S54 Intake Sound Question/Debate

[jayjaya29]

Do you know other people who have tried this sound generator? Definitely curious. Thanks!

I went to his instagram which said it was available via a link his bio, but that didnt go anywhere useful. I search some more of his posts and stories but didn't really get anywhere. I didn't send him a PM, but hes based in Europe.

[Teemmy]

If you only care about sound just get an Eventuri + sound generator and you'll be 95% there without all the hassle of a CSL box.

https://youtu.be/nsXUZSa3W6U

Do you know other people who have tried this sound generator? Definitely curious. Thanks!

[Teemmy]

Does the gruppe M intake have any sound benefit? Seems like it should be similar to the eventuri except it has a snorkel to the front kidneys

im also in CA trying to figure out what to do

[oceansize]

Eventuri is not CARB exempt, so technically you still do need to put the stock intake or some other approved intake back on. Like AFE or K&N, hence the dilemma. Or... You have to "know a guy," at which point, may as well just have the CSL box.

Holy crap, I didn't know that. Ahhh Tennessee...

[Nate047]

I’ve always viewed the Eventuri as the “I’m in California and I’d like to keep passing inspections” without any work option. And I don’t blame people for taking that route. What a hassle.

Eventuri is not CARB exempt, so technically you still do need to put the stock intake or some other approved intake back on. Like AFE or K&N, hence the dilemma. Or... You have to "know a guy," at which point, may as well just have the CSL box.

[Nate047]

The Eventuri is fun. But it’s not an easy decision on how to respond. Maybe it’s worth it if you don’t intend on tuning the engine or going full CSL and you’re staying street. It’s a toss up honestly. The AFE works quite nicely, tuners are familiar with it if you change your mind and want to do that, and it has good sound.

Note: actually went from OE to Eventuri to AFE. Then on to CSL intake. My other M3 has the K&N.

Sorry to waffle - just not a slam dunk for the Eventuri

Right on, TBH I'm going to just leave it alone for now. I have bigger fish to fry and I don't dislike how it sounds with my exhaust.

[oceansize]

The Eventuri is fun. But it’s not an easy decision on how to respond. Maybe it’s worth it if you don’t intend on tuning the engine or going full CSL and you’re staying street. It’s a toss up honestly. The AFE works quite nicely, tuners are familiar with it if you change your mind and want to do that, and it has good sound.

Note: actually went from OE to Eventuri to AFE. Then on to CSL intake. My other M3 has the K&N.

Sorry to waffle - just not a slam dunk for the Eventuri

I’ve always viewed the Eventuri as the “I’m in California and I’d like to keep passing inspections” without any work option. And I don’t blame people for taking that route. What a hassle.

[OldRanger]

What are your thoughts on going from AFE to Eventuri? Enough difference in sound to be worth several hundreds of bucks?

The Eventuri is fun. But it’s not an easy decision on how to respond. Maybe it’s worth it if you don’t intend on tuning the engine or going full CSL and you’re staying street. It’s a toss up honestly. The AFE works quite nicely, tuners are familiar with it if you change your mind and want to do that, and it has good sound.

Note: actually went from OE to Eventuri to AFE. Then on to CSL intake. My other M3 has the K&N.

Sorry to waffle - just not a slam dunk for the Eventuri

[SQ13]

What are your thoughts on going from AFE to Eventuri? Enough difference in sound to be worth several hundreds of bucks?

Yes. I went from AFE to Eventuri at some point. The Eventuri intake was louder and more throaty.

[Nate047]

I’ve had the K&N, the AFE, the Eventuri, and as of a couple weeks ago the Turner CSL-Style now that my car is becoming track-focused.

From my perspective: if all you want is sound, the Eventuri is a solid return on investment.

What are your thoughts on going from AFE to Eventuri? Enough difference in sound to be worth several hundreds of bucks?

[simon_c]

I really like my Eventuri. I really want to do a Karbonius CSL airbox but being in CA and dealing with smog makes me hesitate. I picked mine up my Eventuri used a couple years back and have zero regrets.

[9kracing]

I currently have the Turner CAI but want more induction nosie

Here ya go.

https://www.2mautowerks.com/product/bmw-e46-m3-s54-velocity-stack-kit/

[E46 M3]

If you only care about sound just get an Eventuri + sound generator and you'll be 95% there without all the hassle of a CSL box.

https://youtu.be/nsXUZSa3W6U

[OldRanger]

I’ve had the K&N, the AFE, the Eventuri, and as of a couple weeks ago the Turner CSL-Style now that my car is becoming track-focused.

From my perspective: if all you want is sound, the Eventuri is a solid return on investment.

[PSUEng]

I really want to do this...but I just can't seem to (find the time) to get my head around the install, and push through it. Lame, I know...