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aFe N54 Stage 2 Sealed CAI # 54-82002 - Review
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04-13-2012, 07:33 PM | #23 |
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04-13-2012, 11:03 PM | #26 | |
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Good night at the track, was doing 12.0 consecutive. Best speed trap was 116. Just waiting for DME to fully adapt, couple pulls is not enough. Last edited by BQTuning; 04-14-2012 at 01:43 AM.. |
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04-14-2012, 01:59 AM | #27 | ||
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04-14-2012, 06:16 AM | #28 | |
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04-14-2012, 10:52 AM | #29 | |
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No numbers will be posted online at this time of the RENNtech tune. The only numbers that will be posted are the gains or loss of the aFe intake complimented by a "pretty picture drawing" ie dyno graph of before and after and track runs. The verticle and horizontal numbers on the graph will be blurred out Take it or leave it........Funny if the pretty drawing shows loss of HP and TQ it wouldnt be "...anybody can draw a pretty picture..." As for the unmodified version of the aFe intake, when i bought it I was under the impression that it was SEALED like the stock intake. Some $10 modifications were made to make it SEALED. So myself and others will like to see what a SEALED aFe intake is capable of. I have no interest in testing an enclosed RAM intake |
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04-14-2012, 03:03 PM | #30 | |
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For intake dyno testing, there is always day to day dyno variance and weather variance. My advice for the best comparison is to do same day back to back testing. Do 5 runs on the OEM intake until you get a stable reading, then do the same on the new intake until you get a stable reading, and then compare those consistent readings. It might even take 10 runs on each one until the results are stable. The DME will learn within a pull or two. When you are done it would be a good idea to also do a series of runs with the OEM airbox only with the top removed, this will simulate an open intake like the dual cone (best possible results), and run those until results are stable. So you can draw a conclusion from the open results as to just how well your sealed intake is flowing. Mike |
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04-14-2012, 03:27 PM | #31 | ||
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I disagree with you here on this. Having owned 4 BMWs, whereas two are Tubro Charged, couple of pulls in one day does not render "FULL" adaptation of the DME. It takes miles and perhaps days for the DME to "FULLY" adapt to the new mod especially an intake. It was more beneficial to do 6 runs on the track with the new intake after install, than 5 dyno runs on a base line |
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04-14-2012, 03:30 PM | #32 |
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Why is everyone coming in here like their .02 is worth a quarter? Guy is going out of his way to show results. If you dont like the results who cares? Move on. Its those types of people that dissuade others from posting results and trying to help the community. People in this community give a lot of slack to those actually trying to help. It's no wonder this board is the laughing stock among many, many of its members are immature especially when other members go out their way to try and help, for free.
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04-14-2012, 04:40 PM | #33 |
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Why does Renntech/japtrix want the numbers to be kept secret? Renntech publishes their ECU Tune numbers right on the website, so is it japtrix being useless? Also thanks for doing this review, as your results will pretty much determine if I keep my stock box with a drop in, or buy one of these units. Last edited by 135Hoser; 04-14-2012 at 05:08 PM.. |
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04-14-2012, 07:17 PM | #34 | |
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Japtrix is my preffered mustang dyno shop, thats all. RENNtech asked for their numbers not to be marketing or advertised as it is "a test tune" that has not been decided as to its stage level. You will not find numbers posted on their sight for any of their test tunes. What you see are their official tunes. |
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04-14-2012, 09:08 PM | #35 |
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Buraq, why did you part ways with the Dinan CAI?
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04-14-2012, 09:39 PM | #36 |
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If I went back to the Dinan CAI I would have to remove my second radiator from the driver's side airduct and that was a no no.
I have retained the Dinan Oil Cooler with a bigger radiator and secondary radiator so i dont have to worry the least about cooling. I have choosen the aFe N54 Stage 2 intake as it has ample room for improvements and it is flexable to work with. |
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04-15-2012, 06:20 AM | #37 | |
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04-15-2012, 09:45 AM | #38 |
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I feel like this thread is for me, lol. Hope the results are good. I guess if there's any + I'll be happy. People get so upset about intakes..... If it was $100, would that be better?
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04-15-2012, 01:03 PM | #40 |
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^Well, it is sucking in outside air out away from the sealed engine bay and that silicon hose should do a decent job of insulating...
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04-15-2012, 01:33 PM | #42 |
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The elite stage 2 looks very interesting tho IMO it usesthe two scoops very well to feed two different sides of the intake no? I feel like it is definitely more beneficial than stock?
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The elite stage 2 looks very interesting tho IMO it usesthe two scoops very well to feed two different sides of the intake no? I feel like it is definitely more beneficial than stock?
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04-15-2012, 01:37 PM | #44 | ||
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The other version, which is the same airbox, comes with two snorkels that utilize both inlets to the airbox. What aFe needs to come up with is gaskets, and a rubber boot solution to completely seal the intake for those of us running higher boost. If they don't do it I will have them made for this airbox IF my end results make it worth it. Today is day three of having this intake on the 335is. The acceleration is smoother and with less input on the trottle and better response. I will let the dyno and track times speak for themselves if indeed this setup does help with performance improvements. |
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