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Old Jun 10, 2017 | 12:10 AM
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SL600 Intake mod

Ok let the flames begin, I know everyone says that you have to pull the air from in front of the radiator and I might do that yet, but someone who knows alittle about V12 TT said that the filters in front of the radiator drive up temps and better to pull from inside....yes yes yes I know, I've read the threads and some great results; but lets see what happens

Well starting here and will check the IATs driving when installed.

3" silicon with sleeves inside. RU-5111 filters


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Old Jun 10, 2017 | 04:39 PM
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2011 E550 Coupe, 1992 Corvette ZR-1, 1991 368ci ZR-1, 1990 ZR-1, 1987 Callaway TT, 05 SL600, CLA45
Interesting IATS were running higher than with stock, I noticed the Filter was sitting close to the radiator hose; put a heat shield between the 2 and IATs dropped about 15 degrees.


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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 12:28 PM
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interesting.. if it works for you that's what's important!
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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 12:45 PM
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You definitely know the car has turbos now.....can hear it when you drive
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 07:11 AM
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Ran the car last night, IATs are running same and sometimes even lower than stock. Power seems much better, especially mid range....need to wrap the radiator hose and make a few heat shields. Very happy with the setup
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Old Mar 13, 2018 | 09:23 PM
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Looking to do this, the turbos are too quiet i want to hear them spool. OP you still running this in your car?
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Old Mar 13, 2018 | 09:38 PM
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I did take it off, but it worked fine never got a dyno test...might need larger filters...
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Old Mar 14, 2018 | 11:38 AM
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Nice mods, waiting for dyno runs.

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