I run a 2.65 in my turbo - its not for spirited starts but it works just great.

the top gear is really steep but its very nice for cruising.

get the gasser trans if you want a more efficient cruise, get the diesel trans for a more spirited 1st gear start.

pulling the trans is very easy, un bolt the guibo on the trans, drop the trans mount and you can get to every bolt with extensions.

the D transmission uses a heavier flywheel which some people like more but I like the light E flywheel on my OM602.961 personally. use only the clutch/flywheel from the D on the D trans and the same goes for the E transmission.

if you end up not removing and selling the 2nd kit, let me know, I desperately need a few parts form a Manual 190E/D 300E/D

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1992 850i 6 speed
1991 M3 S54B32 swap
2007 328iT/6 RWD sport wagon
1987 325E 330iZHP engine swap
2004 Vespa 200GT
1976 W115 240D getting a much bigger engine. 5.5L
1997 R129 SL600 5AT