installed mine today. it makes a difference in the way the car feels and, to a lesser extent, the way it sounds. If it makes any sense, the car feels less restricted. Also, it has a somewhat throatier sound and I can now hear what sounds like the release of back pressure when the car shifts. Again, the difference in sound is subtle, but it is different.

to make sure i wasnt experiencing the placebo effect, i switched back to the oem filter and drove the same route again. My wife now is certain that im crazy.

RPI scoop to be installed in the next day or so.

 

thanks for sharing and glad you liking it. that is definitely my next mod with scoop.

 

I'm an authorized Race Precision vendor and can get both products. PM me if you're interested.

Michael
Acute Performance

 

When I first started browsing this forum, this was perception that I got. That the BMC Filter is an essential cheap mod. Then I was told that based on dynos, it is clear that the filter (whether stock/K&N/BMC) does not provide gains. Now I don't know what to think.

 

I spent less than $200 and I think it runs better. That's pretty much all that matters.

I suspect the scoop will make little difference at low speeds but it's a cheap mod that I can check off the list.

 

good stuff man

 

Is the general opinion that the BMC Filter provides better gains/sound/performance than the K&N Filter?

 

most prefer the BMC over the K&N mainly because the BMC has a greater surface area of actual filter. the K&N has a thicker rubber lining around it.

 

Be very careful if you live in a dusty environment. The BMC filter isn't as good at filtering out small fine particulate matter like the stock filter is. Basically, I can't think of anywhere in the states where I wouldn't have the filter, but anywhere in the Gulf - don't do it.

I did really enjoy it before it blew up my MAF sensor.

 

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