RENNtech Intake....
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,358
Likes: 0
From: Nova / Rockville
Custom CLK / 05 E500 4matic / 04 Acura TL <<Daily
RENNtech Intake....
Is 1,200 a good deal for and c/f Renntech intake? for a CLK430 If not does any1 knows where can i get a shipper1 from? 
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,781
Likes: 13
From: The Heights, CA
Tesla Model S
Depends on what you consider a good deal. If you're ok with the fact that you'll be spending over 1k on an airbox that offers you less HP increase than a $500 CLK55 unit then I suppose so. Granted the CLK55 one isn't c/f wrapped but I'd rather spend the remaining $700 on something else...
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,358
Likes: 0
From: Nova / Rockville
Custom CLK / 05 E500 4matic / 04 Acura TL <<Daily
Originally Posted by Josh K
Depends on what you consider a good deal. If you're ok with the fact that you'll be spending over 1k on an airbox that offers you less HP increase than a $500 CLK55 unit then I suppose so. Granted the CLK55 one isn't c/f wrapped but I'd rather spend the remaining $700 on something else...
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,781
Likes: 13
From: The Heights, CA
Tesla Model S
Originally Posted by acb3nz
OK Josh i notice that you have some experience about this so i will be going to get a new airbox at the dealer I have a friend that works in parts and also hes the manager so i will be getting a better deal than $500. Now do i have to buy the whole thing with the arms or just the middle part; Also do i have to do some extrat modofications to make it fit? If there is a way that some could post on how to install it step by step with pictures that will be awsome and thanks Josh. BTW/ are you sure i will be getting better results than the Renntech correct. Just wanted to be sure cause i been told the the renntech is better.
The only modification that you need to do is cut away a tiny bit for it to clear the oil filter. You need all 4 pieces: box, cover, and intake tubes. The tubes are different between the two airboxes.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 13,489
Likes: 96
haters crazy
FYI, the renntech box is not "wrapped" in c/f its a true c/f piece on top with the AMG plastic bottom end. I dont see why a larger intake would produce less power. It just doesnt make sense Let mek now when you get your intake Freddie and we'll hit up a dyno and see whats really up.
Let mek now when you get your intake Freddie and we'll hit up a dyno and see whats really up.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,781
Likes: 13
From: The Heights, CA
Tesla Model S
Originally Posted by blackbenzz
FYI, the renntech box is not "wrapped" in c/f its a true c/f piece on top with the AMG plastic bottom end. I dont see why a larger intake would produce less power. It just doesnt make sense Let mek now when you get your intake Freddie and we'll hit up a dyno and see whats really up.
Let mek now when you get your intake Freddie and we'll hit up a dyno and see whats really up.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 13,489
Likes: 96
haters crazy
I know the bottom piece has runners because the renntech is the same piece but does the AMG one have runners on the top piece as well? acbnz, lets hit up a dyno and I'll let you make a couple runs with my intake on your car. I've always wanted to know which intake produces more power (I wouldnt change to an AMG anyway because my car is not a race car, its a show car). Josh, thanks for your input, and your ride is always lookin sick! 
