Resonator delete
09-20-2005, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by coolcarlskiC43
I'm very interested to see what Vadim's kit will sell for. 
The purpose of the spacers is to separate some of the radiant heat from the block from getting to the intake manifold thus allowing cooler temperatures to reside inside.
The purpose of the spacers is to separate some of the radiant heat from the block from getting to the intake manifold thus allowing cooler temperatures to reside inside.
09-20-2005, 01:22 PM
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Let me see if can clear up some confusion:
1. Resonator bypass simply replaces factory resonator. See image 1. As the result car sounds a little bit more aggressive and there is small power gain (2-3HP). It is not illegal to remove it. Catalytic converters are different story.
2. Heat spacers are made from phenolic plastic and are designed to separate intake surge tanks from the kompressor. See image 2. As a result we see around 20F reduction in their temperature and a more consistent car.
At this time we do not have heat spacers for NA V6s or V8s, however if there is enough interest we will make them.
3. SL55 splitter makes no difference on air filter size. There are two filter sizes one is for C/SLK32s and E/SL/G/S/CLS55s. Kit will fit C32 with stock airboxes, we can also make one for C32 with 55 air boxes.
Thanks.
1. Resonator bypass simply replaces factory resonator. See image 1. As the result car sounds a little bit more aggressive and there is small power gain (2-3HP). It is not illegal to remove it. Catalytic converters are different story.
2. Heat spacers are made from phenolic plastic and are designed to separate intake surge tanks from the kompressor. See image 2. As a result we see around 20F reduction in their temperature and a more consistent car.
At this time we do not have heat spacers for NA V6s or V8s, however if there is enough interest we will make them.
3. SL55 splitter makes no difference on air filter size. There are two filter sizes one is for C/SLK32s and E/SL/G/S/CLS55s. Kit will fit C32 with stock airboxes, we can also make one for C32 with 55 air boxes.
Thanks.
09-20-2005, 01:57 PM
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Vadim: So the spacers are made of a type of plastic? I was wondering how the spacers would help if they were made of metal and would eventually transfer the hear, but plastic makes sense now.
09-20-2005, 02:20 PM
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Vadim.
thanks for the info.
Heat spacers make sense, since our Komp's really run hot.
keep up the good work over there!
Let us know when you have the pricing available.
thanks for the info.
Heat spacers make sense, since our Komp's really run hot.
keep up the good work over there!
Let us know when you have the pricing available.
09-21-2005, 01:42 PM
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Answers:
1. It is 450F plastic, so melting is not a problem. Heat spacers have been on my C32 for the past 14 months.
2. On C55 there is no TQ loss. Just throatier sound and slight gain at the top end.
Pricing should be available by the weekend.
1. It is 450F plastic, so melting is not a problem. Heat spacers have been on my C32 for the past 14 months.
2. On C55 there is no TQ loss. Just throatier sound and slight gain at the top end.
Pricing should be available by the weekend.
09-21-2005, 02:36 PM
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will be waiting for the pricing. also if you can PM the price of the SL55 y-pipe plus installation would be great (just the y-pipe). thanks Vadim.
will be waiting for the pricing. also if you can PM the price of the SL55 y-pipe plus installation would be great (just the y-pipe). thanks Vadim.
09-24-2005, 03:45 PM
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Damn I need the green air filter for sure
fooking dealer just told me they wont replace the air filter for my car
that s rediculus if they can't cover this even I have added US 4K for 18 mths dealer service package.
fooking dealer just told me they wont replace the air filter for my car
that s rediculus if they can't cover this even I have added US 4K for 18 mths dealer service package.
09-24-2005, 05:12 PM
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2006 BMW X5 4.8is and 2005 C55 AMG
Originally Posted by Vadim @ evosport
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2. On C55 there is no TQ loss. Just throatier sound and slight gain at the top end.
Pricing should be available by the weekend.
2. On C55 there is no TQ loss. Just throatier sound and slight gain at the top end.
Pricing should be available by the weekend.
09-27-2005, 04:13 AM
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BMW 535i Turbo, E36 M3
My friend and I started the process last night. We are going to get the 3" pipe at a muffler shop tomorrow and finish up. He has a welder and all of the necessary tools to do it right. I can't wait to hear the difference. 
09-27-2005, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rockgt302
I had Meineke remove mine yesterday. $50 for steel, $60 for stainless steel, I spent the extra $10. Its a little louder, worth it I guess.
09-27-2005, 11:52 PM
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09-28-2005, 12:02 AM
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Silver 2002 C32, Silver 2006 CLK 350
Originally Posted by bubbenzo
dude that looks cool do you have a sound clip? maybe I can have your friend do mine since your in the bay area just joking....
09-28-2005, 12:36 AM
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09-28-2005, 03:35 AM
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i recorded that with a terrible little multi use digicam. i think it sounds a bit different in real life. also, frank, when you say different, what do you mean?
09-28-2005, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bubbenzo
i recorded that with a terrible little multi use digicam. i think it sounds a bit different in real life. also, frank, when you say different, what do you mean?
