SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Defective BMCs (pics)?
03-27-2011, 06:10 PM
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Defective BMCs (pics)?
So I go out today and pull the engine cover off, touch up the oil (light came on otw home from MIR to add a quart) and figure I mind as well check in on the BMCs I've had for 2000 miles now.
What is this crap? I paid extra for BMCs vs K&N etc because I thought they were quality. This is junk:
Look at the silicone dangling in my inlets, ya think that's costing me some power???
Thoughts? I'm going to call Fabspeed (where I bought them) and talk with them tomorrow about this.
What is this crap? I paid extra for BMCs vs K&N etc because I thought they were quality. This is junk:
Look at the silicone dangling in my inlets, ya think that's costing me some power???
Thoughts? I'm going to call Fabspeed (where I bought them) and talk with them tomorrow about this.
03-27-2011, 06:55 PM
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the bmc is basically a italian copy of K&N. the american technology and quality is usually better than any foreign copy
that is definitely NOT good!!!!
03-27-2011, 08:35 PM
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Alright, so here's the deal with those, as I had the exact same issue. Try installing them in the top half of the filter assembly, that lifts up and has the pressure sensors attached to it. The top half has a recessed trough, that will hold and support that flimsy peice of border rubber. You'll see what I mean, once you look at the top half of the cleaner assembly.
It'll fit snug in there, then just close her up as normal. I popped mine off at MIR one day to see it like that.
You probably just found your MPH culprit, too.
It'll fit snug in there, then just close her up as normal. I popped mine off at MIR one day to see it like that.
You probably just found your MPH culprit, too.
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03-28-2011, 12:56 AM
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03-28-2011, 01:00 AM
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Alright, so here's the deal with those, as I had the exact same issue. Try installing them in the top half of the filter assembly, that lifts up and has the pressure sensors attached to it. The top half has a recessed trough, that will hold and support that flimsy peice of border rubber. You'll see what I mean, once you look at the top half of the cleaner assembly.
It'll fit snug in there, then just close her up as normal. I popped mine off at MIR one day to see it like that.
You probably just found your MPH culprit, too.
It'll fit snug in there, then just close her up as normal. I popped mine off at MIR one day to see it like that.
You probably just found your MPH culprit, too.
Good point, I can see how this much blockage could eat some HP. Unfrickingreal. Just when you think you've got everything figured out with a near stock car LOL. What are you going to do I guess...
