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Ok guys...what is the deal with this chip..they claim 511 hp with Gold 93 octane. All good sources I have say this is impossible without a pulley/ECU (the supercharger is pulley-driven) combo upgrade. Has anyone tried this???
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A large pulley and chip could easily give you 50+ HP and TQ
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i've been wondering why nobody brought up powerchip's claim of 42hp from a 55 tune with all the other tuner bashing going on around here.
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I think the 511hp claim comes from the fact that the normal car is 496hp.. The 469hp claim that MB puts out is underrated and we all know that.. the cars dyno 411 - 420 at the wheels which puts us at 500hp crank.
Powerchip is basically saying you'll get 11 - 20hp from a tune which is true.
All of their numbers are put into the advertising from real dynos they do..
Powerchip is basically saying you'll get 11 - 20hp from a tune which is true.
All of their numbers are put into the advertising from real dynos they do..
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Not sure but members on this board and others with 63 had their warranty void with a Powerchip ECU upgrade, something to consider if your still in warranty.
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Anyone with a 63 that has their ECU programmed needs to make sure that the rubber SEAL is put back onto the ECU between the top & bottom half.. if it is not resealed MB will know its tampered with..
This is true with anyone who tries to flash your ECU.
63 ECUs cannot be OBDII flashed.. they have to be done on the bench and the cover has to come off the ECU.
This was discovered recently (from what I know) and now Powerchip is putting new seals back once they put the ECU back in the car.
This is true with anyone who tries to flash your ECU.
63 ECUs cannot be OBDII flashed.. they have to be done on the bench and the cover has to come off the ECU.
This was discovered recently (from what I know) and now Powerchip is putting new seals back once they put the ECU back in the car.
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If they are claiming it at the crank, then it is possible. Keep in mind you are saying 93 octane, so the car will need a tune to really use it. Find out what the details are. How will they prove it, etc? You prefer to do an ECU upgrade WITHOUT Pulley? The Pulley is the best bang for the buck, bar-none.
A large pulley and chip could easily give you 50+ HP and TQ
A large pulley and chip could easily give you 50+ HP and TQ
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ohhhhhh ic.. well ive been using 93 octane since i bought the car.. like every other car on the road like this.. am i not suppose to? its only 87, 89, 93 here
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Anyone with a 63 that has their ECU programmed needs to make sure that the rubber SEAL is put back onto the ECU between the top & bottom half.. if it is not resealed MB will know its tampered with..
This is true with anyone who tries to flash your ECU.
63 ECUs cannot be OBDII flashed.. they have to be done on the bench and the cover has to come off the ECU.
This was discovered recently (from what I know) and now Powerchip is putting new seals back once they put the ECU back in the car.
This is true with anyone who tries to flash your ECU.
63 ECUs cannot be OBDII flashed.. they have to be done on the bench and the cover has to come off the ECU.
This was discovered recently (from what I know) and now Powerchip is putting new seals back once they put the ECU back in the car.
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yep that's my understanding also but i just wondered why so many people point fingers at veloce when powerchip has been making the same claims for years.
I think the 511hp claim comes from the fact that the normal car is 496hp.. The 469hp claim that MB puts out is underrated and we all know that.. the cars dyno 411 - 420 at the wheels which puts us at 500hp crank.
Powerchip is basically saying you'll get 11 - 20hp from a tune which is true.
All of their numbers are put into the advertising from real dynos they do..
Powerchip is basically saying you'll get 11 - 20hp from a tune which is true.
All of their numbers are put into the advertising from real dynos they do..
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Ok, some false stuff flying here.
First, Victor is correct in saying that these cars are underrated. Most have 490+ HP instead of the 469 that MB states. However, some have been de-tuned with an ECU update from MB. The PowerChip ECU tune does bring it up to 510+ at the crank. My car dynoed in third gear (stupid dyno tech!) at 436 RWHP....which makes it about 515 at the crank. I also have K&N filters.
Second, they DO remove the speed limiter.
Aaron with StealthAuto did mine and he was FIRST class to deal with. I got the 93 tune with the limiter removed. When I get a pulley upgrade, I will send it back to be tuned for the upgraded pulley for an additional $100.00.
Hope that helps!
First, Victor is correct in saying that these cars are underrated. Most have 490+ HP instead of the 469 that MB states. However, some have been de-tuned with an ECU update from MB. The PowerChip ECU tune does bring it up to 510+ at the crank. My car dynoed in third gear (stupid dyno tech!) at 436 RWHP....which makes it about 515 at the crank. I also have K&N filters.
Second, they DO remove the speed limiter.
Aaron with StealthAuto did mine and he was FIRST class to deal with. I got the 93 tune with the limiter removed. When I get a pulley upgrade, I will send it back to be tuned for the upgraded pulley for an additional $100.00.
Hope that helps!
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*DISCLAIMER* please keep in mind i'm not bashing or defending any tuners...just making an observation.
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The speed limiter is not removed from ANY of the tuners. It is a rev limiter and it is simply increased. Powerchip's tune opens the E55 top end to over 200mph.
It seems to me that the issue with the 63s is universal and has nothing to do with the tuner. Does RennTech not also have to break the seal? I just think the powerchipped cars were the first to get flagged.
It seems to me that the issue with the 63s is universal and has nothing to do with the tuner. Does RennTech not also have to break the seal? I just think the powerchipped cars were the first to get flagged.
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You sure about that rev limiter deal Jangy? Seems odd they would raise this and not a mph limiter.
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If memory serves me, my final E55 tune with PC definitely took out the speed limiter but I am not sure about the RPM's.
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