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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by richard313' post='943847
If you can't get dyno or g-tec, just watch the RPM idling between 1500 to 4500 in 3rd gear and see how fast it does (faster better). it is free to test but I admit it is hard to catch or also with a OBD-2 tester will help to see how is the air flow measures (higher flow better).
Thanks for the tip. The rpm goes up faster now.

Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='943916' date='Jul 16 2009, 10:58 AM
You should line the duct with radiant barrier. That will keep heat from the engine from fully going thru.
That's next!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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Do you have the part number for the M5 passenger duct handy?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='944016' date='Jul 16 2009, 12:51 PM
Do you have the part number for the M5 passenger duct handy?
M5 duct:

13-17-7-790-057
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='944018' date='Jul 16 2009, 10:54 AM
M5 duct:

13-17-7-790-057
thanks

edit: the part number was mixed up should be 13-71-7-790-057
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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Can I do it on 550i?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by uskg76`' post='944030' date='Jul 16 2009, 11:22 AM
Can I do it on 550i?
yes! 550i and 545i have very identical intakes and same place.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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thanks cleung for the correction. I was in a hurry. haha

It can be done on a 550. very similar setup.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Nice mod John! Like I said, the Mad Scientist was at it, again.....

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dual Duct (Dinan-Like) Mod Done!!-young_frankenstein.jpg
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by stylezzza' post='943603' date='Jul 16 2009, 12:36 AM
We have to do another run and see if you can keep up with my slk55 now
Not a chance.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Great job!
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