Sport Airbox SLK350

Mike Hampshire · 02-02-2007

MB Dealer in the UK has just advised the Part No., for an alternative Sport airbox + filter approx cost £120 Cleaner + fitting.

This is supposed to increase exhaust noise to more sports character (i find the exhaust note a bit quiet - would prefer more sound

As far as i am aware this is part of the German SLK350 sport package launched in Sept 2006

*Sport Pack 952 Aircleaner P/N A 273 090 06 01
Standard Aircleaner P/N A 273 090 02 01

Has anybody got the Sport Air Cleaner, do you think it worth upgrading the airbox + filter to get a more sporty sound out of the 350 ?

Any Comments ?

**alroumi** · 02-02-2007

for 120 pounds thats very expensive for drop in filters, Why not go for K&N's or Green filters which cost less!

Banned · 02-03-2007

For the Sport package airbox (280 and 350), you do not need any fitting or extra filter, everything is included.

The sound is not more noisy, it sounds different and it is each penny worth! May be the price is high, but you do not drive a Kia Sportage

Vin · 02-11-2007

i went to my dealer, the sport box part number includes the top of the engine cover and air filters and costs £120. however it uses the same air filters as the standard box (on the 350) and the parts guy said it might just be a prettier box with no fundementally different sound or functionality.

**Bernd js** · 02-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vin

i went to my dealer, the sport box part number includes the top of the engine cover and air filters and costs £120. however it uses the same air filters as the standard box (on the 350) and the parts guy said it might just be a prettier box with no fundementally different sound or functionality.

Hi Vin,

I inquired about the air filters, too: They are the same as stock, so you are right. But prettier box ...

http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...lk-2007-a.html
I think the standard box looks better.

But which functionality should a air box have than filtering the sucked in air? Perhaps a very little bit improvement of performance?
I am still considering about the air-box-filter-green-changing-topic.

I think Gero can tell more about the sound, for he has already installed the airbox of the sport package. The sound must have changed because of the other airbox. Whether it is a improvement or only an increase of loudness might be discussed.

Banned · 02-12-2007

Hello Bernd,

the Sportfilter Box is worthy every Cent.

The performance of the car is better and the sound is changing at 4000/Umin from a bear to a tiger. Take it and you will have the same fun like me.

I changed the paper filters into K&N filters, too. Now the sound is changing at 3400/Umin.

Vin · 02-12-2007

ive ordered a sports airbox now, £140 incl. VAT, but ive got no idea about fitting. dealer said minimum 5 working days proabably longer for delivery.

Banned · 02-12-2007

The fitting is a question of just 5 minutes. Your dealer should do that for free,

**etyu** · 02-12-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vin

ive ordered a sports airbox now, £140 incl. VAT, but ive got no idea about fitting. dealer said minimum 5 working days proabably longer for delivery.

link to air box removal from Ynot: http://www.slkworld.com/performance-...r-install.html

should be a simple swap -- remove old airbox and fit the sports airfilter box.

Vin · 02-20-2007

thanks for the fitting advice guys, was soooooo easy to fix, i can barely change a bulb so trust me anyone can do it.

Will report on the sound difference soon.

also note guys the new sports air box does not have the air grate on entry to the airbox. also it has a rear rubbery membrane on both sides.

the standard and sports air box both use the same air filters.

Vin · 02-21-2007

all i can say is there is definitely a sound differnce, sounds a little deeper and begins lower in the rev range. Also the engine feels a bit smoother but i think thats more to do with the new filters

tobyslk55 · 04-05-2007

will this one also fits slk55?

*DansSlk* · 04-05-2007

Uh no mate.

The 55 airbox is different entirely and already has a larger interior volume than the 350/280 boxes.

**alroumi** · 04-06-2007

Its good to see you guy's satisfied with the new Air Box, Vin Change the paper oem filters to some thing like K&N, Green filters or BMC's.

stevenlau · 04-07-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Hampshire

*Sport Pack 952 Aircleaner P/N A 273 090 06 01

Any Comments ?

Would this part number fit the SLK280 ?

**etyu** · 04-08-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenlau

Would this part number fit the SLK280 ?

My guess is that it will as they have the same sports package in Europe for the 280 as well as the 350. Bring the part no. to your local MB and they can check it out for you.

