RPI Scoop on a Diesel engine?
06-24-2009, 09:51 AM
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I have a 2004 BMW 535d, Sprint Booster installed, ECU remap and I would like to add a RPI Scoop to get more air in the engine. WIll that work for a Diesel? Or is it just a Petrol thing?
06-24-2009, 01:16 PM
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hahahaa we're in the same boat. I am about to order the RPI Scoop as we speak (and as soon as Paypal allows me to forward the payment) and I also ordered a BMC filter as well, yesterday. I guess we will both find out at the same time. The Diesel being a Turbo engine and working with lots of air, would make me think it will like the added air pressure inside the air box.... time will tell.
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06-24-2009, 02:51 PM
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I forgot to mention, I also ordered the Angel iBright V3 white and some Matte Black grills. I will go all HID Xenon on Friday. I have Bi-Xenon as we speak, I will add Xenon on the Hi-Beam and on the Fog Lights as well. All 5000k temperature, clear white. It should look nice.
Regarding the RPI scoop, I have the air intake on the right side as I stay in the car, left side as you look at the car from the front. No RPI scoop was matching, so I got the M5 RPI scoops and will use the one that I need (adapt it if needed).
Regarding the RPI scoop, I have the air intake on the right side as I stay in the car, left side as you look at the car from the front. No RPI scoop was matching, so I got the M5 RPI scoops and will use the one that I need (adapt it if needed).
08-03-2009, 12:22 PM
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Q: Does the RPI Ram intake system work on the diesel models?
A: RPi has not tested it yet to know if:
1. the corresponding models will fit
2. if it will work and at the what capacity
More to come after some R&D.
A: RPi has not tested it yet to know if:
1. the corresponding models will fit
2. if it will work and at the what capacity
More to come after some R&D.
08-03-2009, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Michelle@RPI' post='964153' date='Aug 3 2009, 03:22 PM
Q: Does the RPI Ram intake system work on the diesel models?
A: RPi has not tested it yet to know if:
1. the corresponding models will fit
2. if it will work and at the what capacity
More to come after some R&D.
A: RPi has not tested it yet to know if:
1. the corresponding models will fit
2. if it will work and at the what capacity
More to come after some R&D.
As for point 2, I don't know either, I never seen one installed on a diesel. It should work, considering a turbo diesel consumes more air than a naturally aspirated petrol engine. All extra air should be welcome.
My scoops are on the way, I should have them in a week.
08-03-2009, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by terente0081' post='922204' date='Jun 24 2009, 01:51 PM
I have a 2004 BMW 535d, Sprint Booster installed, ECU remap and I would like to add a RPI Scoop to get more air in the engine. WIll that work for a Diesel? Or is it just a Petrol thing?
08-04-2009, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by LittleBIG' post='964823' date='Aug 4 2009, 01:17 AM
Just wondering the same thing - people in Europe also need some powergains
