DRBC43AMG

It is always good to see and read what the neighbours in the C32, C55 (W203) forum are doing...

Would look very nice if something like this could be fitted on our 43's and do away with the flat OE panel filters: https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...i-c55-amg.html
Something what Swedepat see post #10 has done looks simple and seems to work very well

What do you say brothers?

nkctb7

This is one that I checked into and thought about running. I was going to eliminate the fog lights and run the intakes via the fog light openings. I couldn't justify the $ amount vs the gain, if any.

nd4spd13

Looks sweet, but wow that price is still C55/E55k territory. I also don't know if the newer engine covers will fit under our hoods. Wonder why no one has it. Maybe Saab could try switching his intakes for us when there is an engine back in his 202?

I don't think running intakes to the fog openings would do much... If you remove the baffles on the grill on ours it is basically a straight ram into the filter box, while pipes around foglights would have to go through more tubing, with bends, and would pick up road crap and hotter exhaust fumes I'd imagine. Especially up here in Canada with all the snow and salt that already takes out fog lights...

DRBC43AMG

I agree that the intakes are mucho $$$, but Swedepat's looks soooo much simpler. We just need the dual TB intake some round filters and tubing. Get the air from the same place up front as OE position and job done

99CEEFOURTHREE

Our stock set up is a true coldair induction,two induction tubes ala snorkel, drawing cold air from the grille opening.In my opnion its goin to be marginal gains if any...the renntech box or similiar modded current box would be best.

GezaBMX

Guys, can somebody tell me how do you mount these types of air filters exactly? Also I would like to know what type of dual TB intake would be needed and part number would also help.

speed43

Tomorrow I will take pics of what I did to mine. I basically used black plastic drain piping from Home Depot.
I used these as it was a test run, going with better stuff in the summer, MAYBE. I bought two filters and hooked it all up. Car runs waaayyy better than the stock setup!

The setup pulls air from the engine but also from the stock holes in front. I pulled out the hoses that pulls air from the front because it's cold here now. With cold air coming from the outside with these temps my car will spin tires way to much.

I may make a plastic cover for the filters to keep engine heat from coming in to the intake. But with the throttle body getting so HOT I wonder if it will make a difference? As is the car sucks in so much more air than stock setup. Seriously the car got so much faster.

Hardest part was making the T shape plastic to fit nice n tight on the MAF. I used the stock rubber seal/gasket at the end of the plastic tubing. Than I used gorilla duck tape (little wider than 1/4 inch) around the MAF tip. This made the seal tight n secure.

Regardless if it's hot out or cold make a big improvement for the car. If I had the stock tires and rims I would spin like crazy. But I have 18" rims with HUGE tires on the back. So it grips and goes.

speed43

You use the stock throttle body. You just need some type of T shape plastic or aluminum. Middle part goes to the MAF, than it splits to left n right which than you attach tubing and run them somewhat half way to the engine. Than place filters of your choice than run tubing to front of hood. Size of filter is important or hood will not close. The ones I got would not allow the hood to close at first. Than I found the perfect spots and no problems. They do sell CLOSED filters that are real low profile for like 40-60 at Amazon. They also have tubing. Hardest part to find is the T shape part. If anyone knows where to find one that be great, please post here.

GezaBMX

@Speed43 a few pictures would be great. My biggest issue at the moment is that I cannot get my hands on some proper filters. All the stuff that is available is crap pretty much. If I order it from the US it costs me almost double per filter with shipping and customs fees. However, slowly I'm gonna start gathering parts cause I would really like to get rid of the factory engine cover/air filter.

speed43

The front chrome is where I'm connecting the tubing which goes to the oem plastic scoops. So as you can see it pulls the engine bay air and the outside air (once I connect the tubing in the summer).

Doesn't look professional but remember this is just a test try sort of thing. But it works great and way better than the oem. The oem air box is so low where it connects to the MAF it's ridiculous. I think AMG did a nice job but I feel it was rushed on some of the things they did.


If I can somehow help you get parts just PM me and I can help as best as I can.

GezaBMX

Thank you very much for the pictures and help.
I know that the factory air intake was engineered for a purpose but I believe that a less restrictive system that flows more CFM and since it's run on the side of the engine would also be somewhat colder. Once it's gonna be done I also want to wrap the pipes in heat shield. Just so I could get the most out of the syste.
BTW, I saw that you wrote that you pulled of the pipes that feed it from the front. Why so?

svt ricco

I bet it sounded louder too... How' stone sound from inside cabin? You should make a video especially from the outside ��

speed43

I've noticed a loss of MPG in winter from the cold air that comes from the front. Might be wrong... Also the car pulls harder with the air coming in from the front. I really don't notice this in summer, only in winter.

I also feel I MIGHT get better/faster air flow in I use smaller tubes anyone have an opinion on this?

speed43

If your asking me yes the sound in the cabin is nice and loud. You can hear the engine sucking in a lot of air. I will try do a video both inside and out.

cm60k

Good job Geo.,

but as you know; your Engine always sucking very hot air, air cone head will toasted quickly, and this will harm the MAF film,,

also the ECU will reduce the power Efficiency, during to the hot air signal from the MAF circuit..!

ZAYED,,

speed43

Thanks Z, but I've noticed nothing more than power since install. Hot days or cold days. It affecting the maf I have never heard that,really? I will have to let it go to see what happens. I have a good warranty on all my parts from FCPEURO.

cm60k

Sure Geo.,

MAF is soo sensitive about air temp. & density, much heat & clogged vents will Effect to the MAF film, will sacrifice much performance during long term..!

cold air is the main point, that gives better combustion/mixture with fueling..

ZAYED,,

speed43

Good to know Zayed, thanks. Maybe wrapping the plastic with heat sink tape or whatever it's called will help? I'm also going to buy an in-closes air filter to keep the hot air out. Than use the wrap they use on headers to the tubes and air filter. More than that I can't think of anything more that will help keep hot air out.

cm60k

IMO; prefer to go with "55K set-up", or "Needswings set-up",,

didn't see any good air set-up other than these for M112/M113..!

ZAYED,,

DRBC43AMG

Cold air is denser. Denser = more power

GezaBMX

I also thought of that but doesn't this apply more to Turbo cars than N/A ?

svt ricco