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I am considering the JB4 Tune. Hoping they will have some sort of Thanksgiving/Black Friday Sale. I know they don't have to but hey, it's 2020 and I think that alone deserves a discount ;-) I know that RaceChips will have a 25% off
Sale between Thanksgiving day through Cyber Monday. They seem to have pretty decent reviews as well and their tuning box is a lot easier to install than the JB4. And in this case RaceChips will be a lot less expensive.
I know you get what you pay for. I did receive the intake today and it is the first Generation of the MST intake. Still looks very well made. I will install it tomorrow when the rain stops and see how she runs. The ECU should be able to
compensate for the air drawn in. Someone said the car lost performance and ran sluggish with the intake. Perhaps one of the Sensors wasn't hooked up right or the extension cable wasn't relaying the signal. Anyway, I will give it a shot.
If I don't like it I will sell it and just run the stock intake. Oh, do I really have to disconnect the battery in order to install the air intake? Seems a bit overkill.
That was me, performance def took a hit and everything was seated properly. Still think the ECU can't interpret the A/F ratio properly.
Got the MST V2 pipes installed today. Man, they are huge! The stock piece just seems restrictive.
Same diameter both ends.
V2's billet aluminum piece that bolts to the turbo and connects the silicone pipes. Curved inlet to help with airflow.
Here is the stock piece. Air filter end.
End connecting to turbo.
Pricing should be around $135~145'ish for just the pipes to upgrade your V1. Didn't notice the intake noise being louder. My catless full exhaust is too loud plus the obnoxious weistec bov. But it should, as the stock piece has a noise baffle built inside. Did notice some throttle improvements in the mid/low end. Could be just placebo.
Got the MST V2 pipes installed today. Man, they are huge! The stock piece just seems restrictive.
Same diameter both ends.
V2's billet aluminum piece that bolts to the turbo and connects the silicone pipes. Curved inlet to help with airflow.
Here is the stock piece. Air filter end.
End connecting to turbo.
Pricing should be around $135~145'ish for just the pipes to upgrade your V1. Didn't notice the intake noise being louder. My catless full exhaust is too loud plus the obnoxious weistec bov. But it should, as the stock piece has a noise baffle built inside. Did notice some throttle improvements in the mid/low end. Could be just placebo.
No, I didn't Dragy. Previous runs were in much different DA's and I have since changed to taller tires, so any runs now wouldn't be conclusive. Tuning101 will tell these pipes, or BMS' pipes, it better than stock~
No, I didn't Dragy. Previous runs were in much different DA's and I have since changed to taller tires, so any runs now wouldn't be conclusive. Tuning101 will tell these pipes, or BMS' pipes, it better than stock~
They are not listed on the MST website nor is the new version kit. Also if they say $135 or $145 they charge over a hundred bucks for shipping which I think is extreme. Oh well, I guess I may just return the MST kit to ECS tuning and just run K&N Filters
in the stock airboxes and get a JB4 tuner instead. Okay, I did see the new version on their website now. But no way to just order the pipes and the metal connectors. And they don't even ship to the US.
Ok guys so JUST talked to ECS Tuning and they working on getting it added to the website. The rep got my email address and will email me as soon as it is available for purchase.
Ok guys so JUST talked to ECS Tuning and they working on getting it added to the website. The rep got my email address and will email me as soon as it is available for purchase.
Will they also just sell the Intake pipes and adapters separately or just the entire intake system? I am trying to decide to either send the original back or just keep it and just get the new inlet pipes and adapters when
they have them. Keep us posted.
Will they also just sell the Intake pipes and adapters separately or just the entire intake system? I am trying to decide to either send the original back or just keep it and just get the new inlet pipes and adapters when
they have them. Keep us posted.
Ok, will do. I specifically asked about just the intake tubes and adapter. He’s checking.
Here’s the link to MST.
Much appreciated. I have contacted the MST US Distributor but they haven't answered yet. If they do, I will post here what they said. BTW, the US MST website doesn't even have
the new Version listed yet. https://mst-performanceusa.com/colle.../mercedes-benz
That was me, performance def took a hit and everything was seated properly. Still think the ECU can't interpret the A/F ratio properly.
These modern ECU's should easily be able to adjust for different air flow and Air/Fuel Ratio. My guess is that one of the extension cables was defective or not making proper connection
to the air sensor and the ECU didn't get any signal or improper signal from one of the air sensors. You should perform a Continuity check on the extension cables that came with the
system.
Much appreciated. I have contacted the MST US Distributor but they haven't answered yet. If they do, I will post here what they said. BTW, the US MST website doesn't even have
the new Version listed yet. https://mst-performanceusa.com/colle.../mercedes-benz
I contacted them as well and this was the response I was given. Will post my email
Not sure where people are purchasing Inlet pipes and adapters alone and where they’re getting there prices. I reached out to MST through fb, ig, and emailed there USA site, and international site as well and was given the same answer over and over as I posted earlier.
if anyone on here knows where to get them or has a reliable source. Please post!
I just got an E-Mail from the MST USA (from the same guy Blaise) Hi Thomas,
Thanks for reaching out to us! Unfortunately, we only sell this product as the whole kit. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.
Best Regards,
Blaise
MST USA
I hope ECS tuning has better luck or I will return the Intake system to them and just wait and get the Version 2 once it is available in the US.
Any update on the inlet pipes and adapters? I still have the version one kit laying around and haven't installed it yet. I guess I will try and return it to ECS tuning and buy the new kit when they have it.
Any update on the inlet pipes and adapters? I still have the version one kit laying around and haven't installed it yet. I guess I will try and return it to ECS tuning and buy the new kit when they have it.
Absolute crickets!! Not a word. I ordered some similar tubes from HPS and I’ll try and make em myself. The only issue is the adapter.
Hi, I received my MST v2 intakes today but the box didn't have the installation guide....smh. Would you be able to send me a soft copy of yours? Much appreciated
Hi, I received my MST v2 intakes today but the box didn't have the installation guide....smh. Would you be able to send me a soft copy of yours? Much appreciated
Did you get the install instructions? I can look for mine if you still need it, but its pretty easy to do yourself. It only took me about 30 mins to install
I ran the P1188 and P1191 codes with an aftermarket intake. The codes would not clear and only appeared many months after the aftermarket intake install (not at time of initial aftermarket intake install). I replaced the fuel rail sensor as the code stated there was "no signal" to the stock "fuel rail pressure sensor 'A' (P1191) and fuel control bank 1 sensor 1 (P1188)". After replacing the sensor the codes remained. I then removed the intake and put on the stock intake (plugged the MAFs directly into stock MAF plugs) and the codes immediately went away. As a result I might suggest that either voltage drop or faulty aftermarket MAF sensor "extension plug" wiring is the result of these code with an intake system. Just my personal experience on the issue and $0.02.
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