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      06-10-2020, 10:13 AM   #72
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Originally Posted by Alan l. View Post
I think you are better off waiting to see what comes out for the X5M since the intake system looks identical. Typically aftermarket companies are more willing to come out with products for the M models first. To me i don't think swapping the filter panel is going to net you any results as traditional BMW's have very free flowing intake designs. I would only consider doing this if it offers a massive sound improvement which is only attainable from a cone style filter.

I had a Dinan intake on my F85 X5M and it was a sealed design. I got zero sound improvement. Did it offer any hp gains? maybe maybe not. When you have over 560hp you aren't going to notice such minor hp increase.

Alan
I would do a little research because we do have the charcoal filters on the M50i. The F10 M5 guys found legit horsepower being locked up in those. I will agree that a full intake system is not worth it as these seem to flow well, but filter replacement and charcoal removal is still worth it.

I am with you on the X5M intake. It looks exactly the same. That gives some more hope!

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