TheVazha

Hi!
Just got a 05 E55. I want to upgrade the engine. Not too crazy buy I want a little more juice then stock. I am a complete noob. Never thought I'd call my self that, but I am. I have a decent budget but rather stay with in $1K-$1.5K. Any and all suggestions are GREATLY appreciated.

Thanx!!
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guysandiego

i am basically on the same mission -- from what i read and been told... mild pulley - shorty headers -- and basics like K&N filter

TheVazha

Yeah I'm down with all that! Where tho? It seems like there are only a couple places that do the work and the prices are a bit steep. I guess that's what you get for driving a $90K sports car. Still want suggestions!!!

guysandiego

check the forums -- very useful -- you can get a used pulley and headers for your budget -- each item requires about 2 1/2 hours to install -- if you get a mild pulley you can get away without dyno tuning--- which costs +$1000 -- but of course tuning will get you best results... I am not going to have my car tuned.

I found a used pulley for less than $500 and people have used headers for under 1g...

read my threads because many smart members gave me the same advise

RenntechE55

If your in the 1.5k budget look around and Im sure you can get a large pulley with a tune and HE and pump for all in that price range those are your best mods for the money.

guysandiego

wow - i dont think he can get all that -- from my many readings on this forum -- tuning alone can easily be over $1100. but this other guy knows better than me --- have him point you the way and do it!!! that would be a great deal. upgraded Heat exchanger 'HE' - upgraded pump - pulley and a tune!!!

RenntechE55

Ohh yep I was thinking custom REtune prices my bad. you can get a pump and HE for Around $500. Then find a used pulley and maybe save up for a tune? just a idea. What I did is not touch my car until I had money for every thing I wanted to do performance wise all at once so I didnt need a Retune or didnt feel like a spent a bunch of money for little increases in steps I spent a bunch of money and got a bunch of power all at once.

TheVazha

Thank you guys for ALL the wonderful suggestions. I got my car tuned TODAY by Jerry at LET (he had a client with the device right here in Malibu!) and let me tell you, WOW! I thought it was all BS but you really do get some decent gains. The car is noticeably faster and sounds more aggressive. I got a great price on the tune and the best part is that if I decide to do the pulley later down the line they wont charge me for a re-tune. I've been driving all afternoon and it really really is true that you can get a good amount of gain just with the tune. A+ if you're working on a budget and want some extra juice.

TheVazha

Sandiego, why wont you tune? Its FAST!

guysandiego

well- after I do my mods --- I dont think I will need the extra 10whp... dont get me wrong it would be nice but not for the amount of money they are charging for tunes. That is my plan.... but who knows... catch me after a lucky day at the casino or trading stocks -- I will be more likely to splurge on a well priced tune.

TheVazha

I paid $500 and I am blown away with the gains. Man to man advice, you wont regret it.

TheVazha

I didn't dyno but just form driving I can tell you FOR SURE I got more then 10 rwhp. Its unbelievable. I can see how people would be skeptic, I was until I just pulled the trigger and got it done.

guysandiego

well- $500 tune is a far cry for the normal $1200.... $500 is much more reasonable for me.

TheVazha

Hit me up and I'll send you hommies number. The "computer and codes" are still in town. He has to mail them back tomorrow, maybe you can catch him before he does. If you cruise up to Malibu I can meet you and you can drive my car to see what everyone is raving about!
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guysandiego

well, i can't do it now --- I still hae 2 mods to do before i think about tuning

apeiron

I would be curious to see what your AFR's and Inj Duty Cycles are at after this tune. If you ever decide to get your car dynoe'd would you mind asking the guys to log your AFR's for you?