hey, ive got a 1988 126 with the 3.0 liter engine and i want to upgrade the exhaust system on it. Im looking for a little more power, but mainly i want that throaty mercedes sound. Do you guys have any ideas on what i should do?? remove resonator? What happens if i remove the cat? i was just thinking about heading down to tuffy and having them make me a custom setup but im not sure whats safe to replace/remove. any ideas/suggestions??

Don't forget the legal aspects.

You might consider adapting a performance exhaust system designed for a 300E.

The best performance modification is to sell the SE and buy a 420SEL or 560SEL. Even a 300SDL will outrun a 300SE.

Sixto
91 300SE
87 300SDL
81 300SD

there is nothing wrong with the 300sel. I too would like to know of any exhaust upgrade for the 300sel. I like the inline 6 engine on the car and is not as cluttered as the 420+.

Who said anything was wrong with the 300SEL?

About the only thing sacred in the exhaust system is the oxygen sensor. If you replace the exhaust system, make a provision to reinstall it. In the same place will be nice so you don't have to futz with the wiring.

Sixto
91 300SE
87 300SDL
81 300SD

Removing the resonators won't do much since they are designed to remove annoying frequencies from the exhaust note. You'll get the most change from the muffler, such as a Remus or Magnaflow. Although with a 6-cyl, not sure what kind of growl that would be.

Performance won't change much at all --