a twist on intake mods
10-06-2009, 09:14 PM
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a twist on intake mods
for those of you wanting more out of your intakes but cant fit a true dual cai in your 32 check out what i did on my slk32. it was fun and really not that hard. heres the link
http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...tml#post423949
http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...tml#post423949
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10-06-2009, 11:34 PM
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looks great! too bad the horns wont fit i think. and i bet your supercharger whine is ridiculously loud with that "box" you got on back there.....idk if that will clear the C32 firewall though 
10-07-2009, 01:37 AM
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I did something similiar to this for really cheap ($15 in parts I think). Looks like you have a Code 3 intake mod of sorts as well. The only issue with this intake setup is that we're still limited by our intake boxes to a certain degree. I'm sure it sounds a lot better though and you should have picked up better throttle response I'd imagine.
Looks like a clean install though, nice work!
Looks like a clean install though, nice work!
10-07-2009, 07:13 AM
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Neat idea, but not for a C32 I am afraid to say
10-07-2009, 07:28 PM
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Those horns on the back are just a small part of the intake he did. Everything else from the "horns" forward will work just fine on a 32 and has show slight gains on the dyno along with much improved throttle response over stock.
10-07-2009, 07:50 PM
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I think you will need it my friend
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the c3 style intake was a 6" drain cover from lowes. you can get them in 4" to make them smaller
the airflow should be decent due to gutting the front of the airboxes. the silencers in the front of the airboxes really restrict flow. now its 3" open flow all the way to the k&n filters. if you remove the plastic baffles in the rad supports you could doi the same mods to the c32 minus the big box in back . just make a smaller one!
the airflow should be decent due to gutting the front of the airboxes. the silencers in the front of the airboxes really restrict flow. now its 3" open flow all the way to the k&n filters. if you remove the plastic baffles in the rad supports you could doi the same mods to the c32 minus the big box in back . just make a smaller one!
10-07-2009, 11:22 PM
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Good job on the custom air ram! Looks better than the original setup, and I'm sure it's less restrictive now... Where did you get the couplers? 
This can be done on the C32... The C3P intake is a lot smaller than what 320 has constructed. The C3P intake is way overpriced in my opinion. DIY is a lot cheaper!
2002c230 - benzworld.org
This can be done on the C32... The C3P intake is a lot smaller than what 320 has constructed. The C3P intake is way overpriced in my opinion. DIY is a lot cheaper!
2002c230 - benzworld.org
10-08-2009, 06:13 AM
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You do know that I was refering to that HUGE new rear intake addtion correct
Because THAT piece is NOT going to fit.
As far as the new ram air tubes, ANYTHING can fit my friend, just tell us HOW much you had to cut, or crush?
And last but not least, please ANYONE show me a before and after dyno to verify IF there truely is ANY gain to be had here, THANK YOU
Because THAT piece is NOT going to fit.
As far as the new ram air tubes, ANYTHING can fit my friend, just tell us HOW much you had to cut, or crush?
And last but not least, please ANYONE show me a before and after dyno to verify IF there truely is ANY gain to be had here, THANK YOU
10-08-2009, 06:35 AM
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You do know that I was refering to that HUGE new rear intake addtion correct
Because THAT piece is NOT going to fit.
As far as the new ram air tubes, ANYTHING can fit my friend, just tell us HOW much you had to cut, or crush?
And last but not least, please ANYONE show me a before and after dyno to verify IF there truely is ANY gain to be had here, THANK YOU
Because THAT piece is NOT going to fit.
As far as the new ram air tubes, ANYTHING can fit my friend, just tell us HOW much you had to cut, or crush?
And last but not least, please ANYONE show me a before and after dyno to verify IF there truely is ANY gain to be had here, THANK YOU
C3P, LET, and I also believe AMS, have all shown gains with this type of intake. Gains ranged from 5hp up to near 20hp. LETs being a bit better because they used bigger boxes. Other members on the boards have shown independent dynos with various intakes and filters used.
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10-08-2009, 07:26 AM
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That's why I said...
C3P, LET, and I also believe AMS, have all shown gains with this type of intake. Gains ranged from 5hp up to near 20hp. LETs being a bit better because they used bigger boxes. Other members on the boards have shown independent dynos with various intakes and filters used.
C3P, LET, and I also believe AMS, have all shown gains with this type of intake. Gains ranged from 5hp up to near 20hp. LETs being a bit better because they used bigger boxes. Other members on the boards have shown independent dynos with various intakes and filters used.
