Need intake advice
07-23-2013, 03:11 PM
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Need intake advice
Basically what are the recommendations!!!! all i see is AFE.... what else is out there. Right now i got the BMC air filter and RPI Scoop. But want to add the intake. i hear good and bad like all things. but if it doesnt add any power or if it doesnt really add anything and at the same time it doesnt take anything from the car... haha ill put it in just for looks...! 
Help me out folks! thanks
Help me out folks! thanks
07-24-2013, 05:06 AM
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My Ride: 09 550i 6sp M-Tech. 18mm spacers rear, 8mm front. Dinan intake and Stage 2 tune. Tinted tails, M5 OEM lip spoiler.
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Dinan intake gives you the ability to add the second RPI scoop. It's on the pricey side but that with the Stage 2 tune gives you definate HP gains.
Easy DIY that doesnt affect your warranty if that's an issue for you.
Easy DIY that doesnt affect your warranty if that's an issue for you.
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07-24-2013, 07:10 AM
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I went with the AFE,, looks nice and sounds nice when you get on it. No loss in power or heat soak so far. Not gonna shell out 1200 for the Dinan, although its pretty.
07-25-2013, 12:46 PM
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07-25-2013, 01:17 PM
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how does that work??? why would it allow for a second rpi scoop?
07-25-2013, 02:13 PM
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07-26-2013, 08:54 AM
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we recommend keeping the stock airbox with the RPI ram air scoop. the scoop alone when dyno tested yielded 5-7hp to the wheels. there are also packages available consisting of the scoop paired with a BMC air filter.
07-26-2013, 11:14 AM
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