Appreciate guys posting diy stuff. I'm a YT mechanic and these types of videos really help me with my e550 coupe. Pls don't think I'm a hater....but dude, clean your engine bay.
I was gonna say the same thing. I use Sonax engine cleaner (what MB uses to find leaks) with a toothbrush (or regular brush) to get the thick oils stains if any, and Sonax plastic detailer. Slow water to rinse, then a leaf blower at low speed to dry. Remove the bottom tray, and spray the same down there, as the dirt from the top will land there. Then spray the plastic detailer. I removed the ECU first, and bagged the exposed wires.
I did the exact same to my 12 E550 last year....holding up really well so far. I used some rtv to seal the rubber couplings to the stock couplings. great mod.
Right on bro!! I hate those raggedy stock ones Mercedes created for these cars, Feel free to stop by and check out how I upgraded mine almost year ago with the intake tubes I used.
The cloth adds filtration.. its not hard to see why the engineers went that direction. Pretty sure it impedes the flow of dirt and debris better than smooth plastic
You really should expand the tubes because when compressed, the inner diameter gets reduced by over a 1/4". It won't make a huge difference in performance, but it'll look much better and smarter.
will someone eventually show how to remove turbo air pipes on this engine. Without removing them it is almost impossible to do any DIY job on front of the engine.
Its easy, there is one Loom Tie clamp that holds the tube on the turbo intake below and then one of the clamps that hold tube to the air filter housing. Just make sure you get some new Loom Tie clamps ($3 each at dealer) because you'll likely strip the current one when trying to put it back on.
Idk about all that, but if you handle the maintenance and try to change its know failure parts out before they fail i.e. motor mounts, The engine will run for you.
Appreciate guys posting diy stuff. I'm a YT mechanic and these types of videos really help me with my e550 coupe.
Pls don't think I'm a hater....but dude, clean your engine bay.
I was gonna say the same thing. I use Sonax engine cleaner (what MB uses to find leaks) with a toothbrush (or regular brush) to get the thick oils stains if any, and Sonax plastic detailer. Slow water to rinse, then a leaf blower at low speed to dry. Remove the bottom tray, and spray the same down there, as the dirt from the top will land there. Then spray the plastic detailer. I removed the ECU first, and bagged the exposed wires.
I did the exact same to my 12 E550 last year....holding up really well so far. I used some rtv to seal the rubber couplings to the stock couplings. great mod.
Right on bro!! I hate those raggedy stock ones Mercedes created for these cars, Feel free to stop by and check out how I upgraded mine almost year ago with the intake tubes I used.
I got the M157. exact same prob. exact same spot
The cloth adds filtration.. its not hard to see why the engineers went that direction. Pretty sure it impedes the flow of dirt and debris better than smooth plastic
You really should expand the tubes because when compressed, the inner diameter gets reduced by over a 1/4". It won't make a huge difference in performance, but it'll look much better and smarter.
Great video keep them coming
For the 30 bucks it only came with enough to run one side the hose is long enough but we still need two more couplings
Mission accomplished
Unfortunately this ribs create a restriction on the flow. Try to find something smooth.
Maybe fiberglass with some partially flexible glue.. and an old pipe as a reference...
You did great job, do you put glue or only plug and play?
No glue. They pretty much sit within the groove
Brian when you made your cut u measure from the tube NOT expanded?
Indeed. not expanded
will someone eventually show how to remove turbo air pipes on this engine. Without removing them it is almost impossible to do any DIY job on front of the engine.
Its easy, there is one Loom Tie clamp that holds the tube on the turbo intake below and then one of the clamps that hold tube to the air filter housing. Just make sure you get some new Loom Tie clamps ($3 each at dealer) because you'll likely strip the current one when trying to put it back on.
i notice u have air filter spacers on the air box did they really make a difference and where do i find them at thank u for your response
They don't really make a difference. I would save your money and get some drop in filters. My car dynoed the same with or without it.
@@brianRED thank u for the input appreciate it
how is the air flow after 1 year and heating levels? I am about to do this mod. Thanks for the video
Great! It has held up awesome in Texas weather.
how is that M278 motor? i hear they are bulletproof?
Idk about all that, but if you handle the maintenance and try to change its know failure parts out before they fail i.e. motor mounts, The engine will run for you.
Pretty solid engine which they continue to use in newer models after 2013
i use them become worse then stock intake
What’s the part number on the upgraded ngk spark plugs?
I used the oem Bosch spark plugs and gapped them down to .028
@@brianRED on your Facebook post I seen an ngk box
That was for the c400 car I did
@@brianRED you think oem Bosch is best for the m278?
Didn't even start that shit up