stett cai or ultimate racing cai?

335twins · 03-29-2012, 10:53 AM

Hi,

I am thinking about me next upgrade (got cobb ap now), since i live in a hot climate (at least 3-4 months-Arizona) i think it would be beneficial to get a true cold air intake for my care (335i). I am stock between stett cai and ultimate racing, i am also thinking about getting a charge pipe/bov. Are these cai going to fit if i decide to get a charge pipe/bov? also how is the fitment of these 2 cai, do i need any cutting when installing them? suggestions welcome. Also, are they loud? meaning when i get on it, does it make a loud wooosh sound?

Thank you

BMWsky · 03-29-2012, 10:57 AM

They're both pretty much the same. I have the Stett CAI and am extremely happy with it, no cutting involved. There are 2 versions of the Stett with the latter improving on fitment. (The earlier one would sometimes interfere with the brake duct IIRC.) If you're buying new, it isn't an issue as the v2 will be sent to you.

I still have the stock CP so I can't comment on any aftermarket fit issues, but I plan on getting the ER pipe and don't see any problems.

cable96 · 03-29-2012, 10:58 AM

The fit and build quality on both are top notch, i would personally go with UR CAI only because its a 1 peice weld, vs stett being a 2 piece attachment. just be sure to swap the filters for either or.

nitehawk · 03-29-2012, 11:23 AM

I have the Stett; it's a tight fit but the quality is great. It comes with a larger filter than the UR intake.

Sniz · 03-29-2012, 11:25 AM

I had the UR, in fact might have been the 1st to get it back in the day. Great intake, you can put a larger element on it if you want but not 100% necessary.

335twins · 03-29-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nitehawk

I have the Stett; it's a tight fit but the quality is great. It comes with a larger filter than the UR intake.

is it loud? does it make the wooosh sound?

nitehawk · 03-29-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 335twins

is it loud? does it make the wooosh sound?

It's loud but not excessively noisy. You hear a nice suction on quick tip in and WOT. You will also hear your stock DVs discharge more clearly.

JStang · 03-29-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nitehawk

It's loud but not excessively noisy. You hear a nice suction on quick tip in and WOT. You will also hear your stock DVs discharge more clearly.

And even more so if you upgrade to the Stett CP with Forge DV's. LOVE that sound!

335twins · 03-29-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JStang

And even more so if you upgrade to the Stett CP with Forge DV's. LOVE that sound!

is stett cp with forge dv's loud? i was trying to find some videos of it, but cant find any...

Syndicategt · 03-29-2012, 03:48 PM

Save some money, gain some performance, and have some fun....do my custom intake (yea it's not as sexy looking but does look OEM):

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=549965

nailer335 · 03-29-2012, 06:16 PM

I would venture to say that the custom Mr5 intake is the best option when considering every factor (IATs, price, increased breathing capacity). I live in Phoenix and my first summer here I drove on a DCI. Car struggled a lot harder than it does now with Mr5 CAI.
When it really comes down to it, any CAI option for you will be beneficial over stock if the boost is high enough to need additional air.

gdawg20001 · 03-29-2012, 06:38 PM

I have the Stett CAI with Stett charge pipe and Forge DVs. Although the guys who installed it commented it wasn't the easiest install they had ever done, it was also their first Stett CAI/charge pipe combo, so it make take some playing with to get everything to aligned.

As for the looks, sound, and performance, I am extremely satisfied and would recommend both the CAI and CAI/CP combo to anyone.

dlbrooks18 · 03-29-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gdawg20001

I have the Stett CAI with Stett charge pipe and Forge DVs. Although the guys who installed it commented it wasn't the easiest install they had ever done, it was also their first Stett CAI/charge pipe combo, so it make take some playing with to get everything to aligned.

As for the looks, sound, and performance, I am extremely satisfied and would recommend both the CAI and CAI/CP combo to anyone.

do you have a sound/vid clip?

joed1 · 03-29-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Save some money, gain some performance, and have some fun....do my custom intake (yea it's not as sexy looking but does look OEM):

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=549965

If anyone here is interested I have most of the parts, sans BMW air box and will lei it go for $90 + shipping. ALL parts new.

BMS Drop-In Filter + Cone Intake (http://www.burgertuning.com/intakes.html) = $100
- Spectre Intake Tube Adapter (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPE-8148/) = $8
- 4’ Mc-Master Carr Super Abrasion Duct (http://www.mcmaster.com/#duct-hose/=cx1x0u) = $25
- Spectre Air Duct Cuffs (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPE-87411/) = $14
- Worm Clamps = $4

Zebra99 · 03-29-2012, 07:50 PM

I personally like the Stett because it comes stock in black, while the UR you have to pay $50 to get it sprayed in black. They both look great quality and I love CAI's cuz they keep IAT's down. I ordered mine and should receive it soon so I can't wait to put it on.

As for the sound if you want a woosh like you hear on turbo cars you need a BOV and not forged DV's. the BOV is what gives you that sound.

335twins · 03-29-2012, 08:10 PM

thanks for all the responses, i am leaning toward the stett cai as i heard alot of good things about, not that UR is bad or anything, but i know that stett will be compatible with the charge pipe.

boris · 01-30-2014, 06:14 PM

Does anyone know if the Stett Cai will clear the ER Charge Pipe with a Tial BOV?

