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Old 02-07-2010, 02:38 PM
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Non MB trans to MB engines

Hello Performance section,

This is my first venture out of the Diesel section, and if I may say, you have a nice place here.

It was recommended that I check over here in regards to interest in mating Non-MB transmissions to OM engines.

A couple of us in the Diesel section have come up with some viable methods to mate a Getrag 265 to a OM616/617, and equivalent, bolt pattern. The methods have been from a new aluminum die cast bell housing, (very nice), a steal fabricated scatter shield bell housing, a bell housing to engine adapter, and a trans to bell housing adaptor, but the issue is no matter the method the bottom end cost estimates are $300.00 and up, which is too much.

Is $300.00+ for a custom one off, trans or no trans, part too much?

If not any interest in any particular engine trans combination over hear?

I am interested in your thoughts.


Thank You

Dave
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