Have you got the link to the tests.
Simota Induction Kit - Worth It??
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So these are panel filters right?
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Cone filters, induction kits
I cannot find any of those which are made specifically for the s50 engine. They are generic. The simota is made for the s50 engine so may perform better.
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The K&N is specific and does not, the Simota is further restricted by surface area, all you need to do is identify your neck diameter, and buy the corresponding piper cross filter, then it will be S50 specific.
Ok great thanks. Did you include simota in the test?
That's interesting. I wonder what the stock one airbox would look like on there?
What about level of filtration? Would the less restrictive ones be that way at the expense of filtration?
And will there be danger of hot air getting in without a heatshield?
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For the M44 it's the Piper Cross, there was no under bonnet heating effect when measured during driving. I think it's like all mods, plenty of people who will advise on them, but not many who have done them, as a consequence the myths begin to grow, it's like the one that says they don't add power, of coarse they do, it's just not going to feel like an //M.
Ill let you know how I get on Friday, when I can directly compare a Pipercross panel, v simota intake.
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You need to compare the Piper Cone with the Simota, not the panel
Ive bought a simota, and currently run the pipercross panel ( which incidentally was an improvement on oem in terms of sound and performance). Ive bought the simota now so not going to change, its light, looks very well built and contrary to some posts on here has a huge surface are due to its shape, and size. Maybe ill try a piper cone on the z4m.
Still waiting for it as it's on back order. Will do a comparison between the oem and the simota when it arrives.
How are you going to compare?
Dyno / temperature gauges?
Just playing devil's advocate as you have paid your money and might as well go with it.
Dyno / temperature gauges?
Just playing devil's advocate as you have paid your money and might as well go with it.
Yes its being remapped to get the best out of the induction, plus getting the vanos done. So well do a before an after with both.
Libe remap on rolling road.
For me it was going to be a subjective before and after
Would be great to see three runs
Standard / Stock
With new filter
With new filter + remap