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yeah.. I'm considering it.. I currently have the RennTech airbox, greenfilters inside, Evosport pullies, Eisenmann exhaust.. just one more thing to complete that puzzle. = ECU chip
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I was wondering if your interested in the east coast GB. the gain on the M271 motor, you'll find that on Drex's car.
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From: Lake Worth, FL
2005 C230 SS
I am not too familiar with this software upgrade thing...so for a 2005 c230 SS I can gain 10-15 HP by installing this new chip with a different type of software. Is that correct?
Couple more questions because I am intrigued by this product:
- Will the dealer be able to notice this software upgrade?
- Will this void the manufacturer’s warranty?
- I am planning on keeping my car for a while, any negative long term affects? (possibly by putting extra stress on the enigine/transmission/etc..)
I would like to get my car over the 200 HP mark...
Thanks....
Couple more questions because I am intrigued by this product:
- Will the dealer be able to notice this software upgrade?
- Will this void the manufacturer’s warranty?
- I am planning on keeping my car for a while, any negative long term affects? (possibly by putting extra stress on the enigine/transmission/etc..)
I would like to get my car over the 200 HP mark...
Thanks....
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2016 C63s AMG
I did speak to Drex about it. I also spoke to Jose about it. I know the ECU tune with out the K-box is going to kick azzzzz. I was just curious about people with the Kleemann k-box. For the price who can resist. Its just somehting I will have to decide on since I have Kleeamann mods. I am already puishing just about 250 hp & torque at the wheels. I want to do a another dyno with the sprint booster that I know installed. My 0-60 seems to have increased. I just need to verify it with numbers. So between the k-box and the sprint booster I am not sure how much more I can gain?
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I am not too familiar with this software upgrade thing...so for a 2005 c230 SS I can gain 10-15 HP by installing this new chip with a different type of software. Is that correct?
Couple more questions because I am intrigued by this product:
- Will the dealer be able to notice this software upgrade?
- Will this void the manufacturer’s warranty?
- I am planning on keeping my car for a while, any negative long term affects? (possibly by putting extra stress on the enigine/transmission/etc..)
I would like to get my car over the 200 HP mark...
Thanks....
Couple more questions because I am intrigued by this product:
- Will the dealer be able to notice this software upgrade?
- Will this void the manufacturer’s warranty?
- I am planning on keeping my car for a while, any negative long term affects? (possibly by putting extra stress on the enigine/transmission/etc..)
I would like to get my car over the 200 HP mark...
Thanks....
This, as with any modification, will not void your warranty. The dealer has to prove that a said modification has caused a problem before refusing warranty work due to aftermarket changes. As a result, you will still be within warranty after this retune.
I stress that all modifications are done well within the confines of the engine. If this means sacrificing 1-2HP gain, we will do it as we would rather safely tune an engine that will last over 200k miles than go all out and risk damage.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
I did speak to Drex about it. I also spoke to Jose about it. I know the ECU tune with out the K-box is going to kick azzzzz. I was just curious about people with the Kleemann k-box. For the price who can resist. Its just somehting I will have to decide on since I have Kleeamann mods. I am already puishing just about 250 hp & torque at the wheels. I want to do a another dyno with the sprint booster that I know installed. My 0-60 seems to have increased. I just need to verify it with numbers. So between the k-box and the sprint booster I am not sure how much more I can gain?
Are you sure about that?
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2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
pugguy2001, did you get a dyno done on your car?
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2006 C230SS Blue/Black, 2003 SL500 Silver/Black
Finally, a forum for a newbie to the Merc world. Have had no luck finding upgrades for my C230 until now. So let me review:
1. I can get this ECU re-flash and expect 10-12 HP?
2. There are pulleys available for my car, 4HP?
3. Airbox replacement , 5-8HP?
Am I close?
1. I can get this ECU re-flash and expect 10-12 HP?
2. There are pulleys available for my car, 4HP?
3. Airbox replacement , 5-8HP?
Am I close?
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EVE
#2 and #3... probably not as available to you as you'd like :\. Just hold tight though - I'm sure someone will come up with those (for a fair price).
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2006 C230SS Blue/Black, 2003 SL500 Silver/Black
^Understood. Man am I glad to have found this place. I've had the car for six months and have yet to modify it. Longest that I've ever lasted......what about exhaust? I am going to go look at Speed Innovations now for the ECU....
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Well exhausts don't really "do much" as far as performance.. unless you tune it in (complete exhaust - which tuners are capable of doing). 6 months and the mod-bug's bit! . Good luck, bro!
. Good luck, bro!
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From: Montreal
2006 C230SS Blue/Black, 2003 SL500 Silver/Black
Thanks....exhaust works if tuned properly. Here in Quebec, we have no smog laws (please no hate mail) and as such, with proper chip tuning, I can remove the cats, relocate the oxygen sensor and with a muffler that flows well, can gain over 12HP.
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From: Lake Worth, FL
2005 C230 SS
This is not a simple piggy back ECU chip like most other options out there. Rather this is a complete ECU retune that modifies your existing software within the safety limits of the engine to change timing, rev limiter, top speed limiter, boost (if applicable), torque maps and throttle maps to unlock power and torque.
This, as with any modification, will not void your warranty. The dealer has to prove that a said modification has caused a problem before refusing warranty work due to aftermarket changes. As a result, you will still be within warranty after this retune.
I stress that all modifications are done well within the confines of the engine. If this means sacrificing 1-2HP gain, we will do it as we would rather safely tune an engine that will last over 200k miles than go all out and risk damage.
This, as with any modification, will not void your warranty. The dealer has to prove that a said modification has caused a problem before refusing warranty work due to aftermarket changes. As a result, you will still be within warranty after this retune.
I stress that all modifications are done well within the confines of the engine. If this means sacrificing 1-2HP gain, we will do it as we would rather safely tune an engine that will last over 200k miles than go all out and risk damage.
Thank you for the breakdown...I will have some loose cash in a few weeks so if keep liking what I hear, I am in.
So if I wanted to place an order, what would be the process and the cost?
