aFe 54-11572 is the Magnum FORCE Stage-2 intake for E60 525i 2.5L and 530i 3.0L in the specified 2004-2005 applications. It uses one five-layer oiled Pro 5R filter, a molded plastic tube, a black powder-coated metal heat shield and a six-inch filter adaptor. The original MAF sensor transfers to the new tube, and the original intake hose attaches to that tube. Exact manufacturer documents contain filter and trim-seal revisions described below.
Exact current manufacturer and both selected-family manual versions agree on BMW E60 525i 2004-2005 2.5L and 530i 2004-2005 3.0L. Original two Base application groups, tags, year bounds and native memberships are preserved unchanged. Do not extend this intake to later 525i/530i engines, xDrive models, diesels or other chassis based on the shared model name or displacement alone. The official indexed D-550-38 entry names the exact selected family for these model-year and displacement rows; full order conditions and exclusions remain held after the previously encountered access challenge.
| Years | Make | Model | Named trim; actual engine and hood requirements apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2005 | BMW | 525i | Base |
| 2004-2005 | BMW | 530i | Base |
Verify 54-11572 against the actual engine, sensor and vent connections, mounting locations and applicable emissions requirements before ordering.
| Brand | aFe POWER |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 54-11572 |
| Product type | Magnum FORCE Stage-2 Cold Air Intake |
| Selected filter media / quantity | One five-layer oiled Pro 5R conical filter with inverted top |
| Filter revision | Current primary replacement 24-91054; linked 2017 sheet 24-60505; alternate 2012 official bill 24-91054 with legacy footnote |
| Tube | Molded plastic; original intake hose retained and clamped to new tube |
| Heat shield | One black powder-coated 16-gauge metal housing per primary |
| Filter adaptor | Six-inch; manufacturer describes three-angle design |
| Adaptor / tube hardware | Four M6 x 1 x 25 screws and four flat M6 washers |
| Sensor hardware | One MAF/MAS gasket; two #8-32 x 5/8-inch screws; original sensor reused |
| Tube gasket | One, positioned between tube and housing |
| Trim seal revision | 7/16-inch profile; 33-inch length in linked 2017 sheet versus 23-inch in 2012 sheet |
| Retained mounting hardware | Original airbox mounting bolt and washer-reservoir bolt |
| Performance evidence | Primary claims 45% flow, 7 hp and 7 lb-ft; chart lacks legend and full test conditions; no flow report linked |
| Emissions | Primary cites D-550-38; indexed exact application rows only, full conditions held |
| Procedure limits | No battery step or numeric torque; periodic clamp/hose checks without mileage interval |
| UPC | 802959502808 |
| WARNING | This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |
| Quantity | Manufacturer service part | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selected Pro 5R filter | Current 24-91054 replacement versus linked-sheet 24-60505 revision; one filter total |
| 1 | Housing | Black metal heat shield |
| 1 | Tube | Molded intake tube |
| 1 | 7/16-inch trim seal | Linked sheet 33-inch length; alternate official sheet 23-inch revision |
| 1 | Six-inch filter adaptor | Separate from tube and housing |
| 4 | M6 x 1 x 25 screws | Tube / adaptor assembly through housing |
| 4 | M6 flat washers | Assembly hardware |
| 1 | MAF/MAS gasket | Original sensor transfer |
| 2 | #8-32 x 5/8-inch screws | MAF sensor mounting |
| 1 | Tube gasket | Between tube and housing |
One oiled filter is supplied, not both filter numbers or the alternate dry filter. The directly linked sheet lists 24-60505 and 33-inch trim seal, while the exact 2012 official bill and current primary replacement reference identify 24-91054; the 2012 bill lists 23-inch seal and also retains an older filter footnote. These are unresolved document revisions, so match the actual box, filter interface and sheet before service. The original intake hose, clamp, MAF sensor and two vehicle mounting bolts are reused. No new coupler, complete replacement hose, sensor or battery hardware appears in the exact bill.
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One oiled Pro 5R filter, molded tube, metal heat shield, six-inch adaptor, tube and sensor gaskets, trim seal, four M6 screws with flat washers and two #8-32 sensor screws.
Which E60 models are covered?525i 2004-2005 with 2.5L and 530i 2004-2005 with 3.0L. Later engines, xDrive and other chassis are not inferred.
Why are two filter numbers mentioned?The current primary replacement and alternate 2012 official bill identify 24-91054, while the directly linked 2017 sheet identifies 24-60505. Only one filter is supplied; match the actual filter and housing revision before service.
Is the trim seal 23 or 33 inches?The linked 2017 sheet lists 33 inches; the alternate 2012 official bill lists 23 inches, both with a 7/16-inch profile. This revision conflict remains qualified rather than assuming the boxed version.
Are the MAF sensor and intake hose replaced?The original MAF sensor transfers using the supplied gasket and #8-32 screws. The original hose and clamp attach to the new tube. No new sensor or coupler appears in the bill.
How is the housing mounted and gasket positioned?The tube gasket sits between tube and housing. Four M6 screws and flat washers assemble the adaptor; the saved airbox and washer-reservoir bolts secure the housing to the vehicle.
Are the performance and emissions claims fully verified?The linked dyno image lacks a legend and full test conditions, and no flow report is linked. Indexed D-550-38 application rows are available, but full order conditions and exclusions remain held.
What battery, torque and service interval applies?The exact sheets give no battery step, numeric torque or mileage interval. They instruct periodic clamp and hose checks; follow the actual filter revision and appropriate oiled-media service instructions.
Verify aFe 54-11572. Read the full selected-family sheet and identify the actual filter and seal revision. Disconnect the MAF harness and loosen the airbox clamp. Unclip the upper airbox and remove its lid and filter. Save the original mounting bolt identified in step 4A, loosen the T30 fastener and remove the airbox. Carefully remove the original MAF sensor with a T25 bit. Assemble the supplied tube, tube gasket, housing and adaptor with four M6 x 1 x 25 screws and flat washers, keeping the gasket between the tube and housing. Install the original MAF sensor using the supplied sensor gasket and #8-32 screws. Remove and save the washer-reservoir bolt. Attach the trim seal, position the new housing, then secure it with the saved reservoir bolt and original step-4A bolt. Attach the original intake hose to the new intake; pull and hold it in position while tightening its clamp, then reconnect the MAF harness. Install the selected oiled filter and secure its clamp. The linked 2017 sheet instructs placement of the applicable CARB label on a clean smooth surface near the intake, but this does not replace verification of the exact order and vehicle conditions. Check clamps and hoses periodically. Neither exact sheet supplies a battery-disconnection instruction, numeric torque or mileage interval.
Current exact primary, every part and all 14 installation photographs in the directly linked one-page 2017 sheet, the complete alternate official 2012 sheet and the actual linked dyno image were reviewed. Filter 24-60505 versus 24-91054 and trim seal 33 versus 23 inches are documented revisions; no single box revision or filter service interchange is certified without matching the supplied assembly. The generic Coupler Included flag conflicts with the bill and retained original hose procedure. Original two application groups and all bounds remain unchanged. The stylized chart has solid and dashed curves without a legend, numeric run table, vehicle identity, dates, correction or test conditions; it does not independently certify the advertised 7 hp and 7 lb-ft. No linked flow report verifies the 45% claim. Full D-550-38 conditions and exclusions remain held after the prior challenge; indexed selected-family rows are not blanket certification. No battery step, torque, mileage interval, replacement sensor or extra coupler is invented. Turn14 authenticated exact-product access remains unavailable. Protected commercial fields and pricing remain unchanged.
California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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