{"product_id":"performance-air-filter-for-bmw-x3-x4-with-18-i-20-ix-28-ix-2-0-28-ix-3-0-20-ix-28-ix-engines","title":"Performance Air Filter for BMW X3 X4 18 I 20 IX 28 IX 2.0 28 IX 3.0 20 IX 28 IX Engines","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Efficiency Induction: BMC Performance Filter for BMW N20 \u0026amp; N52 Engines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for BMW X3 (F25) and X4 (F26) owners running the N20 turbocharged inline-four or the N52 naturally aspirated inline-six powerplants who want to eliminate the \"heavy\" feeling during initial acceleration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Symptom:\u003c\/strong\u003e The factory intake system on the F25 and F26 chassis is designed with a heavy bias toward sound suppression rather than flow velocity. The stock paper element is incredibly dense, creating a significant pressure drop across the filter media. In a heavy SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), this translates to a sluggish throttle response and a feeling that the engine is \"choking\" until the turbo fully spools or the VANOS system advances. You’re essentially forcing your engine to breathe through a straw, which increases pumping losses and heat soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engineering Fix:\u003c\/strong\u003e This BMC drop-in replacement utilizes a multi-layered cotton gauze system, soaked in low-viscosity oil and reinforced by an epoxy-coated alloy mesh. By switching from a surface-loading paper filter to a depth-loading cotton media, we increase the surface area for airflow while improving filtration down to 7 microns. The \"Full Moulding\" construction eliminates welded joints, ensuring the filter frame remains air-tight even under high-vacuum scenarios. This results in a more immediate pressure equalization in the intake tract, giving you sharper tip-in throttle response and a subtle, more mechanical engine note.\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 Volumetric Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e By reducing the resistance in the intake airbox, the engine reaches its target load with less effort, which is especially noticeable on the N20 turbo models during spool-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e While OEM filters stop particles at 10 microns, BMC’s multi-layer cotton captures impurities as small as 7 microns without sacrificing flow velocity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed with a specialized rubber that resists heat-cycling and petrol fumes, this filter is fully washable and regenerable, making it the last 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;\"\u003e2011-2018 BMW X3 (F25) \/ X4 (F26)\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;\"\u003eN20B20 (Turbo 4-Cyl) \/ N52B30 (NA 6-Cyl)\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;\"\u003e184 HP - 258 HP (Variant Dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFilter Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eA: 313mm | B: 261mm\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;\"\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFB763\/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 X3 (F25) 18 I (184 HP) 2014 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW X3 (F25) 20 IX (184 HP) 2011 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW X3 (F25) 28 IX 2.0 (245 HP) 2012 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW X3 (F25) 28 IX 3.0 (258 HP) 2011 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW X4 (F26) 20 IX (184 HP) 2014 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW X4 (F26) 28 IX (245 HP) 2014 \u0026gt;\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\nFB763\/20, FB76320, 313261-F25\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 is a genuine BMC component, the same engineering pedigree found in Formula 1 and GT3 racing pits worldwide. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758418313464,"sku":"DS-BMW-FB763\/20","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/FB763_20__88845.1602775170.1280.1280.jpg?v=1767728401","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-air-filter-for-bmw-x3-x4-with-18-i-20-ix-28-ix-2-0-28-ix-3-0-20-ix-28-ix-engines","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}