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hi all !
have had my c55 for about a week and have been lurking for about a month
can anyone direct me or tell me what modifications are available, their cost, and how much extra hp/torque/performance/ they would provide?
possibly also give me a rank order on thier rank order!!
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have had my c55 for about a week and have been lurking for about a month
can anyone direct me or tell me what modifications are available, their cost, and how much extra hp/torque/performance/ they would provide?
possibly also give me a rank order on thier rank order!!
thanks all
niall
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Originally Posted by niall
hi all !
have had my c55 for about a week and have been lurking for about a month
can anyone direct me or tell me what modifications are available, their cost, and how much extra hp/torque/performance/ they would provide?
possibly also give me a rank order on thier rank order!!
thanks all
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have had my c55 for about a week and have been lurking for about a month
can anyone direct me or tell me what modifications are available, their cost, and how much extra hp/torque/performance/ they would provide?
possibly also give me a rank order on thier rank order!!
thanks all
niall
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http://www.renntechmercedes.com/pdf/W203.PDF
Looks like a chip will give you ~10rwhp
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Originally Posted by hantzis
Renntech's C55 mods (scroll down a bit)
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/pdf/W203.PDF
Looks like a chip will give you ~10rwhp
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/pdf/W203.PDF
Looks like a chip will give you ~10rwhp
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Originally Posted by noka
They quote stock torque at 378 lb-ft, and MB quotes 376 but who's counting.
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definately try www.renntechmercedes.com
Ive had great experiences with past dealings with this company!!! Also they rate the HP gains very conservatively so you know that their mods will gain AT LEAST the quoted amount... often more, never less!!! My buddy Neal (BlackC230coupe) is a dealer for RENNTech, Im sure he can help you out. He's offering free shipping on items this month.. email him info@eurteckmotorsports.com
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sorry for hijak - but benzoAMGpower, did you ever dyno your car or time it at a track? i would love to see what type of power RENNtech makes at the wheels, if they're conservative.
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Originally Posted by niall
hi all !
have had my c55 for about a week and have been lurking for about a month
can anyone direct me or tell me what modifications are available, their cost, and how much extra hp/torque/performance/ they would provide?
possibly also give me a rank order on thier rank order!!
thanks all
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have had my c55 for about a week and have been lurking for about a month
can anyone direct me or tell me what modifications are available, their cost, and how much extra hp/torque/performance/ they would provide?
possibly also give me a rank order on thier rank order!!
thanks all
niall
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Welcome! The best bang for the buck mods are the Renntech ECU and carbon fiber airbox. I think its about 20hp and 24lbs of torque gain. We are offering free overnight shipping on the ECUs both ways. Check out the site in my sig or email me for prices.
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Originally Posted by KompressorKev
sorry for hijak - but benzoAMGpower, did you ever dyno your car or time it at a track? i would love to see what type of power RENNtech makes at the wheels, if they're conservative.
He beat me at the track every run. :p(I cant launch my car for ****, lol) I think he said his best was a 12.9.
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Originally Posted by niall
hi all !
have had my c55 for about a week and have been lurking for about a month
can anyone direct me or tell me what modifications are available, their cost, and how much extra hp/torque/performance/ they would provide?
possibly also give me a rank order on thier rank order!!
thanks all
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have had my c55 for about a week and have been lurking for about a month
can anyone direct me or tell me what modifications are available, their cost, and how much extra hp/torque/performance/ they would provide?
possibly also give me a rank order on thier rank order!!
thanks all
niall
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
He beat me at the track every run. :p(I cant launch my car for ****, lol) I think he said his best was a 12.9.
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yes newmarket ontario
sorry also drive the granite grey
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sorry also drive the granite grey
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There are 2 guys for performance mods in eastern Canada.
MNG on the MBCanada forum can get everything you need.
Contact him through the forum at:
http://www.mbcanada.com/forum/index.php?act=idx
Salvatore in Blainsville PQ: http://www.salvatoremotorsports.com/
Talk to Franco there.
