Cold Air Intake for BMW 740 740i 740iL M60 M62 E38 (1993-2001) 4.4L Engine

Optimize Airflow and Induction Sound for Your BMW E38 M62 V8

Who It’s For: This kit is built for the BMW E38 purist who wants to bridge the gap between executive luxury and raw performance. If you’re piloting a 740i or 740iL powered by the BMW M62 V8, you know these engines are masterpieces of German engineering that feel slightly held back by their whisper-quiet factory settings.

The Problem: The stock intake system on the M62 V8 was designed primarily for noise suppression. It uses a series of restrictive baffles and a heavy plastic airbox that is prone to heat soak in the cramped E38 engine bay. This restriction creates a bottleneck, limiting the volume of air reaching the cylinders and dulling the throttle response that a 4.4L V8 should naturally possess.

The Solution: Our Cold Air Intake system replaces the entire factory tract with high-flow T304 aluminum. By smoothing out the air path and utilizing a high-velocity cone filter, we allow the M62 V8 to draw in a higher volume of oxygen with less effort. This results in a noticeable improvement in mid-range torque and a resonant, muscular V8 growl under heavy acceleration that the factory box completely hides.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Enhanced Induction Flow: The T304 aluminum piping provides a smooth internal surface, reducing turbulence compared to the ribbed factory rubber boots, leading to a 10% increase in potential airflow.
• Superior Thermal Management: Lightweight aluminum dissipates heat faster than thick OE plastic, helping to maintain lower intake temperatures during spirited driving.
• Serviceable Performance: Includes a high-flow, washable synthetic filter. Stop buying disposable paper filters; this unit is designed to be cleaned and reused for the life of the vehicle.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1993 BMW 740i / 740iL (E38 4.4L V8)
• 1994 BMW 740i / 740iL (E38 4.4L V8)
• 1995 BMW 740i / 740iL (E38 4.4L V8)
• 1996 BMW 740i / 740iL (E38 4.4L V8)
• 1997 BMW 740i / 740iL (E38 4.4L V8)
• 1998 BMW 740i / 740iL (E38 4.4L V8)
• 1999 BMW 740i / 740iL (E38 4.4L V8)
• 2000 BMW 740i / 740iL (E38 4.4L V8)
• 2001 BMW 740i / 740iL (E38 4.4L V8)

Interchange Part Numbers:

BMW-E38-740-M62-AI-BLK, 13711702151, 13711736675, M60B40, M62B44, M62TUB44

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is designed to bolt directly to your factory mounting points without permanent modification to your classic E38. Backed by real automotive expertise and a commitment to quality fitment, we ensure your 7-Series breathes better than the day it left the factory.