Ayrton

...and noticed something on the lower half of the intakes. Every thread I read on here about the ROW boxes only mentioned the differences in the upper half, but there is a clear "USA" sticker on the lower half which of course makes me think there is a reason.

I will run the part numbers and see if I can find anything of interest.



I also covered the bottom halfs with heat shield tape. I have no proof there is any real gains, but my OCD nature tells me it certainly can't hurt. Shielding the airbox is something I have done on previous projects, and with the design of the AMG intake, it made sense.



I dropped in some AFE Pro 5R filters as well. I thought I had ordered the dry version, but I got sent the oiled. The amount of oil in the cotton is very light, and I do not anticipate any MAF issues. I have used K&N in the past without problems, but I don't know how sensitive MB MAFs are just yet. I went on a 5-10 mile drive after, and no lights.

I can't say there is much of a sound difference, but there did seem to be a bump is torque and throttle response.

Several of my co workers have C63s, but for some reason mine seems to run the quietest.

-Chris

Sanders27

Hmm like the taping idea. Where did you get your boxes from.

Ayrton

My parts dept.

Manofsteelpt

MBPartsworld.com has them for $440 shipped. They're in Atl, the OP is in Atl, hmmmmm...

Ayrton

No "hmmmm"

MB Parts world is Mercedes Benz of South Atlanta. I do not work there.

$440 shipped is a good price considering what my cost was.

estrellajon

Do you have a part number ?

N979Q

Okay I give. What the heck is a ROW box?

Andy

estrellajon

Rest Of World or non US spec

CPD SLK

That is awesome! Heat shield looks great too!

I'm about to install some Afe Pro Dry S filters...I know that I need to make sure the filters are seated properly, but any tips to make sure the filters are seated properly other than driving it after and waiting for a code to pop up haha?

Ayrton

I checked the lower half part numbers today, and there is only one version for all models. So it appears only the upper half is different.

I got a few PMs on the tape I used for the shielding. I used a single roll (with plenty left over) of DEI Reflect-A-Gold.



You will want to wash the lower with a degreaser, and then wipe down the area you plan to cover with alcohol. Cut the strips to length, and apply.

The part numbers have been posted in several threads (that is where I got them), but here they are again (off my invoice).

156-094-03-06
156-094-04-06

estrellajon

Thanks for the part numbers bud!!!!

abcut973

Yeah when people say ROW airboxes they usually talk about the grey shiny cover that includes the MAFs. The model for the US market is slightly more restrictive (charcoal filter + duct) than the rest of the world. Hence 2 different part numbers.
The lower part is identical.

ENV²

Are the ROW boxes on ECS' website the same exact actual part? I need to know as I will likely be ordering these in the next couple of weeks.

BLKROKT

search: ECS ROW

3rd result down: https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...4-c63-amg.html

Or use your phone

Carlos Ramos

I just bought a 2014 C63 AMG. How do I know if I have the factory air box or if the car already has the ROW air box installed?





here are some pictures I just took.

Thrilla

Congratulations!

You’ll have to uninstall it and look if there is a charcoal filter and if the funnel is rounded or not. If it’s rounded it’s ROW.