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04-13-2004, 08:23 PM
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I want to install an intake on my 525i. I read this article and believe i can do it. I was reading there is a air sensor compatability issue. Will this intake work or will i have problems???? Please let me know...
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04-17-2004, 12:57 AM
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1. The picture you see is taken from an E39 I think. The E60 has a different intake system and changing it could really lid to some problems.
2. I don't see what advantage you could possibly gain with the intake of hot air since the intake system is placed in the engine compartment. I installed a K&N sport filter on my previous E39 525i and I haven't noticed any increase in performance, just a slightly different engine noise (louder).
So before spending some extra money you should check with an engine expert, possibly a friend of yours that can honestly tell you the truth about what are the real benefits (if there are some) of that sort of intake system.
2. I don't see what advantage you could possibly gain with the intake of hot air since the intake system is placed in the engine compartment. I installed a K&N sport filter on my previous E39 525i and I haven't noticed any increase in performance, just a slightly different engine noise (louder).
So before spending some extra money you should check with an engine expert, possibly a friend of yours that can honestly tell you the truth about what are the real benefits (if there are some) of that sort of intake system.
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My Ride: 2001 BMW 316ti, 2004 BMW 530d, 2006 BMW 530xd, 2013 BMW 320d touring, 2014 BMW 520d touring, 2016 BMW X5, 2020 BMW 320da touring, 2020 BMW 540i
Model Year: 1974
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Try K&N, they have intakes and filters for BMW's.
For the diesel engines they have filters too.
For the diesel engines they have filters too.
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