Mercedes-Benz ML350 CDI 3.0 V6 TD Digital Adrenaline For Your…

Powerchip Australia Pty. Ltd.
Phone : (03) 9681 6888
Fax : (03) 9681 6999
[email protected]
Digital Adrenaline For Your…
Mercedes-Benz ML350 CDI 3.0 V6 TD
Powerchip technology enhances your Mercedes-Benz to its
ultimate level, delivering faster, smoother acceleration in all
driving conditions. Whether you enjoy a leisurely weekend cruise
or a hard racetrack drive – there is no easier and more effective
way to release the potential from your ML350 CDI 3.0 V6 TD.
The following information is an overview of the performance the
Powerchip will deliver. If you have any questions, your Power
Consultant will assist you as best as possible. We look forward to
giving you the best performance possible from your MercedesBenz.
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML350 CDI 3.0 V6 TD
Engine
642940 30 ######
Year
From Jan 10
Powerchip Code
MER0426
Power
In standard form the Mercedes-Benz ML350 CDI 3.0 V6 TD
produces 165 kw at the flywheel, and Powerchip improves the
engine power to 199 kw.
Power (kw)
Standard
Bronze/
Silver
Gold
Gold 98
165
N/A
199
N/A
Power Increases (kw)
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Gold 98
N/A
N/A
34
N/A
The extra performance achieved by the Powerchip allows your
vehicle to respond much better than stock ML350 CDI 3.0 V6
TDs. You will notice an effortless push back into the driver’s seat,
to give you a much more enjoyable and at times safer driving
experience. The Powerchip will tap into your Mercedes-Benz’s
‘hidden reserves’, to give you an immediately noticeable
improvement from your vehicle – we guarantee it!
Torque
Torque is a measurement of your engine’s pulling power, and it is
torque that pulls you up hills, allowing your engine a more linear
and aggressive acceleration curve. With the Powerchip, you notice
the increase in torque right throughout the rev range, which gives
you far greater flexibility at low engine revolutions. Towing will
become less demanding, and you will no longer feel the need to
take the engine to the redline in each gear to get the performance
you demand... It’s always there for you, when you really need it
most!
Torque (Nm)
Standard
Bronze/
Silver
Gold
Gold 98
510
N/A
652
N/A
Torque Increases (Nm)
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Gold 98
N/A
N/A
142
N/A
Acceleration
Increased Power and Torque results in faster acceleration. And it
is not just standing start acceleration that is improved, your ingear acceleration is as well.
If overtaking is important to you, you will feel safe knowing that
you spend less time on the “wrong side of the road”, improving
the safety of your car, for you and your family or passengers.
Perhaps you feel that you need that extra bit of power when you
are lined up at the "traffic light grand prix" against another car
with similar (or more) power? If you want to have the unfair
advantage that will give you more ‘GO’ away from the lights, you
need a Powerchip performance software upgrade for your ML350
CDI 3.0 V6 TD.
Fitting Details
Your car uses an ECU which has 'flash' memory. The flash EPROM
inside the ECU is a hybrid and cannot be modified in the
conventional chip tuning method. Powerchip can 'flash' program
the EPROM device by interfacing with the computer's wiring
connector plugs to reprogram the chip that contains the engine's
fuel delivery, ignition timing and throttle response settings. The
ECU will need to be removed from the vehicle and sent via
overnight courier to Powerchip. We have full photo ECU removal
instructions to assist you and we will contact you after the order is
made to organise the shipping information and other details.
Speed Limt
Your vehicle uses a factory speed governor that prevents the
vehicle from reaching any speed above the preset factory limit.
The speed limiter is a set of digital instructions that measures the
vehicle speed and limits acceleration at a certain speed. By
adjusting the values in the ECU, and raising the speed limiter to
operate above the natural top speed of the car (according to
engine power Vs vehicle air coefficient). This allows the vehicle to
attain its natural top speed without hitting a preset limit.
This feature is safe for use on the racetrack; however, Powerchip
holds no responsibility for vehicles driven irresponsibly. Powerchip
recommends adherence to all local road laws including speed
limits. Furthermore the tyres on your vehicle must be suitable for
sustained high speeds (i.e. W, Y or Z rated).
