Air Intake Upgrade
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2013 C63 P31 Sedan - sold / 2016 c63s stage 2 - sold / 2020 E63s stage 2
Air Intake Upgrade
Hey guys,
quick question, is it worth it to get an aftermarket intake at stock power levels? is there any gains?
i appreciate any and all help.
thank you,
quick question, is it worth it to get an aftermarket intake at stock power levels? is there any gains?
i appreciate any and all help.
thank you,
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Would say do it for the sound more than the power especially on a stock tune. Installed ZAC motorsports intakes last week and the turbo spool sound you get is amazing. Fully enclosed systems will not give you this. Since they have no spot for BOV recirculation hoses you also get blow off sound. I'm getting their VTA bypass to refine the bov sound next.
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BMS intake system can't be beat for the price, quality, and proven dyno gains.
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BMS intake system can't be beat for the price, quality, and proven dyno gains.
https://www.burgertuning.com/product...dd8d9484&_ss=r
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The engine may adapt to the extra air it's getting, but not by much. It's more for the sound effects. However, on a Porsche Macan, it uses a ram-air hood. But there were multiple restrictions. So, I cut out a cross section on the filter housing as well as the underside of the hood. Now it's wide open.
With the hood closed, everything seals up so there's no bleed over from heat.
With the hood closed, everything seals up so there's no bleed over from heat.
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The engine may adapt to the extra air it's getting, but not by much. It's more for the sound effects. However, on a Porsche Macan, it uses a ram-air hood. But there were multiple restrictions. So, I cut out a cross section on the filter housing as well as the underside of the hood. Now it's wide open.
With the hood closed, everything seals up so there's no bleed over from heat.
With the hood closed, everything seals up so there's no bleed over from heat.
To the OP - you can also consider some of the sealed aftermarket intake options: Weistec and Gruppe M come to my mind. I have the latter and it supposedly lets more air into the sealed filter box as the air rams are larger and grab air from further down on the front bumber. Both come paired with high flow air filters.
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It was a small piece across the center of the openings... No structural integrity breached.
To the OP, not sure where you live in the U.S. In Houston it gets reallt hot in the summer. Hot enough for the roads to buckle from the heat. If I were to upgrade the intake, I'd try to find a good 'closed' system and not filters open to the engine compartment. Heat soak. HIgh temps. Engine bogging.
To the OP, not sure where you live in the U.S. In Houston it gets reallt hot in the summer. Hot enough for the roads to buckle from the heat. If I were to upgrade the intake, I'd try to find a good 'closed' system and not filters open to the engine compartment. Heat soak. HIgh temps. Engine bogging.
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Hey guys, i have a c63 amg 2012 i am looking to put dual intakes on her but i don’t know what brand or where i can get some specifically for my car, also as well would want to know if it’s worth it putting/buying them for my car, if it will add extra power or wouldn’t. Any info would be appreciated 📝
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The engine may adapt to the extra air it's getting, but not by much. It's more for the sound effects. However, on a Porsche Macan, it uses a ram-air hood. But there were multiple restrictions. So, I cut out a cross section on the filter housing as well as the underside of the hood. Now it's wide open.