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C280 PERFORMANCE MODS
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Mercedes Benz C280
C280 PERFORMANCE MODS
Let's create a list of possible Performance mods for a v6 c280. I really don't wanna do an engine swap, however I'm going to consider it. If you have a straight 6 please don't reply to make us upset the one's with the V's lol
So far I have a K&N air filter where I barely feel difference. I know about the exhuast cuts or changes but i'm not sure how it will result on the engine compression and if i'll get a service engine light on. So if you have experience or read somewhere, please post it up, and let's see if we can get this thread a sticky since everyone that owns a c280 wants more performance out of it. And no I don't want an W202 AMG lol
So far I have a K&N air filter where I barely feel difference. I know about the exhuast cuts or changes but i'm not sure how it will result on the engine compression and if i'll get a service engine light on. So if you have experience or read somewhere, please post it up, and let's see if we can get this thread a sticky since everyone that owns a c280 wants more performance out of it. And no I don't want an W202 AMG lol
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1999 C280 Sport
Well i've been toying with different ways to get more performance out of my m112 v6. One mod that I did was a custom intake where I had removed the stock air box assembly. I have about a 2 1/2 - 3 inch tube running off the MAF, that runs into the bumper with a cone filter on it that captures cold air as it passes through the mesh of the bumper. Other than this, all I have is magnaflow exhaust. For big gains you could add a super charger but It wouldn't be worth the money since its priced at about 10k.
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The backpressure thing is not all the true.
The big thing if you do an exhaust mod is tune the car. So our first MOD is to find a way to tune the ECU.
As I am sure the above mentioned MAF cold air kit gets cold air I suspect it didnt do much in the way of add power.
Most often a stock air box is the best way for power. Im not a fan of KN air filters. I like ITG more so cause they are easier to clean and offer more air flow.
SO..
Getting back to the point find a way to tune the ECU and go from there.
The big thing if you do an exhaust mod is tune the car. So our first MOD is to find a way to tune the ECU.
As I am sure the above mentioned MAF cold air kit gets cold air I suspect it didnt do much in the way of add power.
Most often a stock air box is the best way for power. Im not a fan of KN air filters. I like ITG more so cause they are easier to clean and offer more air flow.
SO..
Getting back to the point find a way to tune the ECU and go from there.
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Let's create a list of possible Performance mods for a v6 c280. I really don't wanna do an engine swap, however I'm going to consider it. If you have a straight 6 please don't reply to make us upset the one's with the V's lol
So far I have a K&N air filter where I barely feel difference. I know about the exhuast cuts or changes but i'm not sure how it will result on the engine compression and if i'll get a service engine light on. So if you have experience or read somewhere, please post it up, and let's see if we can get this thread a sticky since everyone that owns a c280 wants more performance out of it. And no I don't want an W202 AMG lol
So far I have a K&N air filter where I barely feel difference. I know about the exhuast cuts or changes but i'm not sure how it will result on the engine compression and if i'll get a service engine light on. So if you have experience or read somewhere, please post it up, and let's see if we can get this thread a sticky since everyone that owns a c280 wants more performance out of it. And no I don't want an W202 AMG lol
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Mercedes Benz C280
ECU Tuning
Not really a big fan for ecu tuning, really not much gain, and most of them end up with blown off engines in 30-40k miles. I like the idea for the cold air intake and i've been thinking about it too, since i seen the big space when i took off my bumper. too bad our engines come with 18 valves instead of 24, that would def be hp right there... Other than that anyone ran a manual transmission from a different mercedes on a m112 engine?
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