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Originally Posted by tjts1
The 87 300d with 5spd and the stock 2.64 diff climbs the Grapevine in 4th at anything above 60mph. I usually keep it around 70 climbing in 4th while passing most cars. 5th gear is purely for highway cruising on flat ground. 2300rpm at 75mph is a beautiful thing...
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The 2.47:1 really doesn't come into its own until about 85-90 mph. Cruising at 110-115 mph is quiet and effortless...
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 Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????
1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013
100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership 
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