[W126 Coupe] Pimping a 500 SEC

[Andrew Sporner]

Hi all,

I have read bits and pieces about the Frankenbenz and the power thats
expected from it.   I did some looking in the archives and found mentions of a
445 Hp 560SEC.

Has there been anything done to "pimp out" a 500 SEC? From what I understand
the 560 motor was only in the 2nd series onward and I really want to keep my
first series car, but get more than the standard HP.  Has anyone done this with
M117?

Another note.  On one previous post someone mentioned that the European
motors had more horsepower.  Is this because of the "cat" or is it a
misunderstanding
that here the horsepower is calculated differently (my 500 here puts
out 170KW and
232 hp, but the same car in the U.S. 180 something)?

Cheers



-Andy



Andy