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      03-07-2011, 11:35 PM   #1
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K&N Air Filter Now Available For The X6m

I just received this email due to my registration of interest in this product:

Thank you for your interest in K&N products. You are registered to receive notification about products for your vehicle. This email was sent automatically to inform you of available products that might fit this application. Listed below are the current K&N products for a 2010 BMW X6 M 4.4L. We believe this is the best match of our data to your request for a 2010 BMW X6M 4.4L. Please review the full application description including comments to ensure that the product will fit your vehicle.
Year Model Engine Comment Product Type Part Number Description
2010 X6 M 4.4L V8 F/I All Air Filter 33-2449
NEW! Replacement Air Filter

When purchasing a K&N Replacement Air Filter or High-Flow Intake System don't forget to purchase a K&N Recharger kit for proper cleaning and re-oiling of your K&N Air Filter.

We appreciate your feedback, and we use product requests like yours to help us determine what new products to develop in the future. We will notify you again if any additional products become available for this type of vehicle. More information about our complete line of products is available at www.knfilters.com. Please contact us if you have any additional questions.

Yes I ordered it and the price from K&N was $85.99
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      03-08-2011, 05:04 AM   #2
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the only thing I do not like about these is the fact you need to re-oil'em every now and again and I hear sometimes this oil causes problems, but let's see...
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      03-08-2011, 07:56 AM   #3
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Why not for a 50i yet???
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      03-08-2011, 09:54 AM   #4
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Why not for a 50i yet???
because you didn't send them a request like LANDLORD did
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      03-08-2011, 10:02 AM   #5
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because you didn't send them a request like LANDLORD did
Wrong this time. I did register myself a year ago and also receive the same email 12hrs before LANDLORD did the post...........
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      03-08-2011, 12:11 PM   #6
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anyway, do you guys think it is worth installing at all?
I mean on my subaru I of course have an aftermarket intake system, but what about BMWs?
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      03-08-2011, 12:12 PM   #7
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      03-08-2011, 11:39 PM   #8
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So sad leaving the 50i behind....
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      03-09-2011, 06:14 AM   #9
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let us know how it is once you receive'em
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      03-09-2011, 09:36 AM   #10
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It is the same filter for the 50i and the M. I just ordered it as well. I've been waiting for this to come out, thanks for the heads up.
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      03-09-2011, 09:46 AM   #11
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Thank you very much for this information JIMX681. Ordering now!!!
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      03-09-2011, 09:49 AM   #12
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I even called them to make sure. That should let me get more out of the Dinan tune.
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      03-09-2011, 01:33 PM   #13
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let me know how this works out for you guys
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      03-09-2011, 02:13 PM   #14
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also how hard is the installation process? i mean can one DIY it u think?
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      03-09-2011, 02:41 PM   #15
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I installed mine last Friday and it simple to install. You have to remove the entire air box assembly (removing the 4 front screws, plus loosen the two air inlet tubes).

Items to Note:
-You won't feel a difference considering the gain is probably less then 5whp at certain rpm points (or 5-10 engine horsepower) at most. If a gain is achieved, it will be in the upper rpm range or when the turbo initially spools up. Given the engine management is controlling the air/fuel, timing and boost levels, the additional air flow will probably be cancelled out.
-You won't hear an increase in noise (as seen on many cars) since you're still using the stock air box and considering the engine is turbocharged.
-Assuming you drive the same after installation, you'll notice a slight increase in fuel economy, around 1-1.5mpg. Though this is doubtful since most will probably drive harder in order to "feel a difference" after installing the filter.
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      03-09-2011, 02:53 PM   #16
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I suppose the real gain could be seen along with a re-map
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      03-09-2011, 03:11 PM   #17
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I suppose the real gain could be seen along with a re-map
True, however you'll need to quantify the impact of the air filter a log (or dyno) showing your new air/fuel ratio after the filter. The air/fuel log (or dyno) should also be at least a few days or reflect 20-50 miles of driving with the filter so the engine management can adapt properly.
Additionally, you should also log your air/fuel ratio (or dyno) after the modified tune and air filter in order to verify the changes were beneficial. If not, the changes could do more harm then good.
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And don't forget to take out the charcoal filters if you have them. They almost negate the gain from the K&Ns.
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      03-10-2011, 03:16 PM   #19
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It is the same filter for the 50i and the M. I just ordered it as well. I've been waiting for this to come out, thanks for the heads up.
I am looking at realoem.com
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...05&hg=13&fg=20

I don't see the non M 4.4L (the 50i N63 engine) as having the air filter elements KN is now selling. anyone else know where the air filter elements are in the 50i?
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The filter does NOT fit the 50i. I found out the hard way after getting everything taken apart.
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