[Turbo>NA]

Guys, I was wondering if I add a Helene filter with my SSTT, how much more power will I get it? is it worth it? Are there better aftermarket streamline filters then Helene?





Thanx

[ChaneRZ]

drop in doesn't really give big hp but i think it's worth it over the stock one. i use k&n on mine.

[5soko]

yea i agree wont see too much of a difference between drop in panel filters, but a little bit over the stock drop in with the aftermarket.

more people just go straight to a CAI or dual cone type filters.

[Turbo>NA]

Originally Posted by 5soko335i

yea i agree wont see too much of a difference between drop in panel filters, but a little bit over the stock drop in with the aftermarket.

more people just go straight to a CAI or dual cone type filters.

But dont dual cone air filters void warrenty?

[5soko]

Originally Posted by Turbo>NA

But dont dual cone air filters void warrenty?

only if bmw finds out

only downside, intake kits, are a bit more work to install and uninstall for service visits.
most people like the look, throttle response and sound of the dual cone or CAI.

[Turbo>NA]

Originally Posted by 5soko335i

only if bmw finds out

only downside, intake kits, are a bit more work to install and uninstall for service visits.
most people like the look, throttle response and sound of the dual cone or CAI.

and filters are easier?

[Tycoon]

I have SSTT installed and am waiting for my Helene drop-in filter. I was contemplating about getting a BMS dual cone or AFE dual cone, but I decided to take the drop-in filter route because it's just much easier.

I am also thinking about getting the scoops which will divert more air to the intake.

[Turbo>NA]

Originally Posted by Tycoon

I have SSTT installed and am waiting for my Helene drop-in filter. I was contemplating about getting a BMS dual cone or AFE dual cone, but I decided to take the drop-in filter route because it's just much easier.

I am also thinking about getting the scoops which will divert more air to the intake.

How much are the scoops? Do they give more power to the car? lol will scoops void warrenty?


also, are the scoops easy to install and uninstall?

[Tycoon]

Originally Posted by Turbo>NA

How much are the scoops? Do they give more power to the car? lol will scoops void warrenty?


also, are the scoops easy to install and uninstall?

It's always a good idea to remove these mods, especially if you're leasing. The scoops could yield more power because they feed in more air to your intake (kind of like a cold air intake effect). The faster you're traveling, more air will be diverted to your intake. Even though I haven't put one on, they seem relatively easy to install/remove comparing to the intake. In general, the process is just unscrew a few screws, put the scoops in place, and re-screw them.

As far as I know, there are three scoops for our E9x.

Swoop Scoops - $108
RPI Scoops - $179 require to drill holes
AFE - no information released yet

I will probably just go with Swoop Scoops for practicality.

[addy85]

Your warranty will only be voided if it causes damage. I have a good relationship with my SA and my car has a CAI and i've taken it in for service with no probs