What Mods Available for 3.0l v6 engine?
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What Mods Available for 3.0l v6 engine?
Hi, I'm looking to buy a W204 C-Class (c300 4matic), but am wondering what performance mods can be made to the 3.0l v-6 engine?
I know this a w203 forum, but no one seems to have an idea in the w204 forums as they're likely new buyers without experience in the w203. Since the 3.0l engine is a carryover from the w203 (c280?), I figure I'd ask here.
So, what's the "traditional" upgrade path? chip? exhaust? eachust header and hi-flo cat? Or does internal engine work need to be done like camshafts? And, is a bolt-on supercharger available (maybe Kleemann?). What gains can be expected?
I ask since I'm completely new to Merc and have no idea who the tuners are or where to turn. Info out on the net is not as plentiful for independent Merc tuners as is for Audi or Subie, for example. If people can point me to reputable tuner shops, I'll poke around there for parts, etc.
And yes I know that the c is available with the c350, but that can't be had with the 4matic, and I want the 4matic living in the NE.
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I know this a w203 forum, but no one seems to have an idea in the w204 forums as they're likely new buyers without experience in the w203. Since the 3.0l engine is a carryover from the w203 (c280?), I figure I'd ask here.
So, what's the "traditional" upgrade path? chip? exhaust? eachust header and hi-flo cat? Or does internal engine work need to be done like camshafts? And, is a bolt-on supercharger available (maybe Kleemann?). What gains can be expected?
I ask since I'm completely new to Merc and have no idea who the tuners are or where to turn. Info out on the net is not as plentiful for independent Merc tuners as is for Audi or Subie, for example. If people can point me to reputable tuner shops, I'll poke around there for parts, etc.
And yes I know that the c is available with the c350, but that can't be had with the 4matic, and I want the 4matic living in the NE.
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i can only think of brabus, carlsson and lorinser with 204 parts...
kleemann, renntech and others should come out with parts soon or later...
'traditional' upgrade can be rims, suspension and exhaust... and maybe bodykit...
u know kleemann kompressor is like 10k....
kleemann, renntech and others should come out with parts soon or later...
'traditional' upgrade can be rims, suspension and exhaust... and maybe bodykit...
u know kleemann kompressor is like 10k....
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thanks for the names, not too concerned with people not having 204 specific mods yet as much of that is for body/suspension which has been changed over. I figure the engine mods should be near identical as it is the same engine, and it is the go fast bits I'm intested in most (since the amg body kit is already installed, but maybe some machined white wheels).
Didn't know the kleeman blower was $10K, not terrible, but seems a lot. Guess you pay a premium just for it going on a Merc. If they stand behind the oem warranty (like jacksonracing for ford), then might not be too bad.
Thanks already, and if people know of more engine mods or places to go, please post.
Didn't know the kleeman blower was $10K, not terrible, but seems a lot. Guess you pay a premium just for it going on a Merc. If they stand behind the oem warranty (like jacksonracing for ford), then might not be too bad.
Thanks already, and if people know of more engine mods or places to go, please post.
