Well 1st gear is gone so quickly in these cars as it's so deep (what 3.8X:1 ?) I don't think we'll see a big difference going from a 3.08:1 or 2.88:1 as the first gear will be dragged out.

Not to mention you'll be able to cruise about in town in 3rd at higher speeds with the taller rear axle.

I finally have found an inexpensive 2.47:1 locally from a 560SEL that I'm going to throw in my SD. It seems to like lower RPMs. At some point I'll get one for the SDL.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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