BMC air filter
06-22-2009 | 10:47 PM
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Thinking about swapping out for a BMC filter, just trying to figure out if its really worth it. I'd prolly also either get the RPi scoop or just make my own (remember seeing a DYI scoop somewhere...)
So basically, I know enough to know that the BMC is better than K&N, so I'd go with the BMC, but its about $100 bucks and I'm cheap - like, Scroodge-cheap! - especially, if BMC doesn't make that much difference. People that have these, would you say it is worth the money you paid for it? And please include what engine you have in your responses, as I imagine, it affects different engines differently.
just FYI: I have a 530 with a manual
So basically, I know enough to know that the BMC is better than K&N, so I'd go with the BMC, but its about $100 bucks and I'm cheap - like, Scroodge-cheap! - especially, if BMC doesn't make that much difference. People that have these, would you say it is worth the money you paid for it? And please include what engine you have in your responses, as I imagine, it affects different engines differently.
just FYI: I have a 530 with a manual
06-22-2009 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='920741' date='Jun 22 2009, 11:47 PM
Thinking about swapping out for a BMC filter, just trying to figure out if its really worth it. I'd prolly also either get the RPi scoop or just make my own (remember seeing a DYI scoop somewhere...)
So basically, I know enough to know that the BMC is better than K&N, so I'd go with the BMC, but its about $100 bucks and I'm cheap - like, Scroodge-cheap! - especially, if BMC doesn't make that much difference. People that have these, would you say it is worth the money you paid for it? And please include what engine you have in your responses, as I imagine, it affects different engines differently.
just FYI: I have a 530 with a manual
So basically, I know enough to know that the BMC is better than K&N, so I'd go with the BMC, but its about $100 bucks and I'm cheap - like, Scroodge-cheap! - especially, if BMC doesn't make that much difference. People that have these, would you say it is worth the money you paid for it? And please include what engine you have in your responses, as I imagine, it affects different engines differently.
just FYI: I have a 530 with a manual
06-22-2009 | 10:57 PM
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Pushers! Respect 
But like I said, I'm a Scroodge, so I'm not spending 100 bucks on smth that's questionable - I'd rather spend 200 on smth that's definite.
And I've been told by someone
that the scoop does not necessarily add HPs... 
But like I said, I'm a Scroodge, so I'm not spending 100 bucks on smth that's questionable - I'd rather spend 200 on smth that's definite.
And I've been told by someone
that the scoop does not necessarily add HPs...
06-22-2009 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='920754' date='Jun 22 2009, 11:57 PM
Pushers! Respect
But like I said, I'm a Scroodge, so I'm not spending 100 bucks on smth that's questionable - I'd rather spend 200 on smth that's definite.
And I've been told by someone that the scoop does not necessarily add HPs...
But like I said, I'm a Scroodge, so I'm not spending 100 bucks on smth that's questionable - I'd rather spend 200 on smth that's definite.
And I've been told by someone
that the scoop does not necessarily add HPs... http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=79456
06-22-2009 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Trinity Autosport' post='920757' date='Jun 23 2009, 03:04 AM
thanks for adding chaos to my confusion 
06-23-2009 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by earl_je' post='921035' date='Jun 23 2009, 12:41 PM
thinking of getting a BMC filter myself.. where can I buy one? can someone PM me or post here where to get one?
06-23-2009 | 09:21 AM
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the biggest difference will be the sprintbooster, get a K+N/BMC with a nice exhaust with tuv/jasma other safety approval, thats about as much noticeable
difference as you will get
difference as you will get
Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='920741' date='Jun 23 2009, 02:47 PM
Thinking about swapping out for a BMC filter, just trying to figure out if its really worth it. I'd prolly also either get the RPi scoop or just make my own (remember seeing a DYI scoop somewhere...)
So basically, I know enough to know that the BMC is better than K&N, so I'd go with the BMC, but its about $100 bucks and I'm cheap - like, Scroodge-cheap! - especially, if BMC doesn't make that much difference. People that have these, would you say it is worth the money you paid for it? And please include what engine you have in your responses, as I imagine, it affects different engines differently.
just FYI: I have a 530 with a manual
So basically, I know enough to know that the BMC is better than K&N, so I'd go with the BMC, but its about $100 bucks and I'm cheap - like, Scroodge-cheap! - especially, if BMC doesn't make that much difference. People that have these, would you say it is worth the money you paid for it? And please include what engine you have in your responses, as I imagine, it affects different engines differently.
just FYI: I have a 530 with a manual