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Old 07-21-2008, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Vincenzo Veyron
the dyno run on the afe website is not for an X5. i have a measured increase in HP. Its not the same type of power youd get from a supercharger but on a $$$/HP gain it totally makes sense to buy it. Simple physics. More air flow, more power.

You wont have over oiled air filter if you buy the Pro Dry filter. It doesnt use oil.

When i am evaluating a purchase of any kind i prefer facts to opinions.
Hey Vincenzo,

My humble understanding is that in today's super-computerized engine setups, the performance mods (CAI, exhausts, etc.) won't give you maximal boost until you also re-program the engine. In your case, you may be looking for something like this:

http://www.dinancars.com/store/Stage...69-p-3491.html

Of course, if you're also planning on doing exhaust and throttle body then you'd want to step up to their Stage 3 software. The Dinan software is safe and will not void your BMW NA warranty. Whereas with other 3rd party software, the dealers may give you a hard time. By the way, my gym trainer (who is a BMW nut) tells me that SuperSprint makes the top exhaust out there. I'm pretty happy with my Dinan exhaust though.

BTW, 30 hp from a CAI?? U sure bout that? Dinan's website says 13 hp increase, and that's WITH the software.
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