W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 06:04 PM
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Engine self tuning options

I've got loads of experience in tuning my Celica with a standalone ecu (Apexi Power FC). With it, I can adjust fuelling, VVT angles and ignition timing. It links into the factory knock sensor and provides knock values for various rpm vs load breakpoints. I can gauge 'normal' values (ie, noise picked up from the sensor) vs actual knock this way. Oh and I tune in conjunction with an AEM wideband plugged into the exhaust past the header.

Is there anything similar that I can buy for the E55 that isn't horribly expensive either? If I get to increasing power on my E55 (when I buy another one - can't find a good one after 2 months still!) I'd like to be able to make a safe custom tune after every mod, rather than bend over at a dyno every time.
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 06:15 PM
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If you want inexpensive no, if you have money you can buy the tuning SW that some of the tuners use although there will be a learning curve
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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I understand said software is $$$. ($7500 or so US)
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MindBend
I understand said software is $$$. ($7500 or so US)
Would you happen to you have a link?
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 05:26 AM
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Would you happen to you have a link?

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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 10:32 PM
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wow....damn that's incredibly expensive.

Looks like I'll be living off box tunes then. Nevermind, thought I'd ask...
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 11:01 PM
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I had a powerFC before too when my celica was boosted lol !!!!




you can get a fine tune on the dyno instead of box tune .
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 04:59 AM
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No way, were you on newcelica.org? That's like my second home since 2006.

How does your boosted celica compare to the E55? I think my N/A stroker motor will run me level with a stock E55.
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um..... I would guess my e55 is faster .... its a long time ago.. I had that celica @ 280whp 6speed.


I was on newcelica.org before too hhaha
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