AFE Intake is here!!!
07-11-2008, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Hyper_545i' post='621283' date='Jul 11 2008, 06:04 AM
I didn't get the tube. Did anyone else with a 545i get the tube?
550i (image from E60.net engine information section)
545i (image from E60.net engine information section)
and how the CAI attaches:
550i with AFE CAI (TX-T.Silver's 550i)
545i with AFE CAI (minus heat shielding - r1racer's 545i)
545i with AFE CAI and heat shield (advancedlogic's 545i)
07-11-2008, 11:04 AM
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Hello Everyone... I have a 08' 550 Sport Automatic and was thinking about getting a CAI & Sprint Booster. Which CAI & SB is best for my car & where could I buy these? Thanks
07-11-2008, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by kreuss550' post='621478' date='Jul 11 2008, 02:04 PM
Hello Everyone... I have a 08' 550 Sport Automatic and was thinking about getting a CAI & Sprint Booster. Which CAI & SB is best for my car & where could I buy these? Thanks
As for CAI, go with AFE or Dinan. Depend on how much you want to spend. Dinan gives you the warranty and a dual intake...check out Dinanbmw.com
As for Sprint booster....I think there is just one kind.
07-11-2008, 11:50 AM
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This was a question posed to me and my answer.......anyone else want to give their response!
Please let me know if you notice a performance improvement besides better throttle response.
Thanks,
Hey there,
My opinion on the AFE.....It definitely produces a different sounding growl coming from the V8. You can tell it is sucking more air into the engine. Almost sounds more like an american muscle car engine (sort of like the Mustang SVT engine) This is what is supposed to give the increased HP, torque, etc.
In reality (now remember I have only had a couple of days and just drove it for the 1st time last night), I don't know if the increase HP is noticeable. After all, we are probably talking about 4-7hp gain. I don't know if that is truly appreciable without putting the car on a dyno. It is not going to snap your neck back or anything like that. It did seem that at any given RPM, my MPG needle was riding a little higher, so hey maybe better gas mileage.
Like I said, I am still trying to decide my verdict on it. I am into modding and that is my main reason. It won't give your 550 M5 like power.
Hope that helps.
Steve
Please let me know if you notice a performance improvement besides better throttle response.
Thanks,
Hey there,
My opinion on the AFE.....It definitely produces a different sounding growl coming from the V8. You can tell it is sucking more air into the engine. Almost sounds more like an american muscle car engine (sort of like the Mustang SVT engine) This is what is supposed to give the increased HP, torque, etc.
In reality (now remember I have only had a couple of days and just drove it for the 1st time last night), I don't know if the increase HP is noticeable. After all, we are probably talking about 4-7hp gain. I don't know if that is truly appreciable without putting the car on a dyno. It is not going to snap your neck back or anything like that. It did seem that at any given RPM, my MPG needle was riding a little higher, so hey maybe better gas mileage.
Like I said, I am still trying to decide my verdict on it. I am into modding and that is my main reason. It won't give your 550 M5 like power.
Hope that helps.
Steve
07-11-2008, 07:01 PM
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Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
Originally Posted by kreuss550' post='621776' date='Jul 11 2008, 07:50 PM
So can anyone get the AFE CAI or Sprint Booster for my 08' 550? Or do you recommend looking elsewhere? Thanks for your reply.
07-11-2008, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kreuss550' post='621776' date='Jul 11 2008, 07:50 PM
So can anyone get the AFE CAI or Sprint Booster for my 08' 550? Or do you recommend looking elsewhere? Thanks for your reply.
07-12-2008, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by kreuss550' post='621776' date='Jul 11 2008, 09:50 PM
So can anyone get the AFE CAI or Sprint Booster for my 08' 550? Or do you recommend looking elsewhere? Thanks for your reply.
Definitely get the CAI (AFE) from the guys at Trinity Autosport
07-12-2008, 08:06 PM
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Have a question. I noticed after a 10 min drive tonight that my CAI tube going from air filter to the throttle bodies (the velocity stack referred to earlier) felt pretty hot. Is that normal??
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