Performance Guides

Charge Air Is the Ceiling: Build Order for M157...

The turbos are not what runs out first on an M157 or M278. Mercedes asked the same Garrett units for about thirty percent more boost with the Performance Package —...

Charge Air Is the Ceiling: Build Order for M157...

The turbos are not what runs out first on an M157 or M278. Mercedes asked the same Garrett units for about thirty percent more boost with the Performance Package —...

M157 Primary vs Secondary Downpipes: Which Set ...

The M157 runs two sets of catalytic converters, so "downpipes" can mean either one. Primaries bolt to the turbo outlets and hold the biggest restriction; secondaries sit downstream and are...

M157 Primary vs Secondary Downpipes: Which Set ...

The M157 runs two sets of catalytic converters, so "downpipes" can mean either one. Primaries bolt to the turbo outlets and hold the biggest restriction; secondaries sit downstream and are...

Do I Need a Tune With Catless Downpipes? What E...

The car runs without one — but downpipes on the stock map are worth roughly +15–20 hp, while the same downpipes with a calibration are worth +120 or more on...

Do I Need a Tune With Catless Downpipes? What E...

The car runs without one — but downpipes on the stock map are worth roughly +15–20 hp, while the same downpipes with a calibration are worth +120 or more on...

Will Catless Downpipes Throw a Check Engine Lig...

Yes, on an untuned car — expect P0420, and P0430 on a V8, usually within 50 to 300 miles. Here's why the catalyst monitor trips, how long it takes, what...

Will Catless Downpipes Throw a Check Engine Lig...

Yes, on an untuned car — expect P0420, and P0430 on a V8, usually within 50 to 300 miles. Here's why the catalyst monitor trips, how long it takes, what...

W205 C63 & C63 S Turbo Upgrade Guide (M177): Stage 1 vs Stage 2 Turbo Power Explained

W205 C63 & C63 S Turbo Upgrade Guide (M177): St...

W205 C63 & C63 S Turbo Upgrade Guide (M177) The W205 C63 / C63 S with the M177 4.0L BiTurbo platform responds extremely well to tuning and bolt-ons, but once...

W205 C63 & C63 S Turbo Upgrade Guide (M177): St...

W205 C63 & C63 S Turbo Upgrade Guide (M177) The W205 C63 / C63 S with the M177 4.0L BiTurbo platform responds extremely well to tuning and bolt-ons, but once...