Performance chip upgrade - V8
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1994 E320
Don't waste your time with chips. On the older engines they're of little help. If you want more power, you'll want to modify the exhaust system; that's where the most power is lost. However, I personally don't condone doing things that would further harm the environment 
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Originally posted by Jer
Don't waste your time with chips. On the older engines they're of little help. If you want more power, you'll want to modify the exhaust system; that's where the most power is lost. However, I personally don't condone doing things that would further harm the environment
Don't waste your time with chips. On the older engines they're of little help. If you want more power, you'll want to modify the exhaust system; that's where the most power is lost. However, I personally don't condone doing things that would further harm the environment
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Originally posted by Jer
That crossed my mind. I want to help people, but just try to absolve myself from any consequences resulting from such actions
That crossed my mind. I want to help people, but just try to absolve myself from any consequences resulting from such actions
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Coming from a completely performance aspect, what type of modification do you think would give the greatest gains for the exhaust system aspect? Straight piping? Gut cats and remove resonators? I don't want to be abnoxiously loud at any point, but a gain in performance would be nice.
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Removing the catalysts would be the biggest help. Also, if you have an EGR, remove the hose and plug it with a ball bearing. Some folks do that on the turbodiesels to get more power and better fuel economy.
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Search for something called the Timevalve Y-Pipe in Mercedesshop.com's Hot-Rod forum.
I love Mustang Cobras and Vettes that make that V8 rumble down the road.. but I'd hate to see a W124 do the same... so I haven't done anything to the exhaust. I like the sophisticated growl from the motor
I love Mustang Cobras and Vettes that make that V8 rumble down the road.. but I'd hate to see a W124 do the same... so I haven't done anything to the exhaust. I like the sophisticated growl from the motor
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The best performance gain will not be from the engine but from the diff., if it's replaced with a 2.89 ratio one the car will be around a second or so faster to 60. The higher the ratio the faster the car, but in return is lower top speed and gas mileage.
