djrabbi

So I know few of you are running UPD's intake kit, which does wonders on our engines along with the M157. A friend of mine and I are making our own for a far cheaper price ($250) mark. I should have pics of the item along with bolts on my car in next few days. I think group buy of 10 people of $199 each would be a good starting point to make more in the future. Let me know your thoughts!

Yayomedina1981

Interested!

TheFranchizeSLB

best of luck to you!

while i do feel the UPD cold air boost kit was very pricey for what it was... im very pleased with it!!

are you doing something similar? or just filters? someone needs to come up with a system that replaces those air boxes altogether!

djrabbi

yes I agree UPD is pricey but we will do same concept with few adjustments AND keep retail pricing around $200-$225.

djrabbi

Price is $200 for Group Buy with optional AFE filters for $165.

eLs13

Can you make a cheaper version of the ams carbon intake kit without the carbon. Just want the bigger airboxes and hoses. You will get a good group going for the m157, m278 people.

VictoryRoadPerformance

For those interested this exact kit can be purchased through our website, we were able to get the costs down to $180 a set aswell.

Link to order> HERE

Suppaa Mario

This includes two spacers ? No filter correct ?

VictoryRoadPerformance

correct but the filters can be added on to your order.

Greg Aristilde

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VictoryRoadPerformance

Yes we do!

Tbbt CLS

Ordered today $147 shipped! Thank you VRP. This should work well with my OE Tune! Marv

Suppaa Mario

Does this make a big difference? I'm thinking about purchasing it.

Tbbt CLS

If you look a the last photo in post #8 you can see how much the MB design hinders air flow. Other posts show used air filters and about 40% of the filter is unused, meaning poor air flow. It's cheap and I'm willing to give it a try for $147. It should work well with the tune. Marv

Suppaa Mario

[QUOTE=Tbbt CLS;7796182]If you look a the last photo in post #8 you can see how much the MB design hinders air flow. Other posts show used air filters and about 40% of the filter is unused, meaning poor air flow. It's cheap and I'm willing to give it a try for $147. It should work well with the tune. Marv[/QUOTE

Did you buy two of them? On the website it shows only one.

Tbbt CLS

I ordered 1 (I can't believe they would sell a single side) set? If I get one side, it's going back. I'll call them on Monday! Marv

Suppaa Mario

Let me know what they say Marv, if its a set of two i plan on purchasing them as well. What filters did you end up going with?

Tbbt CLS

I just changed my filters, so I'm staying with MB for now. I'll post the info on Monday. Marv

Suppaa Mario

Right on, did you end up getting that tune. My is still in the cart. 25% off. With the July coupon. Hesitant to pull the trigger 😂.

Tbbt CLS

Yes, I got the OE Tune in late June, 27th I think. Read my comments on the OE Tuning sale thread. It really changes the car. I'm an old fart, but I still like to goose it every now and then. It will definitely push you back in your seat. I'm VERY happy with it! Marv

Suppaa Mario

In your opinion, do you think it may stress the vehicle too much?

Tbbt CLS

Everything I've read says no problem. However, my 2013 only has 23,500 miles and has a CPO warranty for 2.5 more years. The beauty of the MyGenius handheld device is that you can easily change the tune back to the MB tune if you need to go to the dealer. I'm currently running a 91 octane tune and it runs fine on 87 octane gas. I ran it in CA on 91 octane and there isn't a huge difference between the two octanes. Other posts say to keep off the loud hammer for the first 1000 miles so the tranny can acclimate to the added torque. It's hard to not drive in the sport mode and gas it all the time! Marv

Tbbt CLS

Suppaa Mario, It's the whole set, the "key word" is kit! Marv

VictoryRoadPerformance

A tune will not over stress your motor. Shoot us a PM we have a big sale going on

Tbbt CLS

My kit was received today! Quick Ship! I will paint it flat black tomorrow and install. I'll let everyone know my thoughts early next week. Sunday AM I have a Mercedes event at the CO State Patrol track in Golden, CO. Should be a fun day and maybe I'll get to see how the CLS550 performs! I'm a pessimist though! More later. Marv