{"product_id":"performance-air-filter-for-bmw-1-series-3-series-x1-2010-2011","title":"Performance Air Filter for BMW 1 Series\/ 3 Series\/ X1 (2010-2011)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eN55 TwinPower Turbo High-Flow Induction | BMC Performance Drop-In Filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for BMW owners running the N55 3.0L turbocharged inline-six powerplant who want to optimize turbo spool and throttle response without hacking up their factory airbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Symptom:\u003c\/strong\u003e The factory intake system on the N55 engine is built with a thick, restrictive paper element designed for maximum sound suppression and long-term service intervals. For a high-performance twin-scroll turbo setup, this creates a significant pressure drop. As the paper filter collects dust, the turbocharger has to work harder to pull air through the media, increasing intake air temperatures and sluggishness when you tip into the throttle at low RPMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engineering Fix:\u003c\/strong\u003e This BMC filter utilizes a multi-layered cotton gauze soaked in low-viscosity oil, which allows for a much higher CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) rating compared to OEM paper. By utilizing an epoxy-coated alloy mesh and a \"Full Moulding\" production process, we eliminate welded joints and potential failure points. The result is a boundary layer of airflow that stays laminar and fast, ensuring the turbocharger reaches target boost pressures with less mechanical strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Mechanics Choose This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e While OEM filters stop particles at 10 microns, BMC’s cotton media captures impurities as small as 7 microns without sacrificing flow velocity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"Full Moulding\" system creates a single-piece housing that won’t crack or warp under the high heat found in the N55 engine bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This isn’t a disposable part. It is fully washable and regenerable, meaning it’s likely the last air filter this chassis will ever need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2010-2011 BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, X1\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEngine Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eN55 \/ N55B30 (Single Twin-Scroll Turbo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFactory Ratings\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e306 HP - 400 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFB630\/20\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; OEM Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits the Following Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW 1 (E81, E82, E87, E88) 135i - 306 HP (2010 \u0026gt;) Chassis: E82, E88\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW 3 (E90, E91, E92, E93) 335i - 306 HP (2010 \u0026gt;) Chassis: E90, E91, E92, E93\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW X1 (E84) 35ix - 306 HP (2011 \u0026gt;) Chassis: E84\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW ALPINA B. BOVENSIEPEN B3 (E90\/E91\/E92\/E93) 3.0 - 400 HP (2010 \u0026gt;) Chassis: E90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterchange Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666; background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 10px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\nFB630\/20, FB63020\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Performance Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy with confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e This filter is engineered in Italy to meet the rigorous demands of endurance racing and high-performance street use. If you want better throttle snap and a more efficient N55 engine, this is the foundation of your build.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758415200504,"sku":"DS-BMW-FB630\/20","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/fb630_20__51227.1602611235.1280.1280.jpg?v=1767728319","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-air-filter-for-bmw-1-series-3-series-x1-2010-2011","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}