CLA 35, CLA 45 AMG (C117, C118) 2013 to Present, Two generations

Armaspeed Carbon Cold Air Intake Install and Review!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Nov 24, 2020 | 06:22 PM
  #1  
ylli101's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 57
Likes: 19
c63s amg coupe
Armaspeed Carbon Cold Air Intake Install and Review!

Hey guys!

I recently got my Armaspeed cold air intake installed onto my 2020 CLA45 AMG and it has been amazing so far! Below is link to my channel and video that I made on how to install the cold air intake plus a sound review with the new intake.



I also have a quick clip of the sound it produces on my instagram which is right here:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CH8WvsqpLe8/
Write up
Install:
Overall the install takes maybe a max of 40min to an hour. It is very easy install if you have the right torx bits on hand. Based on the video above, in consists of removing the ecu to the side, opening the box, replacing the filter and the hose by undoing some metal clamps and thats it. After those are removed and the new parts are put on, you can put the clamps right back on and its done.

Tip: make sure you dont scoot the hose all the way up as it makes it harder to make it fit right.

The video explains it all!

Design & Looks:
The carbon fiber looks and feels very good, it looks perfect in this smaller engine bay. They do offer a forged carbon version but I personally prefer the regular carbon fiber weave. The finish is gloss and it stands out in the engine bay. The thing I love about this intake is that it comes with a carbon fiber ECU cover which completes the look of the intake. Since the intake box sits below the ECU, having the carbon cover is just perfect and shows how much Armapspeed paid attention to the design and looks of this intake.

Sound & Performance:
Sound wise, it sounds amazing! It improves the turbo noises by tenfold and makes it sound like a much better turboed car in my opinion. With the stock intake and hose, you didnt hear much blow off or turbo spool at all. With this intake you can hear all of it and man does it sound great. It is the perfect addition to this pocket rocket AMG. I had VTA's on my old c63s and it sounded cool but did not suit the car as much as this does.

Performance wise I can feel a pretty good of a difference in grunt. Based on their dyno sheet (Attached below) it has increased performance by about 14.8hp with this intake and you can definitely feel it.




Overall:
For $650 you get better sound, a little hp bump up and a really nice looking carbon engine bay. This modification is 100% worth it. If you have a facelift a45/s cla45/s you definitely need this intake for your build.


Photos of intake:


Reply
Old Dec 1, 2020 | 01:44 AM
  #2  
armaspeed's Avatar
SPONSOR
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 489
Likes: 2
W205 C63
The link to the product details
https://www.armaspeed.com/product/be...ld-air-intake/
Reply
Old Dec 8, 2020 | 04:51 PM
  #3  
VFORCE09's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 167
Likes: 5
From: Florida
2023 C63s Coupe, 2020 CLA 45,2018 C63 Coupe,2016 C43,2014 CLA45,2013 C350 Coupe,
Hi ylli101
Can you please let me know if you have noticed any improvements on how the car responds with the armaspeed air intake
from mid range to redline
thanks
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2020 | 03:03 PM
  #4  
VFORCE09's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 167
Likes: 5
From: Florida
2023 C63s Coupe, 2020 CLA 45,2018 C63 Coupe,2016 C43,2014 CLA45,2013 C350 Coupe,
Originally Posted by VFORCE09
Hi ylli101
Can you please let me know if you have noticed any improvements on how the car responds with the armaspeed air intake
from mid range to redline
thanks

bump
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2020 | 02:32 AM
  #5  
VFORCE09's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 167
Likes: 5
From: Florida
2023 C63s Coupe, 2020 CLA 45,2018 C63 Coupe,2016 C43,2014 CLA45,2013 C350 Coupe,
Originally Posted by VFRCE09
bump
looks like ylli101 has not gotten a good response from his car with the Armaspeed system since he has not responded👎🏼

Last edited by VFORCE09; Sep 7, 2021 at 10:29 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 29, 2020 | 07:29 AM
  #6  
Harold1898's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 660
Likes: 43
From: Sydney
2015 E400 Coupe
I guess this negates the warranty on the car?
Reply
Old Dec 29, 2020 | 10:23 AM
  #7  
USCAMG's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 37
Likes: 13
CLA45
Originally Posted by Harold1898
I guess this negates the warranty on the car?
No. Not even close.
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2021 | 10:54 PM
  #8  
armaspeed's Avatar
SPONSOR
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 489
Likes: 2
W205 C63
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 12, 2021 | 01:22 AM
  #9  
kool's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
A250
nice car
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2021 | 03:20 AM
  #10  
changchewsoon's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 13
Likes: 6
From: Malaysia
2021 AMG CLA 45S
Well I had the Armaspeed intake installed in my car too and unfortunately the dyno picked up 0 horses.

It does sound better than stock.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2021 | 12:41 AM
  #11  
VFORCE09's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 167
Likes: 5
From: Florida
2023 C63s Coupe, 2020 CLA 45,2018 C63 Coupe,2016 C43,2014 CLA45,2013 C350 Coupe,
Originally Posted by changchewsoon
Well I had the Armaspeed intake installed in my car too and unfortunately the dyno picked up 0 horses.

It does sound better than stock.
I figured as much changchewsoon since ylli101 never responded to any hp gains. looks like the Armaspeed intake is all for show!!


Last edited by VFORCE09; Sep 6, 2021 at 12:45 AM.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2021 | 01:19 PM
  #12  
crester's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 228
Likes: 22
Merc
Originally Posted by changchewsoon
Well I had the Armaspeed intake installed in my car too and unfortunately the dyno picked up 0 horses.

It does sound better than stock.
That's good you tested it.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2023 | 04:59 AM
  #13  
armaspeed's Avatar
SPONSOR
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 489
Likes: 2
W205 C63

Reply
Old Nov 22, 2023 | 02:06 AM
  #14  
armaspeed's Avatar
SPONSOR
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 489
Likes: 2
W205 C63
Reply
Old Dec 13, 2023 | 08:15 PM
  #15  
armaspeed's Avatar
SPONSOR
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 489
Likes: 2
W205 C63
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2024 | 12:40 PM
  #16  
travor121's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
i8
Cold Air Intake Proper installation guide CLA 45 AMG for best performance. Read HereCLA 45 AM CLA 45 AMG CLA 45 AMG
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2024 | 10:10 PM
  #17  
armaspeed's Avatar
SPONSOR
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 489
Likes: 2
W205 C63
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2024 | 12:59 AM
  #18  
armaspeed's Avatar
SPONSOR
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 489
Likes: 2
W205 C63
Reply
Old Feb 29, 2024 | 02:05 AM
  #19  
armaspeed's Avatar
SPONSOR
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 489
Likes: 2
W205 C63
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2024 | 01:24 AM
  #20  
armaspeed's Avatar
SPONSOR
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 489
Likes: 2
W205 C63
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2024 | 10:54 PM
  #21  
armaspeed's Avatar
SPONSOR
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 489
Likes: 2
W205 C63
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:08 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE