alchris

Saw a full page advert in Mercedes Enthusiast magazine today for a German tuning company called MKB. They offer an upgrade called the MKB 63/8 which is available for all AMG cars with the 6.2 V8. They claim 567 PS (559 Bhp) and 673 Nm of torque after the upgrade, which is fitment of a high flow manifold and an ECU tune. Are these figures feasable given the modest modification and does anyone know anything about this company.

Thanks.

HLG600

MKB has been around for awhile, but I've yet to see any of their work in the states. They make some impressive claims, and I'd love to see them tested over here.

B.E.R.U.A.N.G

Check this out! The official statement from MKB regarding the MKB 63/8 Tuning

http://www.mkb-tuning.de/upload/down...e_MKB_63_8.pdf

alroumi

567hp is very nice on a small car like the C63, how can they achieve that is that just with ecu upgrade or headers, air filters and airbox.

B.E.R.U.A.N.G

I think the 6.2 L engine got a lot of potential though...

974AGK

Tuning Company in the UK prices for C63

Hi Alex



Thanks for that. The very latest 2008 models use a different ecu and we are experiencing problems with it but this one should be fine. The retail on the cars is C63 £1250+vat and C320CDI £850+vat.



To you the cost would be C63 £950+vat per car and the C320 CDI £650+vat.

B.E.R.U.A.N.G

errr..are you revering to me? If yes, so you must be working in the MKB Tuning Company? Sweettt...

I just dont understand what is vat?
Also, do you have any idea or approximation about the release date for C63 USA version of MKB ECU?

Thank;s

2009c63soon

VAT is sales tax.

974AGK

Correct VAT is a sales tax similar to USA [Here in Uk it's 17.5%]

alchris

Hi Dieselydoes it,

Sorry for being thick, but I don't understand your post #6. Are you quoting a reply from MKB to a query you made? What costs £1250+VAT for the C63?

Regards.

974AGK

In the UK VAT is a sales tax similar to USA ,we pay 17.5% Above price, this goes straight to the goverment to pay for the idle , low life etc LOL

alchris

Dieselydoes it,

I'm from the UK so unfortunately know what VAT is! I just wondered who'd quoted you £1250+VAT for the C63 and what they were quoting you for.

Cheers.

MKB-C32

I tried them b4, they are one of the best companies out there, they did three cars for me and my brother and we are happy with the results.
If they said anything they are a standup company not one of those who said what they can't do it.

markesq

Insane. The price is great also. 3k for 100 HP. Too bad you have to have it installed at an authorized shop. Probably not going to see that in the US.

Maybe Renntech or Kleemann can come up with something similar.

2009c63soon

Spoke with MKB in the US and the claim 521hp from an ECU flash alone. the price? Wait for it..... quoted as $6,594. Compare that to 974AGK's quote from the UK of 950GBP+VAT which ~=$2,000.

Price aside, any thoughts of MKB's product? 521hp from an ECU flash alone is an attractive proposition..

Familycar

63soon, is that for a custom mapping on a dynometer?

2009c63soon

I don't have the details - will try to find out. getting to 521 with just an ECU flash seems impressive to me so I assume it's at the crank - would seem insane at the wheels?