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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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My buddy is getting a C63 as well and is asking me my opinion. I told him get the Kleeman K2 for starters.

I was looking at the VR package that includes - filters/pulley/thermo spacers/thermostat relocator for around $800...

If he was to mix and match - pulley from evosport - mhp thermo and spacers....and buy K&N filters..he would be around $1500 due. Mostly due to the fact of the Evo sport pulley price.

Can anyone offer feedback on the VR package? Maybe Overbudget?

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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Not too sure about the exact gains of the VR530 as it seems like their version of the Kleemann K2 or what not, VRP is one of the best tuners the MB World has as well as Evosport and Kleemann. You can't go wrong with any, If I had to choose based on how frequently I've seen the results and testimonials from other owners, I would go with the Kleemann as I keep hearing more than good things about their K2 package on the C63.
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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Pass on the pulley.
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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He is def gonna get the K2 package. But I'm asking a comparison of the VR package VS mix and matching mhp and evo parts. =)
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Is the VRP pulley built to MBZ specs? According to Evosport, the pulley they use is internally dampened like OEM.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Yeah not sure about the specs of the pulley. Are there other vendors with a pulley as well? I can't see spending 1k on a pulley.
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There was one other vendor selling a pulley; forgot their name.
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Yeah I remember see that somewhere. I will track it down. I'll call VRP on Monday to confirm.
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When I designed VRP pulleys I did not touch stock damper.

They are larger and lighter alternator and water pump pulleys.
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So Vadim, are you saying the pulley's in the VR530 package are different than the one that Evosport offers? For your new company, do you have parts for the C63 yet?
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So Vadim, are you saying the pulley's in the VR530 package are different than the one that Evosport offers? For your new company, do you have parts for the C63 yet?
Yes, on 63s I do not do crank pulley.

I do have power packages for C63s. I will be posting more info tonight.

Thank you for your interest.
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Vadim, I am very interested in a package for my C63. Maybe we can put something together. I look forward to see your posts tonight with products and etc.
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