Homemade Ram Scoop for e60! 545i version 1.2
10-01-2008, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='683076' date='Oct 1 2008, 04:07 PM
Don't forget the judicious use of Duct tape on your homegrown scoop! 
10-01-2008, 02:16 PM
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FYI, I hope you have a dynamometer. More than likely you're LOSING power with the homemade scoop. Case in point, keang24 was outfitted with newer and bigger scoops for his M5. Soon thereafter, he did some highway pulls with another M5 and the results were most disappointing. When his M5 was dynoed, he had LOST 20rwhp. So, he put his original scoops back on and regained the 20rwhp. There is a science to making the ram air scoops and homemade ones aren't going to cut it. Good luck in your endeavor.
10-01-2008, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='683087' date='Oct 1 2008, 04:16 PM
FYI, I hope you have a dynamometer. More than likely you're LOSING power with the homemade scoop. Case in point, keang24 was outfitted with newer and bigger scoops for his M5. Soon thereafter, he did some highway pulls with another M5 and the results were most disappointing. When his M5 was dynoed, he had LOST 20rwhp. So, he put his original scoops back on and regained the 20rwhp. There is a science to making the ram air scoops and homemade ones aren't going to cut it. Good luck in your endeavor.
It is an experiment and under $10!
Maybe it doesn't gain HP but the look....
10-01-2008, 02:36 PM
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
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I don't think the duct is going to hold up. It looks rather flimsy?
Don't put form over function and it would look better with two scoops, not one especially if the scoop is blue. 
Originally Posted by miguex' post='683094' date='Oct 1 2008, 03:32 PM
Maybe it don't gain HP but the look....
10-01-2008, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='683094' date='Oct 1 2008, 05:32 PM
Maybe it doesn't gain HP but the look....
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