To mod or keep stock?
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2014 C63 Edition 507 and 2016 GLE 450
To mod or keep stock?
So the last car I modified was a 2002 WRX and I went pretty crazy with it. It ran mid 12's @2400ft and was a blast to drive. Now that I've just purchased a 2014 C63 507 I'm looking into exhaust, intake, tune (the obvious places to start).
I wanted to get some feedback from those who have tuned their cars. Is it worth it? I'm a lot older and think 507HP is probably good enough....then again 550HP would be a nice upgrade too
So what do you suggest? And if it's worth modifying, I'd be looking for suggestions on reputable products I can get installed at a reputable place in Western Canada or Northwestern USA (Seattle area).
Thanks,
Jason [MSFT]
I wanted to get some feedback from those who have tuned their cars. Is it worth it? I'm a lot older and think 507HP is probably good enough....then again 550HP would be a nice upgrade too
So what do you suggest? And if it's worth modifying, I'd be looking for suggestions on reputable products I can get installed at a reputable place in Western Canada or Northwestern USA (Seattle area).
Thanks,
Jason [MSFT]
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So the last car I modified was a 2002 WRX and I went pretty crazy with it. It ran mid 12's @2400ft and was a blast to drive. Now that I've just purchased a 2014 C63 507 I'm looking into exhaust, intake, tune (the obvious places to start).
I wanted to get some feedback from those who have tuned their cars. Is it worth it? I'm a lot older and think 507HP is probably good enough....then again 550HP would be a nice upgrade too
So what do you suggest? And if it's worth modifying, I'd be looking for suggestions on reputable products I can get installed at a reputable place in Western Canada or Northwestern USA (Seattle area).
Thanks,
Jason [MSFT]
I wanted to get some feedback from those who have tuned their cars. Is it worth it? I'm a lot older and think 507HP is probably good enough....then again 550HP would be a nice upgrade too
So what do you suggest? And if it's worth modifying, I'd be looking for suggestions on reputable products I can get installed at a reputable place in Western Canada or Northwestern USA (Seattle area).
Thanks,
Jason [MSFT]
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I hear ya. With my Subaru I had a good relationship with the shop and helped them promote the brand but I worry about the same with the C63. I may drive it for a year or two stock and see how things go. It sounds amazing as it is and absolutely tears up the pavement as is!
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after you get bored with stock, start with tune and a either a xpipe or hpipe in place of the cats & resonator. Car doesn't get too loud at idle but you'll notice it at over 4k rpms.. When you get bored of that you can get more power and noise with a nice set of long tube headers. (IMO, id rather spend 3k on the headers instead of the 3k on aftermarket mufflers).
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So the last car I modified was a 2002 WRX and I went pretty crazy with it. It ran mid 12's @2400ft and was a blast to drive. Now that I've just purchased a 2014 C63 507 I'm looking into exhaust, intake, tune (the obvious places to start).
I wanted to get some feedback from those who have tuned their cars. Is it worth it? I'm a lot older and think 507HP is probably good enough....then again 550HP would be a nice upgrade too
So what do you suggest? And if it's worth modifying, I'd be looking for suggestions on reputable products I can get installed at a reputable place in Western Canada or Northwestern USA (Seattle area).
Thanks,
Jason [MSFT]
I wanted to get some feedback from those who have tuned their cars. Is it worth it? I'm a lot older and think 507HP is probably good enough....then again 550HP would be a nice upgrade too
So what do you suggest? And if it's worth modifying, I'd be looking for suggestions on reputable products I can get installed at a reputable place in Western Canada or Northwestern USA (Seattle area).
Thanks,
Jason [MSFT]
But you will need LTH to achieve 550....
Then its the next significant step of superchargers...
550 is more than enough for daily use... unless u are chasing numbers...
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My car is stock (so far). I've been thinking the same thing as you, however. You could try some ROW or Renntech airboxes + tune. I did those two things on my previous car -- a C55 and it did make a difference. Perhaps some sticky R compound tires also. Being you have a 507, a tune won't make as big a difference as a regular C63, but apparently there are still some gains to be had. I went with a Eurocharged tune on my C55 and really liked it..
