Thread: Looking for help in getting a 6 speed into my w123, sourcing from Italy/Germany
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Old 01-10-2025, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BirthdayBenz View Post
DPUK makes an adapter for the ZF six speed GS37DZ out of diesel BMWs which would probably have better gear ratios.
https://dieselpumpuk.com/products/adaptor-kit-for-bmw-zf5-zf6-gearbox-to-mercedes-om60x-engine?srsltid=AfmBOoo6G4ZW93IcTBbQCm0N1Nmcv7P8e88-IJZYayW5Nw2tBBT-_hpG


There also appears to be some of these 716.6 transmissions for sale stateside. I've never purchased anything from Benz Injection.
https://www.benzinjection.com/product-page/om60x-manual-6-speed-transmission-716-6
Yeah, the 716.6 is available in the US, but the prices are a bit more attractive in the EU and they were geared for diesels in the EU. I've been checking out a few in the range of 200-500 Euros.
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