaner, less restricted airflow while giving the engine bay a proper motorsport look. It fits the M50 xDrive (B58 3.0L) as well as the xDrive20 and xDrive30e (B48 2.0L).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe intake bolts straight onto the factory mounting points with no cutting, no permanent changes and no remapping, so it runs fully on the stock ECU\/DME. In return you get sharper throttle response and a more present intake sound, without touching the car’s warranty-style setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on fit, no modifications required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully compatible with the stock ECU, no tune needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-gloss carbon fibre construction for a premium finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimised flow path for better engine response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits (2024+):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW G45 X3 M50 xDrive (B58)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW G45 X3 xDrive20 (B48)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW G45 X3 xDrive30e (B48)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable on request.\u003cbr\u003eEstimated EU delivery: 7–14 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armaspeed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58807355900248,"sku":null,"price":1321.74,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2440\/7128\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-16111037.png?v=1792138265"},{"product_id":"foam-induction-kit-e36-325i-24v","title":"Foam Induction Kit (E36 325i 24v)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis foam induction kit for the E36 325i 24V swaps out the restrictive standard airbox for a high-flow, twin-layer foam filter, so the M50 breathes more freely and responds faster to the throttle while taking on a fuller intake tone. Its rigid T304 stainless cage holds the filter steady even under load, and the two-stage foam lets air through with minimal resistance yet still filters finely enough to keep a 2.5-litre straight-six healthy over the long run. Everything needed to fit it is in the box, including cold-air feed ducting to hold intake temperatures down. 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Airflow then passes through Eventuri’s patented carbon fibre Venturi housings with Generation 2 bespoke filters, which keep the flow laminar from filter to turbo and reduce drag through the Venturi effect. 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The reason is where the gains were found. On the F90, the intake has to squeeze through an oval opening in each strut brace before reaching the turbo inlets, and that is the real choke point. Eventuri enlarged the tubing right at that junction, taking the inlet cross-section over 30% larger than stock, so the turbos pull from a bigger volume with less restriction and run lower waste-gate duty cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHeat is handled just as deliberately. This is the V2 system, with sealed carbon filter housings that hold intake temperatures steady even at a standstill. Large front scoops run from the stock duct openings right up to the grilles, feeding ambient air straight in, and gold heat-reflective shields with integrated flow guides channel that cold air into the filters while keeping engine-bay heat out. The Venturi housings themselves shape the air into a smooth, laminar path from filter to turbo, cutting drag rather than just filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the system (per side, x2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fibre Venturi housings with integrated tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke high-flow Generation 2 filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fibre filter shrouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium inlet cowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fibre air scoops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-cut heat shields lined with gold heat-reflective material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-cut air ramps integrated into the shields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone couplers with OEM-spec hose clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured result:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-130 mph improved from 8.48 s (stock) to 8.26 s (Eventuri), stock software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e BMW F90 M5 (S63 4.4 twin-turbo V8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable on request.\u003cbr\u003eEstimated EU delivery: 7–14 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eventuri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58811565801816,"sku":null,"price":2550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2440\/7128\/files\/Eventuri_BMWM5_F90_BlackCarbonIntake_V2_1.jpg?v=1792161628"}],"url":"https:\/\/tunepoint.eu\/es\/collections\/bmw-m5-intake.oembed","provider":"TunePoint Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}