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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Charcoal filter removal
Just removed my charcoal filters and put in some K&N high flow air filters. I think the car is a tiny bit louder but dont really feel all that much faster. i was wondering if any one else feels any difference and also will the dealer or people get mad if they found i removed the charcoal filter? i still dont know why its there in the first place.

also got eurocharged tune and that made a really really big difference
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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they are there to collect and store fuel vapors and prevent them from leaving the engine and ruining the planet. Most techs dont even know they exist or there purpose.
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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i hear people get CEL when they removed theirs. has any one done it to a 2013 tuned c63 and can tell me if they got a CEL?
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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I don't believe the gains are enough that you'd physically notice a difference in speed. I did it to my 2013 C63, and it did seem ever so slightly louder. No CEL for me, but I also didn't have a tune.
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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I took out my charcoals a month ago and dropped in some AFE filters, no CEL. Just make sure the tops of the boxes are seated properly before tightening them.
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Keep in mind. If you've got a base C63 without the PP. An increase of 10hp to a 451hp car is only an increase in 2.2%. If you claimed you could feel a change with just that, I'd call BS. Combining it with the tune, though

Enjoy it. Keep us posted on any CEL's.
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I've read that possible CELs result from some kind of oil used on the filter. I also read that it eventually goes away.
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I've read that possible CELs result from some kind of oil used on the filter. I also read that it eventually goes away.
On my C320 that i gave to my dad, recently it did give him a CEL and I just used some CRC MAF cleaner and cleared the code it it is fine. This was from the K&N factory oiled panel. I then immediatley cleaned the MAFS on my 63.
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Slight sound increase, very minor (if any) performance increase and no CEL issues.
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