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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on August 24, 2004, 13:16:27

Title: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: n/a on August 24, 2004, 13:16:27

Hi, my exhaust is shot and needs to be replaced, all of it. There is an EBAY seller who is selling a complete exhaust at a very good price.  Has anyone purchased the Starla brand, and happy with the fit and quality?  Thanks!

Title: Re: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: hauser on August 24, 2004, 13:28:25

I have a Time Valve stainless steel exhaust. I am very happy with it.  I have not heard of the Starla but have heard of Borla.

1969 280sl 5 spd        1999 ML320          Gainesville,Fl.

Title: Re: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: n/a on August 24, 2004, 13:59:08

What a coincidence because today I was going to post regarding exhaust systems. Mine is also shot, and the muffler shop said I should keep the engine pipes and replace the rest. What are your thoughts, I thought it best to replace everything. I was also recommended a Timevalve Stainless Steel version at $640. + labor (the muffler shop quoted $780 including labor for the steel version from another company. DOES the Timevalve have the same sound as the stock? I do not want a noisier unit??
Thanks

Title: Re: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: Douglas on August 24, 2004, 13:59:32

I saw that system on ebay too. All I can tell you is that, for what it's worth, I have found that seller to be a very ethical individual.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

Title: Re: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: Douglas on August 24, 2004, 14:02:52

I have a Timevalve system and have found it to be slightly louder than the OEM unit on my last Pagoda. It's a pleasant sound, but definitely a different, slightly "tinnier" sound.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

Title: Re: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: hauser on August 24, 2004, 14:08:53

I think the Timevalve exhaust sort of gives it a "throaty" sound.

1969 280sl 5 spd        1999 ML320          Gainesville,Fl.

Title: Re: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: Ricardo on August 24, 2004, 20:28:29

I have OEM mufflers but I used a Starla headpipe and intermediate pipes....the intermediates were fine, but the headpipe required some adjusting, the clearance and angle were off and to get a good fit took some heat and bending...no problems since. I have heard that some owners have found the flange bolts at the manifold/headpipe connection would loosen, though I'm not sure if they were Starla headpipes.
Ricardo

Title: Re: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: n/a on August 26, 2004, 16:38:17

Any others have experience with Starla, or another brand for a alternative to the stainless timevalve?

Title: Re: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: Douglas on August 26, 2004, 16:51:13

I think the gold standard in OE exhausts is Eberspacher. Far superior to Bosal or Ansa in terms of the gauge of the steel. Much heavier and more durable.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

Title: Re: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: TA250SL on August 26, 2004, 21:24:49

Which vendors sell Eberspacher exhaust components?  I have not seen them advertised anywhere.

Tom

Title: Re: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: Douglas on August 26, 2004, 21:48:38

If you order from a Mercedes dealer, they should supply Eberspacher.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

Title: Re: "Starla" brand exhaust? Good Quality?
Post by: Malc on August 27, 2004, 05:16:06

Speaking of exhuasts I remember reading an article about "reproduction" ones often have the centre crossover / balance part missing and this can cut up to 4 mile per gallon (UK size) off your economy.
However prices are "horrible" in the UK
Malc