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Great way to incorporate a boost gauge into the factory W126 cluster on a turbo 500SEL! And I noticed it also has a late model steering wheel fitted. Anyone know if the splines are the same??

Beautiful construction, but just cause it looks good doesn’t mean it works well...

SEC inspiration!

Inspiration...

Up until recently I could still view the first series of pictures in this thread. Now I can’t see anything; what’s happened?

AMG original but obviously using old theories & ideas....

Here’s an original AMG setup...

AMG inlet manifold??

Definitely not what had in mind...

Not exactly barn finds since they weren’t in a barn!! What do you make of this??

How NOT to install ignition leads...

A pair.... ;):D:rolleyes::eek::cool:

Well despite me saying the air suspension could be a future issue the ol man buys one (a couple of years ago now) & of course now the inevitable happens. Apparently almost random deflation’s rendering it almost undriveable. Enq made by his mechanic MB still offer struts but only on exchange ex...

I don’t know much about it, but I’m in love!! Probably not great as a street engine, but it looks great standing still!!!

375hp back in the day....

I’m starting to really like velour!!

Hideous on the outside but interestingly very similar to the W140 made years later. I just love the dash & seats though... https://5komma6.mercedes-benz-passion.com/wp-b182d-content/uploads/2012/12/auto2000_FIS.jpg

This is a mates SEC...

I gave up sourcing parts from Gates in the USA since freight was rediculous, even for very lightweight package! I finally managed to find parts that will do the job from REPCO Hoppers Crossing who are not often renown for their cheap prices, but this time they did better than match the price...

So why was the pressure reg faulty? Poor seals, scoring, spring tension?