Well, I already have a SS set that I bought used and
cheap. See video:
https://youtu.be/cBi7EdiB5mI That's why I was wondering about the durability of the muffler interiors. Should this system continue to last? It looks kind of crudely assembled. It has no markings to identify the manufacturer.
If I can expect it to last, then I will want to use it, but I have a problem to solve. Saving money on this used system put me in problem solving mode, and of course, spending a little more money mode.
This used system was built with different front pipes to fit the early 230SL with the long tubular manifolds. At the time of purchase, I thought it might be a simple thing to replace the current long front pipes AND little curved rusty down pipes with new, proper style parts from a SS exhaust vendor. Thinking about it now, even if TimeValve or other vendor would sell me the front part, who is to say it would be the proper length to locate the rest of this system where it belongs? But, this doesn't appear to have any hangers attached, so I guess I can put those where necessary. Anyway, my concern is the risk of trying to hack something together with an exhaust shop and having it fit.
Is it smarter to try and fit/combine stainless steel or regular steel front pipes into this existing system and get a good fit?