I didn't memntion that the engine is married to a WC T5 5-speed and going in a 65 Ranchero. I've had 3 TDI Jettas and miss the milage. As a hot rod guy I really hate commuting with something as ordinary as my Miata and decieded to build a fun milage machine. So far it has 4 wheel disk brakes and AC. The only modifications to the engine would be to increase milage and maybe mild performance. I've owned a 82 300D turbo sedan and the performance was ok even with the 3 speed auto trans, so I figured a figured a 1200lbs lighter car and a efficient 5 speed manual trans ought to be much better. So what I would like to know what reasonible mods will increase milage and maybe a little performance. Thanks, Zeke

Unless someone did a weird tranny swap, that '82 would have come with a 4-speed auto.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

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um... since zero Turbo 300D's came with a manual trans... or went into a ranchero... I'm going with weird tranny swap...

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My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Very true... I should consider the circumstances, I guess.

I'm curious as to how the WC T5 will be with the OM617! I don't relish the idea of putting non-MB into MB, but if it works out nicely... well, I can't swear what I would do.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."