I'm fairly experienced with the working of an engine, but not so much with the working of a transmission(besides how to shift, etc.)
I have a moderate amount of machining experience(enough to get in trouble). In the fall I will have access to a machine shop with mills, lathes, and a few CNC's

In order to attach a non-Mercedes standard transmission to a 617, what types of adapters would be needed?
Obviously a plate to allow for the housings to mate, but beyond that I don't know. What would be a good transmission to toss in?

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment