Alright, ive searched my butt of and collected as much scrap information as possible about the removal of this portion of the intake system. The m111 owners have a much easier time with it, but from what i can tell from the pictures of the motor I have, I may have a bit more effort ahead of me. Im just wondering if anybody else with an m271 has tackled this, or if anybody has a video of someone without one. (I know about the square hold etc that results, this is purely for ****s and giggles). My understanding is that is the Black honeycomish looking thing on the back/drivers side of the engine in this diagram (with the blue inside).


Im willing tot do this, just wondering if anybody has any input that may be of use to me. THanks guys

 

Nobody has done it on the m271 (that I know of), primarily because it is way more difficult to get to compared to the m111 and since it is purely for "sound" and doesn't necessarily do anything for power, there's nobody that I've known of that has attempted it (i.e. too much hassle for not much gain).

Anyways, I was able to acheive a prominent supercharger whine without having that thing removed. I haven't had a chance to take new video clips, but it's a pretty loud whine. If you want to take a listen, there's a link in my signature.

 

Lol, as much as I appreciate your reply, I gotta say, $0 versus the amount of money you have spent on your wicked ride to get it to sound and perform better... Im not baller enough for the non-free sound right now

 

Nah, believe me. I understand. Took me a while to get to the point where I could put aside cash to do the stuff. That's why my car stayed pretty close to stock the 1st 1.5 years.

If you can afford the downtime, there are some pics on the MAF cleaning thread that can help you take off the airbox. From there, you'll probably be on your own since nobody else has dissected the engine to that point.

 

Thanks bud, I havn't come across that thread, so I'll look it up. That will probably help me a ton! I swear there were a few guys on here who removed the intake resonator on their 1.8L, i just cant remember who - im goin nuts .

 

Nope. All m111 guys. Don't know of anybody that has done this on the m271, unless I just wasn't paying attention one day.

Since I'm in a pretty good mood, I'll hand feed you the MAF cleaning thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...&highlight=MAF

Now you're on your own and you've gotta start learning how to search.

 

Thanks for the link, but don't worry - I know how to search the site. All I meant was that I hadn't come across that thread in my daily browsing as of yet.

 

NP...Just wanted to point you in the right direction, since I can't remember anybody doing it and you'd be the first (that I know of).

 

I'll be sure to take lots of pics when I tackle this one, in case you or any fellow 1.8'ers are interested.

 

I"m quite interested to see how the job goes. Though I have the m111, I have looked into the engine bay of quite a few M271.

You are going to have a tough job on your hands. Let us know how we can help. Where are you located?

If you are near me, I might even be willing to help for the low-low price of food and drink.

E

 

Im also thinking of doing the Supercharger Resonator removal for my 1.8l
i know a really good shop that can do it here in NY ( RPM RACING)

 

Wish I was closer to you guys, Im up in Calgary, AB Canada.

 

I'm sure there are reputable shops in canada that can do that!

 

What would I be asking them to do? I mean, I understand physically what I'm doing in my head, but how do I explain it to someone at one of my local shops? "I need you to take off my supercharger muffler..thing.." Heh, I dont even know if its 100% possible yet either. Is it a piece that has to be replaced with new tubing? or does something just get removed from inside the piece?

 

Wait, so you're not even technically experienced to do this mod? If that's the case, I'd scrap the thought in a heartbeat.

 

It has been done before but perhaps not in this area. I was under the impression that there was also a removable insert at another location in the SC system.

All it does it amplify the SC sound. Its really cool at first but on a long trip it would sound like someone is grinding your teeth.

 

No no no, wrong impression. Im also a member on another large auto forum (I dont think Im allowed to say which one ). I built my jeep from the ground up, and I have a mildly built 2006 Civic for sale. Im completely technically inclined, I just dont know what the piece I will be working on is called. And if I become to lazy to remove it myself, I was asking what I would describe it as to a tech.

 

Ohh, okay, I get it. You could do it. Just bear in mind that the S/C components are aluminum. Cross threading is a real probability. In the M111, some of the bolts require a pivot wrench, etc. If you have the tactile feel to know if something is at torque, or being crossthreaded your fine.

BUT, if someone didn't have any idea of what they were doing, like Drex, I'd say, leave it to the pros.

 

Oh, okay... If that's the case, you should be fine. Just a little more research and that link to removing the intake and you should be on the right track to actually being able to see the area that the supercharger muffler is at. I wish you the best of luck because this is something I definitely wouldn't attempt at all out of pure laziness. I've lost the need to wrench a while ago, unless it's a small task. Enjoy talking and coming up with concepts, but have no need to do the dirty work anymore (especially when it comes to Benz and the expensive replacement parts).

 

I would think that by doing this, you'd be losing boost quicker. Am I wrong?

 

Hi everyone again. Just got my pipes and silicone boots today for the 2 part of IC pipes.. One thing forgot to order t-bolt clamps.. This is a must 100 %, I had to use regular clamps and dble them up so ic pipes wont come apart.
I will try to show before and after pics as best as I can.
The new pipe to TB is a 2.5 pipe L -shape. Which I had to cut to fit. Note , the upper radiator hose is not pinched or being pushed against. Just looks like it . I added a little high heat temp. to block heat to pipe. All my pipes will be covered in this after my threads are done.

For resonator delete, this is what is needed

1. 17.5 x 2.5 IC Pipe.
2. 2 , 2.5 Silicone hose, must be 3 or 4ply!!! for strength against heat
3. 4 T-bolt clamps ,, I must say again T-bolt clamps!!ONLY
not anything cheesy like mine temp. until my order comes in. Thats why I used dble clamps for now.
4. Heat wrap.!!! Some might not like the look , but why do this , if not going to do it right. wrap the pipe up.

For new pipe to TB.

1. 2.5 90% IC Pipe ,
2. 2 , 2.5 Silicone hose
3. 4 T- bolt clamps
4. Heat wrap

You will have to shorten L-pipe top and bottom to fit.

 

I dont know why MB didnt just make the intake on the driver side of car. But saw a post and had an Idea and did it. I used the Mb part #203-528-00-07 and modified it a little to make a straght ram air system. This piece was for the rt side intake for C320 V6. The adapter to airbox was made with a piece of lexon which i cut out. You can make your own if you have any better ideas. Besides those two parts all you need is crazy glue or jb weld, etc . to hold adapter to air box. Hope you guys like it. Oh ya,
Inlet pipe and top of air box etc,, should be coverd in high heat resistant tape to keep things even cooler. Mine will be done, just left it naked to show pics. Cheers.

If you look real close on picture 4, you can see the airfiler. !!! Great air flow,

If water does come in the factory air box, which I realy doubt, the air box has I believe two holes on the bottom of box near computer where it can drain out.. I washed my car for trial and error First with the card board cut out, and It didnt even get wet!!!

 

Interesting. Ends up looking very much like the M111 intake...

 

much better than before !

good job

do you feel any difference in pickup ?

 

yes, interesting.