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Old 12-09-2007, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Texholdem View Post
I am not knowledgeable and I don't know if too much suction is a benefit either. The air-gas mixture could be disturbed.
Can an expert comment on this?
Since the devices that measure the air to decide how much fuel to supply are downstream from the air filter this should not be a problem.

I would not alter the air filters. The air filter on a benz is not a source of air flow resistance. They are good sized. Seeking to improve effeciency here is a waste of time, IMHO. Altering the air filters would seem to me to risk the filter coming apart. The mesh was put there for a reason by the manufacturer. If it were not needed they wouldn't waste any money on it. I would recommend throwing that filter away that you have altered and putting in a new one, asap.

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