The aFe 51-82202 Momentum intake combines a dry filter, molded tube and matching housing with a clear plastic sight window and horizontal air louvers. The selected manufacturer manual explicitly identifies this dry part alongside the alternative oiled version and gives its exact component bill and procedure. An exact current dry manufacturer product page was not located; this does not establish discontinuation.
The exact manufacturer manual’s cover identifies the 2012–2015 335i F30 N55 application. The full exact-part New German Performance table positively lists the original eight named groups and the additional M235i xDrive row below. These broader secondary rows are not presented as a complete manufacturer named-trim approval. Original 2012 335i xDrive coverage conflicts with another exact-part retailer’s 2013 start and remains retained but explicitly unverified. Convertible coverage is also unresolved: ATC lists non-convertible/coupe restrictions yet includes F23 labels, while another source lists F23 positively. Confirm body/chassis before purchase; no convertible approval is cleared here. ActiveHybrid 3 and non-US M135i claims require separate exact year/body confirmation and are not newly mapped.
| Years | Make | Model | Submodel | Verification / restriction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015 | BMW | 335i | Base | N55 3.0L turbo only; exact-part retailer named row |
| 2014–2016 | BMW | 335i GT xDrive | Base | N55 3.0L turbo only; exact-part retailer named row |
| 2012–2015 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Base | N55 3.0L turbo only; exact-part retailer named row; original 2012 xDrive year remains unverified against the other source’s 2013 start |
| 2014–2016 | BMW | 435i | Base | N55 3.0L turbo only; exact-part retailer named row |
| 2015–2016 | BMW | 435i Gran Coupe | Base | N55 3.0L turbo only; exact-part retailer named row |
| 2014–2016 | BMW | 435i xDrive | Base | N55 3.0L turbo only; exact-part retailer named row |
| 2015–2016 | BMW | 435i xDrive Gran Coupe | Base | N55 3.0L turbo only; exact-part retailer named row |
| 2014–2016 | BMW | M235i | Base | N55 3.0L turbo only; exact-part retailer named row |
| 2015–2016 | BMW | M235i xDrive | Base | N55 3.0L turbo only; exact-part retailer named row |
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 51-82202 |
| Product type | Cold Air Intakes |
| Selected filter | 21-91063 Pro DRY S; oil-free synthetic media |
| Filter dimensions | Exact-part Speed Logic listing specifies 7.5-inch height; conflicting six-inch generic retailer prose is not adopted |
| Tube / housing | 05-82202B1 / 05-82202B2; molded intake assembly with clear plastic viewing window |
| Filter/housing clamp | One #096 clamp 03-50003 listed; original inlet connection is retained |
| Vacuum connection | Grommet 03-50033 with fitting 05-01246 for automatic; grommet and 1/2-inch cap 03-50103 for manual |
| Material clarification | No verified genuine carbon-fiber component. Exact selected retailer describes an ABS plastic cover with a carbon-fiber finish; that appearance wording is not structural carbon fiber. |
| Performance evidence limit | Retailers advertise 11 hp / 15 lb-ft and 37% flow, while other generic prose gives different values. Exact dry airflow candidate returned a placeholder, not a verified flow chart. |
| Manufacturer-hosted graph | Selected-path image labels the runs OE AIS/EXH and aFe AIS/OE EXH, without visible vehicle, part-number or dry-media identification. Peak power 276.37 vs 265.65 hp differs by 10.72 hp; peak torque 281.52 vs 284.47 lb-ft is 2.95 lb-ft lower, not a peak torque gain. Positive plotted markers are a different measure. |
| Graph conditions | Baseline December 18, 2012 at 10:46:26 am, SAE 1.01; intake February 4, 2013 at 2:23:05 pm, SAE 1.02. Both fourth gear and OE exhaust; temperatures, pressure and humidity differ. No independently identified vehicle/media result or every-model guarantee is claimed. |
| Torque / recheck | No numeric torque or fixed mileage printed; guide says secure all clamps and recheck periodically |
| Emissions restriction | Selected manufacturer guide prohibits California public-street/highway use and identifies race-vehicle-only California use. No current exact street exemption was verified; the selected retailer also states no California sale/registered-vehicle use. |
| UPC | 802959512937 |
aFe Power develops application-specific intake, filtration, exhaust, cooling, tuning, suspension, drivetrain, and truck-performance components supported by product testing and documented installation requirements.
It is the Momentum dry-filter intake selection with a matching tube and windowed housing for the documented BMW N55 applications.
Does this dry filter require oil?No. Use the correct Pro DRY S element and its current care directions. No oil dosage, cleaning soak time or fixed service mileage is supplied by the intake guide.
Is the housing genuine carbon fiber?Genuine carbon-fiber construction was not verified. The selected photos show the molded housing and clear plastic window; one retailer’s carbon-fiber-finish wording describes plastic appearance. Do not select this as a carbon-fiber component.
How do the automatic and manual vacuum connections differ?For an automatic, install the supplied grommet and aluminum fitting and reconnect the vacuum line. For a manual, use the supplied grommet and cap to close that opening. Do not leave an unused hole open.
Is the factory MAF sensor replaced?No. Transfer it with the supplied T20 bit and M4 screws. The guide also transfers the original tube mounting grommet, lifts the engine cover and routes the MAF harness around the oil-filter housing before reconnecting it.
Are every body style and model year verified?No. The 2012 335i xDrive year has conflicting secondary coverage and remains unverified. Convertible/F23 wording conflicts with non-convertible restrictions. Additional hybrid and non-US model claims are held pending exact confirmation.
Does the dyno chart promise a peak torque gain?No. Its positive plotted torque markers differ from its peak-to-peak torque comparison, which is lower for the aFe run. Visible graph labels also lack independent vehicle and dry-media identification, and the runs use different dates and correction factors.
Is a current California street exemption established?No. The selected manufacturer instructions restrict California public-street/highway use. Confirm current exact emissions requirements before purchase or installation; a generic CARB-compliant claim is not adopted.
California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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