Choosing an intake is an opportunity to think about the entire path air takes into your engine. The filter is part of that story, along with the airbox, inlet tubing, connections, and the way those components fit the vehicle.

ARMASPEED brings several approaches to that upgrade through the Extreme Power House catalog. Depending on the application, you will find carbon fiber airboxes, aluminum alloy components, dedicated inlet pipes, and high-flow filters packaged for particular vehicles.

That variety makes the lineup worth a closer look. Whether you drive a BMW M car, an Audi sedan, or a Mercedes-Benz, understanding what each system includes helps you choose an upgrade with a clear purpose.

Look at How the Components Work Together

A complete intake purchase involves more than choosing a filter or a finish.

Look at where the system collects air, how the airbox is arranged, and which tubing and connections are included. Those details help explain the difference between a complete intake assembly, a replacement filter, and a cover designed for an existing system.

For example, ARMASPEED's Audi RS3 8V kit combines a front air duct, carbon fiber airbox, inlet pipe, and high-flow filter. Its Mercedes-Benz M264 system uses a sealed carbon fiber airbox and inlet pipe with a dry filter. These are application-specific arrangements rather than one universal design.

Start by comparing the complete package with the equipment already on your car. You will have a better sense of what the upgrade changes and how it fits into your plans.

BMW G80 M3 and G82 M4: Choose the Right Edition

For the BMW G80 M3 and G82 M4, XPH lists ARMASPEED intake options that let owners choose how much of the assembly to purchase.

The Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake edition includes two aluminum bases, two carbon fiber inlet pipes, two carbon fiber covers, two high-flow filters, and installation accessories.

The Aluminum Base with Carbon Fiber Pipe edition includes the bases, inlet pipes, filters, and accessories, without the carbon covers in its stated package. A separate Carbon Fiber Cover option is also listed, specifically for use with the ARMASPEED intake system.

These distinctions make the product options meaningful. An owner starting with the factory intake has different needs from someone who already has compatible ARMASPEED hardware and wants to add covers.

Choose the edition by its contents. That keeps the purchase aligned with the stage your build has reached and the finished configuration you want.

Audi A6 C8: Explore the Aluminum Alloy Approach

Carbon fiber is a prominent part of the ARMASPEED range, but XPH also lists an aluminum alloy intake for the Audi A6 C8 3.0T.

The CG85-02-0016 package includes an aluminum alloy airbox, two aluminum covers, an enlarged silicone hose, a high-flow filter, and installation accessories. The description presents the airbox as a design intended to separate the incoming air from hot engine-bay air.

This gives A6 owners another construction option to consider when planning an intake upgrade.

Think about what matters most to your project: the included hardware, the installation arrangement, the appearance, and the overall budget. The material is one part of that decision, and it is useful to evaluate it alongside the rest of the system.

The listing describes this application as a direct bolt-on installation without ECU/DME remapping. Review that information against your exact vehicle and existing modifications when planning the work.

Audi RS3 8V: Follow the Complete Air Path

The ARMASPEED Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake listed as ARMAAD0RS3-A illustrates how a kit can extend beyond the filter housing.

XPH identifies the application as the 2013-2016 Audi RS3 8V. The package includes the carbon fiber air duct, airbox, inlet pipe, high-flow filter, and installation fixtures. The listing describes the airbox and front inlet arrangement as part of ARMASPEED's approach to airflow and heat management.

For an RS3 owner, those details provide a useful way to compare systems: follow the path from the air entry point through the supplied components.

Keep the stated generation and year range in view. The RS3 badge has appeared across different versions, and a kit identified for this early 8V application should be matched to that application.

When planning a broader build, also consider how the intake will connect with any existing or proposed inlet hardware.

Mercedes-Benz M264: Make the Engine Code Part of the Search

Mercedes-Benz owners can find ARMASPEED carbon fiber intake options in the XPH catalog as well.

One example is ARMABZM264-A, listed for M264-powered W205/S205 C200 and C300, along with W213 E300 applications. Its description specifies a sealed carbon fiber airbox and inlet pipe, a high-flow dry filter, and an internal surface designed to support a smooth airflow path.

The engine code is especially useful when narrowing down the choice. A model badge or chassis name alone may not describe the full configuration.

Use the product's complete fitment information, including engine and model-year details, to identify the appropriate system. Once that is established, you can evaluate the package on the features that interest you: construction, included components, and how it complements your existing setup.

Plan for the Filter Beyond Installation Day

An intake remains part of the car long after the installation is finished, so include filter care in the decision.

XPH lists ARMASPEED nonwoven replacement filters for various systems. Examples include CS56-AR60031-2, a two-filter set with listed BMW applications including the G80 M3 and G82/G83 M4, and CS56-AR60063 for specified Mercedes-Benz M264 carbon fiber intake applications.

Match a replacement to the installed intake and its required filter specification. Keep the intake's part number and care instructions with your service records so future maintenance is straightforward.

Find Your ARMASPEED Intake at XPH

A well-planned intake upgrade starts with understanding the system you are buying. Compare the airbox design, tubing, filter, package contents, and application before choosing the configuration for your car.

Explore the ARMASPEED collection at Extreme Power House to browse carbon fiber and aluminum intake options, compatible covers, and replacement filters. Find the system listed for your vehicle and take the next step in your build with a clear plan.