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

05 e55 upgrade suggestions

Old Oct 21, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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05 e55 upgrade suggestions

Hey guys I'm looking to do some mods for the car but can't make up my mind on what to do. I have about 4k to spend but like a said just really can't decide. I perfer power mods over anything else.
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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 09:31 AM
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Start with a full maintenance on the car. Every fluid, every spark plug inspected, compression/leak down. Make sure you have a healthy candidate.

After that, work on cooling mods and long tube headers. Help the car breathe and keep cool. That will help you when the car keep cool and maintain consistent power once you begin to change out the pulley.
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Old Oct 21, 2016 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000UZJ

After that, work on cooling mods and long tube headers. Help the car breathe and keep cool. That will help you when the car keep cool and maintain consistent power once you begin to change out the pulley.
+1. But get a data logger. Cooling = low IAT. Low IAT = utilizing all power the car is making through a 1/4 mile or 60-130 blast (whatever your gig is).

More boost from pulley mods = more heat and slower car.

do cooling right the first time = new ic pump, split cooling, and a 5+ gallon ice trunk tank.

if you plan on 1/4 mile drag strip a drag set up should be top of the list before any power adders.

plenty of options on a heat exchanger ((new or modify stock unit).

search these topics endless threads.

i wrote the book on mistakes.
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