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My CL65 Brabus Upgrade
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My CL65 Brabus Upgrade
i got sick and tired of running around and testing all sort of software upgrades and never got something that was to give me full satisfaction so i ordered the Brabus Upgrade for my CL65 hopefully the car will start today those are the pic as my beauty is under surgery.
to answer all the Q's
kit cost 20,000 Euros that is an approximate $29,900 US
consistes of :
larger turbo chargers 3cm wider in diameter
full exhaust system with highflow cats
larger turbo piping for cooling
wiring harnesses for the engine
ECU upgrade , no upgrades for tranny ECU
Brabus stickers
as soon as it is done will take it against an SLR and will hopefully have a video to share soon
to answer all the Q's
kit cost 20,000 Euros that is an approximate $29,900 US
consistes of :
larger turbo chargers 3cm wider in diameter
full exhaust system with highflow cats
larger turbo piping for cooling
wiring harnesses for the engine
ECU upgrade , no upgrades for tranny ECU
Brabus stickers
as soon as it is done will take it against an SLR and will hopefully have a video to share soon
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Wow!!! Congrats man!!! What kind if turbos are those? Are they the same K24's or are they Hybrids?
, If they are 3 CM bigger definitely can't be the k24's..
Do you know how much HP you are to expect from all this? Definitely keep us posted on this upgrade. Very nice..
, If they are 3 CM bigger definitely can't be the k24's..Do you know how much HP you are to expect from all this? Definitely keep us posted on this upgrade. Very nice..
Last edited by V12Godspeed; Jan 5, 2008 at 05:21 PM.
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i dont know what the turbo numbers are to say the truth, what i know is that Brabus promise an increase to 720hp on the crank i dont know what they would be on the wheels and an increase in torque from 1000NM to 1100NM, sorry i dont have anymore details of the turbo sizes but i would ask and if i got to know i will post it for sure.
the car started very nicely today they will have to keep it to check that all is done properly and will have the car tomorrow cant wait to see how it will run but the guy says it sounds sick
the car started very nicely today they will have to keep it to check that all is done properly and will have the car tomorrow cant wait to see how it will run but the guy says it sounds sick
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i dont know what the turbo numbers are to say the truth, what i know is that Brabus promise an increase to 720hp on the crank i dont know what they would be on the wheels and an increase in torque from 1000NM to 1100NM, sorry i dont have anymore details of the turbo sizes but i would ask and if i got to know i will post it for sure.
the car started very nicely today they will have to keep it to check that all is done properly and will have the car tomorrow cant wait to see how it will run but the guy says it sounds sick
the car started very nicely today they will have to keep it to check that all is done properly and will have the car tomorrow cant wait to see how it will run but the guy says it sounds sick
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My CL65 is a W216, 2008 model
my friend who is doing this for me went for few runs and says its a complete deferent car much more sharper and can feel the difference straight away, he will go for a run today with an ECU upgraded CL65 w216 and will have a video done
i will keep you guys posted with the results
my friend who is doing this for me went for few runs and says its a complete deferent car much more sharper and can feel the difference straight away, he will go for a run today with an ECU upgraded CL65 w216 and will have a video done
i will keep you guys posted with the results
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My CL65 is a W216, 2008 model
my friend who is doing this for me went for few runs and says its a complete deferent car much more sharper and can feel the difference straight away, he will go for a run today with an ECU upgraded CL65 w216 and will have a video done
i will keep you guys posted with the results
my friend who is doing this for me went for few runs and says its a complete deferent car much more sharper and can feel the difference straight away, he will go for a run today with an ECU upgraded CL65 w216 and will have a video done
i will keep you guys posted with the results
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Excellent 
Beautiful to see someone taking these cars to an even HIGHER level.
Some quick observations:
The turbine housings are integral with the exhaust manifolds. There are no pictures of larger turbine or compressor components so I am must guess that the upgrade is larger turbine HOUSINGS. Now, looking at the pictures of the manifolds/housings there are definite differences between the stock parts pictured and the upgraded parts. I do not know if Mercedes offered different parts or if Brabus is casting new ones but they are different.
Larger housings will flow more and allow more power to be created with otherwise stock turbos.
Beautiful to see someone taking these cars to an even HIGHER level.
Some quick observations:
The turbine housings are integral with the exhaust manifolds. There are no pictures of larger turbine or compressor components so I am must guess that the upgrade is larger turbine HOUSINGS. Now, looking at the pictures of the manifolds/housings there are definite differences between the stock parts pictured and the upgraded parts. I do not know if Mercedes offered different parts or if Brabus is casting new ones but they are different.
Larger housings will flow more and allow more power to be created with otherwise stock turbos.
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Excellent
Beautiful to see someone taking these cars to an even HIGHER level.
Some quick observations:
The turbine housings are integral with the exhaust manifolds. There are no pictures of larger turbine or compressor components so I am must guess that the upgrade is larger turbine HOUSINGS. Now, looking at the pictures of the manifolds/housings there are definite differences between the stock parts pictured and the upgraded parts. I do not know if Mercedes offered different parts or if Brabus is casting new ones but they are different.
Larger housings will flow more and allow more power to be created with otherwise stock turbos.
Beautiful to see someone taking these cars to an even HIGHER level.
Some quick observations:
The turbine housings are integral with the exhaust manifolds. There are no pictures of larger turbine or compressor components so I am must guess that the upgrade is larger turbine HOUSINGS. Now, looking at the pictures of the manifolds/housings there are definite differences between the stock parts pictured and the upgraded parts. I do not know if Mercedes offered different parts or if Brabus is casting new ones but they are different.
Larger housings will flow more and allow more power to be created with otherwise stock turbos.
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Your modification upgrades will really transform your car from a fast car to a really scary and extremely fast car.
Post some pictures if you can and I would love to read a narrative in regards to the upgrades after the car has been transformed.
You are very fortunate my friend a 2008 CL65 AMG is very expensive and to have the upgrades that is truly a blessing.
Enjoy it in the best of health and do take care, traction is going to be
Post some pictures if you can and I would love to read a narrative in regards to the upgrades after the car has been transformed.
You are very fortunate my friend a 2008 CL65 AMG is very expensive and to have the upgrades that is truly a blessing.
Enjoy it in the best of health and do take care, traction is going to be
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dbasons55:
Good luck with the build...it looks like a fun project!!!
What are Brabus' thoughts on the transmission being able to handle the extra power (especially without a TCU upgrade)?
Tom
Good luck with the build...it looks like a fun project!!!
What are Brabus' thoughts on the transmission being able to handle the extra power (especially without a TCU upgrade)?
Tom
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Of course that depends on whether or not the current Brabus configuration is causing a restriction or is outside of peak efficiency on either the turbines or the compressors. That said, going with a larger compressor and or turbine would increase the POTENTIAL output.
In searching for some pictures I came accross the pictures of the original S600 pictures from 2003. The following is a picture of the right side engine manifold.
Here is a picture of dbasons CL65 right side engine manifold.
Notice the expansion joint is after the last 2 exhaust ports.
Now, here is the right side engine Brabus manifold.
This tells me that Mercedes used the same basic design for both the 600s and the larger 65s. So, it is less likely that Brabus is using a modified Mercedes factory manifold leading more credibility to a Brabus specific component (expensive and nice).
There are other observable differences but the one noted above is pretty clear.
Last edited by JBrady; Jan 7, 2008 at 01:42 PM.
