Chiptuned ML320CDI
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Chiptuned ML320CDI
I have been told here by one company that sells MB cars that AMG itself is doing ECU retunes for W164 320CDI models. They said power increases up to 264BHP and 585NM. I couldn't sleep very well so I have decided to try and go for it!
Car feels much quicker now, I would say it is in Cayenne S territory.
Check it out by yourself.
This is my stock car 0-160KPH (0-102MPH):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72z5j3Is1Ds
My car after ECU retune by AMG:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsguqBmEVbU
And finally 60-220KPH - going slightly uphill:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J_G77YuJhk
I think difference is quite visible!
Car feels much quicker now, I would say it is in Cayenne S territory.Check it out by yourself.
This is my stock car 0-160KPH (0-102MPH):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72z5j3Is1Ds
My car after ECU retune by AMG:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsguqBmEVbU
And finally 60-220KPH - going slightly uphill:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J_G77YuJhk
I think difference is quite visible!
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2006 W164 ML350
looks good
i only have a petrol car, but how did you get AMG to do it, I have checked everywhere like the 'performance studio' and in the price lists, but all I can see is the increase speed limiters
do u have a link on where to get it done by amg?
do u have a link on where to get it done by amg?
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I was actually like this
, but they said it's really possible.Maybe you can try to send an e-mail to your local AMG dealership...perhaps?
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08 GL 450 / 09 ml 320 / 10 ml350
you might try this guy in germany, he is not with amg. I have used him on my audi's. he even flew here in 97 to get the chip from my A8 when they just came out. I tested 4 versions for him. this is european website but i believe he has an office in michigan. frank at wetterauer.de . he thought the kd box was a joke he said it just boosted one parameter to increase fuel rail pressure.
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Paramount Tuning
I chipped my '08 ML320 CDI for economy instead of performance. Yes, that is an option if you feel that the vehicle has ample power off the showroom floor, which I did.
The vendor, Paramount Tuning U.K., said that the chip remaps the engine output for perhaps a tiny increase in HP but a much larger output in torque. This allows for downshifts to occur less frequently, and less fuel needing to be used to get the car up to speed and up hills. Check out their website here if you are curious.
I was averaging 27MPG (US) in my ML prior to the chip, and now it's right at 30MPG. That's with about 85% highway and 15% city traffic. I normally travel 2-5MPH over the speed limit, accelerate gently, and coast to a stop if it's obvious the light 1000 feet in front of you is going to be red when you get there (duh). If you can believe I can go almost 800 miles on a single tank of diesel! This vehicle is amazing.
The chip cost me right around $600 so it should pay for itself in about 18 months.
Also see my graph of the history of fuel consumption for my truck. It's clear to see where I installed the chip. Also notice there was a break-in period when I first purchased the vehicle.
The vendor, Paramount Tuning U.K., said that the chip remaps the engine output for perhaps a tiny increase in HP but a much larger output in torque. This allows for downshifts to occur less frequently, and less fuel needing to be used to get the car up to speed and up hills. Check out their website here if you are curious.
I was averaging 27MPG (US) in my ML prior to the chip, and now it's right at 30MPG. That's with about 85% highway and 15% city traffic. I normally travel 2-5MPH over the speed limit, accelerate gently, and coast to a stop if it's obvious the light 1000 feet in front of you is going to be red when you get there (duh). If you can believe I can go almost 800 miles on a single tank of diesel! This vehicle is amazing.
The chip cost me right around $600 so it should pay for itself in about 18 months.
Also see my graph of the history of fuel consumption for my truck. It's clear to see where I installed the chip. Also notice there was a break-in period when I first purchased the vehicle.
