have any of you guys made a bfi?
08-13-12, 08:09 PM
#46
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South Bay
Posts: 1,193
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The only things I see are special about the BFI, is that it's really cheap, it's easy to build (but so is a CAI), and that it looks OEM (if you like that appearance).
However, all it really is, is a DIY Cold-Air Intake, with the filter in the middle, versus on the end of the pipe.
The other difference being that instead of a cone filter, it uses the OEM filter, or TRD Filter (which actually flows much better). Therefore, it's not really the BFI itself thats so great, but the filter you choose. I don't see how it's any different than getting a K&N Filter, and simply running a pipe down, like any other CAI. The only thing I'd recommend doing first (if you use a K&N), is clean it off a bit before installing, 'cus they come somewhat oily (as a preservative) from the factory; that oil can enter your intake; so clean it off a bit first, and a K&N should be great. Until I see a Dyno Sheet, or some kind of Chart, I think the BFI's just a glorified CAI. I won't say it's over-rated, 'cus I know it DOES work, I just don't think it's substantially better than any good CAI.
However, all it really is, is a DIY Cold-Air Intake, with the filter in the middle, versus on the end of the pipe.
The other difference being that instead of a cone filter, it uses the OEM filter, or TRD Filter (which actually flows much better). Therefore, it's not really the BFI itself thats so great, but the filter you choose. I don't see how it's any different than getting a K&N Filter, and simply running a pipe down, like any other CAI. The only thing I'd recommend doing first (if you use a K&N), is clean it off a bit before installing, 'cus they come somewhat oily (as a preservative) from the factory; that oil can enter your intake; so clean it off a bit first, and a K&N should be great. Until I see a Dyno Sheet, or some kind of Chart, I think the BFI's just a glorified CAI. I won't say it's over-rated, 'cus I know it DOES work, I just don't think it's substantially better than any good CAI.
http://planetsoarer.com/dynoday/dyno3.html
http://planetsoarer.com/resonator/resonator.html
Check under BFI AND Intakes for a whole lot of tests and results.
http://planetsoarer.com/indexfull.html
Last edited by SC400DAVE; 08-13-12 at 08:37 PM. Reason: ADDED ANOTHER LINK
08-13-12, 08:39 PM
#48
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: South Bay
Posts: 1,193
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
08-20-12, 09:29 AM
#49
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Location: alberta
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
well eventually i'll get around to it, its not that i havent had time, ive just been preoccupied.
i did a looott of reading, i'll be ready to do it soon i think.
i'll isolate it to keep the air its intaking cold, do it right the first time.
i just thought if someone in my area had done i can look at theirs, i learn best that way
theres actually a bfi kit on ebay i may look into, make the process a bit easier with pre fabbed materials. all in all it actually seems a bit easier a job to do
i did a looott of reading, i'll be ready to do it soon i think.
i'll isolate it to keep the air its intaking cold, do it right the first time.
i just thought if someone in my area had done i can look at theirs, i learn best that way
theres actually a bfi kit on ebay i may look into, make the process a bit easier with pre fabbed materials. all in all it actually seems a bit easier a job to do
08-20-12, 07:53 PM
#52
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NM
Posts: 1,024
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
well eventually i'll get around to it, its not that i havent had time, ive just been preoccupied.
i did a looott of reading, i'll be ready to do it soon i think.
i'll isolate it to keep the air its intaking cold, do it right the first time.
i just thought if someone in my area had done i can look at theirs, i learn best that way
theres actually a bfi kit on ebay i may look into, make the process a bit easier with pre fabbed materials. all in all it actually seems a bit easier a job to do
i did a looott of reading, i'll be ready to do it soon i think.
i'll isolate it to keep the air its intaking cold, do it right the first time.
i just thought if someone in my area had done i can look at theirs, i learn best that way
theres actually a bfi kit on ebay i may look into, make the process a bit easier with pre fabbed materials. all in all it actually seems a bit easier a job to do
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
