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Feb 8, 2011 | 11:47 PM

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racingluxury

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So what's the best intake for 2008 550i LCI? I was just going to buy the afe stage 2 cold air intake 10 mins ago...

Feb 8, 2011 | 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by racingluxury

So what's the best intake for 2008 550i LCI? I was just going to buy the afe stage 2 cold air intake 10 mins ago...

go with RPI scoops and a BMC/k&n/helene drop in filter

Feb 13, 2011 | 02:15 AM

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AZBanger

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I, too, thought AFE was the route to go... but apparently not.

When people are talking about power loss... how much HP are we talking? I'd trade 1HP to hear the whooosshhh...

Feb 13, 2011 | 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AZBanger

I, too, thought AFE was the route to go... but apparently not.

When people are talking about power loss... how much HP are we talking? I'd trade 1HP to hear the whooosshhh...

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...no-review.html

m5's reported 20-25 whp loss