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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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I have a 525i 6 speed manual.
I am in market for cold air intake.
I don't believe changing cold air will noticeably increase the power.
Instead I am looking more into better reving sound from when I drive.
Which brand do you recommend?
Where can I install them if I purchase it online?

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Terry
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Brand: AFE

Install: Your local mechanic can do it. Mine charged me $50.

Where to buy online: AutoAnything.com.
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by soliterry' post='508854' date='Dec 20 2007, 11:12 AM
I don't believe changing cold air will noticeably increase the power.
Cooler do have rooms for more power according to thermodynamic... more air intake make rooms for more gas to burn. Which again for more power but it require proper mapping.
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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thanks for the helpful info
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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with the intake alone here's an idea of the gain according to european car: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=41411&hl= .
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='508874' date='Dec 20 2007, 04:37 PM
Brand: AFE

Install: Your local mechanic can do it. Mine charged me $50.

Where to buy online: AutoAnything.com.

100% correct answer above, exactly what I had done on mine. I love the result, sound is great above 3000 RPM..
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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I can't find anyone that makes one for a '04 530i. Do you guys know of anyone?
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