No aftermarket intake options for M276 V6 Biturbo Engine
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No aftermarket intake options for M276 V6 Biturbo Engine
Over the last few weeks I've been researching intake options for the M276 v6 biturbo Engine platform. Too make a long story short, there aren't any. AWE tuning was working on an S Flow carbon model, but decided to can-it because the price point would have been too high.
What I cant understand is why there is no aftermarket support for this product. The engine itself isn't new and has been found in multiple mercedes models over the last few years. Other vehicles (non MB) with less tuning potential have aftermarket support. An upgraded intake is a basic bolt on power modification that it seems many would have an appetite for, even if power gains were nominal. Because our vehicle uses a MAP sensor vs MAF (which i believe allows the sensor to be placed with more freedom), has anyone considered mocking up their own intake setup? I've taken the entire intake system apart and it looks very, very restrictive. If a vendor were to release an intake I think it would sell very well. Am I missing something?
What I cant understand is why there is no aftermarket support for this product. The engine itself isn't new and has been found in multiple mercedes models over the last few years. Other vehicles (non MB) with less tuning potential have aftermarket support. An upgraded intake is a basic bolt on power modification that it seems many would have an appetite for, even if power gains were nominal. Because our vehicle uses a MAP sensor vs MAF (which i believe allows the sensor to be placed with more freedom), has anyone considered mocking up their own intake setup? I've taken the entire intake system apart and it looks very, very restrictive. If a vendor were to release an intake I think it would sell very well. Am I missing something?
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Over the last few weeks I've been researching intake options for the M276 v6 biturbo Engine platform. Too make a long story short, there aren't any. AWE tuning was working on an S Flow carbon model, but decided to can-it because the price point would have been too high.
What I cant understand is why there is no aftermarket support for this product. The engine itself isn't new and has been found in multiple mercedes models over the last few years. Other vehicles (non MB) with less tuning potential have aftermarket support. An upgraded intake is a basic bolt on power modification that it seems many would have an appetite for, even if power gains were nominal. Because our vehicle uses a MAP sensor vs MAF (which i believe allows the sensor to be placed with more freedom), has anyone considered mocking up their own intake setup? I've taken the entire intake system apart and it looks very, very restrictive. If a vendor were to release an intake I think it would sell very well. Am I missing something?
What I cant understand is why there is no aftermarket support for this product. The engine itself isn't new and has been found in multiple mercedes models over the last few years. Other vehicles (non MB) with less tuning potential have aftermarket support. An upgraded intake is a basic bolt on power modification that it seems many would have an appetite for, even if power gains were nominal. Because our vehicle uses a MAP sensor vs MAF (which i believe allows the sensor to be placed with more freedom), has anyone considered mocking up their own intake setup? I've taken the entire intake system apart and it looks very, very restrictive. If a vendor were to release an intake I think it would sell very well. Am I missing something?
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Is it really restrictive though? Go dyno your car and do a few pulls stock, then take the intake completely off and do a few pulls. See what the gains will be. I would argue that intakes have become fairly pointless since manufacturers have been making good ones lately. Gains are generally minimal. I doubt the market is there. If it make a small gain of hp for a premium price, people will pass. It is the same for the m177. The only intake option I'm aware of costs a couple grand
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W205, you're not the only one, believe me. I had been looking for the same thing as the intake was usually the first thing replaced to add volume for the turbos. I do t see how there isn't room for power since this setup looks very restrictive.
As as for the lack of tuning in the MB community, yep. At first I attributed it to having a small segment car, but I don't see much variety in the C300 or the C63 either.
As as for the lack of tuning in the MB community, yep. At first I attributed it to having a small segment car, but I don't see much variety in the C300 or the C63 either.
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Is it really restrictive though? Go dyno your car and do a few pulls stock, then take the intake completely off and do a few pulls. See what the gains will be. I would argue that intakes have become fairly pointless since manufacturers have been making good ones lately. Gains are generally minimal. I doubt the market is there. If it make a small gain of hp for a premium price, people will pass. It is the same for the m177. The only intake option I'm aware of costs a couple grand
Our motor could probably benefit slightly with better filters, but I doubt and entirely new intake setup is going to increase power output enough to justify what will certainly be a hefty price point.
aftermarket air intakes are generally a waste of money from a performance stand point.
I do enjoy more noise or the subtle change to throttle response some of these system have.
I removed the fins in the air boxes - to no noticeable difference.
I do enjoy more noise or the subtle change to throttle response some of these system have.
I removed the fins in the air boxes - to no noticeable difference.
