IS K&N AIR FILTER GOOD
07-18-2009, 09:26 AM
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Easy on the caps typing, it infers you are YELLING
The upper right search bar is a useful tool when looking for answers and researching mods as many topics (including this one) have been discussed before.
Might want to update your sig or profile with what type of e60 you have and your location as this will help answer future q's (if needed)
Okay, regarding the K & N air filter, many member are either using that or a BMC filter in conjuction with an RPI air scoop (again, a quick search will get you more info on an RPI air scoop). An aftermarket air filter will allow more into you engine/allow your e60 to breathe better, like when you are running, the more air, the better...so get one..
if you decide on an RPI scoop as well, Trinity Autosport sells a package including both scoop and K & N or BMC air filter...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=63096&hl=
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to the forumEasy on the caps typing, it infers you are YELLING
The upper right search bar is a useful tool when looking for answers and researching mods as many topics (including this one) have been discussed before.
Might want to update your sig or profile with what type of e60 you have and your location as this will help answer future q's (if needed)
Okay, regarding the K & N air filter, many member are either using that or a BMC filter in conjuction with an RPI air scoop (again, a quick search will get you more info on an RPI air scoop). An aftermarket air filter will allow more into you engine/allow your e60 to breathe better, like when you are running, the more air, the better...so get one..
if you decide on an RPI scoop as well, Trinity Autosport sells a package including both scoop and K & N or BMC air filter...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=63096&hl=
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07-18-2009, 09:29 AM
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07-18-2009, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='945838' date='Jul 18 2009, 01:26 PM
Okay, regarding the K & N air filter, many member are either using that or a BMC filter in conjuction with an RPI air scoop
07-18-2009, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by suthurnbimmur' post='946192' date='Jul 19 2009, 04:00 AM
Is there a big difference between the two brands? Is one better than the other? Curious as I was pricing the two out, that BMC was a bitter more, thanks.
for the performance wise, you will barely noticed the differences from stock, so as the BMC.
07-19-2009, 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='946223' date='Jul 18 2009, 11:19 PM
I bought K&N because they will last and can be reused years after years,
for the performance wise, you will barely noticed the differences from stock, so as the BMC.
for the performance wise, you will barely noticed the differences from stock, so as the BMC.
