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Old 06-02-2005, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
according to the mercedes benz buyers giude a '79 sd does it in 13.0. i suspect that an 84 would do it a tad quicker since i think they are a little lighter. not sure of the rear end ratios in those two. are they the same?
the '84 I believe is a slower heavier car than the '79

my '79 300SD will eat my 83 300D that is substantially lighter alive in acceleration...

I know the '79 has a 3.07....and I believe the 84 does as well....
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