SLK/R170: What?! 193hp to 223hp from chip upgrade for $300!??!
10-24-2004, 11:08 PM
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ummmmm...slr?
What?! 193hp to 223hp from chip upgrade for $300!??!
Yellowslk pointed out this website where they state with their chip upgrade, they can take my car from 193hp to 223hp. Is this for real?!?! Yellowslk says it's about $300?
Site is www.upsolute.com
Go to database on left and then search for slk
EDIT: If I got a pulley kit and then did chip installation, would I see an equivalent gain in HP (30hp?)?? Bring TOTAL somewhere around 240-250?!?! Or is that
Site is www.upsolute.com
Go to database on left and then search for slk
EDIT: If I got a pulley kit and then did chip installation, would I see an equivalent gain in HP (30hp?)?? Bring TOTAL somewhere around 240-250?!?! Or is that
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10-25-2004, 05:24 AM
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I have an upsolute on my ccoupe; the gains aren't nearly up to those claims. Though the gains did get much better after the computer re-learned mapping fully.
You'd also probably have to get a custom chip program if you get a pulley; also the $300 is too low of a figure for even a stock program.
You'd also probably have to get a custom chip program if you get a pulley; also the $300 is too low of a figure for even a stock program.
10-25-2004, 12:41 PM
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I've upgraded with that one and all i can tell you is that is.....FANTASTIC!!!! 
Don't know if it's a +30hp improvment....but now it's A LOT BETTER!!!!!!!
Don't know if it's a +30hp improvment....but now it's A LOT BETTER!!!!!!!
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10-26-2004, 01:56 AM
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the gains are really really less than 30hp.
plus it's not at all rpm, and not at all gears. You could get +8 whp in first, +5 in second, +3 in third, etc.
the pulley gives way more power, all the time (when the supercharger turns)
The main reason people get a chip is to have a really better shifting sequence on the automatic transmission,m it removes almost all the lag mercedes are known to have when you floor it.
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plus it's not at all rpm, and not at all gears. You could get +8 whp in first, +5 in second, +3 in third, etc.
the pulley gives way more power, all the time (when the supercharger turns)
The main reason people get a chip is to have a really better shifting sequence on the automatic transmission,m it removes almost all the lag mercedes are known to have when you floor it.
Etienne
10-26-2004, 02:40 AM
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They do it buy reprogram the chip you aready have in your car. Its the same as when I have my 300zx tt and had my computer reprogramed by Jim Wolf Tech. I gain about 60Hp on dino for that. Granted the z was a turbo and it up the boost. Jim Wolf charge about $400 US for that.
I know that my supercharger is mechanically driven so I didnt expect to much gain in hp. But the swifting will be better though. But $300 for 10-15 hp gain is a good deal when you look at it at dollar/hp.
I was talking to the guy Lanny. He said after I get my pulley kit put in he can also write up a program to get more gains out of it for about $150 US.
I was looking at other site and other companys and there is usually $200 markup for same thing just because are cars have a benz symbol.
Anyway you look at it. >>ITS A GOOD DEAL<<
I know that my supercharger is mechanically driven so I didnt expect to much gain in hp. But the swifting will be better though. But $300 for 10-15 hp gain is a good deal when you look at it at dollar/hp.
I was talking to the guy Lanny. He said after I get my pulley kit put in he can also write up a program to get more gains out of it for about $150 US.
I was looking at other site and other companys and there is usually $200 markup for same thing just because are cars have a benz symbol.
Anyway you look at it. >>ITS A GOOD DEAL<<
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11-01-2004, 03:40 AM
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Hey everyone I just got chiped this friday. I think the mapping is kickin now and wow it alot faster. I raced my friend 330i and beat him buy about 2 car lengths. Im about to buy a gtech pro so ill let you know how much faster I got.
PS This is was a good $350 spend!!!
PS This is was a good $350 spend!!!
11-02-2004, 12:36 AM
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sup kris...so you got an upsolute chip put into your car? that's awesome that you can beat a 330Ci!...was it an AT or MT? and did you race from 0-60 mph?
11-02-2004, 12:43 AM
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The 330 was a AT. And it was a 1/4 mile run.
Also I was on the 71 today and got up to 150mph this chip is great .
Also I was on the 71 today and got up to 150mph this chip is great
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