I'm sure it will... but just wondering if anyone else has had any experience with that exact setup..

psmitty95 · 01-30-2014, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris

Does anyone know if the Stett Cai will clear the ER Charge Pipe with a Tial BOV?

I'm sure it will... but just wondering if anyone else has had any experience with that exact setup..

Works fine

NeedleBanger · 07-24-2014, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Save some money, gain some performance, and have some fun....do my custom intake (yea it's not as sexy looking but does look OEM):

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=549965

Yikes!

NeedleBanger · 07-24-2014, 02:00 AM

I've had the DCI & the UR intake.

The DCI gets heat soaked quick, and I even have an intercooler. After that it's pretty much useless to try blasting it with WOT (much like I'm guessing the new M3 will be like). The UR intake was ok but it was the biggest pain in the ass to change a filter. I header-wrapped it but I haven't tried using it yet.

- DCI with a vented hood
- header-wrapped UR intake

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335twins Captain 142 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2020 x3 M40i, 2019 M2Comp Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: AZ iTrader: (1)	stett cai or ultimate racing cai? Hi, I am thinking about me next upgrade (got cobb ap now), since i live in a hot climate (at least 3-4 months-Arizona) i think it would be beneficial to get a true cold air intake for my care (335i). I am stock between stett cai and ultimate racing, i am also thinking about getting a charge pipe/bov. Are these cai going to fit if i decide to get a charge pipe/bov? also how is the fitment of these 2 cai, do i need any cutting when installing them? suggestions welcome. Also, are they loud? meaning when i get on it, does it make a loud wooosh sound? Thank you Last edited by 335twins; 03-29-2012 at 11:02 AM..
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BMWsky Major 24 Rep 1,244 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Webster NY iTrader: (1)	They're both pretty much the same. I have the Stett CAI and am extremely happy with it, no cutting involved. There are 2 versions of the Stett with the latter improving on fitment. (The earlier one would sometimes interfere with the brake duct IIRC.) If you're buying new, it isn't an issue as the v2 will be sent to you. I still have the stock CP so I can't comment on any aftermarket fit issues, but I plan on getting the ER pipe and don't see any problems.
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cable96 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 222 Posts Drives: threethreefive Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	The fit and build quality on both are top notch, i would personally go with UR CAI only because its a 1 peice weld, vs stett being a 2 piece attachment. just be sure to swap the filters for either or.
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nitehawk Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (15) Garage List E92 BMW 335i [9.00] E92 BMW 335i \| Retired [10.00]	I have the Stett; it's a tight fit but the quality is great. It comes with a larger filter than the UR intake.
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Sniz Lieutenant General 659 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	I had the UR, in fact might have been the 1st to get it back in the day. Great intake, you can put a larger element on it if you want but not 100% necessary. __________________
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 156 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Save some money, gain some performance, and have some fun....do my custom intake (yea it's not as sexy looking but does look OEM): http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=549965 __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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nailer335 Captain 25 Rep 699 Posts Drives: e90 335i f30 330i g20 m340i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00] 2022 m340i [0.00] 2017 330i xdrive [0.00]	I would venture to say that the custom Mr5 intake is the best option when considering every factor (IATs, price, increased breathing capacity). I live in Phoenix and my first summer here I drove on a DCI. Car struggled a lot harder than it does now with Mr5 CAI. When it really comes down to it, any CAI option for you will be beneficial over stock if the boost is high enough to need additional air.
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gdawg20001 Private 10 Rep 63 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire Metallic 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando FL iTrader: (2)	I have the Stett CAI with Stett charge pipe and Forge DVs. Although the guys who installed it commented it wasn't the easiest install they had ever done, it was also their first Stett CAI/charge pipe combo, so it make take some playing with to get everything to aligned. As for the looks, sound, and performance, I am extremely satisfied and would recommend both the CAI and CAI/CP combo to anyone. __________________ _____________________________
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Zebra99 Colonel 112 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	I personally like the Stett because it comes stock in black, while the UR you have to pay $50 to get it sprayed in black. They both look great quality and I love CAI's cuz they keep IAT's down. I ordered mine and should receive it soon so I can't wait to put it on. As for the sound if you want a woosh like you hear on turbo cars you need a BOV and not forged DV's. the BOV is what gives you that sound.
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335twins Captain 142 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2020 x3 M40i, 2019 M2Comp Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: AZ iTrader: (1)	thanks for all the responses, i am leaning toward the stett cai as i heard alot of good things about, not that UR is bad or anything, but i know that stett will be compatible with the charge pipe.
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boris Борис 31 Rep 505 Posts Drives: e92 n54 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Does anyone know if the Stett Cai will clear the ER Charge Pipe with a Tial BOV? I'm sure it will... but just wondering if anyone else has had any experience with that exact setup.. __________________ 07 SG 335i GONE! COBB - Burger Motorsports -Ultimate Racing - Evolution Racewerks - TiAL- AMS In Winter Mode - Dunlop Wintersport 3D/Sport Edition Wheels
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NeedleBanger Private 3 Rep 52 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	I've had the DCI & the UR intake. The DCI gets heat soaked quick, and I even have an intercooler. After that it's pretty much useless to try blasting it with WOT (much like I'm guessing the new M3 will be like). The UR intake was ok but it was the biggest pain in the ass to change a filter. I header-wrapped it but I haven't tried using it yet. - DCI with a vented hood - header-wrapped UR intake
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