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Old 01-26-2017, 05:47 PM
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Custom Air Box

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Hey guys. I modify air boxes for the C43 but I wanted to offer you guys the same service as well. I made one a while ago for the clk for a member (cooper) but that version was pretty expensive. So now I'm making a more affordable one that will fit all Mercedes as long as the air box looks like the one I posted here.

A little about this custom air box.
I gut the inside to remove the big pillars from inside along with the fins. These things distort or reduce air flow to the throttle body. I also get rid of the fins in the bottom of the air box. I won't say how I did this but it's a nice mod to make your car breather better and make HP. This stock box is VERY restrictive so I fix this. I did not raise it up (like coopers air box) to ensure fitment and reduce the cost.

I will also be shipping with the air box what I call the FFE, Fast Flowing Elbow. This is the plastic elbow that hooks to the throttles opening. This elbow also restricts the air from rushing into the throttle body. I remove the plastic fins and than port the plastic around the port openings to the rubber gasket. This allows the air to flow fast to the throttle body. I than sand and smooth it and give it a paint job. Both the air box and elbow look brand new!


Both pieces will ship to you when you order. With both of these pieces you should get 10HP. My C43 air box is proven for that 10HP, it's been on the dyno. I don't see why this air box with the FFE will not make the same.

If you have any questions or suggestions let me know. You can email me direct for faster service. Geo3617(@)gmail.com

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Pictures

please keep in mind the air box still needs one more sand job than two coats of paint. Just wanted to get some pics up tonight.



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Price will be $245.00 (for the first 2-3 customers) plus shipping for the package. Below is my FFE, which makes a nice difference in performance. It will come with the modified air box.




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I would test this out for you on my car if you'd like.
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Thanks. I may have a buyer for the one I just finished. So I ordered another air box to mod. Should be here soon and I will mod it and PM you when it's finished.

Hopefully you live in the USA?
And youre 100% this air box and elbow is the same on your car?
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I am in USA, yes. I have an M113 500 engine and the box looks just like that. I want to test and see if his works or not.
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Originally Posted by kb24forlife24
I am in USA, yes. I have an M113 500 engine and the box looks just like that. I want to test and see if his works or not.
ok. Email please. Geo3617(@)gmail.com
and we can set this up. Thanks.
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Can you do this with a C55 Air box? It looks very similar to this one. I like the idea of keeping my stock Air Box. Also, are you recommending a different air filter or stick with an OEM?

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Originally Posted by gofisch
Yes I could. It's pretty much the same box as the one I just modded and posted pictures. I send the top portion only so all you need to do is install the bottom parts of your own car which holds the air filters. And if you look at the pic you posted I also send the number 8. That's the elbow that I mod to go with the air box. It will give you great throttle response and of course horse power and torque.


And you could use which ever air filter you like. Myself I like AFE or any other that has a LOW profile. There is another brand but I can't remember. K&N are good too but make sure when you add the oil to let it sit over night so the extra oil drains. Or use a vacuum and suck all around the filter. This is what your engine is going to do but might wet the maf which is bad. So vacuum helps prevent this. But the easiest way is not to over spray the oil from the start.

If you're interested send me an email and I will set you up. Your car will than beat any other similar stock car with these two parts. And if you have done other mods already than you will benefit even more!!

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Speed, crazy but i just logged on to see if you had done anything for the clk yet ( i had spoken to you last year when you first started modding boxes). to be clear, are you providing the box for your price? if so, sign me up at $245 plus shipping. thx, steve
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Originally Posted by TMJCLK55AMG
Speed, crazy but i just logged on to see if you had done anything for the clk yet ( i had spoken to you last year when you first started modding boxes). to be clear, are you providing the box for your price? if so, sign me up at $245 plus shipping. thx, steve
cool thanks! I have the box and elbow ready to ship first thing tomorrow. And yes I provide the box and elbow. Email me with your address and I will let you know shipping price. Please note that the air box is all black. Does not have the silver in the middle.

You're going to love this setup Steve!

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Pics in the box


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Address sent, don't worry about lack of silver strip, I have AMG box so nothing is going to look as good as that
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Originally Posted by TMJCLK55AMG
Address sent, don't worry about lack of silver strip, I have AMG box so nothing is going to look as good as that
$25.00 for shipping.
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Originally Posted by COOPERDB
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George

I vote for this guy to test it

I would really like to hear his opinion

as I know that he drives harder than I do


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thanks. I'm going to send him one next week. Sold the one I have pictures here to a member.
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If anyone wants to jump at the $245.00 price let me know asap by email. Geo3617(@)gmail.com

I have 3 people that have contacted me saying they want one but haven't sent payment. First two that sends the funds gets the package. Than I really have to raise the price up to make it worth while doing this for you guys.

Thanks.
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If anyone wants to jump at the $245.00 price let me know asap by email. Geo3617(@)gmail.com

I have 3 people that have contacted me saying they want one but haven't sent payment. First two that sends the funds gets the package. Than I really have to raise the price up to make it worth while doing this for you guys.

Thanks.
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This air box with silver and black is another color choice. This one is already sold, so if anyone wants one feel free to email me. Thanks.


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I like that color combo


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