Does the ECU upgrade really help...
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From: So Cal
ex 03 W215 now 08 e92 M3
Does the ECU upgrade really help...
...non-supercharged/turbocharged MBZ's like mine?
What can N/A motor owners like me expect realistically from the upgrade?
I'm itch'n to do more mods...
Thanks,
OC kid
What can N/A motor owners like me expect realistically from the upgrade?
I'm itch'n to do more mods...
Thanks,
OC kid
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From: Chicago, IL
2003 CL600
save your money bro
you will gain about 15 horses and in a car as heavy as ours, you'd be better off losing 15 lbs to see a real difference.
(Not that I've seen you or am I insinuating that you are fat)
(Not that I've seen you or am I insinuating that you are fat)
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: So Cal
ex 03 W215 now 08 e92 M3
Oh...
giggalo:
Thanks for the reply. No insinuation taken
I thought the upgrade was only like 1200-1500 bucks
So, does the theory about little here and there adding up apply?
I thought with a little exhaust/header/air intake mod plus a little AMG cam action, I could compliment them with the ECU upgrade to add up to at least something substantial 30-60 hp???
Maybe I should just go back to my original idea and head over to Cerritos and have the boys throw on the NOS kit with 75 or 100 hp jets... There are so many places on this car that would make good hiding spots for a little 3 or 5 lb bottle...
Does anyone else have any feedback for the ECU upgrade or combined upgrades on the n/a motor?
Does anyone know what MBZ did to lighten the weight of the vehicle by some 600 lbs. for MY '05+???
Thanks,
OC kid
Thanks for the reply. No insinuation taken
I thought the upgrade was only like 1200-1500 bucks So, does the theory about little here and there adding up apply?
I thought with a little exhaust/header/air intake mod plus a little AMG cam action, I could compliment them with the ECU upgrade to add up to at least something substantial 30-60 hp???
Maybe I should just go back to my original idea and head over to Cerritos and have the boys throw on the NOS kit with 75 or 100 hp jets... There are so many places on this car that would make good hiding spots for a little 3 or 5 lb bottle...
Does anyone else have any feedback for the ECU upgrade or combined upgrades on the n/a motor?
Does anyone know what MBZ did to lighten the weight of the vehicle by some 600 lbs. for MY '05+???
Thanks,
OC kid
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From: Chicago, IL
2003 CL600
50-60hp
from air intake/headers/exhaust/ecu is pretty much impossible.
I had an 02 M5 with all those upgrades and barely saw 25 more ponies. the old saying goes, once you go unnaturally aspirated, you never go back. forget about the blower, turbos are the way to go. Besides, with all the abovementioned mods, your warrantee (if you still have) will go to ****.
I had an 02 M5 with all those upgrades and barely saw 25 more ponies. the old saying goes, once you go unnaturally aspirated, you never go back. forget about the blower, turbos are the way to go. Besides, with all the abovementioned mods, your warrantee (if you still have) will go to ****.
