Made my Carbon fiber airbox fit the 82mm TB

Exotic-metal55 · 10-23-2009, 04:52 PM

I know this does not go out to the masses but it can be done .. I had a 80mm Carbon fiber air intake and used a die grinder to slowly grind the diameter out to fit the 82mm TB. About 3MM had to be removed. The wall thickness is still plenty thick after the modification. I used my 82mm TB to fit test, as I took material away. After the fit was close, I came back with a sanding wheel bit and rounded/smoothed the final fit.

Took about 20 minutes and fits tighter than any stock Y pipe!!

PS, will post pictures later but short time time right now..

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blackbenzz · 10-23-2009, 05:09 PM

Nice

RenntechE55 · 10-23-2009, 05:25 PM

Im might be doing the same thing soon post pics. thanks

Exotic-metal55 · 10-23-2009, 09:44 PM

Here is a shot of the tools. Star wrench on the coordless to take the air box screws out (duh). Grinding bit and sanding bit to smooth out final fit. I also used some 80 grit hand sand paper to smooth rough edges. Last, used a water hose to wash out intake and then scrub dry with rag..

For the the best seal, take your rubber gasket out of the mouth of the 80mm Y pipe and reverse it. Then slide over the 82mm TB before putting the CF intake on..

RenntechE55 · 10-23-2009, 11:29 PM

my CF intake is made for a stock TB you think it can be done for a 82mm TB?

Exotic-metal55 · 10-25-2009, 10:03 AM

I think that may be to much of a stretch but you will have to mic it first..

10-23-2009, 05:09 PM	#2
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10-23-2009, 05:25 PM	#3
RenntechE55 Super Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fountain Hills Posts: 964 Drives: E55 AMG	Im might be doing the same thing soon post pics. thanks __________________ 2005 S55 engine , 180mm LET pulley , VRP intake/ Python tubes , Floored Fab. LT's with Race cats. Floored Fab. HE/ CM30 pump 19" OZ Racing wheels , lowered with links........whats next??

10-23-2009, 11:29 PM	#5
RenntechE55 Super Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fountain Hills Posts: 964 Drives: E55 AMG	my CF intake is made for a stock TB you think it can be done for a 82mm TB? __________________ 2005 S55 engine , 180mm LET pulley , VRP intake/ Python tubes , Floored Fab. LT's with Race cats. Floored Fab. HE/ CM30 pump 19" OZ Racing wheels , lowered with links........whats next??

10-25-2009, 10:03 AM	#6
Exotic-metal55 Super Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: 2003 CL55	I think that may be to much of a stretch but you will have to mic it first.. __________________ CL55, 1/4 mile time 11.61@120.26mph,1.75 sixty(12/5/08). ASP 180mm pulley, LET tune, 82mm TB, CF airbox, Aux.Garrett H/E, Meziere 20 gpm I/C pump, filters, Nitto Invos 275/40/18 rear (street tires), Wiseco Forged pistons/Nikasil coated bore. New ET`s coming soon!

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