just looking for a little more..
whats the best cost/performance air filter and where can i get it?
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whats the best cost/performance air filter and where can i get it?
so i'm looking for more throtlle response, and a little louder growl from my car,
any suggestions
a couple of friends have suggested k&m drop ins
any suggestions
a couple of friends have suggested k&m drop ins
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K&N is really the only choice. Although, I doubt throttle response would be noticeably improved. You would benefit more from resetting the TCU (transmission control unit). If the throttle response still isn't to your liking you could purchase and install a Sprint Booster (relatively easy) and this will virtually eliminate your delay.
I haven't done K&N to my car as I have hard some people's MAF getting screwey from the oil needed (I hear its uncommon, and only happens from over lubricating with oil, but I don't wanna chance it as I would probably put on way too much).
If you want a better sound, I, and MANY forum members have installed x-pipes to the exhaust system. Hands down best mod for improving the sound of the car, and relatively cheap too.
I haven't done K&N to my car as I have hard some people's MAF getting screwey from the oil needed (I hear its uncommon, and only happens from over lubricating with oil, but I don't wanna chance it as I would probably put on way too much).
If you want a better sound, I, and MANY forum members have installed x-pipes to the exhaust system. Hands down best mod for improving the sound of the car, and relatively cheap too.
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That statement is true the problem is over lubrication
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http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w204...placement.html
At the above link someone else mentions this "oiling" issue, and recommends K&N equivalent air filters that don't need to be oiled.
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i want it to be deeper your sound clip sounds different then my car, in high revs i hear so much xpipe its not even funny
i don't know if thats because you have the 350 and i have the 300
i don't know if thats because you have the 350 and i have the 300
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Try out that video. I made that one of my car (c300 4matic) and all I have had done to it is just the magnaflow x-pipe with stainless steel piping to extend the entire span to replace the resonator.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_CqWhMh8oY
Try out that video. I made that one of my car (c300 4matic) and all I have had done to it is just the magnaflow x-pipe with stainless steel piping to extend the entire span to replace the resonator.
Try out that video. I made that one of my car (c300 4matic) and all I have had done to it is just the magnaflow x-pipe with stainless steel piping to extend the entire span to replace the resonator.
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Where as K&N or other aftermarket filters on the other hand are re-usable, so since they are about the same price (maybe a bit more than OEM) after 2 filter changes they start to pay off.
Personally, if you were going to go with the upgrade, I would get the ones mentioned that don't need oil lubrication. You can't go wrong there.
Thanks for the compliment on the exhaust.
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