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      04-18-2020, 10:43 PM   #1
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N63tu DIY INTAKES

I've been working on a DIY front mount Intake solution for these cars that's around 200 ish bucks.

So pay attention.....

Your going to need the following.

2x x5.0i intake runners/ turbo inlets.
2 x MAF housing for a Chevy cruise
2x 3in 90degree bends
2x 45 degree bends.
4x straight couplers

Not going to give full credit to myself as this wasn't my idea. It's been passed around, but it's time we all HOMEBREW

I realize I might get nuked off other forums for this... but that's fine. Here for the PEOPLE. Like I've said a million times.



Here's another DIY

Calvin Godwin is 100% responsible for this whole effort.
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      04-18-2020, 11:27 PM   #2
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Nice, quality work!
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      04-20-2020, 03:44 PM   #3
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nice!! any MAF codes?
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      04-24-2020, 11:53 PM   #4
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Was wondering for the Chevy cruze Maf housing if this is what would fit ours ? https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-0-OD-MAF-....c100005.m1851
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      04-25-2020, 12:18 AM   #5
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What you need is wrong
2x x5.0i intake runners/ turbo inlets. < using the OEM that is already on the car....
2 x MAF housing for a Chevy cruise < looks good
2x 3in 90degree bends < 2x 180 degree, 3" OD
2x 45 degree bends. < 4x 45 degree, 3" OD, 90mm
4x straight couplers < 16x 3" Clamps
Also need 2 x Straight pipes 12"L, 3" OD
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      04-25-2020, 01:11 AM   #6
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Any noticeable difference in IAT? Does your butt dyno feel it's any faster?
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      04-27-2020, 10:02 AM   #7
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Any links to where you got the hoses/sizes?
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      04-27-2020, 01:13 PM   #8
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Carbon Fiber Tubing : www.intakehoses.com

T-Clamps : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Silicone Tubing: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Silicone U Tubing : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Aluminum Angle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Air Filter : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
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      05-08-2020, 06:10 PM   #9
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I am not seeing where you used the Chevy Cruse MAF Housing, it is just me?
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I am not seeing where you used the Chevy Cruse MAF Housing, it is just me?
It fits the stock MAF.....
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What you need is wrong
2x x5.0i intake runners/ turbo inlets. < using the OEM that is already on the car....
2 x MAF housing for a Chevy cruise < looks good
2x 3in 90degree bends < 2x 180 degree, 3" OD
2x 45 degree bends. < 4x 45 degree, 3" OD, 90mm
4x straight couplers < 16x 3" Clamps
Also need 2 x Straight pipes 12"L, 3" OD
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What you need is wrong
2x x5.0i intake runners/ turbo inlets. < using the OEM that is already on the car....
2 x MAF housing for a Chevy cruise < looks good
2x 3in 90degree bends < 2x 180 degree, 3" OD
2x 45 degree bends. < 4x 45 degree, 3" OD, 90mm
4x straight couplers < 16x 3" Clamps
Also need 2 x Straight pipes 12"L, 3" OD

No....... you sir are wrong.....I legit just installed this....
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      05-26-2020, 02:48 PM   #12
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No....... you sir are wrong.....I legit just installed this....
Is the piping different for a N63 vs N63TU ? Is that the difference ?

Got a part number for the Cruze housing ?

Thanks!
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Piping is the same N63 or N63TU, in the video he is using a JB4 which eliminates the need for a MAF sensor. I did not install a JB4 so I ordered the Cruz Maf holder and the BMW MAF fits perfect. I just finished installing the setup and it is great I used aluminum (2) 12" straight pipes you will need (4) 45 Deg piping (2) Chevy Cruz MAF holders (2) 180 Deg silicon tubing about 12 clamps (2) Filters..... Cost me about $350 for the setup, looks good sounds good
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Is the piping different for a N63 vs N63TU ? Is that the difference ?

Got a part number for the Cruze housing ?

Thanks!
I ordered mine through Wish.com if you can wait about a month...... Its 1/3 of the price from Ebay.com about $20 each

[URL="http://https://www.wish.com/product/5c19c0cd553ff83babbbef95?share=web"]
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Thank you!!

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I ordered mine through Wish.com if you can wait about a month...... Its 1/3 of the price from Ebay.com about $20 each

[URL="http://https://www.wish.com/product/5c19c0cd553ff83babbbef95?share=web"]
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Is it the 70mm or 76mm ?


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I ordered mine through Wish.com if you can wait about a month...... Its 1/3 of the price from Ebay.com about $20 each

[URL="http://https://www.wish.com/product/5c19c0cd553ff83babbbef95?share=web"]
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Is it the 70mm or 76mm ?
76mm which is 3" OD
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      05-29-2020, 01:38 PM   #18
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thank you! I look forward to doing this.

then will do catless downpipes and finally get a tune.

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76mm which is 3" OD
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thank you! I look forward to doing this.

then will do catless downpipes and finally get a tune.
Its actually fun doing it, Im thinkin about catless but dont want error messages so I may go with high flow cat downpipes.
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I'm reviving this post because I am in the process of trying this.

First, why are there zero pictures? Only a video, that doesn't quite help us that have to keep the MAFs...Great video, but it leaves out the important MAF. Other than that it's simple.

So the turbo intake from an X5 was mentioned. No pictures? I need part numbers so I know what exactly I'm getting. Also, I'm getting mixed numbers on clamps, OD and ID of different hoses.

So far the parts list isn't exact. We've had years to figure this out and no real update. So are all the hoses 3" OD or ID? 12 or 16 clamps because he said in the video that he needed 2 extra large clamps, but he shows at least 18 clamps. And someone mentioned you have to shave off 1/2 inches on the cruz MAF inlet so codes don't come up? One person said the X5 intake doesn't work for the driverside. So is this true?


It's been a few years, and not much since this thread...Any update on this? Maybe with some pics?

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      02-07-2024, 07:40 AM   #21
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Found Spooled on YT and watched this video there before I stumbled on this thread.

An update here would be good. Planning to do this as soon as I am certain about part numbers.
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