He's right though. Pushing a 350's power levels is tempting fate.

Take the advice for what it is worth. A little sarcasam and a warning from an experianced member. The 350 is known for rod issues, and upping pressure in the cylinders is tempting fate....

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I think Anthony has been around the MB diesel block a few times.

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somehow i doubt that that is the original 350 engine.

I was being totally serious. Smart about the rod cut, however I don't see how it would adjust wastegate pop pressure. I would love a 350 engine with new rods in it.

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Same here.

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Happy to sell you one.

The rod cut and adjustment is pretty standard stuff, the way they were all made for racing for a while. The problem is that I wanted to do the same with an adjustment turnbuckle, but don't know where to get a LH threaded die for one rod end.

The wastegate has an internal spring, lengthening the rod increases spring pressure, should have a direct relationship on the boost pressure that opens the wastegate.

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That makes perfect sense.

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I have and Aero-Turbine muffler on mine. It was the best "straight-through" muffler I could find. Mine is a 2.5" version, they make the same thing in a 4" for diesel pickups.

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1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

Shorter rod = more spring pre-load = higher boost

Making the rod longer will just hold the wastegate open.

At least that is how all of the intenal wastegate actuators I have seen work.

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1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

[QUOTE=gskurka;1874472]Yes Greg Both Diesels have a Borla exhaust systems...I do sheetmetal fabrication so some things are custom made......
In fact I ran the 99 with an open pipe out the side for several weeks until I got the replacement system and its rather quiet....

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I'm sure there is a significant weight difference between a straight pipe and the factory system.

What, at 55mph? Did you happen to correct for the new tire height with those wheels?

Dual. Duel would be with a pair of pistols.



The 300SD makes what, 120hp/170tq? Take it for what it's worth... an econo-car with adequate power and acceptable performance. I drove my SDL with an open downpipe for a while when waiting for new exhaust, no power gains over a car with a full exhaust. Yes, gutted cat.

I have cut open stock exhaust systems on these W126s, resonators and mufflers... both are pretty much straight through in design. Unless you like wasting money, use that money for fuel, beers, whores, cigars, or whatever else tickles your fancy.

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'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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F*CKIN A RIGHT!

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