Intake vs. drop-in filter question

mvagusta · 02-25-2010, 10:29 PM

"agency charge pipe" What for god's sake is differ from tecnocraft charge pipe 270 dollars and 600 dollars?

FStop7 · 02-25-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mvagusta

"agency charge pipe" What for god's sake is differ from tecnocraft charge pipe 270 dollars and 600 dollars?

technocraft has more letters

Finnegan · 02-25-2010, 11:13 PM

Almost sounds like something !Xoible might have posted...what ever happened to that guy anyway...he hasn't been on the board since Dec 26.

Nawaaz · 02-26-2010, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Almost sounds like something !Xoible might have posted...what ever happened to that guy anyway...he hasn't been on the board since Dec 26.

I think he hath been banished.

Bob MG · 02-26-2010, 03:51 AM

Save your money and buy an ESS stage II kit!!
you won't need an airbox after that!!

skoot3r · 02-26-2010, 04:09 AM

even if you upgrade the charge pipe it will still bottle neck going into the intake manifold..

SpencerM3 · 02-26-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

...he hasn't been on the board since Dec 26.

Stalker

MLife168 · 04-28-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fupa92

Good question! Anyone swap out a filter or intake before their first service know the answer?

I swapped out the filter and added air scoops before my first service. Macht Schnell drop in filter and air scoops.

First off the 1200 mile service does not include replacement of air filter so they wouldn't be looking there anyways.

Secondly, I told the tech I added a drop in filter, because he was my friend's cousin.

Lastly, even if someone else didn't know the tech, and is worried about future service to their car while having a drop in filter or intake...they don't care. I've had full intake systems on just about every other car I've owned, and never once have had an issue with the dealership.

Grail05 · 04-30-2010, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mvagusta

"agency charge pipe" What for god's sake is differ from tecnocraft charge pipe 270 dollars and 600 dollars?

i believed the tecnocraft is bigger...

Mike S · 04-30-2010, 01:49 AM

I had the Technocraft charge pipe and although I didn't have any complaints except for the fact about the electrical tape that you need to use to seal the connection.

So for peace of mind, I bought the Dinan full intake system. It is probably one of the most expensive options, but the design, fit and finish are ahead by a good degree which justifies the price for me.

Dyno or no dyno, it definitely makes a big difference in the performance of the car. My car feels like it builds RPMS a lot quicker especially in the low range. It suits the full Techocraft Envy intake system (minus the charge pipe duh) quite well I might add.

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skoot3r BMW n00b 50 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: 09 e92 M3/ 2013 GMC 2500hd Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Jose iTrader: (4)	even if you upgrade the charge pipe it will still bottle neck going into the intake manifold.. __________________ 09 SpaceGray M3 DCT Power: Dinan 3.62, Gintani Race Mufflers, Dinan Intake, Gintani Xpipe, RPi Scoops Cosmetic: Vrs Poly-Lip, CSL Trunk, LED Interior Lights, LUX H8, Smoked Tails, Challenge Diffuser
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04-30-2010, 01:49 AM	#32
Mike S Private First Class 12 Rep 101 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Stratosphere iTrader: (0)	I had the Technocraft charge pipe and although I didn't have any complaints except for the fact about the electrical tape that you need to use to seal the connection. So for peace of mind, I bought the Dinan full intake system. It is probably one of the most expensive options, but the design, fit and finish are ahead by a good degree which justifies the price for me. Dyno or no dyno, it definitely makes a big difference in the performance of the car. My car feels like it builds RPMS a lot quicker especially in the low range. It suits the full Techocraft Envy intake system (minus the charge pipe duh) quite well I might add.
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