aFe Magnum FORCE Intake - Pro DRY S for E46 M3
by aFe Power
Key Features
- Fits BMW E46 M3 with S54 engine
- Pro DRY S washable, non-oiled synthetic filter
- Claimed gains up to 12 hp and 11 lb-ft
- Flows up to 33% more than stock intake
- 16-gauge one-piece powder-coated heat shield
- Not CARB exempt - not legal for California use
Product Details
- Brand
- aFe Power
- Category
- Cold Air Intakes
- ASIN
- B001ABOXGK
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aFe Magnum FORCE Intake - Pro DRY S for E46 M3 — Overview
This is a dry-filter cold air intake for the E46 M3 with the S54. aFe uses a washable Pro DRY S filter, a molded intake tube, and a powder-coated heat shield to replace the factory airbox and intake tract. If you want a simple intake setup without dealing with filter oil, this is the version I’d pick. The claimed numbers are up to 12 hp, 11 lb-ft, and 33% more airflow over stock.
For an E46 M3 that sees regular street miles, the dry filter is the main reason to choose this over an oiled setup. It is easier to service, and you avoid the mess and over-oiling issues that can come with reusable wet filters. This makes sense if your stock airbox is tired or you want a cleaner intake path with a bit more sound, but it is not the pick if you need California legality. aFe notes it is not CARB exempt.
