The Carbon itch...

[Dieselman]

They argue these intakes deliver the air to the engine more efficiently while carrying a greater volume of air. Dare I say, high flow filters do most of this work.

High flow filters do nothing. The air intake MIGHT do something, but without pressure drop testing who knows.
A quick and dirty test would be to measure the maximum output from the MAF sensor, if it has one.
The throttle body is likely to be the greatest restriction.

 

[Rashman]

High flow filters do nothing. The air intake MIGHT do something, but without pressure drop testing who knows.
A quick and dirty test would be to measure the maximum output from the MAF sensor, if it has one.
The throttle body is likely to be the greatest restriction.

Hey Will

Yep, I'm with you.

There are 2 MAF's. They've relocated them to around the back of the tubes. You can see the red anodised retainer clips in the pics. That's where they'vre relocated the MAF's to.

I'm not too bothered about running test etc. Any gains will be very modest.

Keen to get my car dyno'd and tweaked (did I just say that?!?! ) to get it running at optimum though. Mostly because of my recent exhaust work.
As I said, if the intakes help, great.

Hope you're well, Will.

 

[BlackC55]

It reduces heat soak of the intake.

It is truly a beautiful bit of kit.

I'm over the moon you are pleased with it.

 

[Dieselman]

It reduces heat soak of the intake.

Are you sure? Carbon is a heat conductor compared to plastic.

 

[Rashman]

It reduces heat soak of the intake.

It is truly a beautiful bit of kit.

I'm over the moon you are pleased with it.

Olly!


Completely agree... now that I have it in my hands, I can truly appreciate just how beautiful it really is. Really appreciated them spending the 5 extra hours polishing it up too! lol!

Big thanks to you for sorting this out for me, Olly!

.... now I just need to get the bloody thing installed!

Really hope I can get some help with it tomorrow night.. otherwise it may well be a lounge ornament for a week or so....

 

[Rashman]

Are you sure? Carbon is a heat conductor compared to plastic.

Will!

Behave on my thread!

 

[BenzedUP]

1) I'm sure Renntech have an email address....

2) .... yeah, 'cause plastic is reeeeal sexy!

Lmao!!
Nice one rash, looks stunning bud.

I've gained about 12hp on the one I have for the 55.
I want one for my SL now, v jealous.

 

[sjmaxwell]

.....

The new one are just like sex for petrol heads! Looks great with nothing on!!

Absolutely beautiful

You will have to change your avatar now!

 

[Rashman]

Lmao!!
Nice one rash, looks stunning bud.

I've gained about 12hp on the one I have for the 55.
I want one for my SL now, v jealous.

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Heeey, there you are!
Mr "spoil the surprise"

Cheers for the kind words bud.

Good to hear that you had a power gain with yours too!

I'll let you know my car is running when I get round to getting it dyno'd.

In fairness, I gave Renntech quite alot of crap about their Version2 intakes. They really pulled their thumb out and sorted their short-comings.

This Version3 is awesome. A massive improvement!

I know you like your carbon fibre. You should seriously consider it for your SL!

 

[Rashman]

The new one are just like sex for petrol heads! Looks great with nothing on!!

Absolutely beautiful

lol!

Hey Steve

Thanks for posting up

I'm very happy with them so far.

Really wish I could post up pictures of the intakes actually on the car!
Hopefully I'll get them on in the next day or so and I'll post up more pics.

 

[PhilDR]

Hey Rash...

Looks amazing....

 

[Rashman]

Hey Rash...

Looks amazing....

Hey Phil

Thanks bud, really pleased with it.
.... Just need to get it fitted now! Lol

I think I need one of those trim remover thingys. The handled rods with a hook on the end of it. Know what I mean?

That should allow me to release the securing clips on the oval inlet. Then I'll be able to slip the Y-piece up and off.

Can't get my hands to it. Need one of those trim remover rods.....

 

[sjmaxwell]

Hey Phil

Thanks bud, really pleased with it.
.... Just need to get it fitted now! Lol

I think I need one of those trim remover thingys. The handled rods with a hook on the end of it. Know what I mean?

That should allow me to release the securing clips on the oval inlet. Then I'll be able to slip the Y-piece up and off.

Can't get my hands to it. Need one of those trim remover rods.....

If you mean the ones for removing the old style dash clocks then I have those

 

[Rashman]

If you ones for removing the old style dash then I have those

Yes, quite possibly those!

I think we're thinking of the same thing.
May need your help then Steve.

I'm hoping a friend of mine from mercedes will be able to pop over tomorrow night.

If he can't make it, or he hasn't got anything to hand that will do the job, then I may well give you a call if that's alright with you?

 

[jotter22]

Bluewater meet come induction/intake fitting?
Its porn Rash good choice

Tony.

 

[sjmaxwell]

Yes, quite possibly those!

I think we're thinking of the same thing.
May need your help then Steve.

I'm hoping a friend of mine from mercedes will be able to pop over tomorrow night.

If he can't make it, or he hasn't got anything to hand that will do the job, then I may well give you a call if that's alright with you?

Can do

 

[sjmaxwell]

Bluewater meet come induction/intake fitting?
Its porn Rash good choice

Tony.

I think this is Rash's mid life crisis :bannana:

 

[The _Don]

Lets meet at bluewater in 15 minutes and fit them ?

 

[Rashman]

Bluewater meet come induction/intake fitting?
Its porn Rash good choice

Tony.

Cheers, Tony my good man

Need it get these buggers fitted!!

It's torture having them sitting indoors next to me!!

 

[Rashman]

Can do

Good man!

I need them fitted quick like!