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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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So now as we all know that the AFE intake reduces engine power rather than increasing can some 1 tell me which air intake would be best for a 550i(performance wise ofcourse).
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by dsm' post='690497' date='Oct 11 2008, 11:11 AM
So now as we all know that the AFE intake reduces engine power rather than increasing can some 1 tell me which air intake would be best for a 550i(performance wise ofcourse).
Best air intake for 550i.-0408_4wd_snorkel02_z.jpg
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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i had the same question, the answer is DINAN intake. Its very expensive though.
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='690507' date='Oct 11 2008, 10:30 AM
Phill , goin 'gator hunting ?
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='690507' date='Oct 11 2008, 11:30 AM
Nice one. We should all get that. Group Buy on this item

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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='690507' date='Oct 11 2008, 08:30 AM
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='690709' date='Oct 11 2008, 06:28 PM
BWHAHAHAHAHAHA! I just saw that "Safari Snorkels"
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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wow....so whose suing AFE now
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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haha
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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True the Dinan was a bit of cash, but I think it was worth it.
GL with the group buy and selling your old AFE's
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