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S65 "Simple Software upgrade"
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S65 "Simple Software upgrade"
I have the 06 S65 AMG. Browsing around, wikipredia says "a simple software upgrade pushes the motor to a staggering 740 hp and well over 850 ft/lbs tq". I called my local MB dealer to ask if this was true, and if so, what is the cost of "simple software". They were not very versed in S65's and had to get back to me.
Anyone hear of this? Will it cause havoc with what is already a beautiful car?
thx
Anyone hear of this? Will it cause havoc with what is already a beautiful car?
thx
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I have the 06 S65 AMG. Browsing around, wikipredia says "a simple software upgrade pushes the motor to a staggering 740 hp and well over 850 ft/lbs tq". I called my local MB dealer to ask if this was true, and if so, what is the cost of "simple software". They were not very versed in S65's and had to get back to me.
Anyone hear of this? Will it cause havoc with what is already a beautiful car?
thx
Anyone hear of this? Will it cause havoc with what is already a beautiful car?
thx
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From: Westbury New York
2004 S 55 AMG
software
There's a reintech in New Jersey and I ask them for my S55 2004 and they told me around $ 4.000
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From: Mechanicsville, VA
'09 CLK550, '18 AMG GTR, '06 C55 AMG, '25 GLS450, 09 E63
It is safe as long as a reputable tuner performs the "simple software upgrade". It makes a huge difference with no trade offs. I went with Renntech and am very pleased with the results. The V-12 BiTurbo cars benefit most from a tune as "600" series cars respond in a similar fashion. You won't believe that such a simple mod could help so much.
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From: Laguna Niguel
'94 SL600,'05 SL600,'06 S65,'07 E63,'14 E63S,'09SL600 all sold, ‘15 S65,‘18 E63S,'17 SL65, '17S65Cab
I have a 91 octane tune from Eurocharged on my S65 and one of the SL600's. I would guess this tune adds about 10 to 15% to the peak numbers but significantly improve the torque numbers starting below 2000 RPM. As stated above these cars really come alive with these simple re-flashes. The highway fuel mileage improved on both as well; about 3 mpg on the 65 and about 1 mpg on the 600. So far no downside to the re-flash.
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From: Ludicrous Speed
opposite-lock...
caveat emptor:
a flash will stress already high stressed coils and very quickly exploit any weaknesses
they're going to fail anyway, just a matter of when - just be aware that the flash could accelerate that timeframe
worth every red cent, regardless
a flash will stress already high stressed coils and very quickly exploit any weaknesses
they're going to fail anyway, just a matter of when - just be aware that the flash could accelerate that timeframe
worth every red cent, regardless
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65 Chevelle Wagon w/ C5 frame, 08 ML63, 04 S600, 04 E55,(sold) 00 ML55,(sold) 98 C43-55K Swap
Speedriven tune highly recommended
You won't find better customer service and support anywhere else
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From: Ludicrous Speed
opposite-lock...
this is not unique to these cars, chipping any boosted car will reveal other issues 'upstream' - typically ignition / fuel / boost(i.e. hose) related...
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'06 MB S55 AMG; '04 Audi Allroad 4.2; '05 BMW M3 Conv.; '92 MB 500E
OK, so what's the verdict here? Eurocharged or Speedriven? Eurocharged has a 172mm pulley, tune and cooling package. Most of us know our crank pulleys (like any s/c pulley) should be replaced at about 80k miles, and the Johnson I/C 30 (or whatever) pump is likely better than OEM. So what do experienced users say about the two of them?
Thanks in advance for your help. I'm pulling the trigger on one of them for my '06 S55 soon.
Best,
maw
Thanks in advance for your help. I'm pulling the trigger on one of them for my '06 S55 soon.
Best,
maw
