Hey guys, sorry to disappear after the advice and thank you!
I've beat my brain enough and am onto the "doing" phase.

My decision is a .411 trans from an '87 190D N/A manual car. The .410 (2.2 diesel) trans was almost perfect with the 3.27 with the exception of the OD gear. It was just too high revving on the highway for me to bite. So I'm going to try the .411 with 3.27 LSD for my winter setup and if it is too tall, swap it with a 3.42 open from an old 2.2D. Whatcha think?

Still have a pile of questions ...

For kicks: Are there any w201 (or w124's compatible) differentials that were 3.46? I can't get a straight answer ... looked like the EVO I's had a 3.46 LSD or ASD. The stock euro manual 190D-t's had a 3.46 and I thought it would be worth an investigation even though the 3.42's are everywhere and damn close to the euro stock ratio.

For real: I am in the process of getting all the new bits for my swap and wasn't sure exactly what was worth throwing on while I'm in there. If i can get any help on the following, I'd be muchly obliged!

-Which clutch would people recommend?
The stock is an 8.5 inch but should it be beefed up? Would a straight up stock Sach kit be fine?
Would a better bet be a 9 inch (still stock Sach) from a later 190E? Or would a stage 2 or 3, 8.5 inch be best? Say spec or clutchnet?

-New pilot and throw out bearings?

-New trans and diff mounts? I heard the manual engine mounts are different ... not sure about the others.

-Intermediate bearing? Flex Discs? Buy new?

-Seals ... any to grab while I'm at it? Rear engine seal? Diff/ trans shaft seals?

-Master and slave cylinders. New or rebuild?

-Hydraulic clutch hoses ... any source on these? Could they be made or bought at a local hyd. shop?

-Also, I heard mention of some spacer/cap involved in the clutch or driveline. I can't find out any more about them, and no others mention them but don't want to shoot myself in the foot.

Any help would readily be ingested and many thank in advance!

SF