performance modification help
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Bay Area, CA
03 CLK500, 04 X3, No 07 GT3RS :(
It's just replacing the standard plastic air intake feed tube to the air filter box with one from a different MB model. It involves replacing the two standard tubes with the ones from the SL55 and is a 5 min install. It outwardly seems like it's got marginal benefit and risks sucking in hot engine compartment air if the seal isn't good because the dimensions are slightly different (a reported problem on some models). It's not a mod that I've chosen to do.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: North Cuba/West Bimini
Cars and boats!
Originally Posted by Frisco
It's just replacing the standard plastic air intake feed tube to the air filter box with one from a different MB model. It involves replacing the two standard tubes with the ones from the SL55 and is a 5 min install. It outwardly seems like it's got marginal benefit and risks sucking in hot engine compartment air if the seal isn't good because the dimensions are slightly different (a reported problem on some models). It's not a mod that I've chosen to do.
to be honest, i really doubt it does too much!!! A set of Greenfilters will definately help the motor breathe better.
As for the rest of performance, I'd go RENNTech headers, ECU, Pulley, Larger TB, and Greenfilters!!
