GB: RPI scoop for 545i, 550i (pre and LCI models)
11-06-2008, 08:47 AM
#251
Members
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Socal
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
NeRwEEzy has V1 scoop (same design as 545i) installed on his 2007 530i Steptronic. If I recall, there wasn't any gains to be had. We're looking to get a 530i with either a 6speed or SMG in for dynoing. This would provide more valid dyno numbers. Please NO STEPTRONIC.
11-11-2008, 08:21 PM
#253
Former Vendor
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Anaheim, CA
Posts: 19,460
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: F13 M6
Originally Posted by Sunny 530i' post='718782' date='Nov 11 2008, 09:18 PM
so if im reading correct....all the guys with auto 530's dont need the scoop as it has no gains?
?
11-18-2008, 12:32 PM
#257
Members
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: Metallic gray '05 545i Sport Black Leather with HUD, Step, Nav, PDC, CWP, K&N Air Filter, Black RPI scoop, Black painted calipers, 35% F1 Pinnacle tint, 19" RDSport RS-2F rims with Continental ExtremeContact DWs.
I've been on the list for a scoop for my 545 waiting to see the final results, and I'm glad they show verifiable gains. But I recall a thread about the scoop not fitting perfectly and owners using tape and other materials to close off gaps between the scoop and the intake box. Is this accurate or do the scoops infact mate perfectly with the intake?
11-25-2008, 08:14 PM
#258
Members
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Socal
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='713274' date='Nov 5 2008, 03:40 PM
Is this V1 scoop tested on a 530i or 525i for gains? Is the scoop the same as the 545i/550i's. thanks
Stock vs RPI scoop. We did not had any information about any power gains for the 530i with the V1 scoop. The other two 530i owners, NeRwEEzy and Fantastic 5, both have custom scoops thus their numbers were not valid even though gains were reported. Clearly, a gain can be seen from the mid-range to top end with a peak gain of 4rwhp.
11-26-2008, 12:00 AM
#259
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: .
Posts: 8,199
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: .
Model Year: .
Originally Posted by Sunny 530i' post='722460' date='Nov 16 2008, 05:07 AM
got mine today and already installed... will post pics later....thanks guys 
Product ID: 351/01 for 530i
11-26-2008, 01:11 AM
#260
Former Vendor
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Anaheim, CA
Posts: 19,460
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: F13 M6
Originally Posted by mrfva' post='731777' date='Nov 26 2008, 01:00 AM
Did you order the BMC filter as well?
Product ID: 351/01 for 530i
Product ID: 351/01 for 530i
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
socale39
Complete Car Sales
9
09-05-2023 08:30 AM
ricki_
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
12
02-08-2020 09:50 PM
stillak
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
9
06-15-2015 09:51 AM
SFx550i
Private Member Classifieds
11
04-14-2015 05:00 PM