Will be getting a 2004 E55 in a about 2 weeks

alextaylor29 · 10-25-2009, 08:39 PM

Getting a great deal on it with only 25K miles and one owner. I'd like to start with some HP mods but checking around they all seem to start around $4K. Now I'm new to MB so this may just be the way it goes but is there anything cheaper initially for a HP mod than $4K?

Can't wait to get the car!

Thanks very much.

Alex

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guysandiego · 10-25-2009, 10:01 PM

Congrats -- be prepared to smile a lot.. 4k is too much -- stage 1 kits are less than 3gs ... not too mention the sales -- also, owners saleing their old parts and upgrading. you should start a new thread asking about <4k hp mods -- you will get more advice

alextaylor29 · 10-25-2009, 10:18 PM

Perfect, thanks very much.

guysandiego · 10-25-2009, 10:21 PM

Tb= $1500 new Pulley & tune = $2300 Headers = $1500 ... simple mods -- only rough estimates for new parts -- of course some brands are $$$$$ and some are $$

bassn_07 · 10-25-2009, 10:27 PM

That 4k will go pretty quick when you start adding in install fees. Shorty header install will run you probably close to $400-500, pulley install $400, and TB install $400-500. Install really starts to take it's toll on a budget unless you do the work yourself.

guysandiego · 10-25-2009, 10:38 PM

Yes - they get to you. but i got a few quotes and were $2-300 for headers --- $2-300 for pulley.. those only take 2-3 hours to install-- from what they quoted me

cahiil55k · 10-26-2009, 01:00 AM

Allow up to 5000 and you'll be able to get to stg2 (tune, pulleys+belts, short headers, filters) plus a new Johnson intercooler pump. Do the -10 degree SDS mod too. Also, figure about 150-200 bucks for a baseline dyno and post-upgrade dyno. Add another 50-200 for some drag days and then post your dyno plots and time slips

.

When you're ready to spend another couple thousand, do the 82mm throttle body and phenolyc spacers together to save on installation fees for the pair.

If you're in a hot region, you'll also want to look into a larger heat exchanger and an in-trunk coolant reservoir at some point with all of the above mods.

guysandiego · 10-26-2009, 01:08 AM

You need to read carefully -- he did not state, he wanted o spend 4k on mods -- he is looking for some P mods that are not that pricey.

cahiil55k · 10-26-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guysandiego

You need to read carefully -- he did not state, he wanted o spend 4k on mods

"he wanted o spend 4k on mods"

RenntechE55 · 10-26-2009, 01:55 AM

$400 for a pulley install is just insane , its a quick and simple job if you have the tools on had. but Beware dont do it your self it cost me a lot of money since I tried doing it my self.

10-25-2009, 10:01 PM	#2
guysandiego Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 136 Drives: 2006 E55 AMG --old cars -- E39 M5, 2.7tt Audi S4, E36 M3 **Ducati 996, 748	Congrats -- be prepared to smile a lot.. 4k is too much -- stage 1 kits are less than 3gs ... not too mention the sales -- also, owners saleing their old parts and upgrading. you should start a new thread asking about <4k hp mods -- you will get more advice __________________ Pretty ordinary E55 not many fancy mods: EBC Reds custom X-Pipe K&N airfilters 168mm Evosport pulley * VRP Hems = I think I am done with the mods

10-25-2009, 10:21 PM	#4
guysandiego Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 136 Drives: 2006 E55 AMG --old cars -- E39 M5, 2.7tt Audi S4, E36 M3 **Ducati 996, 748	Tb= $1500 new Pulley & tune = $2300 Headers = $1500 ... simple mods -- only rough estimates for new parts -- of course some brands are $$$$$ and some are $$ __________________ Pretty ordinary E55 not many fancy mods: EBC Reds custom X-Pipe K&N airfilters 168mm Evosport pulley * VRP Hems = I think I am done with the mods

10-25-2009, 10:27 PM	#5
bassn_07 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,899 Drives: 2006 E55 AMG	That 4k will go pretty quick when you start adding in install fees. Shorty header install will run you probably close to $400-500, pulley install $400, and TB install $400-500. Install really starts to take it's toll on a budget unless you do the work yourself. __________________ 2006 E55 AMG Obsidian Black Most recent dyno numbers: 447rwhp and 470 rwtq on a mustang dyno...dyno numbers mean absolutely squat!!!

10-25-2009, 10:38 PM	#6
guysandiego Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 136 Drives: 2006 E55 AMG --old cars -- E39 M5, 2.7tt Audi S4, E36 M3 **Ducati 996, 748	Yes - they get to you. but i got a few quotes and were $2-300 for headers --- $2-300 for pulley.. those only take 2-3 hours to install-- from what they quoted me __________________ Pretty ordinary E55 not many fancy mods: EBC Reds custom X-Pipe K&N airfilters 168mm Evosport pulley * VRP Hems = I think I am done with the mods

10-26-2009, 01:00 AM	#7
cahiil55k Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 211 Drives: w211 e55	Allow up to 5000 and you'll be able to get to stg2 (tune, pulleys+belts, short headers, filters) plus a new Johnson intercooler pump. Do the -10 degree SDS mod too. Also, figure about 150-200 bucks for a baseline dyno and post-upgrade dyno. Add another 50-200 for some drag days and then post your dyno plots and time slips . When you're ready to spend another couple thousand, do the 82mm throttle body and phenolyc spacers together to save on installation fees for the pair. If you're in a hot region, you'll also want to look into a larger heat exchanger and an in-trunk coolant reservoir at some point with all of the above mods. __________________ Powerchip ecu * 180mm pulley * K&N filters * Johnson CM30 ic pump * Shorty headers * Upper and lower heat spacers * 82mm TB * Magnecor wires * -10 deg sds mod

10-25-2009, 10:18 PM	#3
alextaylor29 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25 Drives: 2004 E55 AMG	Perfect, thanks very much.

10-26-2009, 01:08 AM	#8
guysandiego Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 136 Drives: 2006 E55 AMG --old cars -- E39 M5, 2.7tt Audi S4, E36 M3 **Ducati 996, 748	You need to read carefully -- he did not state, he wanted o spend 4k on mods -- he is looking for some P mods that are not that pricey. __________________ Pretty ordinary E55 not many fancy mods: EBC Reds custom X-Pipe K&N airfilters 168mm Evosport pulley * VRP Hems = I think I am done with the mods

10-26-2009, 01:55 AM	#10
RenntechE55 Super Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fountain Hills Posts: 964 Drives: E55 AMG	$400 for a pulley install is just insane , its a quick and simple job if you have the tools on had. but Beware dont do it your self it cost me a lot of money since I tried doing it my self. __________________ 2005 S55 engine , 180mm LET pulley , VRP intake/ Python tubes , Floored Fab. LT's with Race cats. Floored Fab. HE/ CM30 pump 19" OZ Racing wheels , lowered with links........whats next??

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