Universal High-Flow Air Filter

Give your engine the airflow it deserves with this reusable, high-performance air filter—perfect as a direct replacement for an ECS intake system or as the finishing touch for your custom intake project.
Dimensions: 4.5" Base OD • 6" Filter Height • 3.5" Top OD

Upgrade from your restrictive factory filter to an ECS Tuning High-Flow Dry Air Filter and let your engine breathe freely. Improved intake flow enhances power throughout the rev range while helping maintain efficient fuel economy.

Oiled vs. Dry Filters — Which Is Right for You?

Oiled Filters

Offer slightly higher airflow for maximum performance

Require more frequent cleaning

Must be re-oiled after each cleaning

Long-term reusable design saves money over disposable paper filters

Dry Filters

Provide excellent airflow with minimal maintenance

Easily cleaned with warm, soapy water—no oiling required

Still flow significantly better than OE paper filters

Fully reusable and cost-effective

Both versions deliver superior performance over stock filters while offering the long-term benefit of reusability. Choose the option that best fits your maintenance style and performance goals.

Since 1999, aFe (Advanced FLOW Engineering) has been developing and manufacturing high quality accessories in their facility in Corona, California. Starting with air filters and intake systems, and now expanding into exhaust systems, suspension components, tuning modules, and more, aFe products are a great way to improve the performance of your BMW without altering its fundamental character. Owned by a BMW enthusiast, aFe power is recognized the world over as a leader in quality performance products for your BMW.

This is a drop-in stock replacement aFe performance air filter that installs into your BMW's factory airbox. This particular filter fits the following BMWs:

E36 3 series: 323i 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3 1992-1998
E46 3 series: 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi M3 1999-2005
E39 5 series : 525i 528i 530i 1997-2003
E85 X3 : X3 2.5i X3 3.0i 2004-2006
Z3 : Z3 2.3 2.5 2.8 3.0 1997-2002
E85 Z4 : Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i M54 engine 2004-2006

This version has an oil-free filter media for less maintenance. For the best flowing filter, with the best performance gain, we always recommend the standard aFe "Pro5R " filter (which has a blue pre-oiled filter media), but this oil-free filter flows only slightly less than the blue Pro5R style aFe filter, and requires no re-oiling after cleaning the filter.

BMW N54 ECS Exact-Fit High Flow Air Filter - Dry

Enhance the performance of your BMW N54 engine with the BMW N54 ECS Exact-Fit High Flow Air Filter - Dry. This high flow air filter is designed to maximize airflow to the engine, improving horsepower and torque. Its dry filter media does not require oiling, reducing maintenance and the risk of over-oiling. Upgrade your BMW N54 with this exact-fit air filter for increased performance and engine efficiency.

• Maximizes airflow to the engine for improved performance
• Dry filter media eliminates the need for oiling
• Reduces maintenance and risk of over-oiling
• Exact-fit design ensures easy installation on BMW N54 engines