Re: [MBZ] Tri-Y headers in a 450sl
I have a set of stock '76 headers from an SLC sitting in the back yard - I believe they are the same on the SL - that I can measure and photograph for you. I suspect that the shipping is far more than they're worth, or I'd offer them up. On 4/17/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't think the ports are different, but I do not know that for a fact. The easiest way is to measure them off the car (best if you can find a set of each not installed!). I know the left side is different than the right, and the right side for my W108 is different than the one in the 107 (I have both engines), but I don't know for sure on the 500. Likely it will fit, but I wouldn't want to pull the set to find out they don't! Peter -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Tri-Y headers in a 450sl
I don't think the ports are different, but I do not know that for a fact. The easiest way is to measure them off the car (best if you can find a set of each not installed!). I know the left side is different than the right, and the right side for my W108 is different than the one in the 107 (I have both engines), but I don't know for sure on the 500. Likely it will fit, but I wouldn't want to pull the set to find out they don't! Peter
[MBZ] Tri-Y headers in a 450sl
Fellow listers, I have a client with a '76 450sl. In an attempt to improve performance a bit, we are considering installing the tri-Y headers and downpipes from a 500slc and fabricating a custom exhaust (or modified 500slc exhaust) for the remainder. Both are m117 motors and as such I believe the 500slc headers will bolt right up to the heads. Given they are both 107 cars, there should be no issue with steering box clearance. What I do not know is if there a size difference with the exhaust ports that needs to be reconciled? Has anyone BTDT? Anything to be wary of? This car does not need to pass emissions so those issues are moot. FWIW, this is a former California spec car. Thank you in advance. Mathieu www.oldworldauto.com
