OVERVIEW
The aFe Power Momentum sealed intake system replaces the factory airbox on N20-powered BMW models with a fully enclosed, cold-air-fed setup. On aFe's dyno it produced 10 additional horsepower and 14 lbs. x ft. of torque, and it outflows the factory intake by 42%.
Air is drawn through the factory ram-air scoop into a one-piece, patent-pending black roto-molded airbox that keeps warm engine air away from the filter. Horizontal louvers moulded into the housing feed additional cold air to the element, and the box mounts in the factory locations for a straightforward installation.
Inside sits a 3-1/2" conical Pro DRY S filter built from three progressive layers of synthetic media. It requires no oil and cleans with soap and water. The intake tube is designed to maximise air velocity and was dyno tested and flow tested to balance power, throttle response and economy.
SPECS
- +10 HP and +14 lbs. x ft. torque maximum gains
- Outflows the factory intake by 42%
- Pro DRY S 3-1/2" conical air filter, three progressive layers of synthetic media
- Oil-free filter media; cleans with soap and water, no re-oiling required
- One-piece patent-pending roto-molded airbox in black, sealed against engine heat
- Horizontal louvers in the housing increase cold airflow to the filter
- Draws through the factory ram-air scoop
- Dyno-tested intake tube designed to maximise air velocity
- Mounts using factory locations; all necessary hardware supplied
- Does not fit models equipped with the L4-2.0L (t) N26 engine
- Not CARB exempt; not legal for sale or use in California
PARTS INCLUDED
- Pro DRY S air filter (21-91056)
- Roto-molded intake tube (05-82212B1)
- Roto-molded housing (05-82212B2)
- Clamp, #096 (03-50003)
- Screw, cheese head M4 (03-50030) x2
- Torx bit (03-50066)
- Nylon cable tie (05-60167) x2
TECH RESOURCES
Additional Parts Required
- None. aFe Power specifies no additional hardware for this part.
- Service item, not required: replacement Pro DRY S air filter 21-91056.
- Pro DRY S media is cleaned with soap and water — no filter oil is needed.
Installation
Notes
- This system is not CARB exempt at this time and is not legal for sale in California or for use on vehicles registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
- 420i models are non-US market. This intake does not fit vehicles with the N26 engine. Confirm fitment with Speed Logic before ordering.
PART NUMBER
- 51-82212 — Momentum intake system with Pro DRY S oil-free filter
- Pro 5R oiled-filter version: 54-82212 — aFe Momentum Pro 5R Oil Intake 54-82212
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
| Make / Model | Chassis | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 228i | F22 / F23 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW 228i xDrive | F22 / F23 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2015–2016 |
| BMW 320i | F30 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2012–2015 |
| BMW 320i xDrive | F30 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2013–2015 |
| BMW 328i | F30 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2012–2016 |
| BMW 328i GT xDrive | F34 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW 328i xDrive | F30 / F31 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2013–2016 |
| BMW 420i | F32 / F33 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW 420i Gran Coupe | F36 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW 428i | F32 / F33 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW 428i Gran Coupe | F36 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW 428i xDrive | F32 / F33 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe | F36 | N20 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2014–2016 |