SL/R230: sl550 engine modificaions
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Renntech just released a chip yielding a whopping 15hp. I am awaiting an exhaust.... that should yield another 15hp..... I would imagine the limitations on this engine are not unlike the prior 55 n/a engine, i.e. Intake and exhaust, but you know for me i am really happy with the 400 or so crank horsepower the car really hooks up well (4.7 or so to sixty).
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Maybe the week of the 30th, my boss is out of town, 
Hey, I need some MB's to shoot. I need to add more to my site...tired of just shooting mine.
Sorry for hijacking the thread...I would also like to know what can be done to a 550 engine.
Hey, I need some MB's to shoot. I need to add more to my site...tired of just shooting mine.
Sorry for hijacking the thread...I would also like to know what can be done to a 550 engine.
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Sorry, I have to address this.......cost is going to be about $4000 for 40 hp, thats why all these tuners want you to buy the 55 because the tuning actually makes economic sense,($4000 gets you 150-200hp) but i still believe the 550 is a much better balanced car in consideration of all factors: power, steering, handling, brakes, ride etc. Just my 2
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Sorry, I have to address this.......cost is going to be about $4000 for 40 hp, thats why all these tuners want you to buy the 55 because the tuning actually makes economic sense,($4000 gets you 150-200hp) but i still believe the 550 is a much better balanced car in consideration of all factors: power, steering, handling, brakes, ride etc. Just my 2
Do we have performance #s for this? That will put the S550 with a 422bhp? What is the 0-60 time? 1/4 mile time?
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PS - I am interested - but if my 0-60 time now is 5.3 and after the mod it is 5.1.................. i just cant justify....
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$4000 for 40bhp ? thats $1000 per 10 horses? Isnt that kinda on the high side?
Do we have performance #s for this? That will put the S550 with a 422bhp? What is the 0-60 time? 1/4 mile time?
Thanks
Bradley
PS - I am interested - but if my 0-60 time now is 5.3 and after the mod it is 5.1.................. i just cant justify....
Do we have performance #s for this? That will put the S550 with a 422bhp? What is the 0-60 time? 1/4 mile time?
Thanks
Bradley
PS - I am interested - but if my 0-60 time now is 5.3 and after the mod it is 5.1.................. i just cant justify....
if the 0-60 time goes sub 5s that would be great. so adamg, how much will all this cost?
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The ECU upgrade is $1995 for 15 hp gain. The headers are coming out pretty soon. I will post the dyno chart tomorrow.
PS: When you purchase the headers/TB or other mods, even a highflow cats we will reflash your car for free. Remember you get free updates.
PS: When you purchase the headers/TB or other mods, even a highflow cats we will reflash your car for free. Remember you get free updates.
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are you saying that if you buy the headers, you get the renntech ecu upgrade for free?
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