C63 upgrade path questions
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C63 upgrade path questions
Hi All,
Just got my 2011 C63 AMG recently (w/o performance package) and I'm loving this car and this forum.
Based on what I have found here, I have already taken a few steps to "better" my car but I'd like to get some input from you to help me along the path a little.
I'm a "spirited" road driver. (no track for now)
Before we start, I have aready removed the 2 charcoal filters and I have just ordered a Quaife LSD from ACGsandiego.
I plan to get an ECU tune in the near future but I won't start a debate about tunes here as this subject is already well covered elsewhere in this forum.
I think I'll be oin a good place after this but I'm curious...
After the Diff and ECU TUNE, I will have spent most of my mod budget for the moment.
I do however wonder if there are other "reasonable cost" mods that are worth while ?
-Air filters maybe ? Any performance benefit ? Just get K&N ?
-Lightened pulleys ? recommendations ? benefits ?
-your "other" suggestions here...
Thanks
P.S. I'm only interested in engine performance at this time. I will deal with handling & aesthetics next summer
Just got my 2011 C63 AMG recently (w/o performance package) and I'm loving this car and this forum.
Based on what I have found here, I have already taken a few steps to "better" my car but I'd like to get some input from you to help me along the path a little.
I'm a "spirited" road driver. (no track for now)
Before we start, I have aready removed the 2 charcoal filters and I have just ordered a Quaife LSD from ACGsandiego.
I plan to get an ECU tune in the near future but I won't start a debate about tunes here as this subject is already well covered elsewhere in this forum.
I think I'll be oin a good place after this but I'm curious...
After the Diff and ECU TUNE, I will have spent most of my mod budget for the moment.
I do however wonder if there are other "reasonable cost" mods that are worth while ?
-Air filters maybe ? Any performance benefit ? Just get K&N ?
-Lightened pulleys ? recommendations ? benefits ?
-your "other" suggestions here...
Thanks
P.S. I'm only interested in engine performance at this time. I will deal with handling & aesthetics next summer
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I would say if you are not going to the track, just enjoy the car with the lsd and re-map. You could add filters.
You might want to try AFE dry filters. I'm going to try them next. I used BMC's in the past and they worked well although sometimes the exhaust sound was a little funky when pressing part-throttle too quickly. Overall, though I like them a lot.
Personally, I wouldn't install different pulleys. I don't know a lot about them but it just seems like it could have a negative effect on the voltage... Not really sure, just speculating. But, I doubt you can feel the power difference with a different pulley. Perhaps others that have done this mod will disagree.
You might want to try AFE dry filters. I'm going to try them next. I used BMC's in the past and they worked well although sometimes the exhaust sound was a little funky when pressing part-throttle too quickly. Overall, though I like them a lot.
Personally, I wouldn't install different pulleys. I don't know a lot about them but it just seems like it could have a negative effect on the voltage... Not really sure, just speculating. But, I doubt you can feel the power difference with a different pulley. Perhaps others that have done this mod will disagree.
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Personally, I wouldn't install different pulleys. I don't know a lot about them but it just seems like it could have a negative effect on the voltage... Not really sure, just speculating. But, I doubt you can feel the power difference with a different pulley. Perhaps others that have done this mod will disagree.
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Are you talking about something like an ATI performance damper? I had one of those on a previous car. They are good to have when you are going high hp and you want to avoid potentially dangerous crankshaft vibrations.
And the lighter weight could be a good thing. But, I doubt you would ever feel or know the difference. I can, however, see how a lighter weight flywheel would decrease drivetrain loss to the rear wheels. But, not sure if anyone sells them for our cars.
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save money for tires,gas, rentals...there is nothing really less than 1-2k worth your money (including the pulley). Next step would be headers or lightweight modifications for the best bang.
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I kind of figured as much.
I'll get my LSD installed, get a TUNE and maybe AFE dry filters and call it a day for now.
The pulley is interesting but I'm not looking to scratch every last HP at whatever cost so the cost to benefit on this one is a little off for me.
Thank you all for your comments. REALLY appreciated !
I'll get my LSD installed, get a TUNE and maybe AFE dry filters and call it a day for now.
The pulley is interesting but I'm not looking to scratch every last HP at whatever cost so the cost to benefit on this one is a little off for me.
Thank you all for your comments. REALLY appreciated !
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