Build journal: special series

V10 breathwork.

The S85 V10 is notoriously sensitive : it loves cold air. They will easily suffer from heat soak with exposed filter designs.

The OEM sealed configuration is critical to these engines performance, yet it left a lot on the table.

In this Special Series, I document BMW M's sealed intake history, take a dive into the technical features of this unique aftermarket design, share my installation notes, talk tuning and record some clips with Luigi.

Enjoy,
- Matt / @m3_epoustouflant

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Spec your kit

Sealed Carbon Intakes

Factory Direct Process

EuroConnex Exclusive

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Specifications:

Pre-preg & autoclave carbon
2x2 weave pattern
Available in matte or gloss 2 component clear coat
Conic oiled filter for maximum surface area and filtration performance
Flow optimized for venturi effets
Sealed design compatible with OEM air ducts

Retain OEM IAT temperatures for maximum power
Increases power up to 14whp at high RPM without tuning

Integrated MAF bung
Plug and play installation

Hear it

Intakes only. No carbon plenum.

Take a listen

Stage 1 mapping

Power where it counts.

14whp up top without a tune? Not bad - but I dislike dynos.

They're not the truth.

I believe power needs to be felt and measured on the tarmac. Most precisely, the 100-200 kph test.

Installation Notes

This is a simple DIY. Plan for 60 minutes.

read my notes

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Been there, done that.

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Sal @ InfinityDesign

Legacy knowledge.

InfinityDesign's unique product design and engineering is crafted by the grand-daddy of the most popular S85 products and tuners to hundreds of S85s.

Salman.

As a former Evolve co-owner, he took part in engineering the headers & e-tronic exhaust system, cat deletes, carbon intakes, v8 supercharger kits and tuning maps during the 2000s and early 2010s.