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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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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
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 05:06 AM
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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.

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Old Jul 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.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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we dont recommend to go with the AFE or any open cone intake due to the results of power loss from heat soak when dyno tested.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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I live in Texas and haven't noticed and lack of power at any time , I drive daily in 100 plus degree weather,
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy
we dont recommend to go with the AFE or any open cone intake due to the results of power loss from heat soak when dyno tested.
ok... so you told me what you dont recommend... what do you recommend...?
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bobbrown13
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.
how does that work??? why would it allow for a second rpi scoop?
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Todd0131
I live in Texas and haven't noticed and lack of power at any time , I drive daily in 100 plus degree weather,
Same here, I love my BMS intake.
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jtjr0313
ok... so you told me what you dont recommend... what do you recommend...?
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.
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jtjr0313
how does that work??? why would it allow for a second rpi scoop?
The Dinan intake adds the passenger side intake (like the M5), so you can add a scoop to that side as well.
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