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Old 09-26-2008, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Hit Man X View Post
SOME '85 cars (such as my 300SD) still have an '84 style trans WITH the '85 emission stuff added. The '85 only have a different pan with gasket too. I basically have a CA emission car from '84 and older.

'85s also sound diff at idle and seem to have a leaner calibrated IP.



Stick with something you know will fit properly.
Thanks for the info. I know the 83 I ordered will physically fit, bolt in and be functional. I'm just hoping I won't have to swap anything, but I won't know for sure until I recieve it.
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