**~**Powerchip Performance Tuning! Easily & safely gain HP/TQ!**~**
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**~**Powerchip Performance Tuning! Easily & safely gain HP/TQ!**~**
Hello forum members!!! I'm pleased to announce that Stealth Auto is now a forum sponsor and will be retailing Powerchip performance software. Powerchip is a European tuning company that has been tuning these vehicles for the past 15 years.
Just to give you a brief summation of how Mercedes tunes their vehicles... All MBZ vehicles are tuned very conservative from the factory. They do this because they're afraid of "the wife" or non-car enthusiast putting lesser octane fuel in and possibly damaging the car. Also, some states like California have 91 octane fuel at best which severly limits how aggressive tunes can be from the factory.
By simply tuning your car for the premium fuel in your area (most likely 93), you will see amazing power gains in addition to slightly increased mileage per gallon. Your car will in essence be set for a particular octane fuel and will in return recognize that fuel and act accordingly; something it could not do with the absence of our tune. Another key benefit of our tune is that we can adjust your throttle response which greatly improves day-to-day driving. For example, if you push your pedal down 25% our tune can actually make that 35-40% (not in exact #'s). Increased throttle response will eliminate dead spots in the lower rpms. Lastly, your car will see increased mileage per gallon due to it running more efficent with our software. (This does not apply to you lead-footed people who are going to exploit your newly found power
)
Powerchip can individually tailor your tune for exhaust, intakes, etc.. We've had so many happy Mercedes customers over the past 10+ years that we're content in offering a 14-day money back guarantee.
Please find a few Mercedes vehicles listed below along with the fantastic gains they can see with our 93-octane tune.
S500 - +27hp +30tq.
C55 - +25hp +26tq.
CL500 - +27hp +30tq.
CL600(twin turbo) - +98hp +103tq.
CL55 - +24hp +27tq.
CLK500 - +24hp +27tq.
E500 - +21hp 23tq.
E55K - +30hp +35tq.
ML500 - +28hp +26tq.
SL500 - +27hp +30tq.
Feel free to contact us with any and all questions you may have. We will always be glad to help. Shoot me a private message or email Aaron(at)StealthAuto.com.
To see the Powerchip section of our website CLICK HERE. Not all models are listed in the drop-down menu on the bottom, but software is available for all Mercedes vehicles.
Here are some testimonials from just a few of our satisfied Mercedes customers...
Submitted by: Anthony H
Car: Mercedes-Benz CLK350 3.5
Chip purchased: January, 2006
Testimonial added: 7/9/2006
Customer comments:
The CLK350 is quite fast from factory for its class, but after Powerchip upgraded my ECU, it's significantly better. Better throttle response, same gas mileage, OEM reliability. Before the upgrade, I could slightly break my back tires loose with ESP off, but after the upgrade, I could spin them freely with ESP off. Thanks for the great work Matt & your team. I would not let other tuners to touch my ECU but Powerchip down the the road.
Submitted by: Brian C
Car: Mercedes-Benz E500 5.0
Chip purchased: January, 2005
Testimonial added: 25/4/2006
Customer comments:
I noticed the increase in pick-up off the line and the mid range acceleration right away! It seems to have much more pulling power without having to slam on the gas pedal. I am very pleased with the results and recommend Powerchip to anyone else that's looking for that extra push!
Also the over night ECU shipping made this whole process a breeze...
Great power upgrade for the buck!
