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Old 03-06-2021, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony H View Post
Yea it would probably be fine but it's a heavy car to get moving. I guess I will have to wait until it can be driven. One can only do so much with on line research. I think it would feel faster with a shorter final drive. I have a spare 3.27-maybe I will see if someone want's to trade a 3.69 for a 3.27. The 3.27's apparently are in demand.
Well your 3.27 with a .68 od is 2.22 and the 500sl ran a 2.27. Weight will be very similar if not less in your coupe. 3.69 maybe nice for really ripping it but I think lsd would make more difference with the power you should have. highway cruise will be lovely and you can drop a gear at 70 and haul. My slc tops out at just over 120 in 4th with a 3.69 but 1st is almost useless.
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