K&N HELP!!

TheVazha · 11-05-2009, 11:31 PM

I just purchased two K&N air filters from AutoZone for my 05 E55. I logged on to the forum to find a DIY thread and couldn't find one. I did find a bunch of horror stories. What do you think? In your experience and professional opinion, what do you think of the K&N filters for the E55?
Would you use them on your car? Recommend them to friends?
What tips and tricks could you share regarding the filters?

Some guys are saying that we don't have MAF sensors on the E55's, is that true?

I've combed through the forums and it seems like everyone is split on the issue, some love them and others hate them. Whats the "True Hollywood Story" on the K&N filter?

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emoving · 11-05-2009, 11:33 PM

I would stick with stock bro. Did you get that difusser?

MJ50 · 11-06-2009, 12:11 AM

i have/had K&N on all of my cars and no issues...

myntk12 · 11-06-2009, 12:17 AM

Same here, picked up two from zone, reset the ecu ,no issues. There is a lot of discussion on this topic including a ton of false information and tests. I have always used them in my Porsche's, Lexus's, BMW, etc. Not for HP, I just hate shopping for filters.

Forrest Gump 9 · 11-06-2009, 12:25 AM

I just put them on my car yesterday. Definitely can feel the car pull stronger and smoother too. It's very straight forward. Just try not to loose any of the screws (I lost 1).

shardul · 11-06-2009, 12:26 AM

I have them, no issues

shardul · 11-06-2009, 12:27 AM

I have them, no issues, e55 don't have a maf

TheVazha · 11-06-2009, 12:29 AM

Emove, hell yeah I got the diffuser! I'll post pics as soon as I install it.. As far as the filters, thank you guys for all the advice. I've read through all the forums on the issue and they leave you more confused then going into it!! Like I said, you either love them or hate them. I actually just got some info from my boy at MBZ, he says to stick with the stock ones, he says they're already free flow filters OEM. I dunno, I guess if enough people post +++ I'll run with them and find out for myself!

TheVazha · 11-06-2009, 12:31 AM

Wow no MAF? Nice. Any DIY posts??? Me and the Autozone guy sat in front of the motor like a couple of monkeys trying to figure out where they were!! EL oh EL!

M-bENZ · 11-06-2009, 12:37 AM

go for it man...no issue here I used those for all my cars CLK320, GS 300 and CLK 500.

Andy

TheVazha · 11-06-2009, 01:02 AM

Looking for DIY! Also, it seems the only issues are the MAF sensors. If the E55's don't have them then what are these people reporting? If they are seeing MAF sensor fails, why are they posting on an E55 forum?

bobgodd · 11-06-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVazha

Wow no MAF? Nice. Any DIY posts??? Me and the Autozone guy sat in front of the motor like a couple of monkeys trying to figure out where they were!! EL oh EL!

el em aye oh

they're in the two boxes on either side of the supercharger. there are 5 or 6 torx screws on each one then the top just pops off.

E55AMGGG04 · 11-06-2009, 01:35 AM

LOL funny I have K&N filters for 2 years and never had a issue.

M-bENZ · 11-06-2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVazha

Looking for DIY! Also, it seems the only issues are the MAF sensors. If the E55's don't have them then what are these people reporting? If they are seeing MAF sensor fails, why are they posting on an E55 forum?

Those 2 filters are inside the grey box (check out the thread below). When u take the box out flip it over you will see those screws there.

Got my E55 Yesterday!

Andy

11-05-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
emoving Super Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 771 Drives: E55 W211	I would stick with stock bro. Did you get that difusser? __________________ 03 E55 06 CLS55 07 VOLVO V8 Sport (wifeys) P-Car (gone but not forgotten)

11-06-2009, 12:11 AM	#3
MJ50 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: S. Pasadena, CA Posts: 8,865 Drives: W203 & W211	i have/had K&N on all of my cars and no issues... __________________ 2003 C240 MBenzNL (PTS, IMS, euro COMAND, folding/convex mirrors, euro bi-xenons, SAM, MHI, euro trunklid, euro mat, steering wheel, etc...) 2004 E55 MBenzNL (057,219,390,428,500,527,615,682,816,881,882,884, CLS63 IC, AMG Airbag, iPod, Euro Door Pins/Convex Mirrors/Trunklid), SL65 rims, RENNtech pulley 2004 ML350 MBenzNL (rearview mirror, AMG style steering wheel, euro convex mirror) SOLD 323.205.MJ50 Google Voice

11-06-2009, 12:17 AM	#4
myntk12 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 145 Drives: 2004 E55 AMG	Same here, picked up two from zone, reset the ecu ,no issues. There is a lot of discussion on this topic including a ton of false information and tests. I have always used them in my Porsche's, Lexus's, BMW, etc. Not for HP, I just hate shopping for filters. __________________ E55 AMG Silver on Black with mods

11-06-2009, 12:26 AM	#6
shardul MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 1,386 Drives: 2003 W211 E55	I have them, no issues __________________ "Lieber Nurburgring als Ehering"

11-06-2009, 12:27 AM	#7
shardul MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 1,386 Drives: 2003 W211 E55	I have them, no issues, e55 don't have a maf __________________ "Lieber Nurburgring als Ehering"

11-06-2009, 12:25 AM	#5
Forrest Gump 9 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 126 Drives: shrimp boat	I just put them on my car yesterday. Definitely can feel the car pull stronger and smoother too. It's very straight forward. Just try not to loose any of the screws (I lost 1).

11-06-2009, 12:29 AM	#8
TheVazha Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, greatest city in the WORLD! Posts: 52 Drives: 2005 E55 AMG	Emove, hell yeah I got the diffuser! I'll post pics as soon as I install it.. As far as the filters, thank you guys for all the advice. I've read through all the forums on the issue and they leave you more confused then going into it!! Like I said, you either love them or hate them. I actually just got some info from my boy at MBZ, he says to stick with the stock ones, he says they're already free flow filters OEM. I dunno, I guess if enough people post +++ I'll run with them and find out for myself!

11-06-2009, 12:31 AM	#9
TheVazha Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, greatest city in the WORLD! Posts: 52 Drives: 2005 E55 AMG	Wow no MAF? Nice. Any DIY posts??? Me and the Autozone guy sat in front of the motor like a couple of monkeys trying to figure out where they were!! EL oh EL!

11-06-2009, 12:37 AM	#10
M-bENZ MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,043 Drives: 04 CLK 320 (Gone) , 01 GS 300 "Plat. Series", 05 CLK500	go for it man...no issue here I used those for all my cars CLK320, GS 300 and CLK 500. Andy __________________

11-06-2009, 01:02 AM	#11
TheVazha Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, greatest city in the WORLD! Posts: 52 Drives: 2005 E55 AMG	Looking for DIY! Also, it seems the only issues are the MAF sensors. If the E55's don't have them then what are these people reporting? If they are seeing MAF sensor fails, why are they posting on an E55 forum?

11-06-2009, 01:35 AM	#13
E55AMGGG04 Super Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 781 Drives: 2004 E55 AMG, 2008 G35x, 2008 G37.	LOL funny I have K&N filters for 2 years and never had a issue. __________________

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