induction kit on 318i---worth it?

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e30mtec
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Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:21 pm

is it worth putting an induction kit on a 318i or just stick with performance panel filter?
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Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:28 pm

no and no, stick with standard
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Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:38 pm

You should get a bit more induction roar if that is what you're after, but not much, if any, power increase
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Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:40 pm

Bristol_Jer wrote:You should get a bit more induction roar if that is what you're after, but not much, if any, power increase
The opposite in my experience. Every car I've driven with an induction kit has had piss poor throttle response and was really lethargic low down in the revs.
Not in E30s any more :(
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Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:47 pm

ill just get an oem replacement then..was just askin as its bein serviced tommorow ..thanks guys
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