How much does a cold air intake help you ?
09-10-2011, 01:30 PM
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Then why would companies like Dinan offer the following marketing material for their intakes then if they don't provide power gains?
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09-10-2011, 09:45 PM
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There is a simple answer to this dilemma
Winter times when there is cold weather = Throw your cone intakes or CIA on
Hot weather = Throw your stock intake back on
Nuff said.
Winter times when there is cold weather = Throw your cone intakes or CIA on
Hot weather = Throw your stock intake back on
Nuff said.
09-11-2011, 02:57 AM
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09-12-2011, 06:43 PM
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My Ride: '08 550i RD SPORT CATLESS QUAD EXHAUST, DINAN INTAKE, RPI, 3D DESIGN CF AERO, COILOVER, 19" OEM 172's
So in cold weather climates do the CAIs actually do something noticeable?
09-12-2011, 07:57 PM
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Noticeable performance wise no, Noticeable sound yes.
Some cars do react better to intakes than others, but even the best gains you wont actually feel a difference. You will gain a few horsepower most likely less than 10bhp, which means 6Whp, which isnt much at all. those that say they FEEL a difference just hear the sound and placebo effect kicks in and they think they feel a difference. If you run the 1/4 mile at 14.25 an intake will get you to 14.20 or less of a difference, which isnt noticeable at all.
09-12-2011, 08:52 PM
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09-14-2011, 06:25 PM
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My Ride: '08 550i RD SPORT CATLESS QUAD EXHAUST, DINAN INTAKE, RPI, 3D DESIGN CF AERO, COILOVER, 19" OEM 172's
So does anyone have a used one they don't want anymore? Send me a pm, I'd love to try one out.
09-15-2011, 05:59 AM
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ive got the Dinan intake thats pictured in this thread w/ dual RPi scoops....its literally worth it for the asthetics alone! lol (see the attached pic of my car).
but seriously tho, i have a few performance mods so i dont know which ones are the total game changer but i eat other 545i and 550i for breakfast anytime i see one.....and its far better when im on the freeway and have 75mph of cold air being optimized by those RPi scoops.
i say if you are thinking about this mod, pull the trigger! (but only after an aftermarket tune....and exhaust....and throttle body....*cough* Dinan *cough* )
but seriously tho, i have a few performance mods so i dont know which ones are the total game changer but i eat other 545i and 550i for breakfast anytime i see one.....and its far better when im on the freeway and have 75mph of cold air being optimized by those RPi scoops.
i say if you are thinking about this mod, pull the trigger! (but only after an aftermarket tune....and exhaust....and throttle body....*cough* Dinan *cough* )