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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 01:27 PM
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Why would Mercedes make the AMG versions for the SUVs and why I would buy one? Photos of the new addition to my family. Photos taken before my old house closed escrow and before I was complete with my E63 mods.













Wife gave me a choice. Tune the E63, forgo the Porsche turbo ( not practical for my family ) and get this GL63 AMG which is huge BTW so you know what route I took.

I know I shouldnt compare Apple to Orange, but how can I make the SUV a little faster ? Lol.

I must say though it is a pretty fast SUV for its size.
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 10:05 PM
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You could always get a Renntech/AMS turbo upgrade. Even without it, the GL63 is an awesome family ride.
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 01:07 AM
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Ecu tune will really wake it up, especially since it'll give big torque increase to move that huge car.
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What do you guys think about a Renntech turbo upgrade for the E63? I think I'll just leave the SUV alone and let it be a family big car.
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What do you guys think about a Renntech turbo upgrade for the E63? I think I'll just leave the SUV alone and let it be a family big car.
That would be sweet. I always wonder if the transmission should be updated as well if you are adding the bigger turbos.
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That would be sweet. I always wonder if the transmission should be updated as well if you are adding the bigger turbos.
Actually asked Renntech and of course they said transmission upgrade is needed to handle to HP, but ask my Dealer friend and he said no because it was built to handle the HP, but then again my friend said he's got my back if something goes wrong. But the really question is if a transmission upgrade will completely get rid of the launch lag? Anyone?
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