[R129 SL] SL differences

[Elmer Catalan]

Satish,

That's good to know for future plans because I'm
planning to hold on to my 2 SEC's for a long time,
especially in Southern Cal where rust is not a problem
for cars.

When I bought the '83 500SEC-Euro (black on palomino,
AMG body style) 3 months ago, the engine was very
sluggish but the upside was that it had a 3.27 Rear
Differential.  So, there's a potential in the future
to make it a decent car.

Your 3.07 is probably a very good balance between
power and top speed.

Elmer Catalan


--- Satish Tummala <satish@tummala.net> wrote:
> The interesting comparison would be between the '92
> CIS-based engine and
> the '93 LH-based engine.  Also, the '96 Motronic
> motor with the 5-speed
> electronic transmission would change the nature of
> the car as well.
> 
> Problem with these cars is the lazy 2.65 rear end
> that they came with.
> A 3.07 would be much better suited.  That's what I
> have in my SEC with
> the 119 engine in it.  Runs much nicer.
> 
> Satish
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com
> [mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Elmer Catalan
> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 7:09 PM
> To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
> Subject: Re: [R129 SL] welcome Elmer
> 
> 
> Satish,
> Yes, sounds like a good idea.  And I'm sure the
> Southern Cal SEC'rs would be honored to have a get
> together even for just a few hours.  I don't have an
> SL, but maybe in the future my second SEC ('83
> 500SEC-Euro) that dynoed at only 162 hp, could use
> an
> SL engine.  It would also be nice to know how
> enthusiastic the SL group would be compared to the
> SEC'rs.  And as always, great job on your website.
> Elmer Catalan
> Laguna Hills, CA 
> 
> 
> --- Admin - MB Coupes <admin@mbcoupes.com> wrote:
> > Elmer,
> > 
> > I noticed you signed up here.  Welcome aboard! 
> Next
> > time I'm out in
> > L.A., we should hook up.  I missed your guys' dyno
> > run by 2 days when I
> > was out there last.
> > 
> > Satish
> > 
> > 
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