Submitted by: Rob W
Car: Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 5.5 V8
Chip purchased: January, 2003
Testimonial added: 11/2/2003
Customer comments:
I can't believe this works...i just shipped my chip overnight to LA and the following day, I installed it back into my car. Now its just such a fun car to drive. I like to rev it all the way and take advantage of the new rev limit. And the other good thing is, now I can reach my cars maximum speed without it cutting out and hitting the 'speed wall'. Overall, great product, and thanks for the customer service as well...I'll be sure to tell my friends about you guys
Submitted by: Sean G
Car: Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2
Chip purchased: January, 2003
Testimonial added: 23/5/2003
Customer comments:
My 2nd Powerchip...first one was for my 1995 MB C36 AMG...I loved the difference and I sold it to a friend who continues to run it with no problems, 120,000 miles and nearly 300 bhp. My wife drives our new E320 most of the time and when I snuck the Powerchip into it within a month she asked me, "Did you put a supercharger in this?" No lie, she even felt the difference. Along with my dual K&N Air filters and REMUS Cat-back sport exhaust I went from 221 bhp to 252 bhp, off the line is fantastic with 258 lb/ft of torque. I have the E320 that MB will release in 2004 or 2005 when they upgrade the power, I have it already today. Wayne B. is awesome. Thanks Wayne. response.Write(imgname)
Submitted by: Peter A
Car: Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 5.5 V8
Chip purchased: January, 2003
Testimonial added: 21/6/2003
Customer comments:
Having used Powerchip for my previous car a CLK430 and now an E55 the difference is noticable from launch to the rev limit - the car is more responsive and changes down quicker for overtaking where it counts - It certainly feels quicker - though I recommend switching the traction control off first!
In respect to long distant fuel ecconomy it's still to early to tell - though due to the kw & Nm hike I would suspect a better result at crusing speed.
Thanks Ryan & Mark
Submitted by: Mark E
Car: Mercedes-Benz ML500 5.0
Chip purchased: January, 2003
Testimonial added: 16/5/2003
Customer comments:
The car is more responsive...no doubt. I feel the increase in torque and horsepower. The customer service was excellent and the turnaround time was two days as promised. The car is just a more fun car to drive. Thanks.
Please find a few dyno graphs below as well as some images and videos. Please excuse the fact that some were taken on a camera phone, I did not bring a camera to most dyno sessions.
Just to give you a brief summation of how Mercedes tunes their vehicles... All MBZ vehicles are tuned very conservative from the factory. They do this because they're afraid of "the wife" or non-car enthusiast putting lesser octane fuel in and possibly damaging the car. Also, some states like California have 91 octane fuel at best which severly limits how aggressive tunes can be from the factory.
By simply tuning your car for the premium fuel in your area (most likely 93), you will see amazing power gains in addition to slightly increased mileage per gallon. Your car will in essence be set for a particular octane fuel and will in return recognize that fuel and act accordingly; something it could not do with the absence of our tune. Another key benefit of our tune is that we can adjust your throttle response which greatly improves day-to-day driving. For example, if you push your pedal down 25% our tune can actually make that 35-40% (not in exact #'s). Increased throttle response will eliminate dead spots in the lower rpms. Lastly, your car will see increased mileage per gallon due to it running more efficent with our software. (This does not apply to you lead-footed people who are going to exploit your newly found power
) Powerchip can individually tailor your tune for exhaust, intakes, etc.. We've had so many happy Mercedes customers over the past 10+ years that we're content in offering a 14-day money back guarantee.
Please find a few Mercedes vehicles listed below along with the fantastic gains they can see with our 93-octane tune.
S500 - +27hp +30tq.
C55 - +25hp +26tq.
CL500 - +27hp +30tq.
CL600(twin turbo) - +98hp +103tq.
CL55 - +24hp +27tq.
CLK500 - +24hp +27tq.
E500 - +21hp 23tq.
E55K - +30hp +35tq.
ML500 - +28hp +26tq.
SL500 - +27hp +30tq.
Feel free to contact us with any and all questions you may have. We will always be glad to help. Shoot me a private message or email Aaron(at)StealthAuto.com.
To see the Powerchip section of our website CLICK HERE. Not all models are listed in the drop-down menu on the bottom, but software is available for all Mercedes vehicles.
Here are some testimonials from just a few of our satisfied Mercedes customers...
Submitted by: Anthony H
Car: Mercedes-Benz CLK350 3.5
Chip purchased: January, 2006
Testimonial added: 7/9/2006
Customer comments:
The CLK350 is quite fast from factory for its class, but after Powerchip upgraded my ECU, it's significantly better. Better throttle response, same gas mileage, OEM reliability. Before the upgrade, I could slightly break my back tires loose with ESP off, but after the upgrade, I could spin them freely with ESP off. Thanks for the great work Matt & your team. I would not let other tuners to touch my ECU but Powerchip down the the road.
