Advice for '88 560 SEC for a newbie
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1988 560 SEC
Advice for '88 560 SEC for a newbie
I have been told that my normal 560 can't be upgraded to AMG performance for under $20k. Seems that compression is lower among other issues; cams, lifter etc. Apparently it would cost a fortune in replacement parts. I think Kleeman wants $25K. I have looked for a used AMG 560 motor, one shop told me MB only made a 5.0 liter that year, but I'm pretty sure I have seen an 88 AMG.
My SEC has 120k miles, everything works and is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever owned, I have wanted one for years, but I do want more performance. Does anyone the best sources near St. Pete, Florida for headers, exhaust, engine/trans and suspension upgrades?
I would appreciate your advice
My SEC has 120k miles, everything works and is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever owned, I have wanted one for years, but I do want more performance. Does anyone the best sources near St. Pete, Florida for headers, exhaust, engine/trans and suspension upgrades?
I would appreciate your advice
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From: Grass Valley, Northern California / Gardnerville, Nevada
1991 560SEC AMG & 1995 E420 & 2013 BMW 535i DINAN & 1967 Cougar
Check with Jonathan at the archives at www.mbcoupes.com and at the W126 section at www.benzworld.com
He is in Atlanta, but goes to Florida sometimes and is possibly the best source within a thousand miles of you who is a TOTAL expert on these coupes.
A good guy too. Totally into SEL/SEC performance.
(post #13 for sample post/info. This is THE source for W126 info on these cars these days...sign up there!!)
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w126...-floors-2.html
Here he is campaigning his 560SEL at Road Atlanta. Pay attention to the car as it runs about 130 mph down the backstretch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJyC_lugMJw
Think about Remus, eibach/H&R, first gear start, 2:82 LTD SLIP Gleason-Torsen diff, Bilstein comfort or HD, Euro Tri Y stainless steel & headers and downpipes, and better crossovers, etc. before tearing into the motor.
Those kinds of mods won't get you ANYWHERE near $20k and you will still have a real street sweeper for the $$$.
Good luck. They are beautiful, though not the fastest cars around on accelleration anymore. They'll still do over 140 any day. I know that, I just did recently.
good luck
He is in Atlanta, but goes to Florida sometimes and is possibly the best source within a thousand miles of you who is a TOTAL expert on these coupes.
A good guy too. Totally into SEL/SEC performance.
(post #13 for sample post/info. This is THE source for W126 info on these cars these days...sign up there!!)
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w126...-floors-2.html
Here he is campaigning his 560SEL at Road Atlanta. Pay attention to the car as it runs about 130 mph down the backstretch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJyC_lugMJw
Think about Remus, eibach/H&R, first gear start, 2:82 LTD SLIP Gleason-Torsen diff, Bilstein comfort or HD, Euro Tri Y stainless steel & headers and downpipes, and better crossovers, etc. before tearing into the motor.
Those kinds of mods won't get you ANYWHERE near $20k and you will still have a real street sweeper for the $$$.
Good luck. They are beautiful, though not the fastest cars around on accelleration anymore. They'll still do over 140 any day. I know that, I just did recently.
good luck
Last edited by cascade; Dec 1, 2007 at 04:40 AM.
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Sorry Bruce,
I never got the message. I'm just getting used to this site. normal address is jdfolger@earthlink.net. I will call Jonatahn this week, thanks for the heads up.
John
I never got the message. I'm just getting used to this site. normal address is jdfolger@earthlink.net. I will call Jonatahn this week, thanks for the heads up.
John
