Stainless steel exhaust

[kns]

Hello All.

I have just fitted a stainless steel exhaust system to my 230sl and thought that it may interest some to know the outcome and cost, if only as a point of comparison.

The guy who made the exhaust did so entirely by 'hand', faithfully replicating the specs of the original system. He usually manufactures for 'show cars' (hot rods, etc.) and is sufficiently in demand that he doesn't advertise his business at all. The result is a very tidy job, with a sweet sounding note that is a little higher than the old mild steel (and slightly perforated) system, and with just the right amount of 'rasp'in the top half of the rev band.

I was pleasantly surprised at the cost, but would be interested to know if others think it expensive. To dismantle the old, replicate in stainless steel and re-fit cost AUD $1380 inclusive of a 10% government sales tax - that's US$946 or 814 Euro.

For those in this neck of the woods - this is an artisan I am happy to recommend: email me if you want to explore further or get contact details.

Cheers,

kns.
1965 230SL, Manual
[1965 220SEb Coupe, Man.]

[Cees Klumper]

This is not expensive I would say!

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

[rwmastel]

I would expect to pay that much for a high quality custom made system.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

[ja17]

Most Mercedes dealers would charge more than that for just the parts for the original standard steel system.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio