HiFlow IC Pump Kit for C32
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2002 C32
Sounds like a good plan, I think I'm having the same issue with my pump.
One question though, is there any way of proving that the IC pump's failing without a data logger, the car feels slower some times but I'd like to be sure before replacing the pump.
Thanks
One question though, is there any way of proving that the IC pump's failing without a data logger, the car feels slower some times but I'd like to be sure before replacing the pump.
Thanks
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Right but there are times when the car doesn't really respond when I floor it (when joining a freeway @ ~50) and I just put that down to the C32 slow kick-down issue, am I wrong and it's really the IC pump at fault?
Thanks
Ps. the C320 was rated ~215HP
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Ps. the C320 was rated ~215HP
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These engines take in 14.5 lbs of boost which is approx 1 addtional atmosphere (14.7 psi) to the atmosphere that we breath in. Knowing this if your car isn't making boost you are effectively cutting its power in half. I would say 175 horspower would be more accurate.
Note that AMG didn't just strap a blower on the C320. They lowered the compression to allow for more boost. If they did then the 215 HP + 14.5psi ~ 430HP
Note that AMG didn't just strap a blower on the C320. They lowered the compression to allow for more boost. If they did then the 215 HP + 14.5psi ~ 430HP
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Woo Hoo, now that's a C32 I'd like to own (as long as it had an LSD)!
Thanks for the correction, I think I will be in the market for the replacement IC pump & possibly the enlarged IC depending on it's price.
Thanks for the correction, I think I will be in the market for the replacement IC pump & possibly the enlarged IC depending on it's price.
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I can attest that the 135 hp is likely accurate - I had this problem w/ my C32 a few months ago, and was out-accelerated on the highway by a Kia. Good times.
Vadim, is the 15% driveline loss an estimate, or did that also come from testing? If so, am I correct in saying a stock C32 *should* dyno around 297 rwhp?
As an aside, I must say it's extremely valuable having an owner/tuner on the boards who has tried, tested, and verified EVERYTHING thinkable - thanks Vadim (and everybody else, 1Fast, AMG-Jerry, etc. etc. etc.).
Vadim, is the 15% driveline loss an estimate, or did that also come from testing? If so, am I correct in saying a stock C32 *should* dyno around 297 rwhp?
As an aside, I must say it's extremely valuable having an owner/tuner on the boards who has tried, tested, and verified EVERYTHING thinkable - thanks Vadim (and everybody else, 1Fast, AMG-Jerry, etc. etc. etc.).
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so any update on this kit?
I just bought a used c32 recently, i'm interested in replacing the pump after reading all the horror stories.
I'm located in orange county as well.
I just bought a used c32 recently, i'm interested in replacing the pump after reading all the horror stories.
I'm located in orange county as well.
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