Renntech transmission upgrade needed?
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Renntech transmission upgrade needed?
Hey guys I'm pretty new to this forum as a member so I'll lay it all out pretty straightforward. I have a 16' GLE63s 4matic currently on a Renntech tune, downpipes, and BMC filters. I've done before and after dyno runs and attached both of em. I've also used a Vbox Sport to get specific when it comes to numbers. 0-100kph 4.07 seconds and 1/4 mile I ran 12.06 @183.8kph. Now I am very pleased with my results from Renntech so I am aiming for an m157 stage II and bigger intercooler/pump upgrade. They have repeatedly claimed that the stock transmission does not require any mechanical upgrades to enforce that much torque on the new upgrades however I am a little worried. Has anyone tried their 722.9 transmission upgrade? Does it really help with shift times and lower rpm acceleration? If anyone wants to ask why I'm doing this to a 2.5 ton suv? Just for the fun of it..
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The love here can be a bit slow at times... I get your question, I too get a lot of why bother just drive it stock, but its a twin turbo V8 SUV, who doesn't want to make it go faster and for the cost of a tune - BOOM!
Anyhow, no idea on the transmission tune, interested to know how you get on. I found my transmission seems to be getting a little clunky (that said its getting colder now too), I'm going to put the stock ECU back in tonight see how it goes, no expecting to see a difference.
Anyhow, no idea on the transmission tune, interested to know how you get on. I found my transmission seems to be getting a little clunky (that said its getting colder now too), I'm going to put the stock ECU back in tonight see how it goes, no expecting to see a difference.
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Yea I feel you about that love though lol.. Renntech has a 722.9 transmission upgrade and so do weistec. I'm thinking about Renntech stage II so I'm probably going to look into their uograde
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Are you actually having problem with transmission or is precaution to potential future problems?
I was also advised by various tuners that no modifications were required to the Gearbox to handle an ECU Tune, it was only when we started to look at bigger turbos etc that transmission modifications may be required.
I was also advised by various tuners that no modifications were required to the Gearbox to handle an ECU Tune, it was only when we started to look at bigger turbos etc that transmission modifications may be required.
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Are you actually having problem with transmission or is precaution to potential future problems?
I was also advised by various tuners that no modifications were required to the Gearbox to handle an ECU Tune, it was only when we started to look at bigger turbos etc that transmission modifications may be required.
I was also advised by various tuners that no modifications were required to the Gearbox to handle an ECU Tune, it was only when we started to look at bigger turbos etc that transmission modifications may be required.
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Updated Vbox times without passenger and launched correctly:
0-60mph: 3.88 sec
0-62mph: (0-100kph) 4.01 sec
1/4 mile: 11.97 @115.26mph
0-60mph: 3.88 sec
0-62mph: (0-100kph) 4.01 sec
1/4 mile: 11.97 @115.26mph
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http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ic-test-review
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The acceleration numbers seem close to stock numbers run by Car & Driver. What were the weather conditions and altitude when you ran?
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ic-test-review
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ic-test-review
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I also have a vbox and do my own testing of my vehicles. Are you using the raw vbox acceleration data without regard to any "roll-out"? If you are not using roll-out, that would knock a couple of tenths off the times to compare to magazine data. But the 1/4 mile trap speed still seems fairly low for what I would expect from downpipes and tune.
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I don't know if the C&D numbers are exaggerated or not, but MB usually lists some pretty conservative 0-60 mph times (probably a function of MB not using any roll-out in attaining the times).
I also have a vbox and do my own testing of my vehicles. Are you using the raw vbox acceleration data without regard to any "roll-out"? If you are not using roll-out, that would knock a couple of tenths off the times to compare to magazine data. But the 1/4 mile trap speed still seems fairly low for what I would expect from downpipes and tune.
I also have a vbox and do my own testing of my vehicles. Are you using the raw vbox acceleration data without regard to any "roll-out"? If you are not using roll-out, that would knock a couple of tenths off the times to compare to magazine data. But the 1/4 mile trap speed still seems fairly low for what I would expect from downpipes and tune.
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On my w166 ml63 I have 680hp and about 1'050 Nm of torque which is limited ...
I was told by my tuner and brabus confirmed the info that below that power/torque no problem for the stock transmission...
Above upgrade is vital...
I was told by my tuner and brabus confirmed the info that below that power/torque no problem for the stock transmission...
Above upgrade is vital...
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I've seen W166 and X166 run torque above 708 lb-ft and be fine. Long-term, only time will tell.
For daily driver and long-term reliability, I don't think any tuner has bigger R&D and deeper pockets than Brabus. Their techs limit the torque to 708 lb-ft of torque for a daily driver, to be driven all day at high speeds and be reliable.
Can you push more, I'm sure - but anything more, personally I'd do the Weistec bulletproof transmission upgrade that is good for up to 1,000 lb-ft of torque.
"Both tuning versions produce 960 Nm (708 lb-ft) of torque from a low 2,000 rpm. Peak torque was limited electronically to protect the drivetrain."
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/21/b...00-horsepower/
For daily driver and long-term reliability, I don't think any tuner has bigger R&D and deeper pockets than Brabus. Their techs limit the torque to 708 lb-ft of torque for a daily driver, to be driven all day at high speeds and be reliable.
Can you push more, I'm sure - but anything more, personally I'd do the Weistec bulletproof transmission upgrade that is good for up to 1,000 lb-ft of torque.
"Both tuning versions produce 960 Nm (708 lb-ft) of torque from a low 2,000 rpm. Peak torque was limited electronically to protect the drivetrain."
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/21/b...00-horsepower/
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yea figured with that much torque and it being my daily I went through with it lol had it shipped to RT Florida.
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I've seen W166 and X166 run torque above 708 lb-ft and be fine. Long-term, only time will tell.
For daily driver and long-term reliability, I don't think any tuner has bigger R&D and deeper pockets than Brabus. Their techs limit the torque to 708 lb-ft of torque for a daily driver, to be driven all day at high speeds and be reliable.
Can you push more, I'm sure - but anything more, personally I'd do the Weistec bulletproof transmission upgrade that is good for up to 1,000 lb-ft of torque.
"Both tuning versions produce 960 Nm (708 lb-ft) of torque from a low 2,000 rpm. Peak torque was limited electronically to protect the drivetrain."
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/21/b...00-horsepower/
For daily driver and long-term reliability, I don't think any tuner has bigger R&D and deeper pockets than Brabus. Their techs limit the torque to 708 lb-ft of torque for a daily driver, to be driven all day at high speeds and be reliable.
Can you push more, I'm sure - but anything more, personally I'd do the Weistec bulletproof transmission upgrade that is good for up to 1,000 lb-ft of torque.
"Both tuning versions produce 960 Nm (708 lb-ft) of torque from a low 2,000 rpm. Peak torque was limited electronically to protect the drivetrain."
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/21/b...00-horsepower/