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So the last car I modified was a 2002 WRX and I went pretty crazy with it. It ran mid 12's @2400ft and was a blast to drive. Now that I've just purchased a 2014 C63 507 I'm looking into exhaust, intake, tune (the obvious places to start).
I wanted to get some feedback from those who have tuned their cars. Is it worth it? I'm a lot older and think 507HP is probably good enough....then again 550HP would be a nice upgrade too
So what do you suggest? And if it's worth modifying, I'd be looking for suggestions on reputable products I can get installed at a reputable place in Western Canada or Northwestern USA (Seattle area).
Thanks,
Jason [MSFT]
I wanted to get some feedback from those who have tuned their cars. Is it worth it? I'm a lot older and think 507HP is probably good enough....then again 550HP would be a nice upgrade too
So what do you suggest? And if it's worth modifying, I'd be looking for suggestions on reputable products I can get installed at a reputable place in Western Canada or Northwestern USA (Seattle area).
Thanks,
Jason [MSFT]
Going back to stock is easy, takes about 5 minutes with the programmer that you would have.
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I hear ya. With my Subaru I had a good relationship with the shop and helped them promote the brand but I worry about the same with the C63. I may drive it for a year or two stock and see how things go. It sounds amazing as it is and absolutely tears up the pavement as is!
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'13 C63 AMG P31
So the last car I modified was a 2002 WRX and I went pretty crazy with it. It ran mid 12's @2400ft and was a blast to drive. Now that I've just purchased a 2014 C63 507 I'm looking into exhaust, intake, tune (the obvious places to start).
I wanted to get some feedback from those who have tuned their cars. Is it worth it? I'm a lot older and think 507HP is probably good enough....then again 550HP would be a nice upgrade too
So what do you suggest? And if it's worth modifying, I'd be looking for suggestions on reputable products I can get installed at a reputable place in Western Canada or Northwestern USA (Seattle area).
Thanks,
Jason [MSFT]
I wanted to get some feedback from those who have tuned their cars. Is it worth it? I'm a lot older and think 507HP is probably good enough....then again 550HP would be a nice upgrade too
So what do you suggest? And if it's worth modifying, I'd be looking for suggestions on reputable products I can get installed at a reputable place in Western Canada or Northwestern USA (Seattle area).
Thanks,
Jason [MSFT]
. As far as the tune, it will pick up a little hp but the main diff would be how the car feels after the tune. I went with the Eurocharged V5 tune and was amazed. The sounds and feel is a big improvement. Not sure if the car already has ROW airboxes since you are in Canada but if not, ECS tuning can help out with that and filters: https://www.ecstuning.com/News/Merce...012_2013_2014/
If you are looking for exhaust, I would suggest replacing 2nd cats with straights. I have this done and it keeps the AMG sound but makes it more throaty/healthy sounding and a bit louder (a def must I would say). Then if you are looking for more sound later you can always remove resonator, do h or x pipe or add headers.
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The best mod you can do for these cars, is long tube headers. Easy 50-75hp with a tune.
The intake system is fine, I wouldn't touch it. Waste of $, maybe ROW airboxes.
If you need any work done or anything installed at a very reasonable rate, just let me know, I know a very good guy in your area.
The intake system is fine, I wouldn't touch it. Waste of $, maybe ROW airboxes.
If you need any work done or anything installed at a very reasonable rate, just let me know, I know a very good guy in your area.
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It's a different animal than the AWD performance you are used to. Get used to the vehicles dynamics for a bit.......then have at the modding!
I have never understood going the cheap route with just replacing the resonator or rear cat delete pipes, I say do it right:
1)Tune (Eurocharged, Weistec, OE)
2)Headers with mid pipes and X-pipe (MBH)
This alone will transform the beast and take it to another level.
Beyond that, smaller returns but worth it:
ROW air boxes
High flow air filters
Keep your engine clean with a Weistec oil/air separator.
I have never understood going the cheap route with just replacing the resonator or rear cat delete pipes, I say do it right:
1)Tune (Eurocharged, Weistec, OE)
2)Headers with mid pipes and X-pipe (MBH)
This alone will transform the beast and take it to another level.
Beyond that, smaller returns but worth it:
ROW air boxes
High flow air filters
Keep your engine clean with a Weistec oil/air separator.
