Performance Chip

[Kswiss]

Hey guys, i have a 99 c230 kom. (i know its slow -_-) ...but i was wondering what i can do to make it faster. I heard getting a new performance chip will make this happen but i have no idea of what company i should use. ALso, what other ideas do you guys have to make it faster other than adding turbo? Give me some ideas ....

[adelaros]

I dont now how good is this power chip but they install it for you..

http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?productname=Powerchip+For+Mercede s-Benz&productid=109557&producttype=30

[jnolte]

pulley kit

[Kswiss]

im such a car noobie....whats a pulley kit..and what are some good brands? the best one? so i can do some research before i buy it...

[Goldeni245]

pulley's are about 1700$.

a Performance chip is only 400-500$ max.

I guess if you have lots to spend, get the pulley first and then get a chip programmed to make use of the pulley. or you can try www.dynospotracing.com where they install chip and pulley for you for abour 1800-2000$. The both of those make the 230k engine perform as well as and even better then the 320 series engine.

From experience, I have a Upsolute chip and it was well worth the money especially for forced induction engines like the 230Kompressor. If you don't care for gaining insane amounts of speed, a chip is good enough. My car with the chip now has a lot more torque on the end (at least, that's what I feel) when I'm passing people on local streets and stuff. Response is better and acceleration is better because the chip causes the tranny to hold each gear longer. So overall, the car is a little faster now.

[Kswiss]

have you gone up with a 230k sport with your new chip? how much did that chip cost you?

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by Goldeni245

From experience, I have a Upsolute chip and it was well worth the money especially for forced induction engines like the 230Kompressor. If you don't care for gaining insane amounts of speed, a chip is good enough. My car with the chip now has a lot more torque on the end (at least, that's what I feel) when I'm passing people on local streets and stuff. Response is better and acceleration is better because the chip causes the tranny to hold each gear longer. So overall, the car is a little faster now.

Hmm, that seems like a more glowing review than I remember you giving on your first impressions.

Kswiss,

My best advice to you is find a way to prove that you're going to get what you expect. There have been a number of threads on the subject of performance chipping, and it would be a good idea to seek them out.

As I've said often, the first question to ask is what purpose will this mod serve? And what is important to you. Performance issues can be addressed in a number of ways, and chiping is only one response. Learn to separate hype from reality and you'll have a smaller chance of being disappointed.

[jnolte]

Originally posted by Renn 208
Hmm, that seems like a more glowing review than I remember you giving on your first impressions.

i think hes getting payed off by the company ;)

[coolcarlskic43]

Originally posted by Renn 208
Hmm, that seems like a more glowing review than I remember you giving on your first impressions.

Kswiss,

My best advice to you is find a way to prove that you're going to get what you expect. There have been a number of threads on the subject of performance chipping, and it would be a good idea to seek them out.

As I've said often, the first question to ask is what purpose will this mod serve? And what is important to you. Performance issues can be addressed in a number of ways, and chiping is only one response. Learn to separate hype from reality and you'll have a smaller chance of being disappointed. I'm doing my exhaust,But my question is does the chip wrk and is it even worth me spending some 5-800 dollars?

[DuncanM]

Originally posted by coolcarlskic43
I'm doing my exhaust,But my question is does the chip wrk and is it even worth me spending some 5-800 dollars?

I would say for the C43 no. I read a lot about them on the C43 and there doesn't seem to be consistant results. Going through various forums I just saw more people saying it didn't do anything or it damaged their car. From what I have seen it seems they are best with Turbos, Superchargers and Diesels.

Just my $.01

Duncan

[Kswiss]

did i just get owned? So , anybody know any good type of performace chip brands?

[Goldeni245]

Upsolute, cuz there's only one dealer in the whole socal area and that's in Chino Hills.

I know there are some other brands as well, I think Evosport has one and what not.

[Kswiss]

Whats the shop's name in Chino Hills? I live right next to there so let me know thx...you know how much they usually go for?
Know any powdercoating places around so cal?

[coolcarlskic43]

Originally posted by DuncanM
I would say for the C43 no. I read a lot about them on the C43 and there doesn't seem to be consistant results. Going through various forums I just saw more people saying it didn't do anything or it damaged their car. From what I have seen it seems they are best with Turbos, Superchargers and Diesels.

Just my $.01

Duncan I kinda figured that. The amazing thing to me is that these chips seem to wrk wonders in the BMW M3's.

But hey I love the idea of using an HPS supercharger where the results are smacking you in the chops.Plus I think a computer comes with the HPS kit. I wonder if it can kill the ASR? That would be nice. Maybe I'll post it as a question.

[coolcarlskic43]

I will leave the chip idea alone though. But they seem to wrk well in the Bimmers. I know I'm comparing apples and oranges though.

[SLAMMED_C]

I have a 1999 C230 Kompressor, with a Kleemann pulley kit.. and let me tell you, it adds lots of frigin power!! so happy I spent the money on it, wasnt cheap.. almost $1500 u.s. for it (it was the high end kit) and the bad news is Kleemann doesnt make the kit any more for the W202's from what I've heard.. and they are hard to find any kits left.. I was lucky.
The next mod will be an Upsolute chip for sure.. as well as a custom intake that I will be making myself (not sure if the intake will do anything, probably not, really just want it for the sound!!) I have a custom exhaust already.. not that it really does too much but sound really nice!!
for the best bang for the buck.. pulley kit of some sort for the supercharger.. more boost = more power!!

[Kswiss]

hell yeah slammed C...thats what im talkin about...this is the kind of info. i need...thanks bro.....