Introducing the X5 G05 M50i intake. This intake is an adaptation of the X5M intake, which involved a complete redesign of the stock airboxes with the goal of reducing pressure losses while increasing flow and keeping inlet temperatures low. With the stock cold air intakes at the front of the car and the turbo intakes facing towards the rear, airflow must make a 180-degree bend through each airbox, resulting in flow restriction. To address this, we introduced an additional cold air intake from the scuttle panel, resulting in a more direct flow path to the turbo intakes. The additional feeds allow the intake to have a higher flow rate while keeping IATs low and have the added benefit of reducing turbo sound restriction. With the intake ports now facing the cabin, turbo flutter and pressure release sounds are clearly audible, taking the driving experience to the next level.
The Eventuri X5, X6 M50i intake system is composed of a series of components designed for a specific purpose and manufactured to the highest quality standards. We use 100% pre-preg carbon fiber, with no fiberglass, which allows us to achieve a smooth internal surface for smoother airflow.
Each intake system consists of:
2 x Patented Carbon Fiber Venturi Filter Housings
2 x Custom High-Flow Dry Cone Filters
2 x Twin Carbon Fiber Air Ducts
Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
2 x EPDM Rear Air Feeds
Silicon Joints
Mounts for CNC-machined brackets
Filter Housing Assemblies
The filter housings are composed of custom-made second-generation filters, aluminum intake covers, and stainless steel brackets. The carbon pod wraps around the reverse-mounted filter and smoothly shapes the airflow to the OEM turbo intakes. This modifies the flow path from the OEM airbox, where airflow enters the airbox base, changes direction 90 degrees to pass through the panel filter, and then changes direction 90 degrees again to pass through the tube section. Our system is much more direct, with airflow entering from the front of the filter housing and heading towards the turbo intake section without abrupt changes in direction. The result is a smoother path from the filter to the turbo, allowing it to operate with less resistance.
Custom Cone Filter
To achieve the highest possible flow rate, we use a filter element to maximize the available space in the engine bay. The filter media is ISO tested to ensure filtration meets OEM standards and is dry. The filter is constructed with our proprietary flow cones to support the Venturi housing principle.
Twin Carbon Air Ducts
The main limitation of the stock system is the position of the intake relative to the orientation of the turbo air intakes. The intakes are located at the front of the car, while the turbo air intakes face the rear. We designed the air ducts with an additional opening at the top and introduced a secondary feed where cold air is drawn from the baffle plate. By using both the original and additional air intakes, the system is able to flow at a higher rate and provide a less tortuous flow path to the turbos.
Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
Since the filter housings were designed for maximum volume, the OEM engine cover no longer fits. We therefore produced a redesigned cover that completes the engine bay, covering the engine components for a refined aesthetic. We’ve left gaps between the engine cover and the air intakes so that heat from the engine can easily dissipate rather than entering the intake system.
The complete system assembles to provide an intake that improves on the stock airbox in terms of performance, aesthetics, and sound.