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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Sprint Booster Installed

Installed the Sprint booster, took only 5 seconds to install.

With the combination of Exahust System, Custom Air Intake System, and Sprint Booster, I'm almost afraid of what my car will feel like when the PowerChip ECU mod gets intalled. or even a more scary though is what would the car feel like with a remote/rear turbo system installed.

With the combination of all those mods, one more thing that happened while driving on the highway last night with the AC on and 2 chicks in the ride, the car threw all 3 of us back in our seats when I punched it hard. Literally!!!

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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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When you get the ECU, you're gonna love it hands down.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:17 AM
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The SPRINTBOOSTER killed my diff loool
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by babyboigsxr
When you get the ECU, you're gonna love it hands down.
So is your 320 ready to take on a stock 430? lol

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The SPRINTBOOSTER killed my diff loool
Your joking right
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by fspider
Hi, can i ask whats a sprint booster?
BASICALLY..the sprint booster eliminates the LAG or delay that has been induced into our newer Drive-By-Wire systems. We no longer have that instantaneous response like the old carbureted systems where you had a direct line from your gas pedal to the carburetor. Now we must go through a sensor that has to determine what position our gas pedal is currently at and relay that to the electronic car fuel system.

Here is a YOUTUBE link to give you alot more info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Skix-0CZc

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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Thanks for taking the time to explain that, much appreciated
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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i have a clk430 not 320 will post pics soon but williams i luv your car man

yeah the sprintbooster killed my diff so i took the dam thing of

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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i have a clk430 not 320 will post pics soon but williams i luv your car man

yeah the sprintbooster killed my diff so i took the dam thing of
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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So is your 320 ready to take on a stock 430? lol

Honestly.... i'm pretty darn close, i'm sure i can match their top end. the only thing that a 430 has on me is a few pounds of torque more. so close, yet so far.


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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tastoto
i have a clk430 not 320 will post pics soon but williams i luv your car man

yeah the sprintbooster killed my diff so i took the dam thing of
Looking into getting this but the fact that tastoto is saying it killed hid diff. That is scaring me away. Is this a big knock on this product? Any other cons I don't know about here?

Any input from current and past owners would help.

Thanks.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 01:30 AM
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 05:24 AM
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I am using the SB on my 230K. I have used this device for more than 50,000 km and I still love it!
I did not find any appreciable difference in therms of fuel consumption.
I do suggest it.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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Just ordered it. Could anyone provide instructions on install? Is it something I could do on my own?

Cant wait for all these mods to come together.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by wnycec
Just ordered it. Could anyone provide instructions on install? Is it something I could do on my own?

Cant wait for all these mods to come together.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...-pictures.html
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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Other pictures here https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ster-w208.html. Simply insert the SB between 1 and 2 as indicated in the picture.

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I've had mine for 2yrs wouldn't go back to stock. Just straight throttle without any tricks a 430 can light up the tires in 1st with a just a touch of spin in 2nd. I'd be interested in performances of 320 Coupes against my porky 430 Cab!
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Originally Posted by wnycec
Just ordered it. Could anyone provide instructions on install? Is it something I could do on my own?

Cant wait for all these mods to come together.
If you can do up your own zipper you can install a Sprint Booster.
It takes all of about 5 sec.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Williams707
Installed the Sprint booster, took only 5 seconds to install.

With the combination of Exahust System, Custom Air Intake System, and Sprint Booster, I'm almost afraid of what my car will feel like when the PowerChip ECU mod gets intalled. or even a more scary though is what would the car feel like with a remote/rear turbo system installed.

With the combination of all those mods, one more thing that happened while driving on the highway last night with the AC on and 2 chicks in the ride, the car threw all 3 of us back in our seats when I punched it hard. Literally!!!
Wow! All that power from a 320. Seriously!!!
FYI, Sprintboosters and chips don't mix. The signal will be super exaggerated. It'll end up being spastic. Unless you have a custom made ECU program to work with the Sprint booster.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Wow! All that power from a 320. Seriously!!!
FYI, Sprintboosters and chips don't mix. The signal will be super exaggerated. It'll end up being spastic. Unless you have a custom made ECU program to work with the Sprint booster.
UPDATE: EVOSport Pulley

I can easily spin my 20'z just think if I had on the 16-18s


Powerchip will open shop in Japan this summer so I will get a custom ECU tune.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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FYI, Sprintboosters and chips don't mix.

I would disagree even though I don't have a SB but do have ECU tune. ADP still does its thing and the throttle responds according to how the car has been driven. If I'm on the highway and driving fast, when I get back to city driving the throttle is very sensitive until the ADP slows it all down. the throttle will not always be hyper sensitive with a SB. I hope to find out.
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I would disagree even though I don't have a SB but do have ECU tune. ADP still does its thing and the throttle responds according to how the car has been driven. If I'm on the highway and driving fast, when I get back to city driving the throttle is very sensitive until the ADP slows it all down. the throttle will not always be hyper sensitive with a SB. I hope to find out.
And ironically my 430 is even handed and smooth around town and always blisteringly responsive. The ADP never effects the responsivness or be overly abrupt.
An electric signal amplifier (Sprint Booster) will turn your gas pedal into an on/off switch used in conjuction with an ECU tune unless its custom programmed to work in conjuction with an ESA (Sprint Booster). Parts that aren't designed to work together can make a car a POS
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Originally Posted by Williams707
UPDATE: EVOSport Pulley

I can easily spin my 20'z just think if I had on the 16-18s


Powerchip will open shop in Japan this summer so I will get a custom ECU tune.
Yeah, after you get an ECU tune you'll be snappin' neck on some chicken heads.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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Yeah, after you get an ECU tune you'll be snappin' neck on some chicken heads.
Working out to be perfect timing, I should have the Ghost Header next month and PowerChip Tune 2 months afterwards
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