Performance Software Re-Flash
#1
Performance Software Re-Flash
Hey guys!
Does anyone know of any company who offers performance software upgrades for my 06 C230 2.5L?
I'm aware of Renntech but I do not believe they have anything for this particular model. Fabtech-Performance,LLC. offers a re-flash for an additional 20 HP but the ECU has to be sent to them. Not sure the 20 HP & 19 Ft Lb torque is worth the $500.00. Has anyone ever dealt with Fabtech-Performance or had their software installed in their car? Especially a C230 2.5. This car is slow beyond belief and any increase in HP is needed greatly!
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Does anyone know of any company who offers performance software upgrades for my 06 C230 2.5L?
I'm aware of Renntech but I do not believe they have anything for this particular model. Fabtech-Performance,LLC. offers a re-flash for an additional 20 HP but the ECU has to be sent to them. Not sure the 20 HP & 19 Ft Lb torque is worth the $500.00. Has anyone ever dealt with Fabtech-Performance or had their software installed in their car? Especially a C230 2.5. This car is slow beyond belief and any increase in HP is needed greatly!
Thanks in advance for any replies.
#3
Out Of Control!!
For a Mercedes, you're going to have to dial back your expectations. $500 for 20 hp isn't bad at all.
I'd prefer to see dynos, though; I'm not sure that your engine could be retuned to that add'l hp.
I have OE Tuning, and have been happy with it. Eurocharged, though, can be done remotely and reflashes are cheap.
I'd prefer to see dynos, though; I'm not sure that your engine could be retuned to that add'l hp.
I have OE Tuning, and have been happy with it. Eurocharged, though, can be done remotely and reflashes are cheap.
#4
For a Mercedes, you're going to have to dial back your expectations. $500 for 20 hp isn't bad at all.
I'd prefer to see dynos, though; I'm not sure that your engine could be retuned to that add'l hp.
I have OE Tuning, and have been happy with it. Eurocharged, though, can be done remotely and reflashes are cheap.
I'd prefer to see dynos, though; I'm not sure that your engine could be retuned to that add'l hp.
I have OE Tuning, and have been happy with it. Eurocharged, though, can be done remotely and reflashes are cheap.
Thanks for the reply.
#5
Thanks for the info!
#6
MBWorld Fanatic!
They may or may not alter the torque curve, so it might feel faster at lower RPM.
Lol, why is everybody so pissed with "slow" acceleration?
Are you racing on the streets or something?
I find it more than adequate, and I rarely rev above 5k.
Lol, why is everybody so pissed with "slow" acceleration?
Are you racing on the streets or something?
I find it more than adequate, and I rarely rev above 5k.
#7
According to OETuning, they do alter the torque curve and increase throttle response. May still not be worth the money for what you get.
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#8
MBWorld Fanatic!
If you are talking about passing on the highway etc, a tune won't help. That's transmission taking its time downshifting. I have a tune and it's all the same. I guess planning ahead works with these transmissions. (Or I might be wrong and V6's are that much worse...)
BTW,
Your motor: 181 ft-lbs. @ 2700 rpm;
Mine: 192 @3500.
V6 should have a bit more punch from low rpms I'd guess...
BTW,
Your motor: 181 ft-lbs. @ 2700 rpm;
Mine: 192 @3500.
V6 should have a bit more punch from low rpms I'd guess...
#9
If you are talking about passing on the highway etc, a tune won't help. That's transmission taking its time downshifting. I have a tune and it's all the same. I guess planning ahead works with these transmissions. (Or I might be wrong and V6's are that much worse...)
BTW,
Your motor: 181 ft-lbs. @ 2700 rpm;
Mine: 192 @3500.
V6 should have a bit more punch from low rpms I'd guess...
BTW,
Your motor: 181 ft-lbs. @ 2700 rpm;
Mine: 192 @3500.
V6 should have a bit more punch from low rpms I'd guess...
I also own a more powerful sports car and so perhaps I'm expecting too much. But I was hoping that some additional HP/TQ might make my passing experience in this car a little more pleasurable. I've owned this car for 6 years, maybe I'm just getting old!
What you wrote about the V6 having more low end punch makes sense, but I believe this engine has always been regarded as a dog. Correct me if I'm wrong. And yes, after I wrote it before I realized your car has a different motor than mine. My bad!
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