Banned · 04-08-2007

The Sport Airbox has the same number for the 280 and the 350

stevenlau · 07-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

The performance of the car is better and the sound is changing at 4000/Umin from a bear to a tiger.

Truer words were not spoken

I just changed my box tonight and I agree 100%.

**SLKDawg** · 07-13-2007

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

**SLKDawg** · 07-13-2007

Also, I went to K&N's website and they do not list an air filter for the 350 - does anyone have their part number available??

02-02-2007	#1 (permalink)
Mike Hampshire SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 28 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sport Airbox SLK350 MB Dealer in the UK has just advised the Part No., for an alternative Sport airbox + filter approx cost £120 Cleaner + fitting. This is supposed to increase exhaust noise to more sports character (i find the exhaust note a bit quiet - would prefer more sound As far as i am aware this is part of the German SLK350 sport package launched in Sept 2006 *Sport Pack 952 Aircleaner P/N A 273 090 06 01 Standard Aircleaner P/N A 273 090 02 01 Has anybody got the Sport Air Cleaner, do you think it worth upgrading the airbox + filter to get a more sporty sound out of the 350 ? Any Comments ?

02-02-2007	#2 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 5,930 Country: Thanks: 224 Thanked 129 Times in 80 Posts	for 120 pounds thats very expensive for drop in filters, Why not go for K&N's or Green filters which cost less! __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

04-05-2007	#13 (permalink)
DansSlk Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,121 Country: Thanks: 73 Thanked 61 Times in 46 Posts	Uh no mate. The 55 airbox is different entirely and already has a larger interior volume than the 350/280 boxes. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

04-06-2007	#14 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 5,930 Country: Thanks: 224 Thanked 129 Times in 80 Posts	Its good to see you guy's satisfied with the new Air Box, Vin Change the paper oem filters to some thing like K&N, Green filters or BMC's. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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02-03-2007	#3 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For the Sport package airbox (280 and 350), you do not need any fitting or extra filter, everything is included. The sound is not more noisy, it sounds different and it is each penny worth! May be the price is high, but you do not drive a Kia Sportage

02-11-2007	#4 (permalink)
Vin Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London/GX Vehicle: Audi S5 Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i went to my dealer, the sport box part number includes the top of the engine cover and air filters and costs £120. however it uses the same air filters as the standard box (on the 350) and the parts guy said it might just be a prettier box with no fundementally different sound or functionality.

02-12-2007	#6 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Bernd, the Sportfilter Box is worthy every Cent. The performance of the car is better and the sound is changing at 4000/Umin from a bear to a tiger. Take it and you will have the same fun like me. I changed the paper filters into K&N filters, too. Now the sound is changing at 3400/Umin.

02-12-2007	#7 (permalink)
Vin Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London/GX Vehicle: Audi S5 Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ive ordered a sports airbox now, £140 incl. VAT, but ive got no idea about fitting. dealer said minimum 5 working days proabably longer for delivery.

02-12-2007	#8 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The fitting is a question of just 5 minutes. Your dealer should do that for free,

02-20-2007	#10 (permalink)
Vin Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London/GX Vehicle: Audi S5 Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the fitting advice guys, was soooooo easy to fix, i can barely change a bulb so trust me anyone can do it. Will report on the sound difference soon. also note guys the new sports air box does not have the air grate on entry to the airbox. also it has a rear rubbery membrane on both sides. the standard and sports air box both use the same air filters.

02-21-2007	#11 (permalink)
Vin Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London/GX Vehicle: Audi S5 Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	all i can say is there is definitely a sound differnce, sounds a little deeper and begins lower in the rev range. Also the engine feels a bit smoother but i think thats more to do with the new filters

04-05-2007	#12 (permalink)
tobyslk55 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	will this one also fits slk55?

04-08-2007	#17 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Sport Airbox has the same number for the 280 and the 350

07-13-2007	#19 (permalink)
SLKDawg SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ATL Vehicle: 2005 SLK350 Posts: 86 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Is this available in the US and if so, anyone priced it out yet??

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07-13-2007	#20 (permalink)
SLKDawg SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ATL Vehicle: 2005 SLK350 Posts: 86 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Also, I went to K&N's website and they do not list an air filter for the 350 - does anyone have their part number available??