PowerChip takes CLK55 to 381HP!
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Originally posted by Mach430
Not to jump in and promote our own products, but please explain why you would rather do an ECU upgrade for $990 that MAY provide 15hp by changing the way the engine works, instead of our underdrive pulleys that will add 13hp at the wheels (equivalent to ~16.5 crank hp) for $499 (plus 1-3 hours install) and does not in any way affect the engine? Our pulleys do not add power at the engine, they free up power from the over-powered accessories, which allows more to be delivered at the wheels. Our pulleys can also be swapped back to stock at any time, which is much easier than resodering a new chip in your ECU (which is definitely noticable).
Not to jump in and promote our own products, but please explain why you would rather do an ECU upgrade for $990 that MAY provide 15hp by changing the way the engine works, instead of our underdrive pulleys that will add 13hp at the wheels (equivalent to ~16.5 crank hp) for $499 (plus 1-3 hours install) and does not in any way affect the engine? Our pulleys do not add power at the engine, they free up power from the over-powered accessories, which allows more to be delivered at the wheels. Our pulleys can also be swapped back to stock at any time, which is much easier than resodering a new chip in your ECU (which is definitely noticable).
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Re: underdrive pulleys
Originally posted by 5439cc
Makes Sense, Where can I have this done ? I live in Northern N.J I would be interested in doing this.
Makes Sense, Where can I have this done ? I live in Northern N.J I would be interested in doing this.
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That's OK for people that doesn't have the ud pulleys, but everybody knows that I have them and still would like to see who is willing to try the power chip, before I jump on and see if I can add maybe another 13 HP, which should take me over 310 HP.
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Originally posted by theine
That's OK for people that doesn't have the ud pulleys, but everybody knows that I have them and still would like to see who is willing to try the power chip, before I jump on and see if I can add maybe another 13 HP, which should take me over 310 HP.
That's OK for people that doesn't have the ud pulleys, but everybody knows that I have them and still would like to see who is willing to try the power chip, before I jump on and see if I can add maybe another 13 HP, which should take me over 310 HP.
Actually I'm going to end up doing both, it is just a matter of deciding which first because I can't do both at the same time (wife will kill me)
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Re: Re: I would very strongly recommend that anyone who thinks chipping can give an N/A motor
Originally posted by pocholin
Well, it worked on my 96 impala SS which BTW uses OBDII (as the Benzes)....
Well, it worked on my 96 impala SS which BTW uses OBDII (as the Benzes)....
I don't know if you're aware of this, but EVERY new car in the U.S. is REQUIRED to use OBDII, from Ferrari to MB to Chevy. OBDII is used for emissions diagnostics. Just because a Chevy did well with a chip, doesn't mean the more sophisticated Benz will, just based on the fact that it uses OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics).
(Just trying to share some knowledge)
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Re: Re: Re: I would very strongly recommend that anyone who thinks chipping can give an N/A motor
Originally posted by CoryU
Pocholin
I don't know if you're aware of this, but EVERY new car in the U.S. is REQUIRED to use OBDII, from Ferrari to MB to Chevy. OBDII is used for emissions diagnostics. Just because a Chevy did well with a chip, doesn't mean the more sophisticated Benz will, just based on the fact that it uses OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics).
(Just trying to share some knowledge)
Pocholin
I don't know if you're aware of this, but EVERY new car in the U.S. is REQUIRED to use OBDII, from Ferrari to MB to Chevy. OBDII is used for emissions diagnostics. Just because a Chevy did well with a chip, doesn't mean the more sophisticated Benz will, just based on the fact that it uses OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics).
(Just trying to share some knowledge)
I mean the Impala and the Suburban are automatic, and the article does say it makes a difference on automatics, more of a difference on the chevy truck they tested.
Mach430, I don't have a recent one, the last one I did (a year ago) if I remember correctly my car had 276 RWHP. But I will be getting one a day or two before I do either mod first.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: I would very strongly recommend that anyone who thinks chipping can give an N/A moto
Originally posted by pocholin
Thanks, i didn't know that the way you explained.
I mean the Impala and the Suburban are automatic, and the article does say it makes a difference on automatics, more of a difference on the chevy truck they tested.
Thanks, i didn't know that the way you explained.
I mean the Impala and the Suburban are automatic, and the article does say it makes a difference on automatics, more of a difference on the chevy truck they tested.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: I would very strongly recommend that anyone who thinks chipping can give an N/A moto
Originally posted by pocholin
Mach430, I don't have a recent one, the last one I did (a year ago) if I remember correctly my car had 276 RWHP. But I will be getting one a day or two before I do either mod first.
Mach430, I don't have a recent one, the last one I did (a year ago) if I remember correctly my car had 276 RWHP. But I will be getting one a day or two before I do either mod first.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: I would very strongly recommend that anyone who thinks chipping can give an N/A
Originally posted by Mach430
Make sure you do each mod seperately, so you can see the gains from both. Neither mod will affect eachother, so it does not matter which you do first.
Make sure you do each mod seperately, so you can see the gains from both. Neither mod will affect eachother, so it does not matter which you do first.
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Has anybody finally been the ginnie pig and tried the powerchip from www.powerchipgroup.com ?
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Re: Re: underdrive pulleys
Originally posted by Mach430
Any shop should be able to install the pulleys. You are only changing 3 pulleys and a belt. All they need is a pulley puller from Snap-On Tools. If they do not know how to do it, I would leave... We are available for tech support if the installer needs assistance.
Any shop should be able to install the pulleys. You are only changing 3 pulleys and a belt. All they need is a pulley puller from Snap-On Tools. If they do not know how to do it, I would leave... We are available for tech support if the installer needs assistance.
I'm sure this has been addressed and I missed your answer to this, but exactly which three pulleys are replaced by your kit?? Thanks.
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originally posted by Brian Yee
I'm sure this has been addressed and I missed your answer to this, but exactly which three pulleys are replaced by your kit?? Thanks.
I'm sure this has been addressed and I missed your answer to this, but exactly which three pulleys are replaced by your kit?? Thanks.
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originally posted by pocholin
Well, I'm debating on the pulleys or the chip, I'll let you know when I make up my mind.
Well, I'm debating on the pulleys or the chip, I'll let you know when I make up my mind.
