Walnut Blasting Intake Valves GLE43 AMG
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From: Austin, TX
2009 ML63 AMG (W164) and 2017 GLE43 AMG (W166)
Thanks for that! Well I decided I would throw a few more $$$'s at the car. The car has 145K miles on it now.
1st - the catalytic converters are getting replaced - bought the following from German Car Accessories. I've heard a rattle from the exhaust on the driver side and the current ones have run their lifespan... although it did just pass an emissions test...
2016-2019 Mercedes GLE350/GLE400/GLE450/GLE43 AMG Downpipes | W166/C292 × 1
Yes Heat Shield / 200 Cell Euro 6 Sport High Flow Cat
2nd - I decided to buy some parts from FCP Euro to have on hand -
- Mercedes Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator - Genuine Mercedes 0001531159 Qty: 2 Price: $139.90
- Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Price: $212.99
3rd - https://www.proclipusa.com/ is having a sell with 50% off bases so I decided to get the fancy cell phone clip - no more searching for my phone or losing it in the pit of despair between the seats...
4th - I contacted BenzNinja regarding both the diagnostic setup and looking to make a few changes - namely - remember my last drive mode, disable auto-off (or remember my last mode), AC Rest - not sure if this is possible but hoping so to avoid the moldy smell from the AC Air box not drying out... my ML has AC REST which keeps the air running and avoids the moldy smell. And speaking of the '09 ML63 AMG - its getting prepped for a family vacation seeing as the GLE will not be ready in time. New brake lines, brakes and rotors, front lower control arm, new set of tires and an alignment are hopefully finished and ready later today!
And yes.... pretty much did all that in the wrong order... should have started with #4 a while ago... will get all this sorted over the next few weeks and hopefully the car will be 0-60 in under 6s...
1st - the catalytic converters are getting replaced - bought the following from German Car Accessories. I've heard a rattle from the exhaust on the driver side and the current ones have run their lifespan... although it did just pass an emissions test...
2016-2019 Mercedes GLE350/GLE400/GLE450/GLE43 AMG Downpipes | W166/C292 × 1
Yes Heat Shield / 200 Cell Euro 6 Sport High Flow Cat
2nd - I decided to buy some parts from FCP Euro to have on hand -
- Mercedes Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator - Genuine Mercedes 0001531159 Qty: 2 Price: $139.90
- Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Price: $212.99
3rd - https://www.proclipusa.com/ is having a sell with 50% off bases so I decided to get the fancy cell phone clip - no more searching for my phone or losing it in the pit of despair between the seats...
4th - I contacted BenzNinja regarding both the diagnostic setup and looking to make a few changes - namely - remember my last drive mode, disable auto-off (or remember my last mode), AC Rest - not sure if this is possible but hoping so to avoid the moldy smell from the AC Air box not drying out... my ML has AC REST which keeps the air running and avoids the moldy smell. And speaking of the '09 ML63 AMG - its getting prepped for a family vacation seeing as the GLE will not be ready in time. New brake lines, brakes and rotors, front lower control arm, new set of tires and an alignment are hopefully finished and ready later today!
And yes.... pretty much did all that in the wrong order... should have started with #4 a while ago... will get all this sorted over the next few weeks and hopefully the car will be 0-60 in under 6s...
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Thanks for that! Well I decided I would throw a few more $$$'s at the car. The car has 145K miles on it now.
1st - the catalytic converters are getting replaced - bought the following from German Car Accessories. I've heard a rattle from the exhaust on the driver side and the current ones have run their lifespan... although it did just pass an emissions test...
2016-2019 Mercedes GLE350/GLE400/GLE450/GLE43 AMG Downpipes | W166/C292 × 1
Yes Heat Shield / 200 Cell Euro 6 Sport High Flow Cat
2nd - I decided to buy some parts from FCP Euro to have on hand -
- Mercedes Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator - Genuine Mercedes 0001531159 Qty: 2 Price: $139.90
- Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Price: $212.99
3rd - https://www.proclipusa.com/ is having a sell with 50% off bases so I decided to get the fancy cell phone clip - no more searching for my phone or losing it in the pit of despair between the seats...
4th - I contacted BenzNinja regarding both the diagnostic setup and looking to make a few changes - namely - remember my last drive mode, disable auto-off (or remember my last mode), AC Rest - not sure if this is possible but hoping so to avoid the moldy smell from the AC Air box not drying out... my ML has AC REST which keeps the air running and avoids the moldy smell. And speaking of the '09 ML63 AMG - its getting prepped for a family vacation seeing as the GLE will not be ready in time. New brake lines, brakes and rotors, front lower control arm, new set of tires and an alignment are hopefully finished and ready later today!
And yes.... pretty much did all that in the wrong order... should have started with #4 a while ago... will get all this sorted over the next few weeks and hopefully the car will be 0-60 in under 6s...
1st - the catalytic converters are getting replaced - bought the following from German Car Accessories. I've heard a rattle from the exhaust on the driver side and the current ones have run their lifespan... although it did just pass an emissions test...
2016-2019 Mercedes GLE350/GLE400/GLE450/GLE43 AMG Downpipes | W166/C292 × 1
Yes Heat Shield / 200 Cell Euro 6 Sport High Flow Cat
2nd - I decided to buy some parts from FCP Euro to have on hand -
- Mercedes Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator - Genuine Mercedes 0001531159 Qty: 2 Price: $139.90
- Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Price: $212.99
3rd - https://www.proclipusa.com/ is having a sell with 50% off bases so I decided to get the fancy cell phone clip - no more searching for my phone or losing it in the pit of despair between the seats...
