Just wondering, does my E300 TD have an ALDA? I doubt it because i've never seen something that looks like one on my IP, but it seems like an easy way to increase off-the-line performance (which this car is somewhat lacking...TURBO LAG).

My thought is that the ALDA's function is integrated into that electronic control mounted to the IP, in which case I wouldn't be able to remove it because the throttle is controlled there too.

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99 E300 TD -- sold
01 540i 6 spd

I believe the electronics control the function that would be controlled by the ALDA on the older models.

Have you looked into an ECM upgrade or tuner?

Specs for a Powerchip E300 TD reflash:
Stock HP: 174, Powerchip HP: 203 (+29)
Stock torque: 244, Powerchip torque: 283 (+39!)
Cost: $469.99
http://www.nyxracing.com/powerchip-upgrade-mercedes-e300-9899-p-21020.html

Question is, will I get the same durability running more fuel and higher boost? $470 seems a little steep for risky gains in a car that (IMHO) is already fast enough. And I don't want to lose my 32+mpg bragging rights anytime soon

ALDA removal = $0. Too bad my car doesn't have one.

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99 E300 TD -- sold
01 540i 6 spd

PS, from what I've read removing the ALDA only increases throttle response, not actual HP and torque figures. Just lets you give it more gas before boost builds up.

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99 E300 TD -- sold
01 540i 6 spd

Exactly.

I'd strongly recommend an EGT gauge/pyrometer on ANY diesel that is going to be tuned to non-stock specs. Electronic or mechanical.

read the powerchip add,91 0r 93 octane on a Ecoodt????diesels fuel dont have octane,this leds me to believe how carefull they are.

meant E 300 DT

From Green E-300 DT on the MBWrold forums:

IF you are speaking of a more powerful "tune" than what is generally available,
you might want to consider talking to Oliver at SpeedTuning.com.

See: http://www.speedtuningusa.com/

Oliver has a program for your car that I used in mine that he does not show on the website,
and it may be that that particular program made so much torque that I lost my tranny.
I cannot, of course, be positive about that.

He say that there is 222 horsepower, but much more importantly, approximately 310 ft/lb torque.

He is located in Spencerville, MD 20868. He charges $275, and I paid the overnight UPS charges both ways.
You will only be doing without your Benz for less than 48 hours.

Tell him I recommended him. Let us know how it works out should you go ahead and use his program.

Good luck.