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'13 C63 AMG P31
Cheap route? Not everyone wants/needs headers or they don't want to spend 3k+ on something like that. Also a lot of places don't have shops that do that type of work. Some are just looking for a little extra sound.
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I just always figured if I'm going to be louder and get attention, I better be able to back it up when called upon....which is why headers and tune add a good amount of extra go fast when needed.
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It's a different animal than the AWD performance you are used to. Get used to the vehicles dynamics for a bit.......then have at the modding!
I have never understood going the cheap route with just replacing the resonator or rear cat delete pipes, I say do it right:
1)Tune (Eurocharged, Weistec, OE)
2)Headers with mid pipes and X-pipe (MBH)
This alone will transform the beast and take it to another level.
Beyond that, smaller returns but worth it:
ROW air boxes
High flow air filters
Keep your engine clean with a Weistec oil/air separator.
I have never understood going the cheap route with just replacing the resonator or rear cat delete pipes, I say do it right:
1)Tune (Eurocharged, Weistec, OE)
2)Headers with mid pipes and X-pipe (MBH)
This alone will transform the beast and take it to another level.
Beyond that, smaller returns but worth it:
ROW air boxes
High flow air filters
Keep your engine clean with a Weistec oil/air separator.
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'13 C63 AMG P31
I guess.....from the increasing the sound perspective while not spending any money.
I just always figured if I'm going to be louder and get attention, I better be able to back it up when called upon....which is why headers and tune add a good amount of extra go fast when needed.
I just always figured if I'm going to be louder and get attention, I better be able to back it up when called upon....which is why headers and tune add a good amount of extra go fast when needed.
. I do agree though, headers do add a bit and help overall.
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So...just throwin' out some budgeting...please feel free to correct my errors...
MBH Long tube headers, mid, X, and hi-flo cats - $4600 (or weistec - $5600)
+Install +$1,000
Tune - $1,500
Total ~ $7,000
Get bored and need that supercharger...
Weistec Stage 2 - $13k
Install - $3,000
Tune - $1,500
Total now - $24,500
Realizing you just spin your tires and need some rims and wider tires...
Rims - $3000
Tires - $1,200
Track rims and Track tires - $4,000
Total now - $32,500
Does that sound about right? Honestly I'm just trying to figure out how much I'm going to spend on mods in the next...oh...5-7 years or so...
MBH Long tube headers, mid, X, and hi-flo cats - $4600 (or weistec - $5600)
+Install +$1,000
Tune - $1,500
Total ~ $7,000
Get bored and need that supercharger...
Weistec Stage 2 - $13k
Install - $3,000
Tune - $1,500
Total now - $24,500
Realizing you just spin your tires and need some rims and wider tires...
Rims - $3000
Tires - $1,200
Track rims and Track tires - $4,000
Total now - $32,500
Does that sound about right? Honestly I'm just trying to figure out how much I'm going to spend on mods in the next...oh...5-7 years or so...
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Would I need to dyno the car or would you have a tune for Edmonton (~2400ft)?
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So...just throwin' out some budgeting...please feel free to correct my errors...
MBH Long tube headers, mid, X, and hi-flo cats - $4600 (or weistec - $5600)
+Install +$1,000
Tune - $1,500
Total ~ $7,000
Get bored and need that supercharger...
Weistec Stage 2 - $13k
Install - $3,000
Tune - $1,500
Total now - $24,500
Realizing you just spin your tires and need some rims and wider tires...
Rims - $3000
Tires - $1,200
Track rims and Track tires - $4,000
Total now - $32,500
Does that sound about right? Honestly I'm just trying to figure out how much I'm going to spend on mods in the next...oh...5-7 years or so...
MBH Long tube headers, mid, X, and hi-flo cats - $4600 (or weistec - $5600)
+Install +$1,000
Tune - $1,500
Total ~ $7,000
Get bored and need that supercharger...
Weistec Stage 2 - $13k
Install - $3,000
Tune - $1,500
Total now - $24,500
Realizing you just spin your tires and need some rims and wider tires...
Rims - $3000
Tires - $1,200
Track rims and Track tires - $4,000
Total now - $32,500
Does that sound about right? Honestly I'm just trying to figure out how much I'm going to spend on mods in the next...oh...5-7 years or so...
