Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: InjunJoe on September 26, 2013, 20:24:24

Title: Exhaust: 69 280sl 4 speed manual.
Post by: InjunJoe on September 26, 2013, 20:24:24

Good day all.

I am preparing to replace my exhaust system.  I would appreciate opinions/input on stock vs. stainless steel. 

Lee Roessler
Lake Tahoe, CA

Title: Re: Exhaust: 69 280sl 4 speed manual.
Post by: hauser on September 26, 2013, 20:39:15

Go with Timevalve SS exhaust.  I have SS on my car and wouldn't go with anything else.

Title: Re: Exhaust: 69 280sl 4 speed manual.
Post by: stickandrudderman on September 27, 2013, 06:31:13

Stainless is actually a bit cheaper and lasts the lifetime of the car but there will be a change in exhaust note which some people don't like.

Title: Re: Exhaust: 69 280sl 4 speed manual.
Post by: jameshoward on September 27, 2013, 19:46:06

Whatever you do replace it with, be careful when you come to tighten it up to the manifold. Use the correct nuts and 'wavy' washers, and tighten as you would with a wheel - spreading the stress evenly, so a turn on each nut as you go, and don't over tighten.

Getting it wrong is expensive and extremely tedious to sort out.

Title: Re: Exhaust: 69 280sl 4 speed manual.
Post by: InjunJoe on October 05, 2013, 00:17:52

Thank all you folks for the input.  What I am discovering is that the clamp system seems to have advantages.
Lee