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INSTALLING A COLD AIR INTAKE????

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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CAN I INSTALL THIS ON MY OWN.. or should i have a shop do it for me.... can anyone help me out.... its not a down pipe...
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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it will be this on
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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its super easy
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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its a very easy install. just go to afe website and download the instructions.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Let us know after you install it what you think of it.
JDC:The roads sure suck today eh?
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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i think its easy enough for you to install
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Better question- What does it do and is it also for a 550i?
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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The only tough part on the 530 engine was getting at the clamp screw near the throttle body. I got everything out and when I got to that point, I was nervous I'd drop my screwdriver in the engine bay, so I had my local shop do it. They did it in 10 mins and I threw them $20.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='649359' date='Aug 18 2008, 02:51 PM
Better question- What does it do and is it also for a 550i?
Get better air flow, sounds awesome and Trinity Autosport has the best prices on them
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='649359' date='Aug 18 2008, 05:51 PM
Better question- What does it do and is it also for a 550i?
THEY HAVE IT FOR A 550I.. it dosent really give alot of gain in the HP SIDE,BUT IN TERMS OF SOUND ITS GOING TO SOUND REAL GOOD... especily for YOU V8 GUYS!!!!!!!!
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