[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Fpangalos

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience... I just personally delt with Mike and purchased the FTP charge pipe for my 330i, given I have a JB4 delivered today.

He was available via this forum and I think I somehow have his cell too? As I texted him and asked if I could reused the discount code he provided... either way part shipped out next day and I am expecting it Monday.

If your still reading, let me shed a little insight as I work for a high profile aftermarket automotive manufacturer. My responsibilities with this company is to manage one of our high profile customers. Mike is ABSOLUTELY correct in what he said in regards to his vendor (MST in this case) being out of inventory and how he may have no control as to your visibility due to inventory systems and databases (whether it be SAP, EDI, Hybris, IPO etc...) there are a slurry of them and different companies use different ones... instead of you being an ass to the parts distributor who is making himself available on a BMW forum to get you a refund, shoot an email to MST...

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

OT but I've dealt with Mike too and he was one of the best vendors I've ever dealt with. Professional. Replies all the time. Takes time to help you out even if he didn't have to. Doesn't push any particular product. Best deals available. I have zero hesitations recommending him.

Thank you for the kind words guys

[Avaley]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Thank you for the kind words guys

+1 to Mike and X-PH. Made ordering easy at great prices, and customer service was 11/10.

I ordered pretty much every bolt-on from them and by far was best prices available.

[Fpangalos]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Thank you for the kind words guys

No problem Mike... I do want to make a public update since my last post... I think I sent you a message last minute asking if I can change my order to a red chargepipe. I didn't have much faith because it was so last minute... but not even a hour ago it showed up at my door. Thanks for giving me the fun project this weekend! Looking forward to purchasing the MST intake next!

PS: any b48 catless downpipe's coming to x-ph sometime soon?

Thanks again for everything!

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Fpangalos

No problem Mike... I do want to make a public update since my last post... I think I sent you a message last minute asking if I can change my order to a red chargepipe. I didn't have much faith because it was so last minute... but not even a hour ago it showed up at my door. Thanks for giving me the fun project this weekend! Looking forward to purchasing the MST intake next!

PS: any b48 catless downpipe's coming to x-ph sometime soon?

Thanks again for everything!

Very soon

Red looks great, im glad you like it!

[IndotagSwizz]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Very soon

Red looks great, im glad you like it!

Mike can you please PM me a price for a red charge pipe as well that thing looks great, thank you

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by IndotagSwizz

Mike can you please PM me a price for a red charge pipe as well that thing looks great, thank you

Done

[Ghost23]

I installed a Japanese Brand GruppeM carbon ram air system

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Ghost23

I installed a Japanese Brand GruppeM carbon ram air system

Looks great!

[JTYAMSHAYIN]

So what intakes are available for the g20 b48 at the moment? Only really seeing MST

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by JTYAMSHAYIN

So what intakes are available for the g20 b48 at the moment? Only really seeing MST

We offer Eventuri, Arma Speed, MST, and the AFE filter

[Knifeedge2k1]

The best intake is the stock intake

Spend your money somewhere else if you're looking for power. Intakes don't make power, at least not enough to justify the cost. The B48 more or less shares plumbing with the B58 which has 50% greater displacement,the intake is not an obstruction in any way.

If you're looking for induction sound then to each his own. There's no "best" when it comes to sound, just what is best for you.

[Ghozthunter]

Originally Posted by Knifeedge2k1

The best intake is the stock intake

Spend your money somewhere else if you're looking for power. Intakes don't make power, at least not enough to justify the cost. The B48 more or less shares plumbing with the B58 which has 50% greater displacement,the intake is not an obstruction in any way.

If you're looking for induction sound then to each his own. There's no "best" when it comes to sound, just what is best for you.

Agreed, but the sound alone was worth it for me haha
sssssSSSSSSSS TTUUTUTUutuututuu

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Ghozthunter

Agreed, but the sound alone was worth it for me haha
sssssSSSSSSSS TTUUTUTUutuututuu

[Itsnotacamper]

Anybody know if ANY of the above filters fit the 330e?

[pdxdbo]

Originally Posted by Knifeedge2k1

The best intake is the stock intake

Spend your money somewhere else if you're looking for power. Intakes don't make power, at least not enough to justify the cost. The B48 more or less shares plumbing with the B58 which has 50% greater displacement,the intake is not an obstruction in any way.

If you're looking for induction sound then to each his own. There's no "best" when it comes to sound, just what is best for you.

This was the thinking that led me to installing the BMS silicone tube and drop in AFE filter in my B46. Cheapest way to change the sound of the intake.

[Royalte99]

Originally Posted by Ghozthunter

I love my MST intake. You will catch yourself pressing the gas and letting off and downshifting just to hear the turbo. The sound is very noticeable.
I bought it from Mike at x-ph. Best price in the US 🇺🇸
https://x-ph.com/mst-bmw-330i-g20-b4...stem-bw-b4802/

Do they make a version for the B46?

[pdxdbo]

Originally Posted by Royalte99

Do they make a version for the B46?

Yup https://www.mst-performance.com/products/bw-b4802

[Zeros]

Originally Posted by Itsnotacamper

Anybody know if ANY of the above filters fit the 330e?

Yes, Narek was able to put a MST intake on his 2023 330e with a little modification to the heat shield for an extra hose:

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1976738

[Chris330G20]

I saw some asks about if Dinan had one. Yes they do and it fits the 330e for the member who asked as well. I had mine installed about a month ago and their turbo inlet pipe as well and let me say it is worth the investment in my opinion. Also, the Dinan option is carbon fiber and it goes for less than $500.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Chris330G20

I saw some asks about if Dinan had one. Yes they do and it fits the 330e for the member who asked as well. I had mine installed about a month ago and their turbo inlet pipe as well and let me say it is worth the investment in my opinion. Also, the Dinan option is carbon fiber and it goes for less than $500.

[ztech]

With my E85 tune, I've tried the (faux) Arma , MST and FTP and I liked the FTP intake (with high flow cone filter) because it provides great 3000RPM + gain, without comprimising responsiveness at low RPM (2000RPM) cruising. This is likely due to its smaller caliber throughout (but wider than stock at the turbo inlet) .The (faux) ARMA has a huge upper portion of piping, and gave the least overall improvement. The MST had the best 3k RPM+ improvement in response but felt only marginally better than the FTP. The MST compromised low RPM (2kRPM) cruising response and coming off the line. The MST and ARMA sound the best.

Arma (Faux brand) - Notice the huge upper portion. It's about as wide as my leg. Although the width makes it non-restrictive, it's not ideal design for air velocity.




FTP intake, "hot intake" setup with MST cone filter. I've driven hard in ~90F+ degrees, and it does not heat soak as I expected. No loss in low end response, and my tune feels just about as responsive at high end, as with the (boxed) MST intake, which suffers a bit on the low end/off-the-line. The fact this setup is deshrouded (without a box) and involves longer piping which, as some believe, may help increase responsiveness too.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by ztech

With my E85 tune, I've tried the (faux) Arma , MST and FTP and I liked the FTP intake (with high flow cone filter) because it provides great 3000RPM + gain, without comprimising responsiveness at low RPM (2000RPM) cruising. This is likely due to its smaller caliber throughout (but wider than stock at the turbo inlet) .The (faux) ARMA has a huge upper portion of piping, and gave the least overall improvement. The MST had the best 3k RPM+ improvement in response but felt only marginally better than the FTP. The MST compromised low RPM (2kRPM) cruising response and coming off the line. The MST and ARMA sound the best.