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I made my own intake for my ML55 recently. I also remove the little intake buffer box and plugged up the connecting hose with a 35mm film canister. Didn't really do much. Power is about the same. MPG is about the same. Didnt have much intake sound either.
The F5 intake is not really a CAI since it is still inside the engine bay without a heat shield. I would call it a short ram intake. Perhaps some exhaust work may help
Here is a picture of the F5 intake.
The F5 intake is not really a CAI since it is still inside the engine bay without a heat shield. I would call it a short ram intake. Perhaps some exhaust work may help
Here is a picture of the F5 intake.
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I made my own intake for my ML55 recently. I also remove the little intake buffer box and plugged up the connecting hose with a 35mm film canister. Didn't really do much. Power is about the same. MPG is about the same. Didnt have much intake sound either.
The F5 intake is not really a CAI since it is still inside the engine bay without a heat shield. I would call it a short ram intake. Perhaps some exhaust work may help
Here is a picture of the F5 intake.
The F5 intake is not really a CAI since it is still inside the engine bay without a heat shield. I would call it a short ram intake. Perhaps some exhaust work may help
Here is a picture of the F5 intake.
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seriously, my intake doesn't make any sound even with the baffle off. well, not that me as the driver can hear any. I was a little disappointed. The intake in my 540i at lease made some sound.
Let me take that back. I just went for a drive to prove myself, It made a little sound at 5000 rpm. which doesnt happen too often.
Let me take that back. I just went for a drive to prove myself, It made a little sound at 5000 rpm. which doesnt happen too often.
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how much of a difference is there to the intake growl? A friend just picked up a ML55 and commented that intake already sounded nice but not very loud (he is deaf I guess) - any chance of a wav file?
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you guys must be deaf!!!
hey I don't know, The way I had mine setup in the beginning there was a significant amount of intake noise!!!!! (Almost exactly the same as fkongs)throttle response was much improved as was performance & mileage.
After installing heat shield and other junk it has quited doesn't some but not a whole heck of a lot. try going with a bigger less restrictive filter. I had at least four different setups before I found the one that I liked the best.
hey I don't know, The way I had mine setup in the beginning there was a significant amount of intake noise!!!!! (Almost exactly the same as fkongs)throttle response was much improved as was performance & mileage.
After installing heat shield and other junk it has quited doesn't some but not a whole heck of a lot. try going with a bigger less restrictive filter. I had at least four different setups before I found the one that I liked the best.
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There is enough space next to the radiator in the passenger side to snake a pipe thru to the front of the radiator for real CAI
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my design brings it behind the left fog light... I have it already bent and test fitted using stainless steal exhuast piping
I would have some reserves in installing the filter in front of the radiator...
I would have some reserves in installing the filter in front of the radiator...
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Why?. Actually it would be above bumper height so it would be worry free if you ever get into deep waters.
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Also the filter would stand to be about 18" off the ground still at that point, so unless your wading a river, hydrolock isnt an issue...
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Also the filter would stand to be about 18" off the ground still at that point, so unless your wading a river, hydrolock isnt an issue...
