SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: ECU Tune comparison
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SL65 AMG, X5-4.8i M-Sport, 530D, 528i
ECU Tune comparison
Have seen a lot of discussions and dyno charts over the years for the different engines, but I would love to see the different tunes for the same engine put together in the same chart, so one can see the real difference.
Sometimes I wonder how big the difference really are on the power?
However I've tried the Speedriven tune, It's feel fast but are not made for real fast driving on the German autobahn only for acceleration as I've had different issues hereof. Some of these issues have been addressed somewhat, but lately (8 month) I can't get any contact with Speedriven, so I feel stock.
So now I will get a new and more reliable tune in near future, hence my question above.
Sometimes I wonder how big the difference really are on the power?
However I've tried the Speedriven tune, It's feel fast but are not made for real fast driving on the German autobahn only for acceleration as I've had different issues hereof. Some of these issues have been addressed somewhat, but lately (8 month) I can't get any contact with Speedriven, so I feel stock.
So now I will get a new and more reliable tune in near future, hence my question above.
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CL600, SL600, Quattroporte, S/C Denali, Turbo M3, H1
Have seen a lot of discussions and dyno charts over the years for the different engines, but I would love to see the different tunes for the same engine put together in the same chart, so one can see the real difference.
Sometimes I wonder how big the difference really are on the power?
However I've tried the Speedriven tune, It's feel fast but are not made for real fast driving on the German autobahn only for acceleration as I've had different issues hereof. Some of these issues have been addressed somewhat, but lately (8 month) I can't get any contact with Speedriven, so I feel stock.
So now I will get a new and more reliable tune in near future, hence my question above.
Sometimes I wonder how big the difference really are on the power?
However I've tried the Speedriven tune, It's feel fast but are not made for real fast driving on the German autobahn only for acceleration as I've had different issues hereof. Some of these issues have been addressed somewhat, but lately (8 month) I can't get any contact with Speedriven, so I feel stock.
So now I will get a new and more reliable tune in near future, hence my question above.
I tried to call Speedriven as well and haven't heard anything back unfortunately, because I will be buying some additional mods for the cars soon.
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SL65 AMG, X5-4.8i M-Sport, 530D, 528i
Kleemann tuning
After al my problems with Spreedriven ECU + TCU tune and later no feedback at all from the company for 8-9 month - I finally went with a Kleemann ECU + TCU tune (see my other post about this).
There is big differences and after have being using both setups for some time, I can tell the Kleemann is absolute complete, reliable and a much much better tune. There is absolute no doubt that the Speedriven tune is not tested enough in real world environment (except maybe 1/4 mile testing) as I discovered several issues when driving highspeed and doing highspeed accelerations on the German autobahn. One issue was leveling out at 130-140 mph and then just slightly touching the accelerator to add just a bit more speed, the engine somehow closed down for a couple of seconds feeling like you stepped on the brakes. When releasing the accelerator, the engine "came" back on. Full throttle didn't bring forward the problem.
Two other issues are drivability and gas milage when driving at normal 55-65 mph, the Kleemann is far superior.
There is big differences and after have being using both setups for some time, I can tell the Kleemann is absolute complete, reliable and a much much better tune. There is absolute no doubt that the Speedriven tune is not tested enough in real world environment (except maybe 1/4 mile testing) as I discovered several issues when driving highspeed and doing highspeed accelerations on the German autobahn. One issue was leveling out at 130-140 mph and then just slightly touching the accelerator to add just a bit more speed, the engine somehow closed down for a couple of seconds feeling like you stepped on the brakes. When releasing the accelerator, the engine "came" back on. Full throttle didn't bring forward the problem.
Two other issues are drivability and gas milage when driving at normal 55-65 mph, the Kleemann is far superior.
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I have the Kleeman ECU/TCU upgrades and have been very happy with them...no issues except maybe needing rear tires sooner...
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Thx...Well back to OT...after Switzer gets done with my 997tt cab flex fuel E911 build they are going to do some testing and skunk works on my SL65.
I'll be the guinea pig to get more power/tq while addressing the inherent issues of engine management, tcu control, traction control (i.e. wheel slippage), and cooling. We will see what can be done...
The SL65 will be switched over to a new ECU platform...if successful with respect to efficiency and reliability then I foresee some 65/600 owners benefiting from the beta testing on my car. It'll be challenging to say the least.
At the very least, a ECU/TCU program may come out of Switzer Performance for folks who don't want to get into more complicated modifications.
I'll be the guinea pig to get more power/tq while addressing the inherent issues of engine management, tcu control, traction control (i.e. wheel slippage), and cooling. We will see what can be done...
The SL65 will be switched over to a new ECU platform...if successful with respect to efficiency and reliability then I foresee some 65/600 owners benefiting from the beta testing on my car. It'll be challenging to say the least.
At the very least, a ECU/TCU program may come out of Switzer Performance for folks who don't want to get into more complicated modifications.
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Thanks for sharing, and awesome info about potential V12 TT tuning. If you can pump well over 1000hp from your GTR with a TT V6, then 1000hp should really be easy to pump out of the TT V12.
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Well at least that is the case of my Kleeman ECU/TCU upgrade which I've been running for 4 yrs.
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Instead of starting a new thread I thought I ask here, how much of a difference in gains does each tune have, speedriven/oe tuning/kleeman/dyno-comp/renntech/logic lab? Basically best bank for the buck or are they all similar gains?
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OE Tuning C63 AMG
CL65 ECU Tune Dynograph
For those who are interested. Here is a dynograph of before tuning vs OE Tuning ECU tune from a CL65 we dynoed last week on CA91 premium gasoline.
Baseline Peak Figures: 571wHp & 682wTq
Tuned Peak Figures: 615wHp & 788wTq
Gains of 50-60wHp & 100-110wTq depending on rpm.
Baseline Peak Figures: 571wHp & 682wTq
Tuned Peak Figures: 615wHp & 788wTq
Gains of 50-60wHp & 100-110wTq depending on rpm.