i would not drill any holes in my stat.

they are designed by real engineers. benz has been using this style of stat for over forty years that i know of personally. many other european cars use the same style of stat. they work properly left alone.

drilling holes in them is not a good idea, imho.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.