[W126 Coupe] Additional 560 SEC Exhaust and performance questions

[Jonathan]

To my knowledge, they never made tri y's for an M116 so you're limited 
to the logs or as Josh mentioned custom..  We could do a set for a 116 
but it won't be inexpensive.

Jonathan

Josh Allen wrote:

> If you can find a set, you might use a set of the OEM Tri-Y headers, 

> but they are a little difficult to source.

> Another option would be to talk to Jonathan here on the list, as he 

> makes some aftermarket headers.

> As far as I know, those are the only two options, barring fabricating 

> a set yourself. Before I knew that Jonathan had some for sale, I was 

> asking the only reputable shop that I know of locally, and they were 

> quoting me ~$1500 for a set that they just put together, no testing or 

> development, other than whatever they attempted to apply from other 

> vehicles that they've built for.

>

> Best of luck!

>

> On a different note, what are you having done in the rebuild of your 

> tranny?  I'm looking to do something similar to my 500SEC tranny 

> before I put it back together.

>

> -Josh

>

>

> johnfolger wrote:

>> My '88 560 is getting a rebuilt and "beefed" transmission. Next stage 

>> is to

>> improve exhaust flow. Are the m116 log manifolds the best I can do, 

>> or are

>> there headers available? I also want duel exhaust and was told that 2 

>> 1/2

>> inch Flow master pipes will help the breathing. I'm planning on

>> supercharging after cam work to try to upgrade to AMG performance. 

>> What else

>> should be on my list?

>> Thanks

>> John

>>

>> 1988 SEC 560 124k "gunmetal grey" with matching lower body and wheels

>> 1992 Dodge Dakota for puddle jumping

>>   

>

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