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Old 03-15-2012, 11:29 PM
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Did anyone get their C350 tuned???

If so, with what vendor?
What gains did you get out of it?
And did you change out your headers, pulleys or exhaust?
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This and that.
I am new to Merc's so don't know much about them. I was under the impression that chipping a NA engine wouldn't be of much benefit, perhaps I am wrong.

Can anyone chime in as to if it's worth getting the C350 tuned/chipped and if so what kind of a tune/chip should be considered?

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I have mixed thoughts.. The answer is buy a C63. I drive around 4000 miles a month and a c63 just wouldn't work for me. My c350 still gets 29 MPG on the freeway and 23 in town. I have reprogrammed my ECU, added K&N filters, added a x pipe and the controversial sprint booster. It’s fun to drive…..but I still want more.
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I thought I saw a post that PowerChip is close, not sure though... You can also try OETuning (http://oetuning.com/.)
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I had OEtuning on my 350 and it was noticable, def a few HP but dont expect miracles. I now have brabus tune and its about the same, I got it for almost nothing otherwise I would have never spent the money they were asking. if your struggling to find HP its not gonna do it for you, its one of those why not deals I guess....
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I got a 2012 sedan 350 ordered my programmer from ec an it didnt work they told me there wasn't one for 2012 c350. If someone does find a good one let me know! !!
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Can someone break down the logic behind the chips for the layman? I have a 2012 C350 and would love to eek out a few more HP.
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Can someone break down the logic behind the chips for the layman? I have a 2012 C350 and would love to eek out a few more HP.
makes car faster.

seriously though, what tunes essentially do is change engine parameters ie timing, injector duty etc to maximize hp/tq that the fty otherwise dumb downed for fuel economy.
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I sent mine to the AMG performance center @ Mercdes of Buckhead Atlanta. I gained roughly 30 HP. I have also put a cross pipe w/ high flow mufflers. Kevin is the head of the AMG performance center.
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how much it was, how long did it take?


Originally Posted by twitspassion350
I sent mine to the AMG performance center @ Mercdes of Buckhead Atlanta. I gained roughly 30 HP. I have also put a cross pipe w/ high flow mufflers. Kevin is the head of the AMG performance center.
kingold@mercedesofbuckhead.com
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Originally Posted by twitspassion350
I sent mine to the AMG performance center @ Mercdes of Buckhead Atlanta. I gained roughly 30 HP. I have also put a cross pipe w/ high flow mufflers. Kevin is the head of the AMG performance center.
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I've talked to Kevin a couple times but never moved forward. Now that I am coming off warranty, I might give it a shot.
How long did they take with it and what was the cost?

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