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Old 10-15-2013, 09:32 PM
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Talking Franks brain goes south...

You guessed it....Renntech will work their magic on Franks ECM...I sent it out today "overnight" and hopefully should get it back Thurs along with a set of plugs

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What kind of power increase are they promising? Cost? I am eager to hear the results!
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This is what they say they can do for my 550...

ML 550 (W166- M278 Biturbo Engine) Stock Performance:
  • 402 HP @ 5,250 RPM; 443 LB-FT @ 1,800 RPM
  • Note: Mercedes M278 engine performance when measured obtains higher numbers that rated from factory.
Modified Performance:
  • 530 HP @ 4900 RPM; 606 LB-FT @ 4100 RPM

Price: $2,740
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That's a huge gain..! Mercedes left lots in the box on these turbo engines
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That's a huge gain..! Mercedes left lots in the box on these turbo engines

Can't wait to read your testing results I have been reading and was thinking about doing the same ....

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