BMC FILTER, AIR Race FM579/04RACE 82271

Dimensions (mm) : B : 228,5 | A : 187

Range of filters BMC RACE

Keeping the same shape as the OEM version, with the BMC Race filters the increased airflow typical of BMC products is taken to a more extreme level. By reducing the cotton layers from 4 to 3, the air supply is even greater. For this reason, the BMC Race filters are exclusively recommended for sports use on the circuit, since the increase in air flow can impoverish the carburation (more air than necessary) or the injection (the control unit is unable to correctly control the stoichiometric mixture). To avoid this problem, it is necessary to reprogram the control unit, with which a marked increase in performance is obtained.

For easy identification, BMC Race filters have the word "Race" written at the end of the product code and a yellow line on the filter element.

Why choose a BMC air filter?

1. Better airflow to the engine:

The cotton gauze used by BMC has larger links, allowing for better airflow, but using multiple layers of oil-soaked cotton allows any impurities larger than 7 microns to be blocked.

2. Greater retention and detection:

BMC air filters achieved an impressive 97.5% filtration efficiency in the test ISO5011.

3. Wider filtering area:

Maximum air permeability and increased airflow passage.

4. The choice of champions:

BMC equips some of the most important teams in Formula 1, MotoGP, WorldSBK.

General information

The cylindrical/panel air filter is commonly referred to as a "replacement air filter". Installs into the vehicle's original air box to replace the OEM air filter. It is made from high-performance materials that allow for increased airflow combined with more efficient filtration, ensuring that all impurities are contained to as little as 7 microns (compared to 10 microns on OEMs).

BMC air filters are manufactured using a "Full Molding" system that allows the characteristic red filter to be made from a single mold without welded joints, thus avoiding easy breakage. The rubber used in BMC air filtration systems is long lasting, highly durable and has optimal adhesion characteristics to all forms of airboxes.

BMC filters are made of a multi-layered cotton gauze soaked with low viscosity oil covered with an epoxy-coated alloy mesh to ensure protection against gasoline vapors and oxidation due to air humidity.

All BMC air filters are pre-oiled and can be washed and regenerated using the appropriate BMC regeneration kit.

Airflow diagram for a sample BMC air cleaner vs. an OEM paper filter:

Temperature 25°C - Humidity 25% - Pressure 1020mbar

Tested with OEM airbox and related airflow restrictions.

This chart is for illustrative purposes only and does not refer to the actual filter.

How to clean your filter? Take a look at the video!