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      03-20-2013, 05:49 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by M-bitious View Post
If I remember correctly RPI had ram air scoops on the E60 M5 and they gained around 30bhp with that. The Gruppe M has similar scoops and I am quite sure when you get to higher speeds (not dyno) you will get a lot more air into your engine. I wouldn't be surprised to see at least 30 bhp on an F10M5. I hope someone will have the chance to measure the increase, and we have a realistic verdict.
There was not a 30 hp gain. Also, these are turbos creating pressure. Not sure there is any difference as with normally aspirated and air directed into the box.
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