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Old May 19, 2020 | 12:50 AM
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Just picked up a great SL600 with 88k miles. What should I do to get the most out of the performance of this ? Plan on tuning it with ECU and TCU . Plugs ? Cheaper options ? KN filter ? Thanks. !
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Originally Posted by Lorenzo Fevola
Just picked up a great SL600 with 88k miles. What should I do to get the most out of the performance of this ? Plan on tuning it with ECU and TCU . Plugs ? Cheaper options ? KN filter ? Thanks. !
I am mounting the Weistec Meth kit tomorrow
ill let you know
it's supposed to be crazy
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We also have a meth kit $800 with silicone Y pipe
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What are your turbo upgrades for the 600?
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What are your turbo upgrades for the 600?

we only offer a stage 1 compressor wheel upgrade for the 275
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Have you tried running the late model 65 turbo's? Word is they may be the same as the SL65 Black turbos?
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