Mercedes Cold Air Intake Install

In this video, I am installing a cold air intake system on my w204 Mercedes Benz C300.
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[@1001Hobbies]

Very nicely done video, but you got the opposite of what you where doing this for. 1. The stock tubes *directly* routed fresh, cool air into the engine because the ducts are completely enclosed right up to the openings in the deck above the radiator. This is an optimal situation. 2. You removed this direct routed fresh air system and installed a a system where the filters will draw under hood hot air into the engine. The heat shields MIGHT protect the filter from engine heat, but the filters can only draw in hot under hood air, and a very minimal amount of fresh outside air because the filters are in an open space and just draw in the easiest air which is all around it. 3. The reason the factory ducts, even on a Mercedes, are plastic is because plastic is a poor conductor of heat, ESPECIALLY compared to aluminum. Aluminum is an incredible conductor of heat. It will heat soak quickly, and will transfer that heat to the air flowing through it and into the engine. This hot air entering the engine is less dense and contains less oxygen. Because of this, the burning of fuel in the cylinders makes less power. You are now no longer drawing in ONLY fresh, cooler air from outside, and are now instead drawing in hot under hood air (less dense) and *heating* that hot air with the aluminum tubes to make it even hotter (even less dense, less oxygen). The engine can only make less power because of physics. I hope that gives insight into what's going on here. I didn't just want to join the others in saying "this doesn't work like you thing," but instead I wanted to give the all the reasons of what is actually happening here. So that you don't think I am someone else who "doesn't know better,"....I graduated from an auto tech school, did it for a living for a while, have built several muscle cars, and have worked on cars of all generations for the past 40 years between maintaining and repairing my own cars, my family's cars, my wife's family cars, as well as friends and coworkers. All that being said, you did do a really good job making this video. As I said earlier, nicely done.

[@Wildanimal864.]

Stop hatin

[@1001Hobbies]

@@Wildanimal864. - In my comment I explained my background in order to demonstrate that I know about these things. Providing educated and experienced knowledge is not "hatin," it's trying to help someone out and provide information they are not aware of.

[@shckltnebay]

@@Wildanimal864. lol

[@DonJunigii]

@@1001Hobbieswould you recommend leaving the intake system stock on this car?

[@DenisElmazi-vn3yw]

You couldn't be more right, original is always best😊

[@eriktheprayer]

the stock tubes imo are the most advanced technology by car engineers. i was gonna do this but then i realized it's gonna be the best bet if instead of removing the frontal tubing originally engineered... just keep it in and get a K&N filter for the inside of the filter casings. this is gonna free up a lot of air over the paper filters and be louder and keep the frontal tubing as engineered by the guys making these vehicles run so smooth to begin with.

[@andyxxgerico]

Nice hot air intake

[@jimthompson909]

You never want this installation. You will pull in way to much heat from the engine bay. There’s a reason why the original ones are pulling air from the outside like they should.

[@kevinc1162]

A heat shield would fix that

[@miseryparty3726]

@@kevinc1162Or just leave it stock? Nothing wrong with the factory design

[@juangonzalez9686]

@jimthompson909 you are completely right just leave the original one I change mine and my engine over heat all the time

[@sebastianmiticky2491]

@@miseryparty3726when you want sound you need theese

[@miseryparty3726]

@@sebastianmiticky2491 🤡

[@odeywilliams7596]

You guys will never listen the stock intake pipe that was receiving air straight from the front of the grill is way better than what you've done,why force the engine to breath that hot air in the engine bay this mod is a 0/10,even if you where doing it for intake sounds the airbox is so restrictive you didnt still get any sound from it

[@TOMRYANLUKE]

VERY NICE - well done!!

[@jordan116327]

That’s like 50 more horse power! Minus all the heat sucking in from the engine. Looks cool but not ideal as all that hot air from the engine though

[@encinobalboa]

Cone filters in the engine bay are not CAI. Stock setup is CAI. Renntech intake is CAI.

[@milehighzz8061]

But amazing video keep up the good work, Links in description and all :D

[@arnoldh76]

The mercedes has a built in cold air intake. Yeah man the original intake was much better should have just got high flow filters would have been way better

[@automotivebespoke]

great way to soak your cold air intake with heat

[@sarahm.2053]

just add a hose to your ac vent box in your cabin to your engine air box. Then you will have a true cold air intake....as long as your ac is on

[@samuelflores5974]

I wanna buy some for my benz c350

[@SHIELDEDGamez]

Hey man did you notice an engine light come on for running lean?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

No check engine light came on from installing the intake system.

