E60 550i Dyno w/ AFE, w/ stock, w/ stock + RPi
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I just don't understand..... M3 guys say AFE is great.... look this: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.ph...p;highlight=AFE
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.ph...p;highlight=AFE
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.ph...p;highlight=AFE
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
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I don't see a dyno chart in that M3 thread. They're going by their butt dyno and wanting to believe that it made a difference. It's louder, so it MUST be faster mentality. I understand you are trying to justify your purchase of the AFE, but the fact of the matter is it's a power reducing mod.
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='693953' date='Oct 15 2008, 12:07 PM
It's louder, so it MUST be faster mentality.
Rofl, i said the exact same thing in the other afe post... Obviosly when someone spends $300+ on an intake, hes going to, want to think it added HP, not decrease HP lol
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by tbal' post='693975' date='Oct 15 2008, 12:22 PM
Rofl, i said the exact same thing in the other afe post... Obviosly when someone spends $300+ on an intake, hes going to, want to think it added HP, not decrease HP lol
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='693926' date='Oct 15 2008, 01:53 PM
I just don't understand..... M3 guys say AFE is great.... look this: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.ph...p;highlight=AFE
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.ph...p;highlight=AFE
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.ph...p;highlight=AFE
Btw, here's the Dyno chart from the M3 board ...
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='693987' date='Oct 15 2008, 12:27 PM
My farts can pump out more power than that stupid AFE intake.
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Being able to hear the engine "roar" from the addition of an induction filter can easily make you "think" or "feel" the car is faster. You ever hear those riced out cars rev or take off? They sound hideous and the care are almost always really slow. If feels fast to the drivers because of the sound. Put some ear plugs on and do some pulls. It might give you a different perspective.
