Anyone have experience with Gintani or Modern Horsepower (MHP) ECU Re-mapping?
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Anyone have experience with Gintani or Modern Horsepower (MHP) ECU Re-mapping?
Just got a 2009 C350 a few weeks ago and this is my first post. I've read quite a few threads on ECU re-mapping. I'm in Southern California.
Has anyone had experience with Alex at Gintani Motorworks in Van Nuys, CA? Their ECU re-mapping is $650 plus $100 for dyno tune. Alex said they have their own software and it can't be read at the dealer so wouldn't affect the warranty (I have 2-yr extended).
MHP charges $995 and you mail the ECU to them and they bench flash it. No dyno tune.
I have heard that if you remap the ECU and MB comes out with any software upgrades, you can't get the upgrade unless you go back to stock. Is that so?
I'm lovin' the car, just want a bit more throttle response.
TIA for your considered responses.
Has anyone had experience with Alex at Gintani Motorworks in Van Nuys, CA? Their ECU re-mapping is $650 plus $100 for dyno tune. Alex said they have their own software and it can't be read at the dealer so wouldn't affect the warranty (I have 2-yr extended).
MHP charges $995 and you mail the ECU to them and they bench flash it. No dyno tune.
I have heard that if you remap the ECU and MB comes out with any software upgrades, you can't get the upgrade unless you go back to stock. Is that so?
I'm lovin' the car, just want a bit more throttle response.
TIA for your considered responses.
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Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
I'm not familiar with either of those tuners, however since you're in Southern CA, you might as well look into OE Tuning as well (http://oetuning.com/).
I plan to have my 350 tuned before the end of the month.
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ECU tuning
Yes, Benz-Works in Huntington Beach does Stage 1 OE Tuning for $495 plus $125 for dyno tune. Gintani and MHP claim a bit more power boost.
Good luck with yours. Please report back with your results!
Good luck with yours. Please report back with your results!
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Just got a 2009 C350 a few weeks ago and this is my first post. I've read quite a few threads on ECU re-mapping. I'm in Southern California.
Has anyone had experience with Alex at Gintani Motorworks in Van Nuys, CA? Their ECU re-mapping is $650 plus $100 for dyno tune. Alex said they have their own software and it can't be read at the dealer so wouldn't affect the warranty (I have 2-yr extended).
MHP charges $995 and you mail the ECU to them and they bench flash it. No dyno tune.
I have heard that if you remap the ECU and MB comes out with any software upgrades, you can't get the upgrade unless you go back to stock. Is that so?
I'm lovin' the car, just want a bit more throttle response.
TIA for your considered responses.
Has anyone had experience with Alex at Gintani Motorworks in Van Nuys, CA? Their ECU re-mapping is $650 plus $100 for dyno tune. Alex said they have their own software and it can't be read at the dealer so wouldn't affect the warranty (I have 2-yr extended).
MHP charges $995 and you mail the ECU to them and they bench flash it. No dyno tune.
I have heard that if you remap the ECU and MB comes out with any software upgrades, you can't get the upgrade unless you go back to stock. Is that so?
I'm lovin' the car, just want a bit more throttle response.
TIA for your considered responses.
