W126 Exhaust Performance Upgrades

[Oversize]

Not a 126 (a 107) but still very interesting & closer to what I have in mind with my next upgrade.

 

[Oversize]

I just had a system done on my 560SEC.

Detail here:

560SEC performance exhaust « Classic Jalopy

I had a new 560SEC performance exhaust made form stainless steel to replace the worn out and rusted factory system. Based on period AMG.

www.classicjalopy.com

Sweet!!

 

[Oversize]

Some pix of projects recently sent to me by friends. One has a very interesting intake...

 

[Oversize]

I got a fairly decent quote from a highly recommended fabricator in Melbourne's far East. $3500-$4K for full stainless custom headers (probably not including the remainder of the system). Not cheap, but also not as bad as I'd expected since my estimates of late have been 1/2 of the actual cost!

 

[c107]

I got a fairly decent quote from a highly recommended fabricator in Melbourne's far East. $3500-$4K for full stainless custom headers (probably not including the remainder of the system). Not cheap, but also not as bad as I'd expected since my estimates of late have been 1/2 of the actual cost!

I used the factory two piece headers on my SEC, and then custom from there

 

[Oversize]

I used the factory two piece headers on my SEC, and then custom from there

Yep that was my first version too. I’m now looking at something far more advanced

 

[Oversize]

Oh I should probably add these here. Not how I’ve designed mine, however this workmanship is superb.

 

[Oversize]

The Sauber M117 TT plumbing is no fun & I can see why few early Benzes are modified to include turbos.

 

[Styria]

Wow, what superb workmanship. Oversize, the quote you have been given - it's probably a sign pf the times attributable as an excuse for the Covid issues - since then, prices have gone Gangbusters. Not so long ago, C107 dealt with Lambrose Mufflers in Darlinghurst, but of course they are Inner Sydney Area based so of not much use to you. He may be worth (C107) talking to. Regards Styria

 

[Oversize]

Wow, what superb workmanship. Oversize, the quote you have been given - it's probably a sign pf the times attributable as an excuse for the Covid issues - since then, prices have gone Gangbusters. Not so long ago, C107 dealt with Lambrose Mufflers in Darlinghurst, but of course they are Inner Sydney Area based so of not much use to you. He may be worth (C107) talking to. Regards Styria

You get what you pay for & this guy does amazing work. Don’t forget prices for everything have gone up since COVID. In saying that my quote was sight unseen & I suspect the final cost will be lower since it’s a pretty simple design compared to most other v8 systems. It’s a shame he’s not closer to me but it could be worse. The big question is how will it sound & perform; you never really know until it’s done.