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SL65BS filters fitted on my CL65

Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:00 AM
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SL65BS filters fitted on my CL65

I took the challenge in fitting the SL65BS filters on my CL65 it took so much work to move the ABS and the Hydraulic reservoir tank, plus we had to modify the filter by cutting it by one inch. This project took around 3 weeks from start to completion. As for power my car ran 613 hp on the wheel, dyno used dyno-max 2000 pro maximum torque 722 ft-lb tempreture was 107F and 1000 feet over sea level. dont know if it would have made a huge difference but still working on the car project not over yet.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by dbasons55
I took the challenge in fitting the SL65BS filters on my CL65 it took so much work to move the ABS and the Hydraulic reservoir tank, plus we had to modify the filter by cutting it by one inch. This project took around 3 weeks from start to completion. As for power my car ran 613 hp on the wheel, dyno used dyno-max 2000 pro maximum torque 722 ft-lb tempreture was 107F and 1000 feet over sea level. dont know if it would have made a huge difference but still working on the car project not over yet.
Awesome, can wait to hear more about it!
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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107 degrees? Where the hell were you dynoing your car-- a sauna?

Impressive numbers.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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107 degrees? Where the hell were you dynoing your car-- a sauna?

Impressive numbers.
Maybe he is in houston right now-It feels like a 107
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dbasons55
I took the challenge in fitting the SL65BS filters on my CL65 it took so much work to move the ABS and the Hydraulic reservoir tank, plus we had to modify the filter by cutting it by one inch. This project took around 3 weeks from start to completion. As for power my car ran 613 hp on the wheel, dyno used dyno-max 2000 pro maximum torque 722 ft-lb tempreture was 107F and 1000 feet over sea level. dont know if it would have made a huge difference but still working on the car project not over yet.
What's up Mo!! Super glad you made this happen. Will you be trying this on the Bullit? I can only Imagine what a Brabus kit will do with a pair of VRP coolers...
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by HouTxCLS55
Maybe he is in houston right now-It feels like a 107
LOL...nope he is in United Arab Emirates, Dubai...scorching hot. That car in cooler weather and with a rear mounted reservoir could "possibly" hit 680+ RWHP...

Heat plays a big factor in the V12's/
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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Post more pics of the car if you can. Like it was said before, impressive numbers.
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Originally Posted by dbasons55
I took the challenge in fitting the SL65BS filters on my CL65 it took so much work to move the ABS and the Hydraulic reservoir tank, plus we had to modify the filter by cutting it by one inch. This project took around 3 weeks from start to completion. As for power my car ran 613 hp on the wheel, dyno used dyno-max 2000 pro maximum torque 722 ft-lb tempreture was 107F and 1000 feet over sea level. dont know if it would have made a huge difference but still working on the car project not over yet.
So where did you relocate the ABC/Hydraulic tank too? Also did you use the Black Series air tubing to route to oem holes towards grill?
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by V12Godspeed
What's up Mo!! Super glad you made this happen. Will you be trying this on the Bullit? I can only Imagine what a Brabus kit will do with a pair of VRP coolers...
exactly what I want to see happen sooooooooooooooooo bad . 6.2 ( The brabus 6.3S engine is in fact a 6.2) + Fat *** VRP Coolaz =


BTW , Dbasons55 I think you sould be rewarded as THE Gold Member of the Board.

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A White 2008 CL65 AMG With Brabus T65S Kit And Kahn Wheels

A Brabus Bullit With SLR Seats and Now BS Filters.

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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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I made a mistake ... I thought It was on the bullit...

Nevermiind,

65 AMG T65

Or

6.3S Brabus

Both those engines with a VRP 825 on top of it would be a rear axle destroyer.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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So where did you relocate the ABC/Hydraulic tank too? Also did you use the Black Series air tubing to route to oem holes towards grill?
we relocated the ABS and the Hydraulic reservoir tank on the right side of the the engine bay (passenger side) in the battery location (for the SL its the AC's external airflow i think), and we re-wired the battery in the trunk of the car. we did not use the BS tubing for the oem holes we fitted a flexible aluminium pipe and we are going to fabricate a CF pipe for it as soon as we get some time.

Jody my next dyno will be posted on YouTube and it will hopefully going to hit some serious numbers and soon the Bullit will get a set of filters oh yeah my coolers are being fabricated and tested by Brabus with some serious racing nets as soon as they are on you will be the first to see them lol

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Originally Posted by dbasons55

Jody my next dyno will be posted on YouTube and it will hopefully going to hit some serious numbers and soon the Bullit will get a set of filters oh yeah my coolers are being fabricated and tested by Brabus with some serious racing nets as soon as they are on you will be the first to see them lol
Please keep me posted Mo! Please do the remote trunk reservoir...I guarantee you at least 25~30 RWHP with your set up...
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Originally Posted by dbasons55
we relocated the ABS and the Hydraulic reservoir tank on the right side of the the engine bay (passenger side) in the battery location (for the SL its the AC's external airflow i think), and we re-wired the battery in the trunk of the car. we did not use the BS tubing for the oem holes we fitted a flexible aluminium pipe and we are going to fabricate a CF pipe for it as soon as we get some time.

Jody my next dyno will be posted on YouTube and it will hopefully going to hit some serious numbers and soon the Bullit will get a set of filters oh yeah my coolers are being fabricated and tested by Brabus with some serious racing nets as soon as they are on you will be the first to see them lol
Very cool! How did you source these parts? What was their cost $ ? thank you! Will your Dyno's be pre-Post Airbox mod only?
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dbasons55
we relocated the ABS and the Hydraulic reservoir tank on the right side of the the engine bay (passenger side) in the battery location (for the SL its the AC's external airflow i think), and we re-wired the battery in the trunk of the car. we did not use the BS tubing for the oem holes we fitted a flexible aluminium pipe and we are going to fabricate a CF pipe for it as soon as we get some time.

Jody my next dyno will be posted on YouTube and it will hopefully going to hit some serious numbers and soon the Bullit will get a set of filters oh yeah my coolers are being fabricated and tested by Brabus with some serious racing nets as soon as they are on you will be the first to see them lol
Are you serious ?? Did you order brabus custom intercoolers ??
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Awesome project.

I thought about this the first time I saw an SL65 BS motor....congrats on making it a reality.
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