What is the best Air filter for our e60's: The Reusable K&N or
10-12-2008, 08:25 PM
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What is the best Air filter for out e60's: The Reusable K&N or AFE, Or the oiled or non oiled air filter?
Which is the best Air Fitler for reusable: The one you have to use a cleaner on, and then re-oil it, or the one you tap to get dirt loose then vacuum aka the non oiled one?
Does anyone here know who makes an Power air intake kit for a 2004 e60 530i? (Are they worth it?)
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Which is the best Air Fitler for reusable: The one you have to use a cleaner on, and then re-oil it, or the one you tap to get dirt loose then vacuum aka the non oiled one?
Does anyone here know who makes an Power air intake kit for a 2004 e60 530i? (Are they worth it?)
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10-13-2008, 09:03 AM
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The AFE intake is useless and a waste. It just makes the car louder but actually decreases hp (I've seen ppl say up to a 20hp loss)! I'm reinstalling the factory airbox tomorrow. I can't make any comments about the K&N b/c I've never used it... I'm sure someone will chime in soon... You might want to check out the Dinan website (http://www.dinancars.com/store/home.php?cat=423)... they have a high Flow Intake that i'm going to get but they do not seem to have one for your model but you might want to check out the throttle bodies....
10-13-2008, 09:06 AM
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Wait, I'm confused now... you were asking about an intake for a MY2004 530i but your signature says you have an M5... well, if you have a M5 then definitely DO NOT get AFE... use the "search" function up top to query about AFE intakes and M5's... You'll see what I mean...
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Originally Posted by jjsigpi' post='691819' date='Oct 13 2008, 01:06 PM
Wait, I'm confused now... you were asking about an intake for a MY2004 530i but your signature says you have an M5... well, if you have a M5 then definitely DO NOT get AFE... use the "search" function up top to query about AFE intakes and M5's... You'll see what I mean...
btw I have k&n...a hell of a lot cheaper than Dinan!
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Originally Posted by Audi_Eatter' post='691926' date='Oct 13 2008, 02:26 PM
I went with the Dinan CAI, and I'm happy I did.
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Originally Posted by jjsigpi' post='692210' date='Oct 13 2008, 07:48 PM
Do you feel any "real and noticeable" hp gains and throttle response with the DINAN intake? The reason I ask is b/c I am seriously considering getting this as well but it is really expensive so I want to be sure... Please let me know. Thanks!!
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