Gentlemen,

The 5 speed will fit but finding one is the problem. Drove one in a 300D the other day and with the 3.46 rearend they're a little slower off the line than my 300 D G-wagen powered 240D but at highway speed in fifth you can certainly appreciate the stereo. Just whispers along. So in the end, one has to check out all the rearend ratios available to get the best off line acceleration and low RPM in fifth. If you're going to put a turbo in the 240, you definitely need a 3.07 turbo rearend otherwise you'' chirp" in every gear with the 3.46.

When I eventaully obtain some of the ones that I've tracked down and install, I'll let you know the results. The same holds true when we've finished prototyping the intercooler for my son's 300Turbo Diesel.

Ben