[E36] Cold/Ram Air Snorkel/And more air

[Brandon Ong <ong2jr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave,
          With the Euro airbox/snorkel install, the difference in sound
level was definitely significant -  enough to adjust the stereo volume down.
The K&N cone/Heat Shield install had too much intake noise resonance.  The
fact that my car was an automatic, made it sound terrible, in my opinion.
On the other hand, I had the opportunity to test out the car today.  Power
above 5000 rpm, with the K&N cone/Milos Heat Shield and home-made air scoop
(from below the bumper), was stronger.  But I would sacrifice the lil' lil'
extra power for some pure BMW sound.  Could probably use the K&N cone/heat
shield/air scoop if my car ever sees the track, for driver's training purposes.

Regards,
Brandon Ong
Singapore
95' 320i Cabrio

email: ong2jr@domain.elided 


>Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 07:07:42 -0500
>From: Dave Hogg <springwood@domain.elided>
>Subject: [E36] Cold/Ram Air Snorkel/ And more air
>
>Brandon, I DON'T want to start a "cone vs. snorkel power" thread, but
>you are one of the very few who has had both.  What about under-hood and
>in-cabin noise levels?  Was there a significant difference?
>
>Dave Hogg   NCC   98 M3/4   "Frosty"

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