Want to add performance mods/ecu tune and 19" wheels

Jul 30, 2015 | 01:00 AM

Ballsdeep007

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2012 C63 AMG sedan w/P31 development package

Want to add performance mods/ecu tune and 19" wheels

I know I want to get headers, exhaust and ecu tune, but I can't spend all the money at once. In what order should I add the mods and what kind/brands should I get? I'm told I can get ecu tune for around $1,200 is the best bang for your buck, but wouldn't it be a waste to do that first if I'm going to add other mods and then need to get it tuned again? (And do they make an aftermarket air intake and/or throttle body that's better than the stock system? I decked out a Acura GS-R back in the day, so only know the best mods for that motor lol, but not sure if AMG already has the best air box...
Also looking to get 19" wheels that look good and are light. What are some good brands to check out? Any advice at all would be much appreciated!!

Thanks guys!

PS- I'm a10 year mulit-certified personal trainer, happy to trade knowledge lol.
-Eliot

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Jul 30, 2015 | 11:42 AM

INS1GNIA

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'13 C63 AMG P31

You should prob not have multiple posts asking the same exact thing.

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Originally Posted by Knightmare69

Honestly, I would get a tune first and foremost. You may not even want headers after that or at least for a while because the tune should optimize the performance of your car. You may feel happy enough with that. Worse case is get the tune first, then save up and do the header and exhaust at the same time so you only need to get retuned once more.

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Originally Posted by Jeff7

Go with parts first because a ECU tune is to fully optimize the engine of your car

If you do a ecu first and then switch out parts that ecu tune is optimized for all the original parts and not the new parts so if you want to get the most out of it you have to do it again.

Do the tune first, if you get it tuned by Eurocharge, they will update the tune for free if you decide to get headers later, the tune is around $700 (includes handheld). The ROW air boxes (intake) would be the next thing to get. You don't need to worry about throttle bodies unless you get a supercharger, it wouldn't wouldn't be worth the cost/gain. HRE & Vorsteiner are good brands for wheels but it all depends on your price/color/style you are looking for.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...eady-ship.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...4-c63-amg.html

Jul 30, 2015 | 02:16 PM

Ballsdeep007

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Thanks guys!! I really appreciate it. Can't wait to make this beast even more beastly!! Haha. But that's good deal on the tune and re time after adding more mods. I think I'll go that route. But hey, if anyone else comes across my post, I'd still love to hear other opinions. Very happy I joined up here. Thanks again guys!!

Jul 30, 2015 | 02:40 PM

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Weistec Engineering knows these engines in and out. Give them a call and they could hook you up with your ECU, intake and full exhaust system.

Jul 30, 2015 | 02:42 PM

Ballsdeep007

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Will going from 18" wheels to 19" effect my acceleration at all?

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Jul 30, 2015 | 03:07 PM

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Thanks. I'm looking to get a C63 soon and it's so hard to find the right one!

Jul 30, 2015 | 03:14 PM

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Thanks. I'm looking to get a C63 soon and it's so hard to find the right one!

I just spent 6 months looking for the perfect one for me lol. But well worth it to get exactly what you want. I'm in love!!! Do you know much about the differences between the different models each year?