Another Mod review....RPI scoops

mousemaster · Wed, Mar-28-2012, 03:25:28 PM

I am underwhelmed.

AP3X_FTW · Wed, Mar-28-2012, 09:03:44 PM

Exactly, dont get me wrong tho I have RPI scoops on my car along with a drop in filter... But that is only because I got them for free at a car meet.

Its just not something I would create alot of discussion around. Even if it does make a slight difference at freeway speeds, you CANNOT FEEL the difference of a hp or 2 gained at those speeds.

Move to headers, gears etc for mods that gain real power you can feel.

M3man2001 · Wed, Mar-28-2012, 10:09:11 PM

I just bought a used set off the forums. Not expecting anything significant but am hoping it pushes more air to my K&N setup to help with the heat soak problems.

AP3X_FTW · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 05:36:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3man2001

I just bought a used set off the forums. Not expecting anything significant but am hoping it pushes more air to my K&N setup to help with the heat soak problems.

There is your first mistake.

///M_Achilles · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 07:46:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3man2001

I just bought a used set off the forums. Not expecting anything significant but am hoping it pushes more air to my K&N setup to help with the heat soak problems.

He means that you should trash the K&N filter and tube and use a high quality drop-in filter with OEM air box.

As for RPI scoops. I got them as a "super stock airbox" set-up. Meh, I don't notice a difference (mines blacked out though, so it's not an eye sore)

America23 · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 11:28:46 AM

Awesome,, I've been contemplating buying the afe kit lately.
It comes with scoops, tube and high flow filter.

Wed, Mar-28-2012, 03:25:28 PM	#31
mousemaster Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 157 Reputation: 0	Re: Another Mod review....RPI scoops I am underwhelmed.

Wed, Mar-28-2012, 09:03:44 PM	#32
AP3X_FTW Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,244 Reputation: 0 Location: OC	Re: Another Mod review....RPI scoops Exactly, dont get me wrong tho I have RPI scoops on my car along with a drop in filter... But that is only because I got them for free at a car meet. Its just not something I would create alot of discussion around. Even if it does make a slight difference at freeway speeds, you CANNOT FEEL the difference of a hp or 2 gained at those speeds. Move to headers, gears etc for mods that gain real power you can feel. __________________ E90 ///M 6MT x IND x Macht Schnell x Magnaflow

Fri, Mar-30-2012, 11:28:46 AM	#36
America23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 354 In the garage: '02 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Portland	Re: Another Mod review....RPI scoops Awesome,, I've been contemplating buying the afe kit lately. It comes with scoops, tube and high flow filter. __________________

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Wed, Mar-28-2012, 10:09:11 PM	#33
M3man2001 GO M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 325 Reputation: 0 Location: Austin	I just bought a used set off the forums. Not expecting anything significant but am hoping it pushes more air to my K&N setup to help with the heat soak problems.