Brabus K-8 Kit
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'03 E55 AMG
Brabus K-8 Kit
Just had Brabus install their K-8 performance upgrade on my '03 E55. It is supposed to boost hp to 520 and torque to 575, 0-60 under 4 seconds (5 psi extra boost).
Was wondering if any other members have had this upgrade done yet and if so what their initial impressions were? Mine so far are very positive.
Will post a picture of the engine tomorrow.
Was wondering if any other members have had this upgrade done yet and if so what their initial impressions were? Mine so far are very positive.
Will post a picture of the engine tomorrow.
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Re: Brabus K-8 Kit
Originally posted by Apple '55
Just had Brabus install their K-8 performance upgrade on my '03 E55. It is supposed to boost hp to 520 and torque to 575, 0-60 under 4 seconds (5 psi extra boost).
Was wondering if any other members have had this upgrade done yet and if so what their initial impressions were? Mine so far are very positive.
Will post a picture of the engine tomorrow.
Just had Brabus install their K-8 performance upgrade on my '03 E55. It is supposed to boost hp to 520 and torque to 575, 0-60 under 4 seconds (5 psi extra boost).
Was wondering if any other members have had this upgrade done yet and if so what their initial impressions were? Mine so far are very positive.
Will post a picture of the engine tomorrow.
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I did a bit of research on the K8 kit before deciding to "do it my way".
K8 kit consists of alloy water pump pulley, to assist with belt cooling, of all things as well as larger crank pulley and software upgrade. Boost is increased by 2.5PSI from memory.
K8 kit consists of alloy water pump pulley, to assist with belt cooling, of all things as well as larger crank pulley and software upgrade. Boost is increased by 2.5PSI from memory.
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Apple - is yours silver ? Were you on the FDR north yesterday evening around 5:30 - an E55 in the left and a CL55 in the right lanes (both black) ?
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From: New York City
'03 E55 AMG
Brabus K-8 Kit
The cost of the Brabus K-8 kit installed was $15k. My initial impressions are very favorable although I have not had a chance to do any real testing as of yet.
