endri266

I searched the forums but only found completed projects. I know this is an old topic so maybe one of u guys know of a link that was helpful.

This project might also be too simple for a diy guide? Im a noob...


to clarify im doing a c32 to sl55 intake upgrade

Benzaddict32

It's fairly simple, the sl55 intake is installed like the c32 intake. The hardest part will be fitting the y-pipe splitter, it's going to take some wiggling but isn't too difficult. The air boxes will have to be fastened down because they are larger than the factory air boxes and won't fit in the grooves. You might need some hose clamps to clamp the hoses in between the y splitter and the air boxes.

southernwake

I would recommend taking the metal clips/tabs off the bottom of the bottom of the airboxes. It will allow the boxes to sit more like the C32 boxes di. I was test fitting mine and the boxes were up too high and causing the y pipe to have more issues with fitment than necessary.

Andrew

endri266

Thanks guys. What the best way to fasten the air boxes?

And parts.com is a trust worthy site for these parts?

jvakos

you can get the SL55 one. but I just installed the Needswings Dual Cold Air Intake (DCAI) system and am extremely pleased. its a bit pricey at $800 but flows much more than the SL55 boxes and you feel it with the mid-top end power gains that is big time noticeable especially added to my 178mm crank pulley upgrade and tune. the NW kit installs easily in about 1 hour and top quality parts and fits in clean.

getting their y-splitter to fit in takes some finesse but 5 mins of playing with it and you'll get it it.

the cannisters that hold the filters are rubber coated actually so that protects the coil packs that they minimally touch.

just my .02 but in case you were considering the NW kit wanted to share very recent feedback. BTW - the owner Rob from NW is fantastic with support. i must have asked him 20 questions before finally pulling the trigger and he happily answered all of them

clyons0203

http://www.slkworld.com/performance-...ake-setup.html

endri266

thank you

latemodel21

This is an easy upgrade for the V6AMG.
There are 5 parts needed. Y-pipe (with hoses), 2 filter boxes (they come with new filters) and 2 tubes (that go from the filter boxes up to the grill area).
Last time I did it I bought the parts new (from oediscountparts.com) and I paid about $325. I have seen them used for as little as $100 (but more often $200).

The "y"-pipe comes with the hoses attached (with clic-r style clamps). You don't need hose clamps on the other side (where they attach to the filter box) ... just slip it together. (mine have clamps in the pics because I experimented with silicon hoses on the "y" but ended up liking the factory hoses better).

On the SLK32, the y-pipe has NO clearance issues (C32 may be different, don't know).

The larger SL55 filter boxes don't fit the same, but with light modification they can be made to snap in like factory pieces.
In order to do this, you need to make 4 relocation-plates for the factory clips (somewhat detailed in pics below). These plates are easy to make out of .125" thick (x 1" wide) aluminum strap material. Make 4 pieces that are .125" thick x 2" long x .850" wide. These plates will each get 3 holes drilled in them (2 for pop-rivets and 1 to locate the detent in the clip (the clip which you are relocating). Additionally, the 2 plates used in the forward positions need clearance slot added (see pics).
A small amount of material needs to be ground from the underside/engineside of each airbox for clearance (see pic of passenger side box and modify driver side box as well -as needed).
Finally, the driver side box needs some material at the front removed for clearance around the oil-filler (for fitting the front engine cover). I actually did make the front engine cover fit the first time I did this, but now I don't run one as I like to be able to inspect the Supercharger pulley (as failure is becoming more common ... hence the scattershield).

I really like this intake upgrade as it flows much better than stock but retains a stock-appearance. Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Chris