1. The picture of the above intake, picture 3 on post #4, back air filter is TOO large to clear on a stock C32 engine bay yes or no please
2. Those intake tubes, the chrome/polished or what ever piping in picture 3 of post #6, do not clear the stock rad supports holes on a C32, yes or no please
3. I do agree that the Code3, LET, etc, etc rear air filter additions WILL show a small dyno gain, aka 5-8 RWHP. My point is/was that the NEW ram air tubes shown above will not show any gain and that I would LOVE to see a before and after dyno with the tubes alone. NO OTHER MODIFICATION.
Sorry for the rant, and no I am not trying to be a di-k, I am just trying to get the basic facts straight here as I did own one, race one, and still miss it
Thanks for the info
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10-08-2009, 11:02 AM
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Honestly the fact that hot air is pushed back there scare me about faster heatsoak..but the piping part is something I'd like to pursue...I'm gonna look into that part to try to give my SL55 airbox a more direct approach to hopefully rid of restrictions. To all who have the C3P intake installed can you give me opinions if heatsoak is a problem of any kind?
10-08-2009, 05:25 PM
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I honestly don't see how code3 style intake will do anything other than make your supercharger noise escape from there. The original design as well as the 55 y-splitter directs the air into the TB. with that filter thing on the t-splitter The air flow traveling through will just get disrupted when they reach the merging point.
up for the front tubes. are they aluminum? so it doesn't soak up heat as fast.
up for the front tubes. are they aluminum? so it doesn't soak up heat as fast.
10-08-2009, 06:50 PM
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cant seem to muti quote so ill try to answer most of your questions
1 the c3 style can be made any size. go to lowes get creative
2 heat soak. no issue at all for me since i added the supercooler. thats the large rad in front of my reg. rad.
3 the horns and rubber tubes and reducers are a kit from needswings. i needed to notch the horns to get my grille to install properly. if you remove the plastic flappers in the rad support you have 3" hole on the pass. side and 2.75" on the drivers side. kit has all the parts to go thru the support
4 tubes to the airboxes are stainless steel. only because i got 3' for 20$ you can use aluminum silicone rubber what ever you want. ill be wrapping mine with heat tape to reduce heat
5 i dont know if the c3 increases hp i just figured the more air the better. more blower whine music for my ears more air for the s/c . win win.
6 the rubber tubes are what actually go thru the rad support. that way they conform to the shape of the holes
7 i cant give you a before and after dyno i only have the baseline for now. i do know this. its way bigger than the oem setup so more air more power. i could have goten a needswings dual cai for 800$ but felt this was cheaper and inc. power over oem.
i hope this helps everyones questions
1 the c3 style can be made any size. go to lowes get creative
2 heat soak. no issue at all for me since i added the supercooler. thats the large rad in front of my reg. rad.
3 the horns and rubber tubes and reducers are a kit from needswings. i needed to notch the horns to get my grille to install properly. if you remove the plastic flappers in the rad support you have 3" hole on the pass. side and 2.75" on the drivers side. kit has all the parts to go thru the support
4 tubes to the airboxes are stainless steel. only because i got 3' for 20$ you can use aluminum silicone rubber what ever you want. ill be wrapping mine with heat tape to reduce heat
5 i dont know if the c3 increases hp i just figured the more air the better. more blower whine music for my ears more air for the s/c . win win.
6 the rubber tubes are what actually go thru the rad support. that way they conform to the shape of the holes
7 i cant give you a before and after dyno i only have the baseline for now. i do know this. its way bigger than the oem setup so more air more power. i could have goten a needswings dual cai for 800$ but felt this was cheaper and inc. power over oem.
i hope this helps everyones questions
10-08-2009, 07:03 PM
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I agree the new intake should be less restrictive, and I really don't think you need to worry about IAT's with your supercooler... Thinking about custom making the C3 style intake today. It won't be nearly as large as yours though! Do you think removing the seal towards firewall gives better air flow to the rear intake?
You could still add a splitter along with the open intake.
Thinking about custom making the C3 style intake today. It won't be nearly as large as yours though! Do you think removing the seal towards firewall gives better air flow to the rear intake?
with that filter thing on the t-splitter The air flow traveling through will just get disrupted when they reach the merging point.
10-08-2009, 07:06 PM
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