In western Canada, Harris is your guy and he can be reached through this forum.
Hope to see around some time.
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
Welcome! The best bang for the buck mods are the Renntech ECU and carbon fiber airbox. I think its about 20hp and 24lbs of torque gain. We are offering free overnight shipping on the ECUs both ways. Check out the site in my sig or email me for prices.
Does installing them void your warranty? Also, are they fairly easy to install or do you need to take them to a mechanic?
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https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/83262-c55-tuning-w-powerchip-dynos.html
Check out thread above.
Check out thread above.
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Does installing them void your warranty? Also, are they fairly easy to install or do you need to take them to a mechanic?
No, they should not void the factory warrenty. The ECU is very easy to take out, that can be done yourself. The airbox is also a simple intsall with regular tools. Both can be done your self.
if you need anything else, email me at info@euroteckmotorsports.com
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Umm...
Just checked out www.renntechmercedes.com for the C55 mods... The ECU/Airbox package upgrade is $3500!! I'm sorry, but that is just way too much to spend for 20bhp. Are these prices written in stone?
Just checked out www.renntechmercedes.com for the C55 mods... The ECU/Airbox package upgrade is $3500!! I'm sorry, but that is just way too much to spend for 20bhp. Are these prices written in stone?
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Originally Posted by SolidGranite
Umm...
Just checked out www.renntechmercedes.com for the C55 mods... The ECU/Airbox package upgrade is $3500!! I'm sorry, but that is just way too much to spend for 20bhp. Are these prices written in stone?
Just checked out www.renntechmercedes.com for the C55 mods... The ECU/Airbox package upgrade is $3500!! I'm sorry, but that is just way too much to spend for 20bhp. Are these prices written in stone?
http://www.salvatoremotorsports.com/
I think the air box is nolr required on the C55 as the stock is fine with better filters. Just do a KLEEMANN ECU upgrade and save $2800.00
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
Call Franco Salvatore or Mike NG at
http://www.salvatoremotorsports.com/
I think the air box is nolr required on the C55 as the stock is fine with better filters. Just do a KLEEMANN ECU upgrade and save $2800.00
http://www.salvatoremotorsports.com/
I think the air box is nolr required on the C55 as the stock is fine with better filters. Just do a KLEEMANN ECU upgrade and save $2800.00
What filter should I use with my stock airbox? Also, do you have the Kleeman ECU installed in your C55? What do you think?
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Originally Posted by SolidGranite
What filter should I use with my stock airbox? Also, do you have the Kleeman ECU installed in your C55? What do you think?
I also had my ECU done at Kleeman and its been installed for 2 months.
First impressions:
Greatly increased throttle reponse
Even Broader power band
Power comes on REALLY, REALLY fast and is much more dynamic
Shifts in M are much crisper both up and down
At least 10% better fuel economy
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Wow, sounds impressive... I've noticed so far the shifting in "S" isn't very smooth. Is that corrected at all?
Can the ECU install be done myself?
PS - I looked for my filter on K&N's web site and they say it's not available... Do you have a part number I can use?
Can the ECU install be done myself?
PS - I looked for my filter on K&N's web site and they say it's not available... Do you have a part number I can use?
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Yes...it seems to smooth out shifting in S as well. Downshifts in auto are better placed as well.
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VERY easy to re and re the ECU. They provided a Picture set of directions.
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VERY easy to re and re the ECU. They provided a Picture set of directions.
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hey guys...
Been thinking about the Kleeman brand its from my research the ONLY affordable solution to more power...I havent heard anything bad aboutt he brand. This ECU from them seems to be very intruging...
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don't forget to put this along with your kleemann mods
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kleemann has a fantastic reputation backed by solid history working with benz, and shows a very promising future with their reshaping of their company in the past two years or so. i heard their ecu is a great upgrade for c55 especially for its price. get the supercharger while you're at it :p