In a message dated 4/2/2008 2:21:25 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What would it take, I wonder, to adapt a modern manual trans to > Mercedes engines? TransAdapt and Kennedy are two big makers of custom transmission adapters. You can put the six speed from the 93 and up Camaro and Firebird behind most popular engines including the Hemi and the Northstar. Kennedy supplies their adapters with a suitable fywheel as well. They have a huge choice of adapters for most engines to the VW/Porsche pattern transmissions for the dune buggy crowd. Prices run 500 and up. I bet if Kennedy had an order for 10 or so they would whip one up! Now then, if you want to talk transmissions, check out Mendeola. They make a sequential shifting 5 speed good for 800 HP in an off road truck application. The trans pattern is VW, but as mentioned above, lots of adapters available. For a top of the line unit, complete with shifter, bring about $20,000. Dream on! Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles (original automatic 4-speed) 98 ML 320, 155 K miles (original automatic 5-speed) Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 155 K miles **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________ 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
