When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
This is my first time owning an MB. I have owned several BMW's, including E46/E92 M3, Supra MK3-4, Civic Turbo, Rx-7 FD3S, Mitsubishi Evolution 5 and others, currently I have a C7 Z51 Stingray Cabrio. Since a few months ago I have been interested in MB, I was very interested in the W211 E55 AMG and last week I bought one, it is in excellent condition, today I left it in the workshop to make a tune up (oil/filter change, complete overhaul of the vehicle, etc).
It should be noted that the vehicle is totally stock.
The first thing I want is to change the sound of the vehicle as it is totally restricted and does not sound like a V8, I am used to vehicles with high pitched sounds.
I know there are several threads about this, but I want to start this one since the other threads are personalized by other owners and as I have no experience in these vehicles I would like to orient myself personally with people who do know.
For a loud sound I was told to do the following:
1. Longtube headers ( Maximizer Long Tube Headers )
2. Decatted
3. Custom 3 inch pipe
4. X pipe
5. Gutted mufflers
Unless you're a glutton for punishment, I would HIGHLY recommend skipping this mod. Search around in this thread for 82mm throttle body hiccup. It hasn't been fixed and the folks that say they are running it w/ no problems are vastly outnumbered by those (like me) who are still having issues with the car due to adding that throttle body.
Unless you're a glutton for punishment, I would HIGHLY recommend skipping this mod. Search around in this thread for 82mm throttle body hiccup. It hasn't been fixed and the folks that say they are running it w/ no problems are vastly outnumbered by those (like me) who are still having issues with the car due to adding that throttle body.
welcome dude! yea skip the throttle body, these cars just don't play nice with an aftermarket TB. a good set of long tubes and a tune. thats a quick car really.
welcome dude! yea skip the throttle body, these cars just don't play nice with an aftermarket TB. a good set of long tubes and a tune. thats a quick car really.
Unless you're a glutton for punishment, I would HIGHLY recommend skipping this mod. Search around in this thread for 82mm throttle body hiccup. It hasn't been fixed and the folks that say they are running it w/ no problems are vastly outnumbered by those (like me) who are still having issues with the car due to adding that throttle body.
can't stress enough how important headers are. people have popped cylinder 8 on these things by upgrading cooling, pulley, and tune but not the exhaust. you need the headers to vacate all that heat
can't stress enough how important headers are. people have popped cylinder 8 on these things by upgrading cooling, pulley, and tune but not the exhaust. you need the headers to vacate all that heat
since you mentioned money is a concern and are only looking for a 420-430 hp, i'd go with LTH + tune and call it a day. an upgraded h/e will never hurt but not completely necessary for that setup since you'll actually be running a bit cooler than stock with reduced boost pressure. the stock intake is efficient as you'll get so don't waste your money there. I've got k&n filters which produce a bit more whine up top but i doubt much if any power.
I'm sure someone could chime in on a good tune. if i were to modify i'd go w RaceIQ but there are plenty of options out there.
since you mentioned money is a concern and are only looking for a 420-430 hp, i'd go with LTH + tune and call it a day. an upgraded h/e will never hurt but not completely necessary for that setup since you'll actually be running a bit cooler than stock with reduced boost pressure. the stock intake is efficient as you'll get so don't waste your money there. I've got k&n filters which produce a bit more whine up top but i doubt much if any power.
I'm sure someone could chime in on a good tune. if i were to modify i'd go w RaceIQ but there are plenty of options out there.
We found several things that needed to be replaced, bought everything new.
ANYONE KNOWS WHERE CAN I FIND THIS PLUG? EBAY ? PART NUMBER
I bought everything that needed to be replaced, new. + some extras.
LIST
Maximizer Long Tube Headers w/ X-Pipe
Bosch 52lb 550cc fuel injectors
Heat Exchanger PLM
Johnson CM30 Pump
Carbon Fiber Intake
Starter (was weak)
Engine Oil Level Sensor
Head Gasket (left and right)
Engine Mounts
NGK OEM Spark Plug LFR6AIX-11
Mann Oil Air Carbon Cabin Filter Service Kit
Supercharger Pulley Belt Combo HD
Front Left Driver Side Seat Adjust Switch OEM
Rear Upper/Lower Control Arms
I own a Auto Body Repair & Paint Shop, the car is already there, I'm going to paint the complete front (fenders LH/RH,hood, front/rear bumper) and the rims (Hyper Black). I will upload photos of the process.
Which tune do you recommend, Eurocharged or WEISTEC for this setup? and how much whp I should get with this setup??
if I am not happy with the performance of the car, I will buy the 83mm pulley and retune.
We found several things that needed to be replaced, bought everything new.
ANYONE KNOWS WHERE CAN I FIND THIS PLUG? EBAY ? PART NUMBER
I bought everything that needed to be replaced, new. + some extras.
LIST
Maximizer Long Tube Headers w/ X-Pipe
Bosch 52lb 550cc fuel injectors
Heat Exchanger PLM
Johnson CM30 Pump
Carbon Fiber Intake
Starter (was weak)
Engine Oil Level Sensor
Head Gasket (left and right)
Engine Mounts
NGK OEM Spark Plug LFR6AIX-11
Mann Oil Air Carbon Cabin Filter Service Kit
Supercharger Pulley Belt Combo HD
Front Left Driver Side Seat Adjust Switch OEM
Rear Upper/Lower Control Arms
I own a Auto Body Repair & Paint Shop, the car is already there, I'm going to paint the complete front (fenders LH/RH,hood, front/rear bumper) and the rims (Hyper Black). I will upload photos of the process.
Which tune do you recommend, Eurocharged or WEISTEC for this setup? and how much whp I should get with this setup??
if I am not happy with the performance of the car, I will buy the 83mm pulley and retune.
How do these tunes work, be it eurocharged, raceiq etc.? Do you just flash a pre-made tune on your ecu, without adjusting it to your individual engine?
Hello guys, what coolant can I use in the vehicle? the dealer does not have it available right now, I will have to order it. Does the prestone works ?, in conjunction with the Red Line water wetter?
03-15-2021, 04:05 PM
NEW TO MB! UPGRADING MY E55!!
)*
