Sport Airbox SLK350 - Page 2

Banned · 07-13-2007

Art. no. 33-2181

**etyu** · 07-13-2007

Why not get the Green Air Filters from SLK store? I believe they're better and less "oily" than the K&N air filters.

Banned · 07-13-2007

True words, Eddy

Daniele · 04-10-2008

Hello.
I wanted (following the reading of this tread) change the Airbox with the sport one.
I have a SLK 350 bult in 2004.
Now.. My Merc Dealer told me the the Airbox for me it is the A 273 090 1201 which is different from the one you posted in the first post (Sport Pack 952 Aircleaner P/N A 273 090 06 01) can yuo please help me to figure out if I have to order the 1201 instead of 0601?
Thank You all.

**alroumi** · 04-10-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniele

Hello.
I wanted (following the reading of this tread) change the Airbox with the sport one.
I have a SLK 350 bult in 2004.
Now.. My Merc Dealer told me the the Airbox for me it is the A 273 090 1201 which is different from the one you posted in the first post (Sport Pack 952 Aircleaner P/N A 273 090 06 01) can yuo please help me to figure out if I have to order the 1201 instead of 0601?
Thank You all.

Banned is now in Benzworld forum under nightowlslk if you need him , good luck.

Daniele · 04-10-2008

Thank You...
I'll contact him

Daniele · 05-15-2008

Hi. I just have had today my new Sport Airbox installed.
I have noticed immediately that my fuel consumption has rised very much.
Should my MB Garage remap the eeprom for better fuel consumption?

It is rised from 10 Liters/100Km (2.64 US Gallons/62 Miles) to 14 Liters/100Km (3.7 US Gallons/62 Miles)

I saw the Sport Airbox have holes in the back of the air intake... will the air be less in the engine at low RPM with this holes in the back air intake?

This increased fuel consumption upset me quite a bit.

Can anyone please help me to understand if that is normal and how to limit the fuel consumption?

Thank You for you help.
Regards
Thank You

**etyu** · 05-15-2008

I can't answer the question about gasoline consumption with the SportAirbox. I believe it's function is to change the sound of the engine, so it is "throatier" in quality.

If you use Green Air Filter in the normal Air Filter Box, then you will get about 2 mpg better mileage.

Daniele · 05-16-2008

I really can't find anywhere the Green Filters. Here in italy only K&N filters.
Someone told me the K&N are almost the same than Green Filters.
Do you know if some web site have this filters and a good price?

**etyu** · 05-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniele

I really can't find anywhere the Green Filters. Here in italy only K&N filters.
Someone told me the K&N are almost the same than Green Filters.
Do you know if some web site have this filters and a good price?

Check out SLK Store at the top row menu. Price is good and I think Bill T ships overseas. Moreover, the proceeds help support this forum. PM Bill T if needed. You will need 2.

Daniele · 05-16-2008

Which are the differences between Green Filters and K&N?

**etyu** · 05-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniele

Which are the differences between Green Filters and K&N?

I have personal experience with the Green Air Filters on 2 cars (prior SLK 280 and the present SLK 55). They've helped me in terms of improving mileage, not to mention some increase in performance (per Fishtailnz's previous post), and no MAF issues so far.

K&N I've read somewhere is more saturated with oil and needs to be air-dried for a few days before installation and may mess up the MAF (mass air flow) sensors.

stevenlau · 05-16-2008

I have the KN installed for a year in my SLK without problems.

Etyu is right about the oiling. If you are going to 'recharge' it, make sure you don't overdo it, I had that expensive lesson on my C43. I would just get new filters and not try to recharge it all together.

I have the SLK280 and my consumption has always been 12L/100km from the factory. I am starting to believe these engines are not created equal, my friend got the same car with me (ordered on the same day) and when I drive her car, it is around 9.9L/100km. This is very very strange. Also my 280 is faster.

Daniele · 05-16-2008

Weird! Maybe the mapping is on stage 2 instead of stage zero.

midget fidger · 05-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLKDawg

Is this available in the US and if so, anyone priced it out yet??

Yeah, does anyone in the US have experience with this "sport airbox?"

ozzislk · 05-17-2008

hi guys,
The sports air box....does it include a "complete" new cover (air box) or is it 2 new attachments for the air filters with backwards facing attachments.
ie. does it look very similar to original SLK350 engine cover

Daniele · 05-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzislk

hi guys,
The sports air box....does it include a "complete" new cover (air box) or is it 2 new attachments for the air filters with backwards facing attachments.
ie. does it look very similar to original SLK350 engine cover

Complete new cover with new form and holes in the back and two new air filters inside.

stevenlau · 05-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by midget fidger

Yeah, does anyone in the US have experience with this "sport airbox?"

