[QUOTE=DeliveryValve;2724987]What is the year and model of the car that is receiving the trans?

First, many thanks to all for their input..

to answer, it's an '84 300D, turbo OM617. Potential donor is an '82 300SD.

There's also a complete drivetrain from an '80 300SD that is slated for implanting in a 73 450SEL,but that's a whole other thread.