Drivability
Powerchip technicians do not spend their whole research and
development focus tuning the full throttle performance of each
vehicle. A significant emphasis is placed on the part throttle
performance. We understand that driving in everyday conditions is
more than just flat out acceleration, with your foot flat to the floor.
With Powerchip performance software, your car will perform to its
potential, even when you are not demanding the peak
performance. You no longer need to mash the throttle to take off
briskly, and in-gear overtaking can be performed without needing
to change down gears.
One of the main benefits of choosing to enhance your vehicle with
the Powerchip is the improvement you will feel in all driving
situations, no matter what your driving style is...
Camshaft Maps
With the Powerchip software, we modify the maps that effect
camshaft control. The changes effect camhaft overlap timing
parameters, and it is another near unique feature of Powerchip
software. Most other tuners DON’T change the camshaft mapping.
Without modifications to this important map, you are missing out
on power and torque. Don’t settle for second best; insist on
Powerchip to ensure the best map coverage in the world.
Smoke Maps
There is a specific map in the software on your car that controls
the amount of smoke that that the engine management system
lets the car emit. When these values are raised to suit the
maximum permitted for a ‘used’ car as opposed to a brand new
car, it allows more flexibility with the engine performance.
We alter the amount of smoke so that the car is less restricted,
without causing unnecessary smoke emissions. This is one major
advantage of Powerchip software compared to a ‘diesel box’
(piggyback or interceptor), an interceptor simply cant raise the
limits
like
software
can.
Knock Sensitivity
Powerchip is only one of a handful of tuners worldwide that
adjusts the sensitivity of the knock sensors. This provides more
safe power by allowing the rate at which ignition timing is allowed
to be advanced again is sped up. This provides more power and
torque.
Throttle Opening
The throttle opening on your car is controlled by the ECU. The
factory limits the maximum amount that the throttle can open to
restrict power. The Powerchip software instructs the car to open to
the maximum possible safe opening. This increases power
because it removes the artificial restriction built into the factory
software.
eThrottle
We remap the drive by wire or e-throttle in your car to make the
accelerator inputs more instantaneous.
This improves the throttle response, and makes the car more fun
to drive. It reduces the ‘lag’ that many new cars with drive by wire
experience. Again, not all tuners modify this map, and this is one
of many maps that is very important to the way the car responds,
and it is often not changed by tuning companies that have a
100% focus on dyno tuning. This map will not increase your
power,
just
your
driving
fun
☺
Torque Management
The torque management map is one of the most important maps
in the engine management system of your car. The factory limits
torque to a certain number, if the car tries to make any more
power (or to be exact any more torque because the ECU uses a
‘torque based architecture’) then the car will simply limit power by
retarding timing or closing the throttle. Torque management is
included in almost any car that has a good traction control
system. Powerchip is one of a small number of tuners worldwide
that understands torque management, and how to ‘unlock’ your
car’s potential that is currently holding it back from delivering
100% of the power and torque available. This is another map that
we change that makes the car work smarter and not harder.
Manufacturers Tolerances
Mercedes-Benz unfortunately leaves large tolerances in the
performance characteristics of its entire fleet to allow for drivers
that are negligent on maintenance, and who are non-enthusiasts.
The ML350 CDI 3.0 V6 TD is ‘de-tuned’ to be able to run on the
poorest grade of fuel that the car is likely to encounter anywhere
in the world, and also to allow for the small percentage of owners
who put their cars reliability to the test due to their lack of
mechanical understanding. In most cases, our clients are
enthusiasts who place more emphasis on the performance
characteristics of their vehicle, and therefore the Powerchip does
not need to be programmed as conservatively as the stock
software.
Exaust Gas Temperature
The Powerchip is designed to get the best from your diesel engine,
to do this your engine is tuned with longevity in mind. A diesel
engines Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) rises as fuel is added.
The more fuel, the higher engine output and EGT. The Powerchip
upgrade utilizes the manufacturer's fine resolution adjustment of
injection timing and duration, turbo boost and torque limits to
ensure torque, drivability and throttle response are not
compromised across the rev range.
