What do you guys suggest about the performance ?

Prices,links, etc...

What you got on your car ?

 

I think the only worthy upgrades to the 320 motor is a Kompressor by Kleemann. However, be ready to sell your kidney to get it installed. Last time I asked, the Kompressor itself is 11-12k and install is another 2-3k. Other than installing a Kompressor, it's mostly mental HP. You won't feel the difference

I have a remapped ECU, UD pulley, cat back exhaust, K&N and it is still pretty slow

 

sell and buy an E55. if you want a faster car, buy a faster car. it's a lot cheaper and holds resale value.

 

buy tommys old straight 6 banger with the muffler delete and mystery motor!
I hear that thing could go 163mph+

 

I fixed it for you.

 

This is the best advice.

 

If you want SUSPENSION performance, which is equally as useful, moreso really, in daily driving, I can suggest the inexpensive upgrades I did to my 2001 E320, which as you may know, leaves the lot feeling numb, loose, pillowy and disengaged from the driver.

- 17" AMG wheels (chromed -- probably a mistake as tires are now leaking) $1300
- Bridgestone Potenza tires
- Eibach springs $450 which perfectly lowered car 1.5"
- Koni shocks (adjustable, set to easiest ride) $300 installed? can't remember.

All this cost under $2,500, and made it a completely different car in handling.

For pure vanity, I had the stock muffler and resonator replaced at 100k with a Remus muffler (without resonator) which gives a subdued, throaty sound. $750.

I did not do 18" wheels concerned with a harsher ride and the overdone appearance in chrome -- this was 7 years ago when that sized wheel was not common --, and I didn't put in Eibach's stiffer anti-sway bar thinking it was probably overkill.

I agree that if torque is your objective, get a car with more torque, like the E55.

 

if ya got an extra 10K there's an E55 for sale on this board with 500HP

 

Buy a bigger engine I have seen MB engines that are in good used condition and come rebuilt for as low as 1000$ that have more hp but you will have to also swap out the trans and any systems controlling them as well but I think if you really want hp over looks buy a 350 and a th400 and strap some upgrades on that baby you will def need to be savy with a wrench or know someone who does and is willing to help you do it. Stray away from the fact that you need MB performance parts for performance because MB is performance parts already unless you can get ahold of amg turbo or supercharger and manage to fit it on a the MB Inline 6 or whatever you have but even then your performance wont jump as high as you would expect sure you could fabricate mounts for a aftermarket forced induction system but it may ruin your motor if turbo or supercharger supporting upgrades aren't installed as well. it can be done just look at the 1987 e190 touring car they did it but most of those parts were designed to fit the motor were specificaly engineered by amg to fit that car only youd be lucky to find something like that now days another option gut the interior youd be suprized how much weight you can remove to improve your cars handling ability and acceleration.

 

moved reply to correct forum

 

You have a W211 bro, might want to post this in the W211 forum. This is the W210 one. Also, while youre navigating this page...check the post dates. This thread is old AF

 

True... I was doing a search online looking for parts and I neglected to read the thread title to see where it was... my bad... regardless maybe someone who still subscribes to this forum could give me some advice... after I move it to the right thread... lol...