Depending upon what you are trying to accomplish, be aware that the Getrag box 5th gear ratio is probably the same as your auto trans 4th. A 2.6 W201 or 3.0 liter W124 manual box has its 4th same as the automatic's, 5th is overdrive which gives it rather long legs. Either shifter is not built for speed shifting, so don't expect short throws unless you modify the linkage.

Either way, it becomes a completely different car from the automatic.

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Hanno
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