How much does the AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake improve airflow?

The AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake showed a 27% increase in airflow efficiency in SnailWorks Engineering Team R&D testing, with a 27% reduction in restriction measured at 4,500 RPM versus the OEM system. This lets the twin turbos ingest all the cold air they need to boost power capability.

How do the front ducts on the AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake work?

The AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake includes a pair of carbon replacement ducts, each with a full air scoop placed directly behind the front grille. This produces a ram-air-like effect, feeding the sealed airboxes high-pressure fresh cold air and lowering intake air temperatures entering the engine.

Is the AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake hard to install?

No. The AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake is a plug-and-play installation with no cutting, trimming, or removal of additional components, using basic hand tools. The billet mounting hardware includes OEM-style fitment features that lock the airboxes into place.

What kind of carbon fiber is the AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake made from?

The AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake uses motorsport-grade 3k twill weave carbon fiber, hand-laid and rated to a 240C temperature threshold. Unlike gloss clear-coated carbon that discolours and cracks, it holds its structural integrity and appearance with no fading or yellowing over time.

Does the AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake use an oiled filter?

No. The AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake uses reusable synthetic dry media filters that require no oiling. Restore performance with compressed air at 30-40 psi from the inside out, and access the filter tool-lessly via the neodymium magnetic airbox lids.

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AMS Performance Carbon Fiber Intake for F80 / F82 / F83 BMW M3 and M4

BMW S55 carbon intake from AMS Performance is a motorsport-grade carbon fiber cold air intake for the F80 M3 and F82 / F83 M4 (S55 3.0L twin-turbo, 2014-2020), replacing the factory plastic airboxes and intake tubes with hand-laid carbon fiber components and reusable dry media filters. Validated through AMS’s SnailWorks Engineering Team R&D testing, the AMS BMW S55 carbon intake shows a 27% increase in airflow efficiency, letting the twin turbos ingest all the cold air they need to boost power capability, and letting you hear them spool. It is the best-engineered and best-performing cold air intake available for the S55-powered M3 and M4.

Why the AMS Performance BMW S55 Carbon Intake?

Heat is the biggest power-robbing factor in an intake system, so AMS designed the BMW S55 carbon intake around sealed carbon fiber airboxes that block out blistering engine bay temperatures. The system takes advantage of the M3 and M4’s existing intake ducting with a pair of carbon replacement ducts, each with a full air scoop placed directly behind the front grille to produce a ram-air-like effect, feeding the airboxes high-pressure fresh cold air. Flow testing showed a 27% reduction in restriction right in the middle of the RPM range (at 4,500 RPM) versus the OEM system. The organically shaped carbon airboxes and tubes use gradual bend radii and smooth pipe-size transitions so air flows unimpeded to the turbo compressor inlets. Installation is plug-and-play, no cutting, trimming, or removing additional components, just basic hand tools.

BMW S55 Carbon Intake: Construction

The AMS BMW S55 carbon intake uses motorsport-grade 3k twill weave carbon fiber that is hand-laid and rated to a 240°C temperature threshold, holding its structural integrity and appearance with no fading or yellowing over time, unlike the gloss clear-coated carbon used by lower-quality products that is prone to discoloration and cracking. The mounting hardware is CNC-machined from billet 6061 T6 aluminum with integrated OEM-style fitment features that lock the airboxes into place exactly as BMW intended. Each airbox uses an elegant neodymium magnet system to secure the lid, allowing quick, tool-less access to the filter for inspection or cleaning. As hand-laid carbon fiber parts, slight imperfections or weave pattern variances are a natural characteristic of the construction method.

Features

27% reduction in airflow restriction at 4,500 RPM versus OEM
Sealed carbon fiber airboxes block hot engine bay air
Carbon front ducts with air scoops behind the grille ram-air-like cold air feed
Neodymium magnetic airbox lids for tool-less filter access
Motorsport-grade hand-laid 3k twill weave carbon fiber, rated to 240°C
No yellowing or fading over time
Reusable synthetic dry media filters no oiling required
CNC billet 6061 T6 aluminum mounting hardware with OEM-style fitment
Organic airbox and tube shaping with gradual bends for unimpeded flow
Plug-and-play install no cutting or trimming, basic hand tools

What’s Included

Pair of hand-laid carbon fiber sealed airboxes with magnetic lids
Carbon fiber front intake ducts with air scoops
Reusable synthetic dry media filters
CNC billet 6061 T6 aluminum mounting hardware
All necessary hardware and installation instructions

Applications

BMW M3: F80 | 2014-2019
BMW M4: F82 / F83 | 2014-2020

Notes

Fits F80 M3 (2014-2019) and F82 / F83 M4 (2014-2020) with the S55 3.0L twin-turbo engine
Filter maintenance: restore performance with compressed air (30-40 psi) from the inside out. For deep cleaning, use a mild biodegradable degreaser such as Simple Green, rinse thoroughly, clear residual water with compressed air from the inside outward, and allow one to two days to dry.
As a hand-laid carbon fiber product, slight imperfections or weave pattern variances are expected and are not a defect

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake improve airflow? The AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake showed a 27% increase in airflow efficiency in SnailWorks Engineering Team R&D testing, with a 27% reduction in restriction measured at 4,500 RPM versus the OEM system. This lets the twin turbos ingest all the cold air they need to boost power capability.
How do the front ducts on the AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake work? The AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake includes a pair of carbon replacement ducts, each with a full air scoop placed directly behind the front grille. This produces a ram-air-like effect, feeding the sealed airboxes high-pressure fresh cold air and lowering intake air temperatures entering the engine.
Is the AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake hard to install? No. The AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake is a plug-and-play installation with no cutting, trimming, or removal of additional components, using basic hand tools. The billet mounting hardware includes OEM-style fitment features that lock the airboxes into place.
What kind of carbon fiber is the AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake made from? The AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake uses motorsport-grade 3k twill weave carbon fiber, hand-laid and rated to a 240°C temperature threshold. Unlike gloss clear-coated carbon that discolors and cracks, it holds its structural integrity and appearance with no fading or yellowing over time.
Does the AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake use an oiled filter? No. The AMS Performance BMW S55 carbon intake uses reusable synthetic dry media filters that require no oiling. Restore performance with compressed air at 30-40 psi from the inside out, and access the filter tool-lessly via the neodymium magnetic airbox lids.

CARB AND / OR EPA COMPLIANCE TESTING NOT COMPLETED

While AMS believes this product is either CARB EO exemption applicable, or complies with the EPA’s Anti-Tampering Policy, they have not completed the required testing and administrative process at this time. This product is not available to purchase for emissions-controlled vehicles located within the state of California, or available to ship to California addresses, without a completed AMS Race Waiver form. International users outside of the United States should act in accordance with their local laws and regulations.

About AMS Performance

AMS Performance is an engineering-led manufacturer of high-performance automotive components, founded on principles of integrity and dedicated to extracting maximum performance from turbocharged vehicles. With two decades at the forefront of the industry, AMS Performance combines computer-aided design, CFD analysis, and mechanical engineering expertise from motorsports backgrounds to deliver components proven at the highest level of performance. Their catalog spans turbo kits, intercoolers, charge pipes, carbon fiber intakes, intake manifolds, and complete turn-key packages for drag racing, road racing, and high-performance street applications.

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Why the AMS Performance BMW S55 Carbon Intake?

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