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Old 11-27-2009, 12:07 PM
Roncallo Roncallo is offline
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Originally Posted by panzerwagen80 View Post
I was thinking about how much more fun to drive this car (1980 450sl) would be with a 4 or 5 speed standard transmission and a better rear running gear.

Is there anyone here who has swapped out the automatic for a standard?

Is it even possible?

Is there a kit?

Didn't the 1975 have a little better performing rear end?
4 speeds were available on the early 350SL. 5 speeds were an available option for the AMG 500SL's. The pedal cluster was used right up to the end for the 1989 300SL.
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