2011 Bluetec tuning
#1
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2011 Bluetec tuning
I didn't search but couldn't find any recent threads on tuning boxes for the 164 Bluetec engines. I don't want to reflash my ecu but would prefer something that can be removed for warranty work.
I've seen Kleeman, Carlsson and I've heard Brabus has a solution. I am curious to hear from someone who's been running one or someone knowledgable on diesel tuning.
I find the truck to be quite nice but I'm coming out of a touareg V10 and I miss some of the power. I don't expect to ver fully replicate that capability. I also don't want to degrade what is really good fuel economy.
I've seen Kleeman, Carlsson and I've heard Brabus has a solution. I am curious to hear from someone who's been running one or someone knowledgable on diesel tuning.
I find the truck to be quite nice but I'm coming out of a touareg V10 and I miss some of the power. I don't expect to ver fully replicate that capability. I also don't want to degrade what is really good fuel economy.
#2
SO... which do you want more? The BlueTec can produce more power but at the expense of fuel economy.
I own a 2010 BlueTec and commute 84 miles daily and average 28 to 32 mpg with a best of just a little over 34. I also have a 2006 ML350 with the gas engine (16 to 18 mpg). I am happy with BlueTec power level and I am also OK knowing that the gas version will out accelerate the oil burner.
I assisted a friend with a Cummings in a Dodge 3500 P/U by installing a larger turbo w/ Gale Banks tunable controls and large bore exhaust. He now has close to 1,000 ft-lb torque available, but dropped fuel economy from 18 to 21 to around 7 to 9 mpg. He says that he won't use the additional power and keep the tune low, but invariably he likes the extra HP and cranks it up.
SO... back to the original question: which is more important to you the mpg or the power?
I own a 2010 BlueTec and commute 84 miles daily and average 28 to 32 mpg with a best of just a little over 34. I also have a 2006 ML350 with the gas engine (16 to 18 mpg). I am happy with BlueTec power level and I am also OK knowing that the gas version will out accelerate the oil burner.
I assisted a friend with a Cummings in a Dodge 3500 P/U by installing a larger turbo w/ Gale Banks tunable controls and large bore exhaust. He now has close to 1,000 ft-lb torque available, but dropped fuel economy from 18 to 21 to around 7 to 9 mpg. He says that he won't use the additional power and keep the tune low, but invariably he likes the extra HP and cranks it up.
SO... back to the original question: which is more important to you the mpg or the power?
#4
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The Kleeman box is nice on the E320 CDI. Gives a solid bump in power throughout the band and feels like it has more pickup. I haven't seen the MPGs drop significantly - but again - it's a CDI.
#6
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I only have it on a CDI. Simply giving my experience with that. I imagine the boxes would perform very much the same across both platforms.
Last edited by boardboy330; 03-14-2013 at 02:45 PM.
#7
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As for Kleeman, I am using it for long time and I can tell - it is working very good for CDI engine.