BMC DIA = BMC CDA with plastic instead of Carbon

[was8v 0]

BMC DIA 85-150:

D1 (mm)	D2 (mm)	H (mm)
85			150			220

 

These DIA induction kits appear to be pretty much the same as CDA filters, with plastic instead of carbon enclosures. A DIA can be had for £100 new, whereas a CDA is £150+

 

Listed on the BMC website right at the end on here: http://www.bmcairfilters.com/infoCDA.asp

 

Has anyone on here used a DIA on their car? Granted it doesn't look as good, but if it performs the same it sounds like a good deal.

 

For comparison, heres the drawing for a BMC CDA 85-150:

D1 (mm)	D2 (mm)	L1 (mm)
85			150			200

[dr_mat 0]

Hmm. £100 for a plastic tube is probably an even worse rip-off than £150 for a carbon fibre one..

[was8v 0]

Hmm. £100 for a plastic tube is probably an even worse rip-off than £150 for a carbon fibre one..

 

 

Indeed, but the BMC CDA has shown proven gains by a few people on here, without the excessive noise of a k&n - which would need boxing in to prevent sucking up engine bay air.

 

I suppose a length of soil pipe around a cone filter would have a similar effect :dorky:

 

EDIT: The BMC claims to have a vortex effect too, and of course the carbon will be better at keeping heat out (material properties).