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Jul 6, 2018 | 05:51 PM
  #1  
Ok guys I have a stock 2005 e55 81k miles. I have around 3000 to spend.Any suggestions?
Remember it's going to be a daily not interested in too much power just maybe a tune on ecu maybe trans tune if its worth it.
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Jul 6, 2018 | 07:02 PM
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Good tires, pulley 83mm or maybe even 80mm, confirm IC pump is newest bosch 010 or something better, PLM or other heat exchanger and an ECU tune. Then wavetrac if it fits in the budget.
This assumes that all maintenance is well up to date, drive pulleys are in excellent order and you have a voltage regulator, crank position sensor, fuel pump fuse, belts and a few other goodies sitting in a box in the garage waiting.
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Jul 6, 2018 | 09:46 PM
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First off, all maintenance done? any outstanding repairs needed? Sure those front control arm bushings in great shape? Or are they cracked? What about engine oil leaks? Rotors have a lip around the circumference? How about tires? Your Michelin Pilot sports in good shape? Fronts not worn on inside edges? Sure your stock intercooler pump is fully functional? Any leaks at all from any of the airmatics? Had all of your fault codes read and addressed?

In other words..make sure the car is in tip top working order first...that $3k could go quickly just doing that
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Jul 6, 2018 | 09:46 PM
  #4  
Is the fuel pump fuse still a thing after the fuel system "recall" was completed?
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Jul 6, 2018 | 11:49 PM
  #5  
Quote: Is the fuel pump fuse still a thing after the fuel system "recall" was completed?
Yes. But hopefully not for a while.
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Jul 7, 2018 | 07:06 AM
  #6  
I had $3000 to spend as well. Bought new wheels, tires, headers, tune for ecu/tcu, dual idler pulley, tail lights, 3rd brake light, front bumper, headlight lens so I can make them new again. I have $1000+ left and only thing I’m waiting on is install and for bumper to get delivered/painted
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Jul 9, 2018 | 12:36 PM
  #7  
We can help you get the most out of your $3k budget. our stage 2 power package comes in under that.

Check us out www.vrpspeed.com
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Jul 9, 2018 | 06:17 PM
  #8  
Quote: Ok guys I have a stock 2005 e55 81k miles. I have around 3000 to spend.Any suggestions?
Remember it's going to be a daily not interested in too much power just maybe a tune on ecu maybe trans tune if its worth it.
VRP is the stealership version for mods. Do a bit looking you will find cheaper prices.
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Jul 10, 2018 | 08:13 AM
  #9  
Quote:

VRP is the stealership version for mods. Do a bit looking you will find cheaper prices.
Compared too who?

We price match/beat any written quote and offer package discounts as well. You wont find better prices on cooling, pulleys, or power mods anywhere.
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Jul 10, 2018 | 03:04 PM
  #10  
Quote: Compared too who?

We price match/beat any written quote and offer package discounts as well. You wont find better prices on cooling, pulleys, or power mods anywhere.
Eurocharged is the way to go, jerry will always give you the best prices. Talk to him 👍🏼
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Jul 10, 2018 | 03:22 PM
  #11  
Thanks guys will call Eurocharged today
Already ordered the Bosch 010 pump and Plm heat exchanger also found a rear ended E63 local going to get bumper and grill.
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Jul 10, 2018 | 04:30 PM
  #12  
Quote:
I had $3000 to spend as well. Bought new wheels, tires, headers, tune for ecu/tcu, dual idler pulley, tail lights, 3rd brake light, front bumper, headlight lens so I can make them new again. I have $1000+ left and only thing I’m waiting on is install and for bumper to get delivered/painted
You think you got that entire list of equipment for <$2000?
That's fake new kid.
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Jul 10, 2018 | 04:32 PM
  #13  
3k is my budget doesn't mean I can't pass that
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Jul 10, 2018 | 04:37 PM
  #14  
Quote: 3k is my budget doesn't mean I can't pass that
That is literally exactly what "3k is my budget" means though haha.

Anyways I recommend going straight to a 77mm pulley, heat exhanger, IC pump, ECU tune. Once you start dabbling in the power mods you will, like the rest of us, probably end up wanting more and more.
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Jul 10, 2018 | 04:48 PM
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Everyone has a budget but rarely do we keep to it lol. I don't want to compromise reliabilty so don't want to go too crazy with mods. So just a pump, he, ecu and Tcu tune.
I have a 68 SS Camaro that I can play with.
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Jul 10, 2018 | 05:14 PM
  #16  
Quote: Everyone has a budget but rarely do we keep to it lol. I don't want to compromise reliabilty so don't want to go too crazy with mods. So just a pump, he, ecu and Tcu tune.
I have a 68 SS Camaro that I can play with.
Would the Camaro happen to be a white convertible?
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Jul 10, 2018 | 05:46 PM
  #17  
Quote: I have a 68 SS Camaro that I can play with.


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Jul 10, 2018 | 08:52 PM
  #18  
Quote: You think you got that entire list of equipment for <$2000?
That's fake new kid.
I’ll put money that I did. No one said I paid full price on them right? I got killer deals/discounts. New kid? Been here for 6 months with e55 and a year or so on mbworld. You seem to be too stuck up your ***
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Jul 10, 2018 | 10:09 PM
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I think he meant news but typo3d da s,bra. Keep in mind mot everyone can get the dealz you did wirh jerry etc when reccomending stuff
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Jul 10, 2018 | 10:32 PM
  #20  
Quote: I think he meant news but typo3d da s,bra. Keep in mind mot everyone can get the dealz you did wirh jerry etc when reccomending stuff
you most definitely can, jerry gives deals on tuning to everyone as well
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Jul 11, 2018 | 12:45 AM
  #21  
Quote: Thanks guys will call Eurocharged today
Already ordered the Bosch 010 pump and Plm heat exchanger also found a rear ended E63 local going to get bumper and grill.
Bosch 010 is a factory replacement pump not an upgrade.
plm HE is the smallest aftermarket HE available. If you had asked we sell those for $315.

We also sell Eurocharged tunes and exhaust products, but a large percentage of our products we manufacture ourselves.
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Jul 11, 2018 | 01:03 AM
  #22  
Quote: Bosch 010 is a factory replacement pump not an upgrade.
plm HE is the smallest aftermarket HE available. If you had asked we sell those for $315.

We also sell Eurocharged tunes and exhaust products, but a large percentage of our products we manufacture ourselves.
010 is an upgrade if you are still running a superseded pump and it also has one of the best flows for a stock system. Yes the superflow pump is superior when you add in secondary exchangers or tanks but most people don't do this.

The PLM is much larger than stock. Yes there are larger ones available. No, not everyone likes cutting and drilling into their pride and joy to mash the largest exchanger possible in there. I would run one of your secondary exchangers before drilling holes in my bumper bar.
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Jul 11, 2018 | 10:35 AM
  #23  
Quote: Bosch 010 is a factory replacement pump not an upgrade.
plm HE is the smallest aftermarket HE available. If you had asked we sell those for $315.

We also sell Eurocharged tunes and exhaust products, but a large percentage of our products we manufacture ourselves.
if they buy from you it’s more expensive is it not? Regardless don’t buy Eurocharged from 3rd party buy from jerry
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Jul 11, 2018 | 11:21 AM
  #24  
PM sent!
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Jul 13, 2018 | 03:39 PM
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What's the install time for a S/C pulley? shop quoted me 2 hours?

I thought it takes 15 minutes, take belt off, hose clamps, pulley off, hose clamps, pulley on, belt on.
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