Transmission swap project
06-01-2012, 02:15 PM
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1996 E290 TD
Transmission swap project
Hey guys, im going to be attempting on swapping the 5 speed transmission in my E290 TD to a 6 speed. Im planning on taking the 6 speed box from a 2000 or newer w210. Do you think it will work in saving me some money when driving at higher speeds?? or will i just end up wasting my time and money on this project?
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06-01-2012, 05:36 PM
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First find out final gear ratios of 5th and 6th gear of each tranny respectively to see how much of a difference it we're talking about. And second if you're only worried about highway performance you might want to swap or re-gear the rear end instead, which will drop down the highway Rpms but will increase consumption in the city.
06-03-2012, 05:20 AM
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First find out final gear ratios of 5th and 6th gear of each tranny respectively to see how much of a difference it we're talking about. And second if you're only worried about highway performance you might want to swap or re-gear the rear end instead, which will drop down the highway Rpms but will increase consumption in the city.
