my brother's 280e has a 240 tranny in it. I put it in while I owned the 280. It works fine but has shift points at the lower rpm normal for a diesel. I suspect the only difference is the shift rpm determining device.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.