Bux

other mods like pulley is around $80/1hp so you will get a bit more $/hp out of this simple mod

AMGDood

so how hard is it to install? seems like everyone's bought one but hasnt put it in and given results yet.

box986

My local dealer charges about $94 + tax,, the car in the picture already had it installed. Any feedbacks?

kkboy82

so what kind of PROPER ducting is needed?

FrankW

interesting...

HKE46Boy

Any detail picture?

box986

Here is the difference between the C32 aribox and the SL55 hose, not too much of a difference but not a direct bolt on.

Like what Vadim says the air box is where most of the restriction located as air enters from the side of the air filter.

kkboy82

so do u know what I need in order to put those two pieces together?

box986

My guess is a hose about 3 inch diameter and 2.5 inch on the other end!


You would need a small breather filter too if not using the factory hoses.

benz-tech

i've had the air intake runners off a 32amg engine and off the e55 eng, the area that looks to be the biggest restriction is the bend at the rear of the aluminum intake runners from the "Y". i am new to modifying as i just bought my c32 in august. is the "Y" that you guys are talking about in this thread the plastic one from the air filter boxes? one other note: all you guys in nor-cal w/ 02 c32's, i will change your fuel trim, ign trim and other coding after hours if you so desire. i'm not looking for extra work/bussiness, i just don't think the dealer will co-operate as much as i will. i've done both to my car but can't honestly feel a diff. my engine control unit is also coded "euro 03"
instead of USA-LEV. not much difference either. sorry got OT. i might think of the sl55 "y" though if it's just the plastic part

Mark

FrankW

the part alone will cost around $150 plus installation. it's not just the "y" pipe alone.

since you brought it up, now I'm looking to get this done as well. Does anyone know any place/shop that can do this mod without me getting the parts by myself?

BenzoAMGpower

Ive done the install on 4 C32s already!!! The mod is a bit effective IMO but only if you have increased boost (Via ECU upgrade and Crankshaft Pulley Kit) and a highflowing airbox (via K&N, BYM, ITG, or GreenFilterUSA drop in filteres). On LoePlayas car we felt the bit of difference on top end!!! How you ask? Well, we raced our cars before the install and after the install and he definately pulled harder on top after the SL55 intake splitter mod. The install isnt too hard after you've had experience with it. The only problem I had was tryign to get the rubber hoses back there to clear these metal clips on your firewall. With some patience and lots and lots of cursing the job was done. Right now I am looking into getting a set of samco hoses that would be made to fit and replace the rubber connectors. I still dont like the idea of cutting the stock hoses and using them as backing to connect to the airbox. Pierre, your inventive.. got any ideas?

Also for some reason, Ive managed to stretch the SL55 hoses right up to the airbox on my car which I havnt been able to do on the 3 other cars I did the install on.

lap

48 hours to get it installed!! And I thought GTA Dealerships were bad. LOL

BenzoAMGpower

48 hours for install? Wow, I must be real good then if it only takes me a couple of hours... lol!!!

430

$150 for parts ? I paid $78 at my dealership

FrankW

well, that's what i heard because I thought you will need to change the airbox to the 55 one too.

does any one have all the parts number for this upgrade?