Intake tubes
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2020 G550
Originally Posted by NdnMbLova
By any chance are you talking about a snorkel? if you are, do a search...
I'm wondering if any of the Tuners have gotten off their *** and made a nice set to replace the OEM pieces.
Something that uses the Venturi effect and also uses the ability to induce a ram air effect at speed.
Venturi=larger to smaller, increasing the velocity of the intake air.
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OK
I took a long look at the factory intake tubes and two words....they suck.
I'm sure many of you have already looked at them but I'm going to state my observations.
1. no way can these flow enough air to produce HP #'s much larger than stock. The opening has so many air flow bottlenecks it is obvious that MB did this to limit HP (not Torque, think top end.)from the factory.
2. They are hot as HELL :v The fact that the radiator is sitting on the side of the tubes is horrible.
3. As you all know, the right hand tube has a restriction in it.
So, I am going to try and find a local shop that can designe something that will fit through the stock opening that will be mandrel bent and have more of a oval end for air flow to enter into. I am also going to wrap it with some Thermo-tec product, probably their Adhesive backed heat barrier.
PS.
Unless some tuner on this board will do it. I will buy the first set
I took a long look at the factory intake tubes and two words....they suck.
I'm sure many of you have already looked at them but I'm going to state my observations.
1. no way can these flow enough air to produce HP #'s much larger than stock. The opening has so many air flow bottlenecks it is obvious that MB did this to limit HP (not Torque, think top end.)from the factory.
2. They are hot as HELL :v The fact that the radiator is sitting on the side of the tubes is horrible.
3. As you all know, the right hand tube has a restriction in it.
So, I am going to try and find a local shop that can designe something that will fit through the stock opening that will be mandrel bent and have more of a oval end for air flow to enter into. I am also going to wrap it with some Thermo-tec product, probably their Adhesive backed heat barrier.
PS.
Unless some tuner on this board will do it. I will buy the first set
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Suprisingly, they are not bad. Upgrading left one to S500 version helps a little, but the main bottleneck are the airboxes and the way they receive air from the tubes.
We are working a carbon-fiber boxes with better entrance flow and bigger air filters. They will also have new intake tubes.
We are working a carbon-fiber boxes with better entrance flow and bigger air filters. They will also have new intake tubes.
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Originally Posted by Vadim @ evosport
Suprisingly, they are not bad. Upgrading left one to S500 version helps a little, but the main bottleneck are the airboxes and the way they receive air from the tubes.
We are working a carbon-fiber boxes with better entrance flow and bigger air filters. They will also have new intake tubes.
We are working a carbon-fiber boxes with better entrance flow and bigger air filters. They will also have new intake tubes.
I looked at the airbox, and am also supprised by the small volume that is given for the air to make a large turn, go through the air filter, and then make another turn into the next set of tubes.
Last edited by E552006; Oct 18, 2005 at 06:05 PM.
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3002.58 to be exact....just being a smart a$$. Med always seems to be right. 
Hello Jim,
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Please find the following informations below:
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Hello Jim,
Thank you very much for showing interest in our products.
Please find the following informations below:
GruppeM Filter Ram Chargers are composed of a carbon box and a high tech filter. Each carbon intake duct is custom made and shaped to meet the specifications of individual cars blocking the heat of the engine and leading the cold air into the conical air filter. They produce an increase of 12 to 18 horse power (depending on the engine conditions) and the torque of the car improves dramatically, especially at high end.
GruppeM Filter Ram Charger for Mercedes W211 AMG E55 costs GBP £1,606.00 + £100.00 delivery charge to USA gives you a total of GBP £1,706.00.Please allow 4 to 5 working delivery time (upon receive of full payment).
If you wish to place an order to us, we will send an order form for you to fill-up and send it back to us via email or by fax.
You can purchase the GruppeM product either by credit card, cheque or by bank transfer.
If you require any other information please feel free to contact us.
Thank you and best regards,
Dino Martinez
GruppeM Europe Limited
Suite 1.3 Buckingham Court
75-83 Buckingham Gate
London
SW1E 6PD
T: +44 (0) 207 233 2952
F: +44 (0) 207 233 0568
www.gruppemeurope.com
