Author Topic: 230SL Welded headers  (Read 3618 times)

DaveB

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Re: 230SL Welded headers
« Reply #25 on: October 29, 2023, 03:01:09 »
Hi Guys,
I think Ive managed to get it all together. I’ll have the exhaust modified and fitted before start up.
Second photo, throttle closed.
Regards
Chris

Good going, hope it works well!
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Re: 230SL Welded headers
« Reply #26 on: October 29, 2023, 03:06:19 »
I think some have had their manifolds "ceramic coated". That's a thing, yes? Certified for high temperatures, and prevents them from getting tatty?

That is one treatment but the original looks like some type of metallic coat.
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Re: 230SL Welded headers
« Reply #27 on: October 29, 2023, 08:15:20 »
Thanks Dave,
Yes, I should have had them ceramic coated.
Maybe next time.
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Chris
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