Submitted by: Brian C
Car: Mercedes-Benz E500 5.0
Chip purchased: January, 2005
Testimonial added: 25/4/2006
Customer comments:
I noticed the increase in pick-up off the line and the mid range acceleration right away! It seems to have much more pulling power without having to slam on the gas pedal. I am very pleased with the results and recommend Powerchip to anyone else that's looking for that extra push!
Also the over night ECU shipping made this whole process a breeze...
Great power upgrade for the buck!
Submitted by: Rob W
Car: Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 5.5 V8
Chip purchased: January, 2003
Testimonial added: 11/2/2003
Customer comments:
I can't believe this works...i just shipped my chip overnight to LA and the following day, I installed it back into my car. Now its just such a fun car to drive. I like to rev it all the way and take advantage of the new rev limit. And the other good thing is, now I can reach my cars maximum speed without it cutting out and hitting the 'speed wall'. Overall, great product, and thanks for the customer service as well...I'll be sure to tell my friends about you guys
Submitted by: Sean G
Car: Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2
Chip purchased: January, 2003
Testimonial added: 23/5/2003
Customer comments:
My 2nd Powerchip...first one was for my 1995 MB C36 AMG...I loved the difference and I sold it to a friend who continues to run it with no problems, 120,000 miles and nearly 300 bhp. My wife drives our new E320 most of the time and when I snuck the Powerchip into it within a month she asked me, "Did you put a supercharger in this?" No lie, she even felt the difference. Along with my dual K&N Air filters and REMUS Cat-back sport exhaust I went from 221 bhp to 252 bhp, off the line is fantastic with 258 lb/ft of torque. I have the E320 that MB will release in 2004 or 2005 when they upgrade the power, I have it already today. Wayne B. is awesome. Thanks Wayne. response.Write(imgname)
Submitted by: Peter A
Car: Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 5.5 V8
Chip purchased: January, 2003
Testimonial added: 21/6/2003
Customer comments:
Having used Powerchip for my previous car a CLK430 and now an E55 the difference is noticable from launch to the rev limit - the car is more responsive and changes down quicker for overtaking where it counts - It certainly feels quicker - though I recommend switching the traction control off first!
In respect to long distant fuel ecconomy it's still to early to tell - though due to the kw & Nm hike I would suspect a better result at crusing speed.
Thanks Ryan & Mark
Submitted by: Mark E
Car: Mercedes-Benz ML500 5.0
Chip purchased: January, 2003
Testimonial added: 16/5/2003
Customer comments:
The car is more responsive...no doubt. I feel the increase in torque and horsepower. The customer service was excellent and the turnaround time was two days as promised. The car is just a more fun car to drive. Thanks.
Please find a few dyno graphs below as well as some images and videos. Please excuse the fact that some were taken on a camera phone, I did not bring a camera to most dyno sessions.
Last edited by StealthAuto; Jan 28, 2007 at 12:58 AM.
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Please find a few Mercedes vehicles listed below along with the fantastic gains they can see with our tune.
S500 - +27hp +30tq.
C55 - +25hp +26tq.
CL500 - +27hp +30tq.
CL600(twin turbo) - +98hp +103tq.
CL55 - +24hp +27tq.
CLK500 - +24hp +27tq.
E500 - +21hp 23tq.
E55K - +30hp +35tq.
ML500 - +28hp +26tq.
SL500 - +27hp +30tq.
Please find a few Mercedes vehicles listed below along with the fantastic gains they can see with our tune.
S500 - +27hp +30tq.
C55 - +25hp +26tq.
CL500 - +27hp +30tq.
CL600(twin turbo) - +98hp +103tq.
CL55 - +24hp +27tq.
CLK500 - +24hp +27tq.
E500 - +21hp 23tq.
E55K - +30hp +35tq.
ML500 - +28hp +26tq.
SL500 - +27hp +30tq.
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I hope that helps.
