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Originally Posted by gsxr
Auto or manual? 
A 5-speed manual tranny swap is somewhat complicated, and moderately expensive. But the two main drawbacks are that the factory 5-sp manual trans can't handle any serious horsepower, and 5th gear is not an overdrive.
A 5-speed auto tranny swap is very complicated and very expensive ($5k+), but it can handle over 500hp / 500tq without complaint, and 5th gear is a 0.82 overdrive, allowing a lower rear diff ratio. This is definitely the way to go - if you can afford it!
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I'm putting a TT kit on my 300CE and have been wondering about the manual tranny issue myself. Is there any manual tranny which would take the increased power and match up with the M103?
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