OVERVIEW
The BMS Elite Aluminum N55 Performance Intake replaces the factory upper intake on F-chassis N55 BMWs with a large 3.5-inch aluminum tube and a 3.5-inch inverted-cone 1123 performance filter. The OEM cold-air ducting and airbox base remain in place, keeping a supply of cool outside air and shielding the filter from engine-bay heat.
Burger reports up to about 10 wheel horsepower, quicker turbo spool and a more aggressive intake sound. Choose a blue or red oiled renewable filter, or a dry extended-service filter, to suit how you prefer to maintain it.
SPECS
- Engine: BMW N55 3.0L single-turbo inline-6 (F-chassis)
- Intake tube: 3.5" aluminum
- Filter: 3.5" inverted-cone 1123 performance filter (blue oiled, red oiled or dry)
- Retains OEM cold-air ducting and airbox base as a heat shield
- Claimed gain: up to 10+ whp
- Oiled filter service interval: clean every 15,000–20,000 miles
- Shipping weight: 7.1 lb
PARTS INCLUDED
- (1) 3.5" aluminum intake pipe
- (1) 3.5" inverted-cone 1123 performance air filter with clamp
- (2) M4 x 0.70 x 12 Phillips MAF screws
TECH RESOURCES
Additional Parts Required
- No additional parts required; MAF screws are included.
- Optional: BMS performance air filter cleaning & oil kit for oiled filters (clean every 15,000–20,000 miles)
- Optional: BMS 1123 replacement filter (blue oiled, red oiled or dry)
Installation
- BMS F-Chassis N55 Performance Intake Installation Instructions (PDF)
- BMS Elite Aluminum N55 Intake Install Video (YouTube)
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Fits N55-powered F-chassis models only. M2 fitment is for the N55 M2 only (not M2 Competition/CS S55).
| Make | Model | Chassis | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | M135i | F20 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2012–2015 |
| BMW | M135i xDrive | F20 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2012–2015 |
| BMW | M135i | F21 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2012–2015 |
| BMW | M135i xDrive | F21 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2012–2015 |
| BMW | M235i | F22 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2014–2018 |
| BMW | M235i | F23 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2014–2018 |
| BMW | M2 | F87 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2016–2017 |
| BMW | 335i | F30 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2012–2015 |
| BMW | 335i xDrive | F30 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2012–2015 |
| BMW | ActiveHybrid 3 | F30 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 Hybrid | 2012–2015 |
| BMW | 335i Touring | F31 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2012–2015 |
| BMW | 335i xDrive Touring | F31 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2012–2015 |
| BMW | 335i Gran Turismo | F34 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2013–2015 |
| BMW | 335i xDrive Gran Turismo | F34 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2013–2015 |
| BMW | 435i | F32 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW | 435i xDrive | F32 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW | 435i Convertible | F33 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW | 435i xDrive Convertible | F33 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW | 435i Gran Coupe | F36 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2014–2016 |
| BMW | 435i xDrive Gran Coupe | F36 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2014–2016 |




