BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 1 Front Hood Suction Air Intake Inlet Duct 7541738

The BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93 Hood Air Intake Duct is an original intake system component from the intake manifolds category, designed for installation in the front section of the engine bay. Designed by BMW, it ensures stable airflow to the intake system, promoting smooth engine operation and correct flow characteristics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7541738-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7541738
• Substitutable numbers: 13717541738, 7541738, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Offset (ET):
• Category: Intake Manifolds

Purpose and Function in the Intake System

This BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93 Hood Air Intake Duct serves as an air inlet, directing air from the front body area to other components of the intake system. Located in the front of the vehicle, it works with the factory engine bay configuration, channeling air in a way that is optimized for flow and reduced turbulence.

Thanks to its design, which aligns with BMW's specifications, this component maintains the correct duct geometry, helping to ensure stable engine air supply conditions within typical road speed ranges.

Construction and Fitment for BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93

The intake duct has been specifically developed for the BMW 3 Series generations E90, E91, E92, and E93, taking into account the shape of the hood, front fascia, and the placement of other components in the engine bay. This means:

• factory mounting points that match the body structure,
• a shape optimized for channeling air from under the hood,
• compatibility with the original BMW intake system.

This precise fitment facilitates hassle-free installation and ensures consistency with other components of the air intake system.

Benefits of Using an Original Intake Duct

Using the original BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93 Hood Air Intake Duct allows for the preservation of the factory airflow characteristics. In practice, this means:

• stable engine air supply under typical operating conditions,
• compliance with the BMW intake system design,
• no need for modifications to adjacent engine bay components.

An element of this type from the intake manifolds category is particularly useful when restoring a vehicle to its factory specification after a collision, body repairs, or replacement of other intake components.

Condition and Application in Service and Upgrades

The offered intake duct is a used part, making it an attractive solution for servicing and rebuilding the intake system in BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93 models. It is suitable for both post-accident repairs and for replacing worn or damaged factory components when maintaining the original system design is a priority.

Choosing such a part helps to reduce costs compared to new parts, while maintaining compliance with the manufacturer's design and ensuring a correct fit with the body and other components.

BMW Intake Manifolds – Selection and Technical Knowledge

If you are looking for other BMW intake manifolds or related intake components for your model, check out our dedicated category BMW intake manifolds, where you will find a wide selection of components tailored to different series and generations.

Want to better understand the relationship between the intake and exhaust systems, and how these components affect engine performance? Read the article on our blog Performance Exhaust Systems: Used Manifolds and Sport Catalytic Converters on the Road, where we discuss practical aspects of selecting used parts for popular brands, including BMW.