CAI - are they worth more than the sound
05-05-2009, 06:53 AM
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I used to have a short CAI in my 05 FX35 - sounded great and I felt a good difference in power. I'm now thinking about getting one for my 550i. Tried doing a search on the topic before posting, but only found that the sound above 4k is GREAT!!. Well, I want that great V8 sound I read about. A couple months ago I also read that Short CAI isn't really worth it; the heat, etc actually work against you. I've seen Dinan online but they want over $1k for theirs. Afe is the one I heard about the power loss, but I recall you could get almost 40 hp gains with theirs - ????
I haven't done any exhaust mods, but I'm seriously thinking about the CAI option. Any help would be great. I want that cool sound I had and from my reading it will sound even better with my v8. On the other hand, I don't need the power loss I've heard about - I could be completely wrong - HELP!!
I haven't done any exhaust mods, but I'm seriously thinking about the CAI option. Any help would be great. I want that cool sound I had and from my reading it will sound even better with my v8. On the other hand, I don't need the power loss I've heard about - I could be completely wrong - HELP!!
05-05-2009, 07:01 AM
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Keep the stock box and remove the charcoal air filter...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21796
That will give a bit more "sound" and won't lose power
from what I have heard/read on CAI discussions, none really give you hp gains..
for performance, most members here will recommend investing in an air scoop and drop in air filter (K&N or BMC)
^if you chose to go this route, pm members trinity autosport and/or nerweezy for the best pricing and customer service
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http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21796
That will give a bit more "sound" and won't lose power
from what I have heard/read on CAI discussions, none really give you hp gains..
for performance, most members here will recommend investing in an air scoop and drop in air filter (K&N or BMC)
^if you chose to go this route, pm members trinity autosport and/or nerweezy for the best pricing and customer service
GL
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05-05-2009, 07:06 AM
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Thanks, I actually have a K&N filter in now. Just updated my signature. I'll look into the charcoal air filter thing
05-05-2009, 07:15 AM
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LOL - I didn't even notice the Charcoal filter when I placed the K&N replacement in. I'll look for the charcoal filter and remove this evening.
05-05-2009, 07:25 AM
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Part # D760-0012
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05-05-2009, 07:43 AM
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I've been reading a little more and I'll remove the charcoal filter during lunch. This way I can enjoy it on the highway during my drive home this evening.
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Originally Posted by kr_550i' post='868633' date='May 5 2009, 08:43 AM
I've been reading a little more and I'll remove the charcoal filter during lunch. This way I can enjoy it on the highway during my drive home this evening.
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Originally Posted by kr_550i' post='868633' date='May 5 2009, 08:43 AM
I've been reading a little more and I'll remove the charcoal filter during lunch. This way I can enjoy it on the highway during my drive home this evening.