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Old 02-08-2011, 11:47 PM
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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...
Old 02-08-2011, 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
Old 02-13-2011, 02:15 AM
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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...
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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
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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...
save your money. no intake system will give you any noticeable gains.
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Originally Posted by turboawd
save your money. no intake system will give you any noticeable gains.
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