[@1001Hobbies]

The computer compensates for intake temperature and injects the appropriate amount of fuel. He won't get a lean condition, but because hot air has less density, and oxygen, than cooler air he will have less power.

[@JonathanFlores-cp5eb]

Can u send me the libk for the air filter intake

[@TheLowkeyChannel1]

looks dope , did you get anymore horsepower or torque from it ? not going to lie that other intake that was sticking out more looks annoying since to check the power steering oil you have to remove it everytime

[@BOSSMARTIN]

It definitely felt quicker, but I had a lot of other factors at play. There is one car forum page with same set up he experienced a 5hp gain after dyno testing. And the setup is very easy to remove, I have a video on it somewhere. Just pop the whole airbox off.

[@Leahroth-j1k]

it’s dope and sounds clean but i’d just install an aftermarket drop filter. your sucking hot air from the engine bay.

[@TamerRefo-pv6em]

C320 W204 air intake installation?

[@newbornstorm7888]

can i buy the original intake parts off of you that you took off?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

The original intake parts where already cracked, and have been disposed of. You can find some on fb market place and Amazon has a few options as well.

[@JonathanFlores-cp5eb]

Can u send me the link to buy the air filters intake kit

[@BOSSMARTIN]

Here you go. amzn.to/3S1i9yy

[@mickthegod2609]

Do you got to have the heat plate under the or is it safe to install the system with out them?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

Yeah it’ll be safe to install without the heat shield, it’s just a extra measure of protection to keep hot air from being sucked in.

[@Bax60]

The hot air is being sucked in because you put those on there and now they are sucking much hotter air from the engine bay than the stock hose were ,which were sucking cold fresh air from the outside .Hot air is less dense ,which means it has less oxygen which decreases the output of the engine.Get a thermostat and tape it inside the hose of both..you will see a much hotter temp going in to the engine off those cold air intakes then the well designed stock set up ...Buy hey ,they look cool ,now you will get less gas mileage and a slight decrease in hp ...especially in hot weather conditions

[@csixtythree]

this is a m272 v6 engine. w204 is the chassis code

[@BOSSMARTIN]

Thanks for the insight, I’ll make that correction in my next videos! 🙏

[@VroomTurbo]

Nice video! Is it the same process for a C240 2004?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

It should be the same process but you may run into some fitment issues if you use the kit from the video.

[@ucapalot9456]

What size screw do you use to take apart the box ?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

I Think a 1/8 Allen wrench should work

[@BackyardBoysGrow]

Question can this work on a 2009 CLS 550 v8?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

I doubt the piping would fit in that space, it would have to be a custom fit.

[@dtruong611]

Hot Air Intake :) for dummy

[@jacquesduplessis6175]

So you removed the stock cold air intake and replaced it with a hot air intake😁

[@weedwilldoit9327]

yessir bout to do dis to mines just came in the mail but font got the shield

[@BOSSMARTIN]

W, It’s a fun installation. The shield doesn’t do to much but it supposedly helps in the summer.

[@noamziani9360]

hi is it possible to install it on mercedes w204 c220?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

I doubt it, but you can always remove the stock air box and replace it with a tube and a filter for low cost. Just will take some creative thinking.

[@noamziani9360]

@@BOSSMARTIN ok Thank you 👍

[@1lovevinny]

did all that come with it when you bought it

[@BOSSMARTIN]

The kit does not come with the bigger cone filters and the heat shield. The links to everything i used is in the description if you want to check it out.

[@malitwat2874]

Good old hot air intake😂

[@Feindflieger1]

Doesn't make any sense. Too much hot air from the motor and due to the missing pipes the pressure in the manifold is missing as well. Minus of hp!

[@kevinc1162]

The hot air isn't that much of a problem because they will be directly infront of the stock air inlets also pipes missing? Really? They wont screw up the pressure BUT you may be right on the loss of HP

[@rmil7691]

Just made warm air inlet

[@oscarmentus1129]

Will this setup work for S class benz

[@BOSSMARTIN]

The S class has a bigger engine and a different engine bay set up than the C300, so it will most likely not fit.

[@TheSilverBenz]

Will this work on 2006 mercedes c230 sport? Looks like the same setup

[@BOSSMARTIN]

The kit I used was designed for a w204 engine, the 2006 model has a w203 engine. I saw a picture of the engine bay and they are similar but you may have issues fitting it in there. It could possibly work though.

[@csixtythree]

it should fit on your engine. both your car and this guys car feature the m272 engine, but your chassis are different. he has a w204 chassis whilst you have a w203 chassis.