4th - I contacted BenzNinja regarding both the diagnostic setup and looking to make a few changes - namely - remember my last drive mode, disable auto-off (or remember my last mode), AC Rest - not sure if this is possible but hoping so to avoid the moldy smell from the AC Air box not drying out... my ML has AC REST which keeps the air running and avoids the moldy smell. And speaking of the '09 ML63 AMG - its getting prepped for a family vacation seeing as the GLE will not be ready in time. New brake lines, brakes and rotors, front lower control arm, new set of tires and an alignment are hopefully finished and ready later today!
And yes.... pretty much did all that in the wrong order... should have started with #4 a while ago... will get all this sorted over the next few weeks and hopefully the car will be 0-60 in under 6s...
While I have not used him, I think you’ll be happy with Benz ninja and his service. That diagnostic allows you to hone in on every signal. No more parts Cannon..
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2014 E63S; AMS 100 octane ECU dyno tune; EDOK TCU tune; BB intakes; sprintbooster
Thanks for that! Well I decided I would throw a few more $$$'s at the car. The car has 145K miles on it now.
1st - the catalytic converters are getting replaced - bought the following from German Car Accessories. I've heard a rattle from the exhaust on the driver side and the current ones have run their lifespan... although it did just pass an emissions test...
2016-2019 Mercedes GLE350/GLE400/GLE450/GLE43 AMG Downpipes | W166/C292 × 1
Yes Heat Shield / 200 Cell Euro 6 Sport High Flow Cat
2nd - I decided to buy some parts from FCP Euro to have on hand -
- Mercedes Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator - Genuine Mercedes 0001531159 Qty: 2 Price: $139.90
- Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Price: $212.99
3rd - https://www.proclipusa.com/ is having a sell with 50% off bases so I decided to get the fancy cell phone clip - no more searching for my phone or losing it in the pit of despair between the seats...
4th - I contacted BenzNinja regarding both the diagnostic setup and looking to make a few changes - namely - remember my last drive mode, disable auto-off (or remember my last mode), AC Rest - not sure if this is possible but hoping so to avoid the moldy smell from the AC Air box not drying out... my ML has AC REST which keeps the air running and avoids the moldy smell. And speaking of the '09 ML63 AMG - its getting prepped for a family vacation seeing as the GLE will not be ready in time. New brake lines, brakes and rotors, front lower control arm, new set of tires and an alignment are hopefully finished and ready later today!
And yes.... pretty much did all that in the wrong order... should have started with #4 a while ago... will get all this sorted over the next few weeks and hopefully the car will be 0-60 in under 6s...
1st - the catalytic converters are getting replaced - bought the following from German Car Accessories. I've heard a rattle from the exhaust on the driver side and the current ones have run their lifespan... although it did just pass an emissions test...
2016-2019 Mercedes GLE350/GLE400/GLE450/GLE43 AMG Downpipes | W166/C292 × 1
Yes Heat Shield / 200 Cell Euro 6 Sport High Flow Cat
2nd - I decided to buy some parts from FCP Euro to have on hand -
- Mercedes Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator - Genuine Mercedes 0001531159 Qty: 2 Price: $139.90
- Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Mercedes Boost Pressure Solenoid - Vemo 0101531328 Price: $212.99
3rd - https://www.proclipusa.com/ is having a sell with 50% off bases so I decided to get the fancy cell phone clip - no more searching for my phone or losing it in the pit of despair between the seats...
4th - I contacted BenzNinja regarding both the diagnostic setup and looking to make a few changes - namely - remember my last drive mode, disable auto-off (or remember my last mode), AC Rest - not sure if this is possible but hoping so to avoid the moldy smell from the AC Air box not drying out... my ML has AC REST which keeps the air running and avoids the moldy smell. And speaking of the '09 ML63 AMG - its getting prepped for a family vacation seeing as the GLE will not be ready in time. New brake lines, brakes and rotors, front lower control arm, new set of tires and an alignment are hopefully finished and ready later today!
And yes.... pretty much did all that in the wrong order... should have started with #4 a while ago... will get all this sorted over the next few weeks and hopefully the car will be 0-60 in under 6s...
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From: Austin, TX
2009 ML63 AMG (W164) and 2017 GLE43 AMG (W166)
Thank you! I'm still working through the issues and have the exhaust and parts sitting in the garage... just working to find the time to knock out the changes. The Benz Ninja system is great - I need more time to use it. The phone mount is also pretty good - but my giant phone pixel 9 pro fold with the case is a bit too bulky for it.
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Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 39
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From: Austin, TX
2009 ML63 AMG (W164) and 2017 GLE43 AMG (W166)
Headed to pickup the car after finally getting some work done from my friend Marcos the mechanic....
New exhaust
New engine and transmission mounts
New wastegate actuators
New built in oil catch can
.... Will report shortly if it's successfully fixed the slowness.... Fingers crossed...
I just replaced the mounts a little over a year ago but.... They were clearly gone. Car was rattling at a stop in drive.... Placed in park and it would subside. This time I bought the OEM version.
I kept thinking I would have time to do the work myself ... Ha! Not a chance.... And I started yet another project.... Restoring modding a kids go kart.... What am I thinking!?
Good news is I got to drive the ML63 for a bit... Which I should sell but I don't want to.... It's a beast and I love it.
New exhaust
New engine and transmission mounts
New wastegate actuators
New built in oil catch can
.... Will report shortly if it's successfully fixed the slowness.... Fingers crossed...
I just replaced the mounts a little over a year ago but.... They were clearly gone. Car was rattling at a stop in drive.... Placed in park and it would subside. This time I bought the OEM version.
I kept thinking I would have time to do the work myself ... Ha! Not a chance.... And I started yet another project.... Restoring modding a kids go kart.... What am I thinking!?
Good news is I got to drive the ML63 for a bit... Which I should sell but I don't want to.... It's a beast and I love it.
