m157 vs m156 longevity?
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MBWorld Fanatic!
straight pipe a turbo car and you'll be sorely disappointed that you'll need crappy mufflers to actually make it loud. so lets start a list of good and bad
156
head bolts - rare
intake manifold/gasket leaks
157
injectors
high pressure pumps
engine harness oil contamination
timing chain tensioners
turbo lag
pros
156
sound
most powerful production n/a engine ever.
throttle response instant - no lag.
157
better mpg
more torque
156
head bolts - rare
intake manifold/gasket leaks
157
injectors
high pressure pumps
engine harness oil contamination
timing chain tensioners
turbo lag
pros
156
sound
most powerful production n/a engine ever.
throttle response instant - no lag.
157
better mpg
more torque