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Old 05-08-2006, 07:55 PM
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Performance chip location in my '03 C230

Hey all I was told by the previous owner there was a performance chip that was added to the car. Where in the world could I check to see if this is true.
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Old 05-09-2006, 11:04 PM
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It would be a reprogrammed ECU. The common scenario is that the ECU is removed, sent to a shop for reflashing, mailed back and re-installed. You won't see a difference.
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It would be a reprogrammed ECU. The common scenario is that the ECU is removed, sent to a shop for reflashing, mailed back and re-installed. You won't see a difference.
For our cars you do. Just get pulleys and you'll be all set . How else am I killing Lexus IS250 6Speeds?

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For our cars you do. Just get pulleys and you'll be all set . How else am I killing Lexus IS250 6Speeds?

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So I can JUST do the pulley and not the ECU upgrade and get good results?
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What I meant was that there isn't a visible change to the ECU. It's just flashed. The only visible sign that it has changed is the grin on your face and/or thinner wallet
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Originally Posted by CJ_E350
So I can JUST do the pulley and not the ECU upgrade and get good results?
Well the best way to do it is to install the combination. I would get pulleys.. feel the difference, then chip the car (speedtuning). On an N/A car you'll feel more throttle response, etc, but of course more of the benefit would be felt and realized if you were boosted.

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I've chipped my car while under warranty for the last 1.5 years of it. In fact, ON TOP of the K-Box I was chipped and STILL my warranty wasn't void.. then again, I had awesome service advisors.

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