K&N cold air intake

[one]

Has anyone installed the K&N cold air intake FIPK. K&N claims 11 hp and from all sources the sound alone is worth the effort. But the ballast may get in the way? Anyone attempt this?
dyno sheet from K&N http://www.knfilters.com/dynocharts/57-1001_dyno.pdf.

Here are their products http://www.knfilters.com/search/hp_search.aspx

[kayger12]

I'm pretty sure someone on here has the K&N. I have the BMW Performance intake.

Moving over to Performance.

[Mike V]

Some say K&N flows well because they don't filter well (compared to others such as ITG and aFe). I would look into that before pulling the trigger. My M3 had an ITG foam filter that sounded great.

[danewilson77]

I had the K&N drop in....and I think it flowed well because of the aformentioned.

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[Cadeez]

I'm personally skeptical of any true dyno'd hp gains from a CAI... I've seen gain numbers for some in the 20's! You might get a few horsies, but 11 is a lot for that alone. Unless you're mating the CAI with an full exhaust, software, cams and a TON of ZHPM stickers, the benifit is mainly the sound...IMO. And any mileage improvement they may state is somewhat of a myth, it may actually improve your mileage, however not when you're pounding the pedal to hear that beautiful music. I had a K&N on my Grand Cherokee 4.7HO, and MAN did that thing sing!!

[one]

The 'sound' seems to control the selection of these filters with the claims of hp etc. questionable.

My concern is the fitment. Has anyone installed the K&N cold air intake with a 2004-5 330 ci with xenon adaptive headlights?

I kinda don't want to relocate factory parts to make this fit.

Thank you.

I have this setup on a dodge 6cyl pickup and it seems stronger and sounds good. Both characteristics sorely needed on that truck.

[ZHP-FTW]

Not to burst your bubble or anything, but CAI will only net you 3-5 hp at the crank. They all claim 10-20 hp but that is far from what our car cars ever get. Unless someone can prove otherwise with a dyno, this is my belief on CAI.

[kayger12]

Not to burst your bubble or anything, but CAI will only net you 3-5 hp at the crank. They all claim 10-20 hp but that is far from what our car cars ever get. Unless someone can prove otherwise with a dyno, this is my belief on CAI.

BMW Performance intake dynoed at 7hp.

Dane will be taking the AFE to the dyno shortly.


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[az3579]

BMW Performance intake dynoed at 7hp.

Dane will be taking the AFE to the dyno shortly.


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At the crank or wheels?

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[kayger12]

At the crank or wheels?

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Wheels I believe. Let me look for the thread and I'll post it up.