On the W123 the gearing is the same on most manuals (any you would find here at any rate) and autos, I am fairly certain the same goes for 124/201.
-Rolf Tyler Backman wrote: > I am *almost* certain that this rumor originated with people who > swapped in a manual, and kept > the stock differential. Because the manual transmission has much > higher gears than the auto > the car become sluggish unless the gear ratio is changed. I REALLY > doubt that it has anything > to do with the turbocharger... > > Tyler > > On Jul 14, 2008, at 10:37 AM, Rolf wrote: > >> I keep hearing this and to me it is a ridiculous statement. Maybe >> these >> people don't know how to shift properly? I have no problems with >> keeping >> the turbo spooled and its with a stock T3, a KKK or ARV would do even >> better. I love my swap and would do it again in a heart beat for a >> "funner" car. >> >> -Rolf >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com