RPI Air ram scoop fitting

pvr

Lifer
 South East UK
Got this kit from Race Precision in the US which claims to reduce the fuel consumption by about 2 mpg as well as increased performance due to the ram air effect.

The replacement filter was a simple swap for the old one, so lid off, remove old, replace with new. No pictures taken from that.

First insert the screws in the holes as they are otherwise very difficult to get in:

dsc00003ca3.jpg


Old unit in place:

dsc00004ij2.jpg


Old unit removed:

dsc00005bt8.jpg


Where the old one used to be:

dsc00006gw3.jpg


New one in place:

dsc00007ry2.jpg


Use a small screwdriver to fix the top screw first as you still have movement to get your hand in. Use the long screw driver for the bottom and side screw:

dsc00008jd5.jpg


Unit installed and seen from the side:

dsc00009qq3.jpg
 
Just did a test run. Bit more growl under load and a bit more responsive, felt and sounded great :thumbsup:
 
With an air scoop like that , do you think there will be an issue with water getting in the air box, or it that taken care of with the scoop?
 
Water runs straight out again. On Bimmerfest there is a 30-odd page thread on this thing where someone has even put a garden hose up it to test.
 
Took 10 minutes, you could have done that whilst I was on the phone :P

Having said that, when I took the grill off I noticed that the paint was loose / peeling around the edge of the grill. Just been to the dealer, entire bumper respray now booked in.

Look closely at the picture of the grill removed, and look at the right top. You can see it there.
 
pvr said:
Water runs straight out again. On Bimmerfest there is a 30-odd page thread on this thing where someone has even put a garden hose up it to test.

You guys know how some forums are. You just never know who is telling the truth and who is not. I also know I would get the straight answer here. :thumbsup:

Glad you fitted it and did not require the help of CJ engineering services...

Rumor has it, you can offset any labor charges if you buy a few beers. :P
 
Wine is good :) I just think that sat in the garden eating was easier for both of us on the day....

Strange that the paints pealing off.
 
Depends on the age of the car (i.e. facelift or not). Have a look at the thread about this on bimmerfest, other guys have fitted it with non M cars
 
Well I have had a go and made a prototype and was able to try it out on Monday :driving: , I was quite impressed it sounds different and iv have been doing 34mpg I am sure I have never seen that before (of course the mpg might just be voodoo).
I will keep playing around with it and make a final one, if any one is interested I could work out a cost and make some more.

jez
 
Jez - I love this kind of diy engineering mod. Can we see some pictures, unless you're going to patent it and make a fortune. :wink:
 
Back
Top Bottom