My exhaust (the cars original) had pin holes in it and I been looking at new exaust.
Since I installed the hitch last week, my new dilemma is that a stock exaust
blows black soot all over my basket that plugs in the hitch and I get a nasty basket and cargo. So that's the reason for my awkward appearance at re tail pipe. However I am going to redo the tip into something better, I just got to order something and weld it on.
I trial fitted several mufflers and these seemed to work best.
I would of loved to had the very rear muffler to be round again but that just wasn't in the cards.
So what do you think? Does it look good or like crap?
Really can't tell any sound difference since the Diesel engines rattle is so loud.
And before you ask, yes I got plenty of clearance at the fuel tank, about 2.5 inchs maybe 3.

There is supposed to be something wrong with the system?

At most if you want to do something, add a second rod welded to the top of pipe then as a triangle shape to near the existing rod near the rubber mount. ( With vibration, single welded on rods might tear out of the pipe. )

Looks great. I just removed my rear muffler and replaced it with straight pipe from Autozone. It's not as loud as people made me think it would be and gives a bit better performance.

I"ve got several stock SD exhaust sections... entire cars actually...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

I guess I'm my own worst critic.
I was expecting some of the MB purist to blast me for not going back with factory MB stuff.

I simply cannot believe you did not go back with factory MB parts.

there, now you don't have to worry about it.

i wish my exhaust looked as nice.......

I don't know why I thought it was an SD... reading disorder I guess...
the pipes look great.

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

He mentioned it clearing the fuel tank, and then the back up light was the give away.


You did a great job installing the system. How did you bend the pipe? Do you have one of those HF pipe benders?

The stock MB Mufflers are a straight through design. What kind of mufflers did you use? I copied the following from another MB Forum.


The stock mufflers are a straight-through, unbaffled, design and the diameter is already large even compared to modern cars.




Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I don't think anyone can fault this install, its pretty damn clean looking...

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2004 F150 4.6L -My Daily
2007 Volvo XC70 -Wife's Daily
1998 Ford F150 -Rear ended
1989 J-spec 420SEL -passed onto its new keeper
1982 BMW 733i -fixed and traded for the 420SEL
2003 Volvo V70 5 Speed -scrapped
1997 E290 Turbo Diesel Wagon -traded for above
1992 BMW 525i -traded in
1990 Silver 300TE -hated the M103
1985 Grey 380SE Diesel Conversion, 2.47 rear end, ABS -Sold, really should have kept this one
1979 Silver 300D "The Silver Slug" -Sold

yes, very sharp!

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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.

I have a friend that restores old Chevys on the side and he owns a pipe bender and let me use it.

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Looks nice....but you have to include some rubber on contact point
(at least rubber hose sleeve on that hanger...)

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w126 500SEC gen II euro, powered by OM617 turbo stolen from 84 300SD 2.88 diff,EGR blinded
next wish/project: w114 coupe OM603 powered

No but if we hear that you aren't mixing pure alpenvoss spring water with your factory MBZ coolant... well I won't be responsible for what happens next...

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

Looks great. No MB part recommendation here, I personally prefer straight pipe.

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1981 300TD 4 speed manual
Euro bumpers, zender valance and skirts, H&R springs, billy HD's, leveled sls, real AMG Pentas 16x8 et11, vdo boost/egt gauges intergrated into ash tray, eurolights, led 3rd brake light

can I assume you are going to make up a set for me now?

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!