E60 550i Dyno w/ AFE, w/ stock, w/ stock + RPi
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='701235' date='Oct 23 2008, 01:14 PM
So now you are out $350.02???
Will the cost of these AFE intakes ever stop???
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I just have to add, with the stock airbox back in with only 2 days of driving, there is more ease mostly at top end, especially with early mornings with temps in the 50s. I have to admit, I was mesmerized by the sound of the AFE and regret it. another learning experience.
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='703275' date='Oct 25 2008, 11:31 AM
I just have to add, with the stock airbox back in with only 2 days of driving, there is more ease mostly at top end, especially with early mornings with temps in the 50s. I have to admit, I was mesmerized by the sound of the AFE and regret it. another learning experience.
I learned a lot lately and much R&D. I tested exhaustively both AFE and Stock on my own. Right now my car is with stock with dual air ducts. the mornings here is about -5C / 28F both are pretty fast. I admit.
Stock = more quieter, AFE = more louder. Gains or not it does not matter. it is personal taste. IMO.
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with the airbox and scoop, all I need now is the BMC filter in the future when its time to get rid of the K&N ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
btw, BMC air filters for 530s are in stock, and the rest are on their way
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btw, BMC air filters for 530s are in stock, and the rest are on their way
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='703366' date='Oct 25 2008, 01:40 PM
with the airbox and scoop, all I need now is the BMC filter in the future when its time to get rid of the K&N ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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btw, BMC air filters for 530s are in stock, and the rest are on their way
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I have K&N filter..... is it good? or BMC is better?
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='703516' date='Oct 25 2008, 07:05 PM
I have K&N filter..... is it good? or BMC is better?
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The difference is probably negligible. Both companies are outstanding, so I'm sure you can't go wrong with either. I had the K&N on my 2007, but opted to try the BMC on my 2008. Both are great.
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I don't want to go against anyone, but they offer AFE drop in filters for the stock airbox, same blue Pro-5r and Dry-s material as the CAI's do you think these would be any better than K&N or BMC filters.
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='703651' date='Oct 25 2008, 11:23 PM
I don't want to go against anyone, but they offer AFE drop in filters for the stock airbox, same blue Pro-5r and Dry-s material as the CAI's do you think these would be any better than K&N or BMC filters.
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