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Old 06-15-2009, 01:46 PM
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Anybody recommend one over the other for an intake solution?

AFE or RPI?
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Old 06-15-2009, 01:48 PM
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RPi for sure...Afe is trash!!!!
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Search and you will find...

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=63222

You might get a used AFE cheap...
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RPi ... all the way!
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the afe has proven loss of power wheareas the RPi scoops and BMC drop in filters have proven gains.
If I were you i would go with the RPi setup
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The FORUM has spoken .
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If you get aFe, you'll be BANNED from the forum. j/k

RPI is the best option.
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Old 06-15-2009, 07:33 PM
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+1 for RPi.
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RPI for sure. best setup is the scoop with an aftermarket filter (package deal with BMC filters). we have the scoops in stock as well
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Can't you install both, the intake system, and the air scoop?
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