AFE Stage II intake for E39 M5?

00M5MD · 16th July 2007, 14:58

Has anybody bought this intake? How do you like it?

It's $600 and the cheapest on the market. They seem to give decent airflow, too.

Just curious if anybody has this or knows anything about the company and their product.

Thanks for any help.

ECB · 16th July 2007, 15:14

I have no direct experience with it but my biggest concern when I was in the market for a CAI was that it takes in air from the hot engine compartment. It is even less of a CAI than the stock system.

TQ2K · 16th July 2007, 15:18

Bought it to compare with the AEM DIY CAI and can tell you that they're basically the same and NOT worth it.

Just go with AA or Dinan CAI.

Michael_s · 16th July 2007, 15:47

For another $300 go with Active. The ducting takes air from the front grills and not hot air inside the engine compartment. It's a true cold air intake. Please keep in mind you get what you pay for.

00M5MD · 16th July 2007, 16:01

I'll just go with AA's then.

Thanks for the posts, guys.

00M5MD · 16th July 2007, 16:02

Any thoughts on AA's CAI coupled with Dinan's Stage II software? Is that a worthwhile combination?

Thanks for the help!

Michael_s · 16th July 2007, 16:16

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Originally Posted by 00M5MD

Any thoughts on AA's CAI coupled with Dinan's Stage II software? Is that a worthwhile combination?

Thanks for the help!

I have only had my E39 for a little over a month and software is next. I did the AA CAI last week and all is well. Car feels really strong (CAI, X-pipe and SS exhaust). Software is next..... It can only help.

00M5MD · 16th July 2007, 16:18

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Originally Posted by Michael_s

I have only had my E39 for a little over a month and software is next. I did the AA CAI last week and all is well. Car feels really strong (CAI, X-pipe and SS exhaust). Software is next..... It can only help.

What software are you looking to get?

I'm sticking Dinan's Stage II.

Michael_s · 16th July 2007, 16:29

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Originally Posted by 00M5MD

What software are you looking to get?

I'm sticking Dinan's Stage II.

My local guy has Autologik..... its out of the UK. Not many, if any have it. $600

Maybe Active Autowerkes - I'm close to miami

or Dinan. Dinan State 2 is probably the best bet. It's been around a while and it's $499 plus labor.

T0RQUE · 16th July 2007, 17:11

Would Dinan's stage II software be enough tuning for a CAI, X-pipe and exhaust combination? Or would I need a Stage III?

TIA