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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-13-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,177
Posted By breastroker
1977 450 SLC

1977 450 SLC
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-12-2017, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,177
Posted By breastroker
Mercedes 450 SLC ignition upgrade

People continue to tell me Mercedes 450 SLC needs copper plugs BECAUSE the ignition system has such low voltage/amperage.

So has anyone replaced the Mercedes coil and ignition module?

I have a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-12-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,911
Posted By breastroker
Ignition upgrade

People continue to tell me Mercedes 450 SLC needs copper plugs BECAUSE the ignition system has such low voltage/amperage.

So has anyone replaced the Mercedes coil and ignition module?

I have a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-12-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,315
Posted By breastroker
I ordered a coalescing type oil separator as I am...

I ordered a coalescing type oil separator as I am familiar to their use in industrial applications. I ordered this one as I know it will remove the most oil and water possible.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-12-2017, 04:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,648
Posted By breastroker
Crankcase breather 450 M116/M117

I have finished my dual exhaust system 2.5 inch cats back to 2.5 in/out dual muffler. Also finished my dual snorkel air cleaner with hoses.

Next I will be getting a intake manifold upper/lower and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-12-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,315
Posted By breastroker
Crankcase breather 450 M116/M117

I have finished my dual exhaust system 2.5 inch cats back to 2.5 in/out dual muffler. Also finished my dual snorkel air cleaner with hoses.

Next I will be getting a intake manifold upper/lower and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-07-2017, 08:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
Finished up the 3" passenger snorkel, waiting for...

Finished up the 3" passenger snorkel, waiting for the 2.25" air hose from Pelican.
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/brasse/DualFinished5_zpsyaqlmdu1.jpg
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-04-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
I have one more large 3" snorkel that I...

I have one more large 3" snorkel that I originally cut short to fit the Air cleaner with aluminum assembly onto my 1977 450 SLC.

I took some time today and looks like I can create a snorkel with...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-04-2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
Does anyone know the part numbers for Mercedes...

Does anyone know the part numbers for Mercedes 560 SEC or 560 SEL scoops at the end of the air intake hoses?


I found one Part Number: 1030940411 labeled scoop but not sure what it fits, and if...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-03-2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
Got the large 3" air cleaner intake hose, part...

Got the large 3" air cleaner intake hose, part number 1170940382. Only $12.79

So I worked several hours fitting the larger snorkel to the space on the 450SLC engine, passenger side.

First thing...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-03-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
Yesterday I lost a couple of HP, installed two...

Yesterday I lost a couple of HP, installed two 2.5 inch resonators. Car was just too loud.
Shop had to move the two 2.5 inch catalysts a couple of inches forwards to fit the resonators in.

So I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-01-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
Bummer That's the big 3 inch passenger...

Bummer



That's the big 3 inch passenger side tube.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-31-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
It took me 3 days to get Photobucket to load...

It took me 3 days to get Photobucket to load these photos

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/brasse/Dual2_zps3ipy9fxe.jpg
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-31-2017, 12:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
That web site talks at modifying the throttle...

That web site talks at modifying the throttle body by enlarging it. The throttle body isn't the restriction everything is sized for at least 250 HP, except the air cleaner and the lower plenum of the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-31-2017, 12:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
I do like that site, has better information than...

I do like that site, has better information than many. Especially about the Bosch Platinum Super-4 spark plugs.

I sure would like to know where all this anti platinum plug information comes from....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-30-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
Tony H, can you post a photo of your radiator...

Tony H, can you post a photo of your radiator overflow area and where the large passenger snorkel tube would go?

Today I used my old air cleaner to test fit the large snorkel, pushed it almost 2...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-30-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By breastroker
Can you measure it please, I think it would mount...

Can you measure it please, I think it would mount on the same supports as my 1977 plastic one, but might give me a little more clearance for the dual snorkel air cleaner.

I don't want to make huge...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-29-2017, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By breastroker
Thank you. I was hoping it would give more...

Thank you.

I was hoping it would give more room for a dual snorkel air cleaner. Looks almost as big as the round plastic one.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-29-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
Already ordered the air intake tubes for a...

Already ordered the air intake tubes for a 560SEC, $45 for both new.

Keeping the smaller drivers side tube as all the A/C stuff is encroaching into where I want to pick up cooler air.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-29-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By breastroker
1972 -73 radiator overflow photo

Does anyone have a photo of where the overflow tank for the radiator is mounted on the early 1972 - 1973 Mercedes 350 SL or 450SL?

Thanks
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-29-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
I ordered both air intake tubes from FCP Euro,...

I ordered both air intake tubes from FCP Euro, $12.79 for one and $32 for the other. There are small gaps in the lower spaces between the wheel tubs and the radiator. Not going to cut holes but there...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-29-2017, 01:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
Switched to a true dual snorkel from a later 126...

Switched to a true dual snorkel from a later 126 560.
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/brasse/DualKN2_zpscgtv3ndt.jpg

Still need to get the 2.25" fresh air tubing for the drivers side,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-27-2017, 04:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
It's not HP that makes you go faster, it's...

It's not HP that makes you go faster, it's torque.

The main reason the 560SL is much faster is not the larger engine, it's the torque multiplication of the first gear going from 2.31 to 3.6. Even...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-26-2017, 11:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
Stock the 1977 450SLC was about 10.5 seconds on a...

Stock the 1977 450SLC was about 10.5 seconds on a real good day. Your 500SL Euro would do about 8 seconds, the 380 was closer to 11 seconds. The 560 SL supposedly 7.5 seconds, but on a really great...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-26-2017, 11:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
Here is the single MB 380SL air cleaner, note the...

Here is the single MB 380SL air cleaner, note the tiny holes that restricted air flow by 40-45%.
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/brasse/380SELcutLarge_zpseirwftz2.jpg

Here is the K&N...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-26-2017, 09:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,530
Posted By breastroker
Added 15 to 20 HP to my 1977 450 SLC

OK, everyone says you can't add that much without changing to a 560 engine. Bull, 275 cubic inches is very easy to improve.

As a long time hot rodder there are tried and true ways to help any V8....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-24-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,568
Posted By breastroker
Can others see these photos?

Can others see these photos?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-24-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 787
Posted By breastroker
Plus I purchased the oxygen sensor from Peach...

Plus I purchased the oxygen sensor from Peach Parts
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-22-2017, 01:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 787
Posted By breastroker
Yeh I have seen books that said it had an O2...

Yeh I have seen books that said it had an O2 sensor, then other places that said it didn't.

I spent over 4 hours at Google looking for a 1977 Oxygen sensor location. Lots of information on other...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-21-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 787
Posted By breastroker
So I really appreciate such a learned...

So I really appreciate such a learned explanation.

Thank you very much Frank. It is people like you who make this forum so great.
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