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best mods for $10k? 08 e63

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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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best mods for $10k? 08 e63

looking to go faster of course. new to this forum. have read a lot of great threads. but it hasnt become clear to me which way to get the most out of this car without breaking the bank.

4k on the dial.

any suggestions?
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Really bout all that is out there right now are headers, ECU and filters. Should put away most of your 10K on those from what I hear.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Right now RennTech offers a stage 1 upgrade which consists of Headers + ECU for a claimed 40 to 50 hp increase, but I'd wait a few months as EvoTech/EuroElities and VRP are working on a few more goodies....

Also, Brabus offers a package that consists of ECU upgrade + full exhaust system with high flow cats, but it costs $18,000 and claims of 50 hp increase

If you must have it now, go RennTech

Contact rarfinancial, he is a member on this board that has all the RennTech goodies already installed on his CLS63
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Forget all that of the 150 horse variety.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by publicon
looking to go faster of course. new to this forum. have read a lot of great threads. but it hasnt become clear to me which way to get the most out of this car without breaking the bank.

4k on the dial.

any suggestions?
nos

less than 10 and you will destroy so many cars

nos
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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RennTech lowering module: About a grand for the equipment and a few hours of labor...
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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put the 10k down on a C63 and add NOS!
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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Resonator delete and replace it with VRUS's X pipe
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remove charcol filters
bypass secondary cats
add Kleemann or brabus sport primary cats.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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Filters? What filters are you all talking about? I have not seeN any for the
63's yet. Can the secondary cats be removed without setting off any lights? You guys know me, I will investigate. Hello, I am a MODAHOLIC You will be too, very soon, BEWARE GRASS HOPPER.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:21 AM
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Filters? What filters are you all talking about? I have not seeN any for the
63's yet. Can the secondary cats be removed without setting off any lights? You guys know me, I will investigate. Hello, I am a MODAHOLIC You will be too, very soon, BEWARE GRASS HOPPER.
Don't forget the Sprint booster , Lots of fun.. Welcome aboard
I think BMC filters has some for the 63's. Secondary cats wont cause the CEL light to come; check the youtube video's of the E63 with the secondary catalytics bypassed.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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wasent a comapny on here working on a supercharger for the 63s?

edit: https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...63+supercharge

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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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Fit a second hand 55K motor?

Sorry could not resist...

10k$ ... thats quite allot for N/A mods - you might get away with custom S/C or turbo setup for that ...
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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10k?

Isn't gonna do much.

My recommendations would be a set of light forged rims first. That can suck up 4-6k with tires.

2nd would be a set of headers.

3rd would be ECU.
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