BMC Air Filter Blog

Expert Advice, Product Reviews & Maintenance Guides for BMC Air Filters

Stay up to date with the latest news, expert tips, and in-depth guides on BMC air filters and high-performance intake systems. Whether you’re looking for advice on upgrading your car or motorcycle air filter, installation how-tos, product reviews, or maintenance best practices, you’ll find it all right here.

From maximizing horsepower and efficiency to learning the benefits of washable, reusable air filters, our blog is dedicated to helping you get the most out of your vehicle. Explore performance comparisons, new product launches, and answers to common air filter questions—straight from the pros.

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Illustration comparing a sealed factory airbox with a high-flow drop-in filter versus an open aftermarket intake on European performance cars, showing cold air routing versus hot engine-bay air.

Why the Factory Airbox Beats Most Aftermarket Intakes on European Cars

Summary: On modern European performance cars—BMW M, Audi RS, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, and similar—the factory airbox is not an afterthought. It is a CFD-optimized, thermally managed, pressure-stabl...

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BMC Air Filter Impact on Power and Response in the BMW M5 (S63)

Summary: The F90 BMW M5’s S63 twin-turbo V8 is already a monster, but it still lives and dies by how easily it can breathe. This engineering deep dive explains how airflow, pressure drop, and fil...

Red Porsche 911 (992) Carrera in a wind tunnel showing aerodynamic airflow lines, representing how BMC Air Filters improve airflow and throttle response.

How an Air Filter Affects Horsepower and Throttle Response — Porsche 911 (992) Engineering Deep Dive

Summary: Every horsepower your 911 makes begins with a breath of air. This deep dive explains how airflow, pressure drop, and filtration drive real-world performance in the Porsche 911 (992) plat...

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Why BMC Air Filters Are Used by Ferrari, Porsche, and BMW Motorsport

Summary: This deep dive explains why BMC Air Filters are a mainstay in high-performance and motorsport environments. You’ll learn how multi-layer cotton gauze media, optimized pressure drop, and r...

Hero image comparing BMC oiled cotton air filters to dry filters, showing performance airflow benefits in a sports car setting

Oiled vs Dry Air Filters: Why BMC Leads in Performance

Summary: Choosing between an oiled air filter and a dry air filter affects airflow, filtration, maintenance, and long-term engine health. This guide compares both across all applications (street, ...

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BMC Air Filters: A Legacy in MotoGP, World Superbike & Endurance Racing

Race-bred pedigree: BMC’s presence in MotoGP, World Superbike, and Endurance racing informs the quality, fitment, and performance of its sportbike filters. Executive Summary: BMC Air Filters hav...

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