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Old May 18, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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Omar26,

Do you have any pics for that set up ?

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Originally Posted by ZEEK
hey guys, tuning shouldnt be a problem because tvt_design is in new jersey and i am in new york so i will go to their shop.

Omar, that sounds like a lot of work bro, did you put a kompressor airbox on your SL?


it jus sounds like a lot, it probably take 20-30 mins, the hardest thing probably is getting the y pipe on the air intake cleaners
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Old May 18, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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maybe cuz the 55k box is bigger?
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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Removing the MAF Clip/Braket is not that bad I took that out to clean it before...just take your times. There is a DIY about that too.


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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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thanks omar, waiting for your pics now
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ZEEK
cool, did you get your ecu tuned as well dude? also do you mind posting pics? how much did it run you? someone installed it for you?
nope, have not got a ECU tune as of yet. i'll get some pics later, i have class in a hour. i got mine from klinh here on this thread. I installed it. it was about $ 350. I think Klinh said he retrofitted some of it. but it was really tight to get on. i ended up using a torch and VERY VERY VERY carefull heating the rubber flex hose from the airbox to the y-pipe to Bend mold it into proper shape.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by CLK Masters
i ended up using a torch and VERY VERY VERY carefull heating the rubber flex hose from the airbox to the y-pipe to Bend mold it into proper shape.

You don't need to "torch" at all if you pre-assemble the flex hose to the airbox without tight down the clamps first. Then install the y-pipe to the MAF then you can snap the airbox housing onto the engine very easy.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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hmmm would love to see pics from omar and clkmasters
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Old May 22, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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Ok........I want to know !!! There are two E55 kompressor airbox for sale in the classified forum. How bought one?
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Old May 22, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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two? i saw one only...
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Old May 22, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ZEEK
two? i saw one only...

Yes.....two !! Did you bought one?


https://mbworld.org/forums/parting-o...onversion.html


https://mbworld.org/forums/parting-o...-part-out.html
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Old May 23, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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no klinh, that e class conversion guy was the only guy selling the e55 airbox, ghettobird guy was selling the clk55 box. I don't think it was e55 box.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ZEEK
no klinh, that e class conversion guy was the only guy selling the e55 airbox, ghettobird guy was selling the clk55 box. I don't think it was e55 box.

It the same airbox conversion.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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Soo Linh you bought a E55K airbox

what front cover are you gona put with your new airbox?
E55 front cover, custom... ,63 cover...
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Old May 23, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by FatTony001
Soo Linh you bought a E55K airbox

what front cover are you gona put with your new airbox?
E55 front cover, custom... ,63 cover...

E55 front cover.
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Old May 24, 2009 | 05:46 AM
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klinh, i thought the e55 airbox was different than clk55 because clk55 is not kompressor.
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Old May 24, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ZEEK
klinh, i thought the e55 airbox was different than clk55 because clk55 is not kompressor.

Yes, they are different in everyway excepted the mounting point and airfilter are the same. Because of the mounting point are the same, it so easy just to transfer the whole E55 Kompressor airbox over. The only thing that need modified is the y-pipe. The y-pipe is about 1mm too big so is fit very loose onto the MAF. Most people fixed these problems by drilled hole, put silicon and scured it with screw. I have a much simple solution to solve these problems. I took me about 30 second to modify the y-pipe so that it would fit tight onto the Maf. It so tight that you wouldn't be able to pull the y-pipe out if you pull it straight up. I did this mods before then sold the kit to CLKMASTER but then I realized that I lost a little bit top end power without the kit. So now I want it back !! I only bought the kit because it got the front AMG engine cover and the price was fair.

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Old May 24, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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hey klinh what did you do to the y pipe if i may ask or do you have pics
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Old May 24, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Flame3g
hey klinh what did you do to the y pipe if i may ask or do you have pics

The airbox should be here Monday or Wednesday. I'll take some pics of the mods.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 04:56 AM
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sounds good, i am on vacation in chitown right now. Cant wait for pics though...
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Old May 28, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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I just installed a mim intake (Made It Myself) I used piping from autozone and a K & N cone. I bought a 3" connector from Home Depot cut in half and I have intake for under 100 with a fantastic V8 growl. No power gains on the butt dyno but It sounds fantastic. Im giving it a few more miles before the computer learns it all and takes advantage of it. BTW Zeek how do you like our Chicago weather?
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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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Yo Audi-guy mind to show some pics of that set up??

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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by audi_guy
I just installed a mim intake (Made It Myself) I used piping from autozone and a K & N cone. I bought a 3" connector from Home Depot cut in half and I have intake for under 100 with a fantastic V8 growl. No power gains on the butt dyno but It sounds fantastic. Im giving it a few more miles before the computer learns it all and takes advantage of it. BTW Zeek how do you like our Chicago weather?

You can get the twine cone for the V8 on Ebay. Based on the pics, I'm sure it sounded cool but all it does is sucking in hot air !! Hope your is routed somewhere below the bumper.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:15 AM
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dude chicago weather sucks, i hate it... raining here like anything but then again nyc is no better.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:19 AM
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too dark to take pictures but here is a basic sketch using paint.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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You can get the twine cone for the V8 on Ebay. Based on the pics, I'm sure it sounded cool but all it does is sucking in hot air !! Hope your is routed somewhere below the bumper.
Not finished yet, I plan on getting more piping and stretching to my fog light, also I plan on heat wrapping the piping. Its not the prettiest system but its form over function.
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