The CSF 8197 is a high-performance all-aluminum front-mount heat exchanger for the Mercedes-AMG E63 (W212), CLS63 (C218), SL63 and SL65 (R231), and the SLS AMG (C197). It uses a 1-row 23mm super-high-efficiency core with CSF's B-Tube Technology and over 40 percent more tubes than the OEM heat exchanger, with track-spec 5mm ultra-efficient multi-louvered fins and 100 percent all-aluminum TIG-welded construction. It has a one-hour hand-polished mirror finish, CNC-machined brackets and fittings, and an integrated all-aluminum race-style bleeder screw, and each unit is individually leak and pressure tested. It is a true drop-in fit that requires no modifications.
- Type: front-mount heat exchanger
- Core: 1-row 23mm super-high-efficiency, B-Tube Technology
- Tubes: over 40 percent more than OEM
- Fins: track-spec 5mm ultra-efficient multi-louvered
- Construction: 100 percent all-aluminum TIG-welded; leak and pressure tested
- Finish: one-hour hand-polished mirror; integrated race-style bleeder screw
- Fitment: true drop-in, no modifications
- Part number: 8197
Vehicle Applications
Direct fit on the following:
- 2012 Mercedes-AMG E63 (W212, 5.5L V8)
- 2013 Mercedes-AMG E63 (W212, 5.5L V8)
- 2014 Mercedes-AMG E63 (W212, 5.5L V8)
- 2015 Mercedes-AMG E63 (W212, 5.5L V8)
- 2016 Mercedes-AMG E63 (W212, 5.5L V8)
- 2014 Mercedes-AMG E63 S (W212, 5.5L V8)
- 2015 Mercedes-AMG E63 S (W212, 5.5L V8)
- 2016 Mercedes-AMG E63 S (W212, 5.5L V8)
- 2012 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 (C218, 5.5L V8)
- 2013 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 (C218, 5.5L V8)
- 2014 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 (C218, 5.5L V8)
- 2014 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 S (C218, 5.5L V8)
- 2015 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 S (C218, 5.5L V8)
- 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 S (C218, 5.5L V8)
- 2017 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 S (C218, 5.5L V8)
- 2018 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 S (C218, 5.5L V8)
- 2013 Mercedes-AMG SL63 (R231, 5.5L V8)
- 2014 Mercedes-AMG SL63 (R231, 5.5L V8)
- 2015 Mercedes-AMG SL63 (R231, 5.5L V8)
- 2016 Mercedes-AMG SL63 (R231, 5.5L V8)
- 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL63 (R231, 5.5L V8)
- 2018 Mercedes-AMG SL63 (R231, 5.5L V8)
- 2019 Mercedes-AMG SL63 (R231, 5.5L V8)
- 2013 Mercedes-AMG SL65 (R231, 6.0L V12)
- 2014 Mercedes-AMG SL65 (R231, 6.0L V12)
- 2015 Mercedes-AMG SL65 (R231, 6.0L V12)
- 2016 Mercedes-AMG SL65 (R231, 6.0L V12)
- 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65 (R231, 6.0L V12)
- 2018 Mercedes-AMG SL65 (R231, 6.0L V12)
- 2019 Mercedes-AMG SL65 (R231, 6.0L V12)
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197, 6.3L V8)
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197, 6.3L V8)
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197, 6.3L V8)
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197, 6.3L V8)
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197, 6.3L V8)
FAQ
What vehicles does the CSF 8197 fit?
The Mercedes-AMG E63 (W212), CLS63 (C218), SL63 and SL65 (R231), and the SLS AMG (C197).
How is the core built?
A 1-row 23mm super-high-efficiency core with B-Tube Technology and over 40 percent more tubes than OEM.
What fins does it use?
Track-spec 5mm ultra-efficient multi-louvered fins.
Is it a drop-in fit?
Yes. It is a true drop-in fit that requires no modifications.