Kleeman ECU tune, 3.5L C300 - Page 2

Sep 9, 2013 | 12:22 AM

#26

JaredP

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2014 E63 AMG S

Yup, only differences in the states are equiptment options. Mechanically, they are the same car.

Sep 9, 2013 | 05:45 PM

#27

Yamakazi

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2013 C300 4MATIC

sweet!!! can't wait to get the ECU tune done!!

Sep 13, 2013 | 10:03 PM

#28

jgoga

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I received my ECU back today and let me say WOW!!!!!!! I have had upgrades on other vehicles before but this one is really worth it. If you have a 2013 C300 this is a must do.

Timed the car 0-60 4 times:

1. 0-60 5.7
2. 0-60 5.9
3. 0-60 5.6
4. 0-60 5.7

And the response in the accelerator is immediate.

Well money spent. Call Cory @ Kleemans.......

John

Last edited by jgoga; Sep 16, 2013 at 06:56 PM.

Sep 14, 2013 | 01:30 PM

#29

JaredP

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That's great to hear, those are some pretty quick 0-60 times too. I'm hoping to hear many more good reviews like yours! I'm wondering... my car currently can't rev to redline in park, with the tune can you rev all the way up to 7k?

Sep 16, 2013 | 06:58 PM

#30

jgoga

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2013 C300

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaredP

No, can not rev to redline in park. Can however redline in drive

John

Sep 17, 2013 | 01:35 AM

#31

MFDONTRON

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Hmm... I'm thinking about getting the K3 upgrade on my 350 O_O

Sep 21, 2013 | 01:01 AM

#32

Sma2c

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Good to hear you are happy with the tune. It is not subtle.

Oct 17, 2013 | 01:45 AM

#33

OMG_AMG

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Ecu location...

Where exactly the ecu located on 2013 c300 ???? And how to remove it ???

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Oct 22, 2013 | 11:12 AM

#34

B5chung

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2015 E250 Bluetec

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMG_AMG

Where exactly the ecu located on 2013 c300 ???? And how to remove it ???

As per Cory "The ECU is located on the side of the engine- picture attached. The ECU is bolted to a plastic carrier which is held on the engine via studs in rubber grommets. Simply remove the black plastic cover that covers the top of the ECU, disconnect the 2 plugs and pull the ECU out and up with a mild amount of force"

P.S. End result is typically about 315-320 HP and about 300 lb/ft. of torque.

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Oct 22, 2013 | 01:01 PM

#35

Bleser

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CisternaChyli

does Kleeman have anything for the C250?

See here:
http://www.kleemann.dk/Performance/E...250CGI_M271EVO

They claim the C250 tune on the M271 EVO results in 245 HP / 276 lb.-ft of torque.

Quite a bit more costly then the JB+ tune, but nets in more power/torque as well.

Oct 22, 2013 | 01:32 PM

#36

B5chung

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jgoga

I spoke with Corey over there this week and i feel confident with these guys. They seem to know what they are talking about, i will be sending them my ECU next week. I will report back once i receive the ECU back.

John

I just shipped mine out today, hopefully will have it back before the week ends.

Oct 22, 2013 | 10:50 PM

#37

gpotski

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2022 E350; 2014 GLK

I am thinking about this tune also.

Now, does the tune alone really void the warranty?

Oct 22, 2013 | 11:00 PM

#38

JaredP

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gpotski

I am thinking about this tune also.

Now, does the tune alone really void the warranty?

Yup, but the MB tech would need to be a computer engineer to tell the difference. I'm willing to bet ECU software is written at a very low level, you would need to be an absolute expert to tell the difference between modified and non-modified ECU software.

Oct 22, 2013 | 11:08 PM

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eli_youssef

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328xi

Does Kleeman offer tunes for the 2010 c300/350 and what kind of gains would it produce? Also can 4matic versions be tuned or does that even matter?

Oct 22, 2013 | 11:15 PM

#40

JaredP

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2014 E63 AMG S

Quote:

Originally Posted by eli_youssef

Does Kleeman offer tunes for the 2010 c300/350 and what kind of gains would it produce? Also can 4matic versions be tuned or does that even matter?

Tons of companies have tunes for the M272, search around. They only seem to offer maybe a 5-10% increase in HP/TQ. 4matic generally doesn't matter.

Last edited by JaredP; Oct 22, 2013 at 11:21 PM.

Oct 22, 2013 | 11:24 PM

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eli_youssef

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Thanks Jared, i'll take a look. I was wondering if you'd get the same dramatic results you guys are getting with the 2013's, it would definitely be nice.

Oct 22, 2013 | 11:29 PM

#42

JaredP

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Quote:

Originally Posted by eli_youssef

Thanks Jared, i'll take a look. I was wondering if you'd get the same dramatic results you guys are getting with the 2013's, it would definitely be nice.

The reason the power increase is so dramatic is because the engine in the 2013 C300s are just detuned C350 engines. The M272 tunes (MY '11 and below) are typically much cheaper, and can be tuned and un-tuned via a handheld tuner.

Oct 24, 2013 | 12:45 PM

#43

MrMeth90

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Why local tuner says this amount of gain (50hp) is impossible. Anyone have dynos?

Oct 24, 2013 | 01:20 PM

#44

JaredP

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMeth90

Why local tuner says this amount of gain (50hp) is impossible. Anyone have dynos?

Because you drive a 2011, 3.0L C300.

Oct 24, 2013 | 01:48 PM

#45

MrMeth90

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Nah. I got a 2014 C300.
Got another answer?

Oct 24, 2013 | 01:50 PM

#46

JaredP

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMeth90

Nah. I got a 2014 C300.
Got another answer?

Your profile says 2011, but as far as I know Kleemann is the only company that offers it. The OP said he contacted many company's that have 10-15 horsepower tunes for ~$600. But Kleemann is the only company with the full retune, for whatever reason.

Oct 24, 2013 | 04:47 PM

#47

Drazil

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For those of you who got it, how's the mileage been like? just wondering, is the c350 tune (if one exists) the exact same thing as this one? so C350 would get ~20 hp bump only...

Oct 24, 2013 | 05:53 PM

#48

JaredP

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C350 tune nets same result power. I would imagine mileage is the same if you drive the same on either tune.

Oct 24, 2013 | 07:11 PM

#49

jgoga

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2013 C300

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMeth90

Why local tuner says this amount of gain (50hp) is impossible. Anyone have dynos?

Because your local tuner has no clue. Add the numbers yourself, it's simple:
2013 + models have the 3.5 motor, Mercedes detuned them to 248 HP. The C350 (which has the same motor as the 2013+ C300) has 302 HP. Kleeman is simply tuning the engine to its capabilities + 20 or so HP.

I have done this tune and speak from experience. Best tune i had ever experienced.

Again, no offense to your local tuner but i would not trust anyone touching my car except Kleeman.

Money well spent...

John

Oct 24, 2013 | 10:40 PM

#50

JaredP

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Someone needs to post a 0-60 video... So much hype.