Aftermarket chip for GLE350
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Aftermarket chip for GLE350
Did a search but couldn't find anything, maybe it's covered in other MB models with similar setup but my search came up empty.
There are companies like Renntech and OE Tuning that tune the turbo engines on MB, but so far I only see them on higher end engine setup. Does anyone have any chip for the GLE350? I looked on E300 (pretty much the same engine) and also see nothing.
Is there particular reason that this engine can't be tuned, or there is no market? With so many more GLE350 on the road, I would expect there are some owners who are willing to pay for more power (or other hacks).
There are companies like Renntech and OE Tuning that tune the turbo engines on MB, but so far I only see them on higher end engine setup. Does anyone have any chip for the GLE350? I looked on E300 (pretty much the same engine) and also see nothing.
Is there particular reason that this engine can't be tuned, or there is no market? With so many more GLE350 on the road, I would expect there are some owners who are willing to pay for more power (or other hacks).
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Did a search but couldn't find anything, maybe it's covered in other MB models with similar setup but my search came up empty.
There are companies like Renntech and OE Tuning that tune the turbo engines on MB, but so far I only see them on higher end engine setup. Does anyone have any chip for the GLE350? I looked on E300 (pretty much the same engine) and also see nothing.
Is there particular reason that this engine can't be tuned, or there is no market? With so many more GLE350 on the road, I would expect there are some owners who are willing to pay for more power (or other hacks).
There are companies like Renntech and OE Tuning that tune the turbo engines on MB, but so far I only see them on higher end engine setup. Does anyone have any chip for the GLE350? I looked on E300 (pretty much the same engine) and also see nothing.
Is there particular reason that this engine can't be tuned, or there is no market? With so many more GLE350 on the road, I would expect there are some owners who are willing to pay for more power (or other hacks).
Those willing to pay a relatively small premium (9% or so) for much more power (extra 42% HP and 35% Torque) opt for TT V6 in GLE450 from the start.
Edit: Actually there are a number of tunes for TT I4: from ECU tuning - like OE Tuning as posted below to "chipping" - like RaceChip. Just search other boards with TT I4 engine cars. Seems there a several to suit various budgets.
Last edited by threeMBs; 12-20-2019 at 08:11 PM. Reason: Tunes.
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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
Chips for 350
Did a search but couldn't find anything, maybe it's covered in other MB models with similar setup but my search came up empty.
There are companies like Renntech and OE Tuning that tune the turbo engines on MB, but so far I only see them on higher end engine setup. Does anyone have any chip for the GLE350? I looked on E300 (pretty much the same engine) and also see nothing.
Is there particular reason that this engine can't be tuned, or there is no market? With so many more GLE350 on the road, I would expect there are some owners who are willing to pay for more power (or other hacks).
There are companies like Renntech and OE Tuning that tune the turbo engines on MB, but so far I only see them on higher end engine setup. Does anyone have any chip for the GLE350? I looked on E300 (pretty much the same engine) and also see nothing.
Is there particular reason that this engine can't be tuned, or there is no market? With so many more GLE350 on the road, I would expect there are some owners who are willing to pay for more power (or other hacks).
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Did a search but couldn't find anything, maybe it's covered in other MB models with similar setup but my search came up empty.
There are companies like Renntech and OE Tuning that tune the turbo engines on MB, but so far I only see them on higher end engine setup. Does anyone have any chip for the GLE350? I looked on E300 (pretty much the same engine) and also see nothing.
Is there particular reason that this engine can't be tuned, or there is no market? With so many more GLE350 on the road, I would expect there are some owners who are willing to pay for more power (or other hacks).
There are companies like Renntech and OE Tuning that tune the turbo engines on MB, but so far I only see them on higher end engine setup. Does anyone have any chip for the GLE350? I looked on E300 (pretty much the same engine) and also see nothing.
Is there particular reason that this engine can't be tuned, or there is no market? With so many more GLE350 on the road, I would expect there are some owners who are willing to pay for more power (or other hacks).
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TT I4 was introduced more than 6 years ago in the US (first in CLA250, then GLC300 & E300), so if there is no tune by now, it probably is not coming.
Those willing to pay a relatively small premium (9% or so) for much more power (extra 42% HP and 35% Torque) opt for TT V6 in GLE450 from the start.
Edit: Actually there are a number of tunes for TT I4: from ECU tuning - like OE Tuning as posted below to "chipping" - like RaceChip. Just search other boards with TT I4 engine cars. Seems there a several to suit various budgets.
Those willing to pay a relatively small premium (9% or so) for much more power (extra 42% HP and 35% Torque) opt for TT V6 in GLE450 from the start.
Edit: Actually there are a number of tunes for TT I4: from ECU tuning - like OE Tuning as posted below to "chipping" - like RaceChip. Just search other boards with TT I4 engine cars. Seems there a several to suit various budgets.
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Edit: I came across manufacturer's installation video of the Racechip on W167 GLE350 (this is by no means an endorsement of the product):
Last edited by threeMBs; 12-21-2019 at 04:42 PM. Reason: Installation
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I love this comment - "the many threads reporting problems with warranty".... now that's funny !
1. What are you looking to accomplish ? With a Tune + Downpipes + anything else you throw will achieve two things - (1) modify the Torque/Power Curve (3) with "everything" "maybe" increase your Hp 10%-15%
Is it really worth it ?
2. Warranty - we have maybe 3-4 posters (including 1 from Canada) who report ""warranty" issues with MB after doing a tune - and any potential future dust up between you and Mercedes on your "tuned" Mercedes in large part depends on your relationship with your servicing dealer.
1. What are you looking to accomplish ? With a Tune + Downpipes + anything else you throw will achieve two things - (1) modify the Torque/Power Curve (3) with "everything" "maybe" increase your Hp 10%-15%
Is it really worth it ?
2. Warranty - we have maybe 3-4 posters (including 1 from Canada) who report ""warranty" issues with MB after doing a tune - and any potential future dust up between you and Mercedes on your "tuned" Mercedes in large part depends on your relationship with your servicing dealer.