INTAKE

The stock plastic intake elbow on your BMW E46 M3 is a good functional piece, but leaves power on the table. The sharp corner and accordion sections of the stock piece creates flow turbulence right before the critical entry into the engine’s air plenum. The shape of the stock part is less than optimal. The Macht Schnell S54 Intake Charge Pipe (ICP) is designed using the same features as the intake sections on the World Challenge class racecars. Learn More

Designed under the idea of function over form, Macht Schnell is the first to develop a proven intake system that compliments the already efficient M3 air box. By replacing the restrictive stock filter with a larger, more free-flowing performance filter the engine is able to breathe air easier. Also replaced is the stock, accordion style intake elbow that connects the air box to the intake manifold. The Macht Schnell replacement Intake Charge Pipe (ICP) has very smooth and glossy interior walls and is 18% larger by volume, eliminating the turbulence and resistance that the stock elbow produces. The elbow is constructed from super strong polyethylene and has a textured exterior that perfectly matches the texture of the OEM intake manifold for a stock look. Included are Macht Schnell's own Intake Charge Scoops, making a matched combo that provides maximum air delivery for your S65 engine with noticeable power gains. Learn More

The Macht Schnell Performance Filter Cleaner & Oil kit is the best way to maintain the performance and extend the life of your performance filter. Over time dirt and debris begin to collect in the filter, restricting air flow to your engine and thus reducing performance. Learn More

Macht Schnell is proud to offer a high quality, high performance and high protection original equipment direct replacement air filter – specifically for your N54 powerplant. Combined with our Intake Charge Scoops (ICS), this matched combo will provide maximum air delivery for your N54 engine with noticeable power gains. The ICS pieces are constructed from nearly indestructible polyethylene, which prevents heatsoak and will not bend, distort or rust after years of use. The inside of the ICS pieces have a smooth radius with a gloss finish to direct airflow into the intake snorkel while the outer edged are black textured to emulate factory pieces, giving a stealth appearance. Learn More

Macht Schnell is proud to offer a high quality, high performance and high protection original equipment direct replacement air filter - specifically for your S65 powerplant. Each filter is designed to the specific requirements of your engine it will be protecting to deliver top-level performance with maximum flow and filtering. Pleat depth, quantity and filtering media configuration are tuned to provide the best possible performance without compromising the protection required for today's high tolerance engines. Learn More

Factory BMW intake systems are well known to be very efficient. The Macht Schnell Intake Charge Scoops (ICS) assist in air delivery by diverting cold, fresh air from behind the kidney grilles into the airbox, with a noticeable power gain found at higher speeds on vehicles equipped with our High Performance Filters. The ICS pieces are constructed from nearly indestructible steel, powdercoated, and will not bend, distort or rust after years of use. Learn More

Factory BMW intake systems are well known to be very efficient – particularly on the M models. Transform your highly engineered and efficient Original Equipment (OE) air box into a beast by replacing its two most restrictive pieces with the Macht Schnell S54B32 High Performance Panel Air Filter and the Intake Charge Pipe in a high value, high performance package. The Macht Schnell Stage 1 Intake Charge Kit will rival all the current so-called “cold air intakes” at a more reasonable cost. This combination has shown gains of over 10 rwhp/7 ft lbs tq on a chassis dyno. Learn More

Macht Schnell is proud to offer a high quality, high performance and high protection original equipment direct replacement air filter specifically for your N54 powerplant. Each filter is designed to the specific requirements of your engine it will be protecting to deliver top-level performance with maximum flow and filtering. Pleat depth, quantity and filtering media configuration are tuned to provide the best possible performance without compromising the protection required for today’s high tolerance engines. The N54B30 High Performance Panel Filter is the ultimate first step for someone that wants to maintain and improve upon the highly engineered stock intake systems. This is an engineered filter constructed specifically for your BMW to deliver maximum airflow. Learn More

Factory BMW intake systems are well known to be very efficient. The Macht Schnell Intake Charge Scoops assist in air delivery by diverting cold, fresh air from behind the kidney grilles into the airbox, with a noticeable power gain found at higher speeds on vehicles equipped with our High Performance Filters. The ICS pieces are constructed from nearly indestructible polyethylene, which prevents heatsoak and will not bend, distort or rust after years of use. Learn More