aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-1 Cold Air Intake
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aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-1 Cold Air Intake - BMW 525i/528i (E39) - 2.5L/2.8L
The aFe Magnum FORCE Stage-1 suits the E39 BMW 525i and 528i with the 2.5L or 2.8L six. It swaps the factory airbox for a one-piece black powder-coated 16-gauge steel heat shield and cover, and the filter mounts to a billet aluminium 3-angle adaptor that speeds the air into the factory intake tract.
The 5-1/2 in (140mm) cone filter has an inverted top and uses Pro 5R oiled media. aFe's dyno testing shows up to +3 kW (+4 hp) and +7 Nm, with 71% more airflow than the factory intake.
Note: Suits the E39 525i and 528i (2.5L and 2.8L six). Installation by a professional is recommended.
Features
- One-piece black powder-coated 16-gauge heat shield and cover
- Billet aluminium 3-angle filter adaptor
- 5-1/2 in inverted-top Pro 5R cone filter
- Up to 71% more airflow than the factory intake
- Uses factory mounting points
- Little or no assembly needed
Need help choosing an intake for your E39? Contact our team at sales@chicaneaustralia.com.au.
Product
- Brand
- aFe Power
- Part number(s)
- 54-10601
Details
- Product
- Cold air intake
- Product line
- Magnum FORCE Stage-1
- Heat shield
- One-piece 16-gauge powder-coated steel with cover
- Filter adaptor
- Billet aluminium 3-angle
- Filter
- Conical, 5-1/2 in (140mm), inverted top
- Filter media
- Pro 5R (oiled cotton gauze)
- Airflow gain
- +71%
- Power gain
- +3 kW (+4 hp)
- Torque gain
- +7 Nm
- Filter included
- Yes
- Coupler included
- Yes
Contents
- 1 x Pro 5R air filter
- 1 x heat shield with cover
- 1 x billet aluminium 3-angle adaptor
- Spring clips, M6 screws, hex bolt and wavy washer
- 1 x trim seal
Vehicle fitment
Universal fit: this part suits any car. Check the specifications above for sizes and fittings.
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