[@sauravjoshi7130]

Hi there guys i have 2006 c230 did anybody tried this and it fits let me know

[@mr.kennedy1722]

Don't worry it's just for sound😂😂😂

[@BOSSMARTIN]

It also made the car more peppy when accelerating, I had this car on e85 with a tune.

[@diegotulip5640]

wtf i just bought these should i just return them , i live in vegas where it’s hot asf all the time i’m confused by the comments

[@elijah2225]

I was thinking of doing this but I see no benefit

[@BOSSMARTIN]

It’s a cool aesthetic and made maintenance easier. I used this setup, a chip tune and E85. It made the car more responsive and I mostly used this setup in the winter time.

[@Keqsuo]

Do you think it will fit my CLK 350?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

The engine bays look similar, but i think you may run into some fitment issues.

[@rob88888]

not sure why you'd ever get this kit without being able to put the engine cover back on. looks awful

[@ahmedalnaji1329]

yes rob... everyone is going to open the hood just to look at the cover. In your head, you like drip over performance

[@vinny21411]

Some people prefer the whole engine cover completely off plus my hinges fell of my half cover so idc

[@ZzxinX]

These people taking about it’s a hot air intake they are slow these are open cones they almost work the same as the oem ones 😭 people don’t know shit

[@stayyourpath]

This creates a loss in hp, quicker engine soaking, and loss in overall acceleration time, I don’t think you understand the purpose of the stock intake hose

[@zzalehaa]

where did you buy the aluminum piece, hoe long is it?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

Do you mean the heat shield, or the piping?

[@phillipcole-c7p]

stupid thing to do! the air filters are now in the engine bay hot air coming in bad for power and fuel ecomony

will this work for a 2002 C240 mercedes?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

The kit used in the video will not work for a c240. I believe they sell a ram style intake that works for a c240 though.

[@shckltnebay]

LOL you already have a cold air intake, dont try and second guess MB

[@MaSheen3000]

"hot air intake"

[@youtubehatesme1521]

toooo close to the engine tho

[@PlzReturnYourShoppingCart]

Okay, I get it, my dude. Not throwing shade at all. That being said.. hi, highschool physics here! Those heat shields will never perform as well as pre trans/ coolant radiator air. (Again, no offense, but you sound young so peacocking > performance might be your priority. Larger scoops pre radiator and larger circumference with directors (some may call them impellers but they are agitators technically) leading into the box would perform so much better. That being said, insulate and line the box with something that has low thermal conductivity. I know I seem Big Brian right now on public education topics but I'm not trying to be. Please man you can do better. If you don't believe me, get a flir and take measurements

[@michaelaitken2631]

You changed ot from a factory cold air intake to an engine bay hot air intake... that is 💩 😂😂😂

[@Agecatcher]

Will this work on a OM642 engine on a W211? 2005

[@BOSSMARTIN]

I took a look at the engine online. I doubt it would fit but I can’t confirm for sure.

[@csixtythree]

no. this only works on the m272 engine

[@ahmedalnaji1329]

would this fit a 2013 c300?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

The intake I used is for a W204 Mercedes engine, i not sure what’s in the 2013, but if your engine bay looks similar to my c300 then it will most likely fit.

[@ahmedalnaji1329]

@@BOSSMARTIN can i send a pic of my engine? Because its a little confusing ngl. Whats ur insta?

[@BOSSMARTIN]

@@ahmedalnaji1329 Sure, @boss_martin_

[@csixtythree]

no. your car features a m276 engine. this is for the m272 engine

[@milehighzz8061]

Notice much difference in engine noise? I cant hear too much :(

[@BOSSMARTIN]

Yeah it’s not a noticeable difference, mostly just for looks and the fun of a simple installation.

[@diegosimon2224]

Brooow thanks

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

Hot air intake

[@Lanwoqoqznwkwo]

Doesnt even sound good the sound comes from the piping not the actual filter btw

[@Lukaspro79]

Can you install it inside the tubes ? You would keep fresh air and still get the intake mod

[@BOSSMARTIN]

If you are referring to the stock intake tube, you could retro fit them to attach to the front of the cone filter, but a better method would be just buying a high flowing K&N filters similar to the stock filter style.

[@petterderter6354]

warm air intake

[@matsandersen6119]

not too bright :-(

[@Thedrstickyway]

Can you give me a call I need to buy the air hose from you

[@BOSSMARTIN]

Which air hose are you referring to, the one for the alternator?