On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:15:31 -0600 Russ Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks for the pictures Craig. > > Was the Gear Ratio for the 300D the same as the 240D? No. IIRC, the 240D diff is 3.69:1 and the 300D diff is 3.46:1. > If not how did it change your fuel mileage or acceleration? The lower acceleration inherent in a lower ratio is offset by the 300D's extra piston. The 300D turns slower at Interstate speeds (75 mph here in New Mexico) and, ostensibly, has a higher top end (though I haven't tried that out). Fuel economy is running about 23.5 mpg -- not as good as I'd like it but tolerable. Craig