I am in Canada but I got this airbox from MBGTC over in Germany over a year ago. The dealerships here charge a lot for the item, I believe over 500USD. I got it shipped for less than half that price. But if you are going to deal with those guys you need to know German, the guys I dealt with do not speak English.

midget fidger · 05-24-2008

So the "Sport Airbox" has performance advantages over the standard US Airbox? How much hp/tq? Or is it that the Canadian/European models have a lesser standard airbox to start off with and US models won't see much of an improvement?

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05-15-2008	#28 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 4,543 Country: Thanks: 148 Thanked 84 Times in 50 Posts	I can't answer the question about gasoline consumption with the SportAirbox. I believe it's function is to change the sound of the engine, so it is "throatier" in quality. If you use Green Air Filter in the normal Air Filter Box, then you will get about 2 mpg better mileage. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters *Mod. R170 ant., EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, HyperWhite license plate lamps ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Scott).

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Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	True words, Eddy

04-10-2008	#24 (permalink)
Daniele SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Vehicle: SLK 350 + AMG Kit Posts: 33 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello. I wanted (following the reading of this tread) change the Airbox with the sport one. I have a SLK 350 bult in 2004. Now.. My Merc Dealer told me the the Airbox for me it is the A 273 090 1201 which is different from the one you posted in the first post (Sport Pack 952 Aircleaner P/N A 273 090 06 01) can yuo please help me to figure out if I have to order the 1201 instead of 0601? Thank You all.

04-10-2008	#26 (permalink)
Daniele SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Vehicle: SLK 350 + AMG Kit Posts: 33 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank You... I'll contact him

05-15-2008	#27 (permalink)
Daniele SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Vehicle: SLK 350 + AMG Kit Posts: 33 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi. I just have had today my new Sport Airbox installed. I have noticed immediately that my fuel consumption has rised very much. Should my MB Garage remap the eeprom for better fuel consumption? It is rised from 10 Liters/100Km (2.64 US Gallons/62 Miles) to 14 Liters/100Km (3.7 US Gallons/62 Miles) I saw the Sport Airbox have holes in the back of the air intake... will the air be less in the engine at low RPM with this holes in the back air intake? This increased fuel consumption upset me quite a bit. Can anyone please help me to understand if that is normal and how to limit the fuel consumption? Thank You for you help. Regards Thank You

05-16-2008	#29 (permalink)
Daniele SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Vehicle: SLK 350 + AMG Kit Posts: 33 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I really can't find anywhere the Green Filters. Here in italy only K&N filters. Someone told me the K&N are almost the same than Green Filters. Do you know if some web site have this filters and a good price?

05-16-2008	#31 (permalink)
Daniele SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Vehicle: SLK 350 + AMG Kit Posts: 33 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which are the differences between Green Filters and K&N?

05-16-2008	#33 (permalink)
stevenlau SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2007 SLK280 Other Toys: Kawasaki ZZR250 Posts: 30 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the KN installed for a year in my SLK without problems. Etyu is right about the oiling. If you are going to 'recharge' it, make sure you don't overdo it, I had that expensive lesson on my C43. I would just get new filters and not try to recharge it all together. I have the SLK280 and my consumption has always been 12L/100km from the factory. I am starting to believe these engines are not created equal, my friend got the same car with me (ordered on the same day) and when I drive her car, it is around 9.9L/100km. This is very very strange. Also my 280 is faster.

05-16-2008	#34 (permalink)
Daniele SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Italy Vehicle: SLK 350 + AMG Kit Posts: 33 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Weird! Maybe the mapping is on stage 2 instead of stage zero.

05-17-2008	#36 (permalink)
ozzislk SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mid Coast NSW Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 & 2007 B200 Turbo Other Toys: Mac Computer Posts: 19 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi guys, The sports air box....does it include a "complete" new cover (air box) or is it 2 new attachments for the air filters with backwards facing attachments. ie. does it look very similar to original SLK350 engine cover

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05-24-2008	#39 (permalink)
midget fidger SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore/Orlando Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 34 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	So the "Sport Airbox" has performance advantages over the standard US Airbox? How much hp/tq? Or is it that the Canadian/European models have a lesser standard airbox to start off with and US models won't see much of an improvement?