P31 package a must?
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@ Thrilla.... I don't see any issues with the stock none p31 engine, I think its well overbuilt. I don't think I have come across a topic here about any blow rod or piston....
@ Bigsl55fan- I think the C63 is unique, you are given the same engine found in the higher up AMG cars but it is simply de-tuned. As long as you go with a reputable tuner all they are doing is simply unlocking the engine to what the higher up AMG cars have. IMO you are not pushing the limits of the engine with a conservative tune, you are simply upping the engine from a restricted say 80% power output of what it was designed for to 100% found in the SL63, E63, CLS63 act.
@ Bigsl55fan- I think the C63 is unique, you are given the same engine found in the higher up AMG cars but it is simply de-tuned. As long as you go with a reputable tuner all they are doing is simply unlocking the engine to what the higher up AMG cars have. IMO you are not pushing the limits of the engine with a conservative tune, you are simply upping the engine from a restricted say 80% power output of what it was designed for to 100% found in the SL63, E63, CLS63 act.
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I didn't say that I don't want, I said that it's not necessary. I've never driven a car with LSD, I can't really compare, but I've driven a C63 without LSD and it was a lot of fun with ESP Off. From what I understand, the LSD is going to take all the fun away from the car but will help you save some money for the tires etc. (not for me)
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I didn't say that I don't want, I said that it's not necessary. I've never driven a car with LSD, I can't really compare, but I've driven a C63 without LSD and it was a lot of fun with ESP Off. From what I understand, the LSD is going to take all the fun away from the car but will help you save some money for the tires etc. (not for me)
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Since both wheels with LSD are providing traction, the need to shove wider tires and wheels under the back end also dimishes. Stilll deciding between a factory unit or a Quaife.
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Doesn't the Quaife unit provide a greater percentage of lock? I would think the Quaife unit would be better and more durable.
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The Quaife will only lock up 100% in a straight line. In turns it vectors the torque between the two wheels so one doesn't hop in turns. It's not like a Dana 60 or a Detroit Locker with fully closed differentials (great for drag racing but tough on the street). I'm not sure if a LSD causes tires to wear faster or its just the driver having more fun pushing the car faster around turns. BTW Quaife does not list a LSD for the C63 but I'm told the one they have for the E55 will fit.
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You are forcing the tires to spin more for better traction, but that also mean your tires will spend more time at their limit of traction, which naturally increase friction thus wear.
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The Quaife will only lock up 100% in a straight line. In turns it vectors the torque between the two wheels so one doesn't hop in turns. It's not like a Dana 60 or a Detroit Locker with fully closed differentials (great for drag racing but tough on the street). I'm not sure if a LSD causes tires to wear faster or its just the driver having more fun pushing the car faster around turns. BTW Quaife does not list a LSD for the C63 but I'm told the one they have for the E55 will fit.
I've looked at getting a Quaife lsd in the past. Quaife lists two lsd's that fit the C63 on their site: QDF9V and a (*heavy duty model) QDF9V-2, both for $1062.11. These applications fit a number of other AMG's as well.
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