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The numbers I listed above are an average of a bunch of cars we did, not just one or two. Also, since almost all people look at hp/tq numbers at the flywheel, such is what I listed. A dyno chart shows power numbers at the rear wheels, which are usually 14-20% less than at the flywheel (depending on the gearbox, etc.).
I hope that helps.
I hope that helps.
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The numbers I listed above are an average of a bunch of cars we did, not just one or two. Also, since almost all people look at hp/tq numbers at the flywheel, such is what I listed. A dyno chart shows power numbers at the rear wheels, which are usually 14-20% less than at the flywheel (depending on the gearbox, etc.).
I hope that helps.
I hope that helps.
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I just did some calculations and hes right it doesnt fall between that window at all. If you calculate 20 percent you are shy of 5hp. So where is that or is it an assumption.
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The dyno sheet I posted was one I had on hand, not one of our best runs, just an example of how the powerband is increased.
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Ok. It's just kinda odd that you would post the dyno of one with gains not even close to your advertised gains. That means that others gained way more than 25hp? I don't think I've ever heard of that on a stock C55
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Also, I had posted that graph early this morning, along with a few others I had on my laptop. It's Saturday and I'm working from home, therefore do not have access to our server and other dyno sheets; Otherwise I would post them.
I hope that explains it.
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Yea I guess but if it changes everyday doesnt that mean that you should dyno the same day before and after?
It may be to your advantage to dyno the stock car on a hot day and then tune it on a colder one to show more of a gain. Am i wrong on this but doesnt the dyno machines have temperature variation system of some sort.
I couldnt see this not existing for dyno machines as every tuner would take advantage
It may be to your advantage to dyno the stock car on a hot day and then tune it on a colder one to show more of a gain. Am i wrong on this but doesnt the dyno machines have temperature variation system of some sort.
I couldnt see this not existing for dyno machines as every tuner would take advantage
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All dyno above show different dates on before and after some are months and months of difference confused
Again some of the cars have exhaust systems its on you charts. Come on that means the stock is no mods and second run is with software and exhuast its clearly on your paperwork.
Again some of the cars have exhaust systems its on you charts. Come on that means the stock is no mods and second run is with software and exhuast its clearly on your paperwork.
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I'm dumb... I forgot to mention that the above dyno was on 91 octane fuel, not 93.
Tuning a car for 93 octane fuel provides much better gains than 91 but unfortunately the C55 in the dyno was tuned for 91 octane fuel, not 93; hence the lower #'s. Since something like 48 states have 93 octane fuel, the 93 octane numbers are most commonly listed.
Tuning a car for 93 octane fuel provides much better gains than 91 but unfortunately the C55 in the dyno was tuned for 91 octane fuel, not 93; hence the lower #'s. Since something like 48 states have 93 octane fuel, the 93 octane numbers are most commonly listed.
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Gaining 60ft./lbs. of torque with just exhaust is nearly impossible. The purpose for the stock vs. exhaust and tune dyno graph is to show how much power the tune combined with exhaust will add. With only exhaust the car wouldn't have gained over 25rwhp on a good day.
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With the addition of Powerchip software the C32K will gain around 17hp and 16tq on the stock pulley. The cost for the C32K is $690.
If you have any further questions or would like a datasheet for your vehicle that includes more info feel free to shoot me an email or pm.
If you have any further questions or would like a datasheet for your vehicle that includes more info feel free to shoot me an email or pm.
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I am in the same boat as well.
Would love to get the chiptorque tune in Australia for $690 USD. Do you have a tune for a C32 with Evo pullies? What kind of gain is expected?
Would love to get the chiptorque tune in Australia for $690 USD. Do you have a tune for a C32 with Evo pullies? What kind of gain is expected?
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offtopic but nice nick(9krpm) that use to be my old nick when i had a dc2 type R...
Theres a place in australia that tues our cars but the price is costly and the gains are questionable.
do you tune your car with chiptorque?
Theres a place in australia that tues our cars but the price is costly and the gains are questionable.
do you tune your car with chiptorque?
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For all who want a Powerchip data-sheet which includes a dyno graph feel free to shoot me an email to Aaron(at)StealthAuto.com.
