Thread: Autocross season 2 about to start for my 87 300D
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Old 06-02-2008, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by babymog View Post
What's the final-drive ratio on your car? In the US the 190D 2.5turbo is also a 2.65:1.
I have no idea. In 5th at 90 kph I'm at a tad lower than 2000 rpm. 1st gear is 40ish kph, 2nd 75ish kph, 3rd is 120 kph, 4th is 160 kph, then 5th is drag limited I guess (highest I got it to was 195+ kph).

Don't know if you can figure out the diff ratio from those numbers alone.
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1992 Mercedes 190D 2.5 turbo 5sp manual. EGT+boost gauges. Boost controller set to ~14.5 psi. 1 1/4 turns on full load adjustment. LPG injection. Next in the list is water injection.
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