Eventuri Intake and Renntech
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Eventuri Intake and Renntech
I've been busy so I haven't gotten around to posting anything about the Eventuri intake. It has been on the car for about a week. Installation for the intake was a breeze. Directions were excellent. There is definitely more sound coming from the hood and seems to pull harder up top. Feels a bit snappy, but the drag strip will tell the whole story. Looks almost factory in the there! My wife asked if I did something to it As for the software, just put it on yesterday and drove to my dad's with the wife and kids. Didn't try it out to much. More to come on it later as I drive the car around with less occupants This is my second Eventuri intake for a car of mine. The pictures below will show you what the finished product looks like in the engine bay. 100% awesomeness. Next up, I plan on driving it for another week or two and see how the software does then I'll dyno it. After that, I'll do another drag racing trip. Weather is going to be really hot and humid here, so times and hp will suffer. If you haven't seen my drag strip trip a little bit ago it is on the forums. A bystander even took a video of my car and sent me it for your viewing pleasure. Below are the pictures of the Eventuri intake and a few videos of the cold start with the intake installed and some free revving, and interior sounds for you.
Intake claims: 15-18hp, 12-16ft-lb
Renntech claims: 65 HP and 30 ft-lb
Eventuri Intake
Between the battery and ECU cover is the connector for the Renntech piggyback. Currently it has the factory map connected.
Cold Start Video:
Free Revving:
From Inside:
Intake claims: 15-18hp, 12-16ft-lb
Renntech claims: 65 HP and 30 ft-lb
Eventuri Intake
Between the battery and ECU cover is the connector for the Renntech piggyback. Currently it has the factory map connected.
Cold Start Video:
Last edited by Vaders CLA45; 06-20-2022 at 06:09 PM.
#2
Looking forward to your testing results! Even if it doesn't make power increases... if it makes the car more enjoyable to drive it's still a win in my mind. Plus the intake looks cool.
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Development for the intake - https://www.eventuri.net/products/me...18-cla45/#tab5
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https://www.renntechmercedes.com/ind.../rpm-45-detail
https://www.racechip.com/shop/merced...5kw-480nm.html
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I was looking at the Renntech model and am wondering if it's not just a reskin of the RaceChip device? Unlike Renntech's other products which are OBD flashes... this is a piggyback module like Race Chip... it connects to the car like Race Chip... promises the same gains as Race Chip and the size is similar. I'm really thinking they just took the RaceChip internals and shoved it in a fancier box. lol
https://www.renntechmercedes.com/ind.../rpm-45-detail
https://www.racechip.com/shop/merced...5kw-480nm.html
https://www.renntechmercedes.com/ind.../rpm-45-detail
https://www.racechip.com/shop/merced...5kw-480nm.html
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I guess the point I was making is.... for the CLA the Renntech solution looks like a rebadged RaceChip.
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Having Renntech box on the car, is there a difference? Absolutely! Definitely pulls much harder up top and feels as if the timing is more aggressive earlier in the RPM's until the turbo has spooled up. To be fair, it isn't a daily for me. So it is only driven 2-3 times a week at the most. I have been on the same tank of gas now going on 3 weeks if that puts a perspective on it.
The best ways to see how much of a difference something makes is at the drag strip and/or the dyno. I have not yet found anyone to be able to dyno the car yet. Ultimately the timing lights at the drag strip don't lie, it will tell me how much more power the car is making by comparing my MPH at the 1/4 despite it being even hotter and more humid than the last time it ran.
As for Renntech vs. others. I am sure others exist. In fact, I reached out to others, but I did not hear back from any of them. I liked the fact that I can swap the end piece out into the harness to put the car back to stock. I keep the end piece in the glove box in case I want to change it out. As for tunes, it might be similar to the Racechip you speak of, I have no knowledge about it or ever driven a 45 with one. The Renntech software feels as if it factory. Stills smooth. I cannot feel any change in drivability. Could they be similar? Yes. On another platform of one of the cars I own, there are two major companies that offer tunes. Both produce similar results, but they do drive differently and have similar performance gains. They are different, just each companies tuner's went about adding additional power differently. That being said, does the racehip just piggyback off of the stock ECU? I didn't look it up, just figured I would ask the question so those interested could see the similarities or differences.
The best ways to see how much of a difference something makes is at the drag strip and/or the dyno. I have not yet found anyone to be able to dyno the car yet. Ultimately the timing lights at the drag strip don't lie, it will tell me how much more power the car is making by comparing my MPH at the 1/4 despite it being even hotter and more humid than the last time it ran.
As for Renntech vs. others. I am sure others exist. In fact, I reached out to others, but I did not hear back from any of them. I liked the fact that I can swap the end piece out into the harness to put the car back to stock. I keep the end piece in the glove box in case I want to change it out. As for tunes, it might be similar to the Racechip you speak of, I have no knowledge about it or ever driven a 45 with one. The Renntech software feels as if it factory. Stills smooth. I cannot feel any change in drivability. Could they be similar? Yes. On another platform of one of the cars I own, there are two major companies that offer tunes. Both produce similar results, but they do drive differently and have similar performance gains. They are different, just each companies tuner's went about adding additional power differently. That being said, does the racehip just piggyback off of the stock ECU? I didn't look it up, just figured I would ask the question so those interested could see the similarities or differences.
Last edited by Vaders CLA45; 06-29-2022 at 03:39 PM.
#10
How are you enjoying the intake long term? I've ended up taking aftermarkets intakes of my Subarus 'cause the psssssht sound got annoying after a while. But I'm really thinking of getting myself an Eventuri for Christmas.
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I have had Eventuri on other cars. The research, design, and quality make this the best aftermarket intake company in my opinion. Always solid results. Price of admission is high, but it is by far the best intake on the market for almost all platforms. The sound is great to me and you only hear the blow off noises on full throttle lifts. My wife didn't notice it and she claims she notices everything. Worth the money!
#12
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Anyone thinking of picking up the intake, just ordered one from MBGram, no tax, free shipping and 10% off with the code "RACING" https://mbenzgram.com/products/event...RoCZJkQAvD_BwE