Cetane Rating
Cetane Rating is a quality rating for diesel fuel, similar to octane
ratings for petrol. It indicates how easily the diesel fuel ignites and
burns. Powerchip understands and develops all our performance
diesel software in Australia to suit Australian weather and
altitutde conditions.
Our Satisfaction Guarantee
Every Powerchip sold in Australia comes with an 14-day money
back guarantee. This ensures that the Powerchip will live up to
your expectations, not ours! If for any reason you are unsatisfied
with the Powerchip, you may return the Powerchip to your place of
purchase for a full refund of the purchase price (not including
shipping and handling, installation and removal etc.).
Our satisfaction guarantee offers you total peace of mind, and
makes the purchase of the Powerchip risk free. By purchasing a
Powerchip you have nothing to lose – and everything to gain!
Servicing
In a regular service it is very unlikely that the dealer would
perform any tasks that are additional to those required by the
manufacturer. The dealer tool may be able to detect that modified
software has been fitted to the vehicle. The vehicle can still
continue to be flashed by the dealer with any software updates
that become available. The Powerchip does not 'lock out' the
dealer from reflashing the car. The Powerchip software does not
make it any different to service than a vehicle with out a
Powerchip. All 'Fault Codes' continue to able to be read, just like a
standard car
Warranty
All Powerchip upgrades come with a three-year, unlimited
kilometer warranty, for the original purchaser, which means that if
anything occurs to the Powerchip in that time, we will replace it
without charge to you.
The terms and conditions of the Powerchip warranties can be
viewed in detail on our web site at
http://www.powerchipgroup.com/products/warranty.asp
Value for a Lifetime
The investment you make in the Powerchip will last for as long as
you keep your car, and for most of our customers, that is normally
for 3 or 4 years. So when you consider the benefits of the chip
over a number of years, it is not a lot to pay for extra performance
you will probably use nearly every day. As a percentage of the total
cost of your car, the Powerchip works out to be very cost effective.
Also, with the Powerchip, you can expect your car to command a
higher price when it comes time to sell!
Cost Effectiveness
As we all know, modifying late model vehicles is not a cheap
exercise, however, when you look at it on a kw per dollar basis,
the Powerchip comes in ahead of any other modification you
could make to your Mercedes-Benz. Have a look at just how well
the Powerchip stacks up:
$1990
Price
kw Gain
Price/kw
34 kw
$58.53
The Powerchip is designed to offer excellent value for money
compared with other modifications you might be planning in the
future.
Cost AUD($)
Price (Inc GST,
freight additional)
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Gold98
N/A
N/A
$1990
N/A
Ask the Experts
Your Powerchip Power Consultant is trained to provide you with
the best information about getting more performance for your car.
We have a specific Power Consultant who is responsible for the
Mercedes-Benz range, and he is an expert at answering all of your
technical questions, especially about the ML350 CDI 3.0 V6 TD. If
you would like to speak with your Power Consultant about any
aspect of the upgrade, please telephone our Australian
headquarters in Melbourne, Victoria on (03) 9681 6888 or email
your
Mercedes-Benz
Power
Consultant
directly
at
[email protected].
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Gold Performance Data for your...
Mercedes-Benz ML350 CDI 3.0 V6 TD *
R.P.M.
kW STD
kW Powerchip
kW Gain
Nm STD
Nm Powerchip
Nm Gain
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
80
101
121
138
153
165
144
102
127
152
174
193
199
171
22
26
31
36
40
34
27
510
482
462
439
417
395
305
652
607
582
553
525
476
363
142
125
120
114
108
81
58
kW Powerchip
kW STD
Nm Powerchip
Nm STD
220
1000
200
900
180
800
160
700
140
kW
600
120
500 Nm
100
400
80
300
60
40
200
20
100
0
R.P.M.
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
0
* This graph shows figures
Powerchip Gold
MODEL
ENGINE
VERSION
ML350 CDI 3.0 V6 TD
2940 30 ####
2940 30 ####
Standard
2987cc
165
510
N/A
N/A
Gold
2987cc
199
652
N/A
N/A
ML350 CDI 3.0 V6 TD
CAPACITY
Max kW
Max Nm
0-100 Auto
0-100 Man