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Who Makes Drop-in Filters for CLS55s?

Old Jan 1, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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Who Makes Drop-in Filters for CLS55s?

BMC, K&N?

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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MHP
BMC, K&N?

Thanks!
Andy

K&N 33-2181

.. and BMC too, I think
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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BMC all the way.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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K&N 33-2181

.. and BMC too, I think

.. will add this:
KN declared size is 132x348mm - outside
and they fit a bit short in my housing

BMC pn 262/01 declared size is 134x355
... maybe better .. or too much !
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dyno
.. will add this:
KN declared size is 132x348mm - outside
and they fit a bit short in my housing

BMC pn 262/01 declared size is 134x355
... maybe better .. or too much !

My KN fit just right on my CLS63 Snugged. It also made the engine sound alittle louder on open throttle
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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http://www.autobarn.net
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MHP
BMC, K&N?

Thanks!
Andy
wordering about making a CF bigger airbox (top cap), keeping stock filter size, or make the base also bigger for larger filters ... GruppeM style

what do you think Andy
how to understand when the engine/compressor could benefit from still more air ?
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