The BMW M3 Cold Air Intake

by Todd Schafer

Many people like to modifying their BMW's for greater performance. Two areas which need immediate attention are their Intakes and exhausts. In order to address the intake you need to invest in a M3 cold air intake. A cold air intake gets the factory airbox, which is designed in part for power, but in part for noise reduction, out of the loop. By removing, your factory box and replacing it with a new M3 cold air intake you will route fresh air from outside your engine bay into the induction system. This filter helps draw in much more air than it could with a factory filter, while getting the intake air even cleaner. A M3 cold air intake is one of the best ways to improve your fuel mileage. Cold air intakes unleash the hidden potential in your factory system by eliminating the stifling factory air boxes and allowing your engine to breath cool fresh air. A M3 cold air intake allows the air charge that reaches your engine to have a denser fuel mixture ensuring a more complete burn when ignited. The denser the fuel charge in your cylinder the more power per fuel charge resulting not only in increased horsepower but in better fuel mileage. There are several manufactures of M3 cold air intake, K&N, Airaid, AFE, and others offer high quality M3 cold air intakes. These manufacturers feature cleanable filters meaning once the system is installed you may never have to buy another filter over the life of your vehicle. Most M3 intakes require only a few basic hand tools, and 30 minutes of your time to install. With improved gas mileage; higher horsepower. and ease of installation you shouldn't think twice about installing a cold air intake.

The 2008 M3 Convertible represents the new age of Bulvarian Motor Werks. The German automaker has long been noted for the production of high performance vehicles, though in the beginning, they tended to be more utilitarian. That is no longer the case. Now, even the entry level 3-Series has entered the realm of luxurious appointments. Add the magical M3 touch to the base level vehicles, and something really special emerges.

The M3 Convertible is stunning with the top up or down, and it is even more of a joy to drive. The engine delivers a harmonious rev note and exhaust note while delivering stellar acceleration through crisp yet smooth gear changes with the M3 DCT transmission. For even more dramatic improvement you could install a cold air intake for your M3.  The ride quality is comfortable yet firm, with superb handling characteristics. This M3 is a car that will please the enthusiast and non-enthusiast alike.

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