Making a second Air Intake for 545i...
10-08-2008, 01:40 AM
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Very ingenious M ! I like your efforts. I didn't even think about the tap on the other side of the car - anyone know if this is where Dinan also make the 2nd air port ?
From what I can see from the pics, there is a slight flaw however with this setup (2nd air port) due to the AFE. There is not enough suction imo coming from the AFE to create low pressure and get a dynamic airflow going. The 2nd air port needs your homemade air scoop at least to send air by means of ram towards the AFE. I would try this.
This would be an interesting mod to an enclosed air filter (stock) - like the DINAN.
good effort - it has given me some (homemade) ideas to see if the stock could be modified ala DINAN style.
From what I can see from the pics, there is a slight flaw however with this setup (2nd air port) due to the AFE. There is not enough suction imo coming from the AFE to create low pressure and get a dynamic airflow going. The 2nd air port needs your homemade air scoop at least to send air by means of ram towards the AFE. I would try this.
This would be an interesting mod to an enclosed air filter (stock) - like the DINAN.
good effort - it has given me some (homemade) ideas to see if the stock could be modified ala DINAN style.
10-08-2008, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='687976' date='Oct 8 2008, 03:40 AM
Very ingenious M ! I like your efforts. I didn't even think about the tap on the other side of the car - anyone know if this is where Dinan also make the 2nd air port ?
From what I can see from the pics, there is a slight flaw however with this setup (2nd air port) due to the AFE. There is not enough suction imo coming from the AFE to create low pressure and get a dynamic airflow going. The 2nd air port needs your homemade air scoop at least to send air by means of ram towards the AFE. I would try this.
This would be an interesting mod to an enclosed air filter (stock) - like the DINAN.
good effort - it has given me some (homemade) ideas to see if the stock could be modified ala DINAN style.
From what I can see from the pics, there is a slight flaw however with this setup (2nd air port) due to the AFE. There is not enough suction imo coming from the AFE to create low pressure and get a dynamic airflow going. The 2nd air port needs your homemade air scoop at least to send air by means of ram towards the AFE. I would try this.
This would be an interesting mod to an enclosed air filter (stock) - like the DINAN.
good effort - it has given me some (homemade) ideas to see if the stock could be modified ala DINAN style.
I am pretty sure that Dinan buy that M5 air duct then make it as apart of the kit. Because it looks same.
Yes, I already making the Scoops DUAL SCOOPS!!!
Yeah, angled to 90 degrees.About the enclosed box... I think you need to drill a hole for the second input. I think it can be done easily . About the reverse, just put the tap on the Stock enclosed.
Please share your ideas here too!!
One idea becomes many ideas!
10-08-2008, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='687976' date='Oct 8 2008, 04:40 AM
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From what I can see from the pics, there is a slight flaw however with this setup (2nd air port) due to the AFE. There is not enough suction imo coming from the AFE to create low pressure and get a dynamic airflow going...
From what I can see from the pics, there is a slight flaw however with this setup (2nd air port) due to the AFE. There is not enough suction imo coming from the AFE to create low pressure and get a dynamic airflow going...
Andy makes a very good point.
10-08-2008, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='688161' date='Oct 8 2008, 09:32 AM
Good effort Miguel Andy makes a very good point.
Andy makes a very good point. We are learning!
10-11-2008, 02:32 PM
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WOW. huge difference.... I am uploading a video to youtube. Video = 100000000 words.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=pOneTIij9vo
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=pOneTIij9vo
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Very interesting Miguel ... I noticed a clicking/clanking sound when your engine was running. This was apparent in both instances. I don't hear that on mine, and was wondering why it was happening on yours.
Btw, the difference is sound is certainly noticeable with the 2nd-intake.
Btw, the difference is sound is certainly noticeable with the 2nd-intake.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='690681' date='Oct 11 2008, 04:48 PM
Very interesting Miguel ... I noticed a clicking/clanking sound when your engine was running. This was apparent in both instances. I don't hear that on mine, and was wondering why it was happening on yours.
Btw, the difference is sound is certainly noticeable with the 2nd-intake.
Btw, the difference is sound is certainly noticeable with the 2nd-intake.
Cold Start. always in the first 1-2 minutes then it goes away.
Now I am making another video PART II (car running)