Does the Dinan M3 cold air intake fit the M2 and M4?

Yes. The Dinan M3 cold air intake fits the F80 BMW M3 and F82 / F83 M4 (2015-2020) and the F87 M2 Competition (2019-2021), all built around the S55 twin-turbo engine. It does not fit the earlier N55-powered F87 M2.

How much power does it add?

The Dinan M3 cold air intake adds up to +14hp at 6000 RPM and +21ft/lbs at 3000 RPM when coupled with engine tuning. The sealed airboxes, larger filters, and larger MAF housing raise airflow across the band and stack consistent gains over a stage 1 tune.

Is it legal where I live?

The intake is compliant under the EPA Tampering Policy and legal for on-street use in states that follow the Clean Air Act. It is not legal for sale or use in California; CARB testing for 50-state compliance is pending an Executive Order number.

Do I need a tune to see gains?

The quoted +14hp and +21ft/lbs figures are measured with engine tuning. The sealed airboxes and higher-flow filters improve airflow on their own, but the largest gains come when the intake is paired with a stage 2 DINANTRONICS tune over stage 1.

Is the airbox actually sealed?

Yes. The system uses dual airboxes that are roughly 20 percent larger than stock and fully sealed, which insulates the filters from hot underhood air and keeps intake temperatures down for more consistent power.

How hard is installation?

Installation is a bolt-on job of about 2 hours using factory mounting points, with no cutting required. The kit includes the carbon fiber tube, dual airboxes, filters, and MAF housing needed to complete the swap.

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Dinan Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake for F80 BMW M3, F82 / F83 M4, and F87 M2 Competition

The Dinan M3 Cold Air Intake is a carbon fiber, fully sealed induction system for the F80 BMW M3, F82 and F83 M4, and F87 M2 Competition, all running the S55 twin-turbo inline-six. Development focused on getting the most out of the factory intake layout, so the design routes cold outside air through an optimized carbon fiber tube with less resistance and a straighter path, feeding dual larger-volume airboxes and larger cylindrical filters. The sealed airboxes are roughly 20 percent larger and block power-robbing underhood heat, while a larger MAF housing and 30 percent larger filters keep flow high across the band. The Dinan M3 cold air intake makes up to +14hp at 6000 RPM and +21ft/lbs at 3000 RPM with engine tuning, sharper throttle response, and a slightly sportier tone, with consistent gains over stage 1 when paired with the stage 2 DINANTRONICS tuner. Finished in exposed carbon fiber.

Features

Optimized carbon fiber intake tube for a straighter, freer-flowing path
Dual airboxes roughly 20% larger and fully sealed against power-robbing underhood heat
Dual cylindrical filters 30% larger for higher airflow
Larger MAF housing to support the added flow
More power: +14hp @ 6000 RPM and +21ft/lbs @ 3000 RPM (with engine tuning)
Improved throttle response and a sportier intake tone
Consistent gains over stage 1 when paired with the stage 2 DINANTRONICS tuner
Bolt-on installation

Specifications

Material: carbon fiber intake tube
Engine: S55 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six
Airboxes: dual, fully sealed, roughly 20% larger volume
Filters: dual cylindrical, 30% larger
MAF housing: enlarged
Max power gain: +14hp @ 6000 RPM (with engine tuning)
Max torque gain: +21ft/lbs @ 3000 RPM (with engine tuning)
Weight: 10 lb

Applications

BMW M2 Competition: F87 | 2019-2021 | 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 S55
BMW M3: F80 | 2015-2020 | 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 S55
BMW M4: F82 / F83 | 2015-2020 | 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 S55

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Dinan M3 cold air intake fit the M2 and M4? Yes. The Dinan M3 cold air intake fits the F80 BMW M3 and F82 / F83 M4 (2015-2020) and the F87 M2 Competition (2019-2021), all built around the S55 twin-turbo engine. It does not fit the earlier N55-powered F87 M2.
How much power does it add? The Dinan M3 cold air intake adds up to +14hp at 6000 RPM and +21ft/lbs at 3000 RPM when coupled with engine tuning. The sealed airboxes, larger filters, and larger MAF housing raise airflow across the band and stack consistent gains over a stage 1 tune.
Is it legal where I live? The intake is compliant under the EPA Tampering Policy and legal for on-street use in states that follow the Clean Air Act. It is not legal for sale or use in California; CARB testing for 50-state compliance is pending an Executive Order number.
Do I need a tune to see gains? The quoted +14hp and +21ft/lbs figures are measured with engine tuning. The sealed airboxes and higher-flow filters improve airflow on their own, but the largest gains come when the intake is paired with a stage 2 DINANTRONICS tune over stage 1.
Is the airbox actually sealed? Yes. The system uses dual airboxes that are roughly 20 percent larger than stock and fully sealed, which insulates the filters from hot underhood air and keeps intake temperatures down for more consistent power.
How hard is installation? Installation is a bolt-on job of about 2 hours using factory mounting points, with no cutting required. The kit includes the carbon fiber tube, dual airboxes, filters, and MAF housing needed to complete the swap.

About Dinan

Founded in 1979, Dinan is North America’s leading BMW tuner, developing, manufacturing, and marketing a full line of high-performance products for BMW, MINI, and Mercedes-Benz. Dinan works through a nationwide network of Authorized Dinan Performance Centers, including select BMW dealerships and independent BMW service and performance shops. The company’s warranty program, introduced in 1996 with BMW of North America’s cooperation, matches BMW’s new car warranty and covers Dinan enhancements and the vehicle itself for up to 4 years or 50,000 miles. That coverage lets BMW owners add real performance without risking their factory warranty. Automotive publications have tested Dinan-enhanced BMWs against some of the world’s most exotic sports cars for three decades, and the results consistently hold up. Despite that performance, Dinan BMWs keep the reliability and everyday civility BMW owners expect. The product line spans engine, driveline, and chassis components across the full BMW lineup, covering acceleration, cornering, and stopping power. Every Authorized Dinan Performance Center can help build anything from a single upgrade to a complete Dinan BMW.

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