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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 12:39 AM
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K&N air filters for C55

Are they available yet? Where can I get them?

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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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same ones as the 03 and up CLK55!!!
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 11:02 AM
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Gain is usually marginal and they do not filter as well as the OEM elements. It may change the intake exhaust note a bit though. I wouldn't be against trying them out. You need two right?
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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you need two of them!!!! The improved airflow should help to lean out the air/fuel mixture a little bit at higher RPMs where it is needed!!!
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 12:54 AM
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K&N air filters for C55

Benzo,

Are you sure they are the same as the ones used in the CLK55 '03 and newer?

I called K&N last month directly and they said they haven't made one yet for the 2005 C55.

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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by G8R GRAD
Benzo,

Are you sure they are the same as the ones used in the CLK55 '03 and newer?

I called K&N last month directly and they said they haven't made one yet for the 2005 C55.

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Givin the engine and airbox are identical to the CLk55 it has to fit. K&N probably just didn't get their hands on a C55 to see for their self.
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 03:18 AM
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K&N air filters

Benzo and Black C230,

While I thank you for your input. You are both incorrect. Based on your fairly convincing responses, I ordered the same size air filters for the CLK 55. They arrived and I attempted to install them. They are not the same size. The C55 filters are actually much narrower. I guess I should have listened to K&N when I called them directly and they said they havent made the correct filter yet for the C55.
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Benzo and Black C230,

While I thank you for your input. You are both incorrect. Based on your fairly convincing responses, I ordered the same size air filters for the CLK 55. They arrived and I attempted to install them. They are not the same size. The C55 filters are actually much narrower. I guess I should have listened to K&N when I called them directly and they said they havent made the correct filter yet for the C55.
WOW! thats strange. I dont see how its possible though. The engine and airbox seem to be identical. How is the box labeled? does it say for 03 and up CLK55? i am just wondering if they sent you filters for the W208 CLK55 instead of W209 ones?

If it is W209, well then i still can not get over how its different. Sorry about that. I am sure K&N will take them back and refund you.
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