So the ZF is the way to go.

Thanks.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Are you talking about mercs or in general? I am not aware of any MB that uses the ZF 8.

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yeah, I am talking about mb. I also was thinking the trannies would be found in other german vehicles.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

So Merc doesnt do a whole lot with 8 speeds -- did a quick google search to confirm, but they have 7 and 9 speeds, go figure. The 8 speed is DCT (dual clutch) and is in some of their 4cyl applications. The CLA stuck out in my mind, I think that is one of them. FWIW I believe Mercedes makes all their own transmissions. the 7G and 9G are in-house.

No Merc got the ZF 8 speed which is a very robust traditional auto box. BMWs almost all use that transmission, as do a lot of Audis (and porsches, maseratis, dodge ram/chargers, Jag/LRs etc etc.). Our grand cherokee has it, and I swear it is damn near telepathic. The ZF8 is regarded as one of the best boxes of all time, and for good reason. They hold a lot of torque in most applications, shift quickly, and have very little driveline drag, making them pretty efficient.

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth