Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Tom Zelinsky on August 03, 2008, 10:54:33

Title: Exhaust Manifolds 280
Post by: Tom Zelinsky on August 03, 2008, 10:54:33

Good day all
Can anyone help me with an exhaust manifold issue, I need the rear half of the manifold (the aft three cylinders) I've been told all 280 manifolds are the same s,sl ,ect. can anyone shed any light on this? I will need a total system soon anyway so if an after market system that doesn't sound to tiny is available that could be an option thanks Tom

Title: Re: Exhaust Manifolds 280
Post by: ja17 on August 03, 2008, 20:57:52

Hello Tom

The exhaust manifolds of the W108 fuel injected six cylinder sedans are the same.  Find a six cylinder 250SE or 280SE engine in a sedan (1966 - 1971) and you will have what you need. Do not use the 250S, or 280S versions, the carbureted engine manifolds will not work.

Most people find that the stainless steel exhausts are acceptable, although there is a slight difference in sound. These stainless steel systems are usually less expensive than the originals and last longer.

Title: Re: Exhaust Manifolds 280
Post by: Jonny B on August 04, 2008, 15:43:36

You may need to look around with some patience. I happened to check on the new price of these a month or so ago, and they were out of sight.

Title: Re: Exhaust Manifolds 280
Post by: 66andBlue on August 04, 2008, 20:12:51

Perhaps this may be of some use:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230275539538

Usual disclaimers apply: I am not the seller nor related to.

Title: Re: Exhaust Manifolds 280
Post by: Jonny B on August 05, 2008, 11:31:41

It will be MOST interesting to see what these finally sell for.

Title: Re: Exhaust Manifolds 280
Post by: Cees Klumper on August 05, 2008, 21:58:38

Prices new with SLS are EUR 986 each, or roughly US$ 1,400 each! So as Joe says it's definitely worthwhile to search around for used sedan ones - or a whole used sedan engine for that matter; should cost no more than $500 and you could have not only the manifolds but also a fuel injection pump, starter, alternator not to mention an appropriate cylinder head and engine block to boot, all for the cost of less than half a new 'auspuff krummer' (exhaust manifold)!

Title: Re: Exhaust Manifolds 280
Post by: Jonny B on August 06, 2008, 12:03:05

I just checked the ebay site. The winning bid was Euro 151 or about $233 USD!! If this is on the level, the purchaser just got one heck of a deal.

Title: Re: Exhaust Manifolds 280
Post by: Q45Denver on August 07, 2008, 18:15:13

Wow, I just gave away a set of these. Didn't know they were worth anything. [:0]