{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-w177-c118-h247-a45s-cla45s-gla45-stainless-steel-charge-pipe-upgrade","title":"Mercedes Benz W177\/C118\/H247, A45s\/CLA45s\/GLA45 Stainless Steel Charge Pipe Upgrade","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplace the weakest link in the M139's charge path with this Stainless Steel Charge Pipe Upgrade for the Mercedes-AMG A45 S, CLA45 S and GLA45 - a mandrel-bent stainless pipe with a machined diverter valve housing, supplied complete with the silicone coupler and clamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory charge pipe on these cars is plastic. It is adequate at standard boost and it is the first thing to let go once the car is tuned, usually splitting at the moulded joint under full load and leaving the engine in limp mode. A stainless pipe removes that failure point entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond reliability, the upgraded pipe runs a smoother internal bore and a larger cross-section than the factory unit, so it holds boost more consistently and recovers faster between shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from mandrel-bent stainless steel with precision TIG welding and factory-matched mounting brackets, and supplied complete with the diverter valve housing, silicone coupler and stainless clamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces the Plastic Factory Pipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single most common failure on a tuned M139. A split charge pipe is an instant loss of boost and a limp-mode drive home; stainless does not split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMandrel-Bent Stainless Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent bore through every bend for smooth, uninterrupted charge flow, and a material that shrugs off both heat and pressure cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMachined Diverter Valve Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory diverter valve bolts straight into the supplied housing with no adapters and no wiring changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Kit Supplied\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharge pipe, diverter valve housing, silicone coupler and stainless steel clamps all included - nothing further to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision TIG Welded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, strong welds and factory-matched brackets, so the pipe sits exactly where the original did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect Bolt-On Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses the factory mounting points and connections. No cutting and no fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Removes the most common failure point on a tuned M139\u003cbr\u003e More consistent boost pressure under load\u003cbr\u003e Faster boost recovery between shifts\u003cbr\u003e Smoother, less restrictive charge flow\u003cbr\u003e Essential supporting hardware for Stage 2 and above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charge pipe is primarily a reliability and consistency upgrade. It supports the power a tune delivers rather than adding power on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercedes-AMG A45 \/ A45 S (W177, 2019-2025)\u003cbr\u003eMercedes-AMG CLA45 \/ CLA45 S (C118, 2019-2025)\u003cbr\u003eMercedes-AMG GLA45 \/ GLA45 S (H247, 2020-2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.0L Turbocharged M139 Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pipe is for the 45-series cars. The A35, CLA35, GLA35 and GLB35 run the M260 and use a different charge pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional installation is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ECU tune is recommended to realise the full benefit of the upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Proven Performance Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialise in high-performance parts for European vehicles - including Volkswagen GTI \u0026amp; R models, Audi S\/RS platforms, and Mercedes-AMG applications. Every product we offer is carefully selected for its quality, fitment, and real-world performance - tested by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Performance Parts","offers":[{"title":"Mercedes-AMG W177 A45 \/ A45 S (2019-2025)","offer_id":52888899748122,"sku":null,"price":965.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mercedes-AMG C118 CLA45 \/ CLA45 S (2019-2025)","offer_id":52888899813658,"sku":null,"price":965.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mercedes-AMG H247 GLA45 S (2020-2025)","offer_id":52888899846426,"sku":null,"price":965.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/1177\/4490\/files\/1_c9400c60-adc5-4950-bb28-386f139f9b2a.png?v=1789533098","url":"https:\/\/provenperformanceparts.com.au\/products\/mercedes-benz-w177-c118-h247-a45s-cla45s-gla45-stainless-steel-charge-pipe-upgrade","provider":"Proven Performance Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}