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      01-20-2021, 12:21 PM   #89
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Very good thread hope we get more more updates for m50i

Nice bump. Thanks for the charcoal tip.
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Not certain I want to be the one to test this but curious if removing the paper filter and leaving the charcoal will result in more airflow but still enough media to block potential debris from entering. Also there are two flaps in each air box. Removing them would certainly increase the intake volume and improve the engine note on WOT however it may also suck in a great deal of hot air from the engine bay ultimately reducing power instead of improving output.
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      01-20-2021, 09:59 PM   #91
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Removed my charcoal filters. Pretty easy. Did lose a screw... yeah will be looking for better filters these paper ones look dense.

Just for fun the charcoal filter.
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For anyone who is concerned about these secondary filters it is simply an emissions product for the off chance that fumes may escape through PCV, IM or upper part of the motor. More fumes escape while pumping gas than through those areas... I would not be concerned about it.
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      01-21-2021, 12:26 PM   #93
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For those of you that have been following this from the beginning...... and waiting...... it's finally happened.

BMC finally hooked us M50i and X5/6M guys. I just found it this morning!

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1793188

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Incidentally - talked to CarBahn yesterday. They said removing the charcoal did 17whp to the wheels on m850i coupe.. Same engine. Amazing.
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For those of you that have been following this from the beginning...... and waiting...... it's finally happened.

BMC finally hooked us M50i and X5/6M guys. I just found it this morning:

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1720045&page=5
Mate, your link just goes back to this page
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Mate, your link just goes back to this page
LOL.... thanks! I'll fix it now!
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Has anyone recently tried ordering these for their 50i? It seems that K&N website has two different filters when you look up 2019 vs 2020 M550i xDrive. Links below. The first link is what the OP posted and I believe was fitted and confirmed to work by user "Jack..."

https://www.knfilters.com/bmw/m550i-...l-v8-gas/2019/

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https://www.knfilters.com/bmw/m550i-...l-v8-gas/2020/

Clearly between the two the shape is different. Wanted to give it a shot if there are other 50i owners who have had experience, can confirm fitment, and confirm it's the 33-5086 filter.

Thanks!
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Has anyone recently tried ordering these for their 50i? It seems that K&N website has two different filters when you look up 2019 vs 2020 M550i xDrive. Links below. The first link is what the OP posted and I believe was fitted and confirmed to work by user "Jack..."

https://www.knfilters.com/bmw/m550i-...l-v8-gas/2019/

vs

https://www.knfilters.com/bmw/m550i-...l-v8-gas/2020/

Clearly between the two the shape is different. Wanted to give it a shot if there are other 50i owners who have had experience, can confirm fitment, and confirm it's the 33-5086 filter.

Thanks!
Also, not sure if i'm late to the party but BMC also came out for 50i. Thought it was only for the M50 and X5M...

https://www.bmcairfilters.com/eng/ca...30-01/1503/art
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