RENNtech C63 AMG carbon fiber airbox and ECU upgrade by HGMS

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Sep 20, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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PM Sent for tune and install of my exhaust.
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Sep 20, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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Quote: based on what most people see from a tune only, none of that is airbox....

personally, the gains per dollar past a tune on this car are terrible.

1500 dollars for 80+ hp for a tune

then everything else is 3000 to 7000 for 10 hp. ugh.
For $3500 you can gain an additional 40-60 hp from headers and exhaust.

I think you're right though, anything else is pretty much pointless and you might as well save up for a supercharger or look at reducing weight if you want to track it.

Maybe I shouldn't say pointless, but the gains vs cost is not going to be pretty.
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Sep 20, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Quote: For $3500 you can gain an additional 40-60 hp from headers and exhaust.

I think you're right though, anything else is pretty much pointless and you might as well save up for a supercharger or look at reducing weight if you want to track it.

Maybe I shouldn't say pointless, but the gains vs cost is not going to be pretty.
true, headers are a great way to free up some power as long as you don't mind making your Mercedes Benz sound like a Camaro.

IMO, Mercs should be silent but deadly.
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Sep 20, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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WOW!
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