Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

Drivetrain Cravenspeed or M7 CAI

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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Cravenspeed or M7 CAI

which one is better? I dont know which to choose between the 2 please help!
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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Only notice now that the cravenspeed only draws air in through the cowl area??
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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Cravenspeed, M7 are the same simple design just different names, different filter element sizes, and price. Go with what you like.
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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I got the M7

I just installed the M7 intake and it was a little bit of a bugger to install. The filter element seemed to not 'fit' perfectly. I callled the tech line and they walked me through the install of the actual filter in the airbox but I still think that maybe there could be a better design. I like the 2-stage foam filter that comes with the intake. I will probably source out a K&N replacement later down the road as this is what I am most comfortable with 'cause I am from the off-road side of the world.
FWIW I would contact a reputable tuner (Jan @ RMW) and see what their recommendation is.
I like to source all opinions then do what I like best!
Hard to beat the M7 though. I'd buy it again.
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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M7 here - love it!
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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M7 here to - Very good guys to deal with
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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DDM Works. Love it.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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We've had the best luck with the DDMworks intake for fit, finish, quality and performance. Plus being stainless they NEVER rust. Other companies have copied their intake, but don't have the quality.
 
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