Mid exhaust muffler

My new Imasaf exhaust is too loud at 1500rpm and below, I think the problem is that it uses a straight through mid box like this.



I will have to change it to one like the OEM, unfortunately the OEM one is just too expensive at about £1500!

The SLshop and SLS both sell an OEM style aftermarket unit. Does anyone know who makes these and if they are available at a lower price.

www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/en/49-exhaust-sy...o-as-genuine-p-11726

www.theslshop.com/parts-shop/mercedes-be...-box-1074901015.html

The internal structure is shown on the SLS site.

Hi Jim,

buy a stainless steel exhaust from Sobkowiak and you will never face trouble again. I run that on my 450 SL.

Hi Jim,

if is A1074901015 the correct MB-Number (as it says at the SLShop) then the "IMASAF ME.80.06" should be an alternative one which is a lot cheaper.

You can find it HERE , shipping to the UK is 25 €.

Hi Julius, it is the IMASAF middle box that I have fitted at the moment, it is a simple design and too loud.

Although sold to me as an IMASAF, purchased here.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201559663863

This was the marking.

Jim check here.
www.auspuff-sets.de/as-shop/IMASAF-Mitte...iKickpKVuIG1nJWp7rc=
www.makdakstore.xyz/index.php?main_page=...fo&products_id=85059

Rudiger

Hi Rudiger, my experience is that these straight through mufflers are too loud on my 450SL.

It is this type that looks more like the OEM that I am looking for.

www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/en/49-exhaust-sy...o-as-genuine-p-11726



This one is sold by SLS and the SLShop.

Jim, you are right.
Rudiger

Hi Jim,

you can talk to Sobkowiak whether you want original sound or a different version. And stainless steel will never ever be a problem again. If the transport to UK was not so expensive I would be willing to give you my old middle muffler that I took out after 20 tkm and replaced by stainless steel.

Thanks, since SLS have a special offer of free shipping right now I ordered their Oem type muffler pictured above.

I thought that this would be a cheap year for the SL, so far it has turned out to be rather expensive with this and the new radiator.

Fast delivery from SLS-HH Germany, the exhaust arrived today, only ordered two days ago.



High temp paint then bake.



Ready to fit tomorrow.

hello,

how is the sound now?

Michel

Now it's fitted, I am not convinced it was worth the money, time will tell. You can judge for yourself here.

youtu.be/HZKg7uZ3G4E

Hello,

Is a genuine original at € 1.864,80 better?

Best regards,
Michel

Racediagnostics wrote: Now it's fitted, I am not convinced it was worth the money, time will tell. You can judge for yourself here.

youtu.be/HZKg7uZ3G4E

Few questions, not all really exhaust related.

the Italian made exhaust parts, what brand was that? & from what seller did you order from? I cannot find a seller that would ship to USA.

Is your car a recent restoration? It's the cleanest under car I have ever seen? where did you get the fuel lines?

What seats are those? beautiful sport seats? assuming Recaro?

Where is your radio? noticed that you have seat controls instead of radio?

Greetings, from US. Konstantine

Konstantin. the front center are cat's the rear Muffler at Rockauto
www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1081036&cc=1195321&jsn=2171
www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2459994&cc=1195321&jsn=2172
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercedes-ben...ler+/+resonator,5872
cat center
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercedes-ben...lytic+converter,5808

rudiger

BigFish246 wrote: the Italian made exhaust parts, what brand was that? & from what seller did you order from? I cannot find a seller that would ship to USA.

It is an Imasaf exhaust, bought here, there are a few sellers on ebay, maybe one of them will ship to the US.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMASAF-Auspuff-SET-Me...p2057872.m2749.l2649

BigFish246 wrote: Is your car a recent restoration? It's the cleanest under car I have ever seen? where did you get the fuel lines?

Yes, the restoration was completed in June last year, the fuel lines are original, actually the rusted ends were repaired and then the entire fuel line was repainted.

BigFish246 wrote: What seats are those? beautiful sport seats? assuming Recaro?

The seats are from a MK 1 Audi TT, I use them as they are more comfortable then the original seats but I can put the old seats back in at any time.

BigFish246 wrote: Where is your radio? noticed that you have seat controls instead of radio?

I removed the poor aftermarket radio in the car and replaced it with a blue-tooth amp, Nobsound NS-10G PRO along with a Kenwood under-seat sub. And yes, the radio slot now houses the controllers for the multi level seat heaters.

The full story can be seen here.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRvfJryECjs&t=62s