Mercedes did not produce a turbo with a 5 or 4 speed because the turbo would spin down during shifts.
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fmiser Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 5:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] RE OT: The World Has Plenty of Oil > I think the book says my 300D should make 77 HP. It will > certainly go faster. I just feel like I am abusing it when I > get over about 70 MPH. I have not driven one of the manual > 240D cars but I am relatively happy with my AT. I drive it > mostly in the City and so the AT is nice. I also like my AC, > power windows etc. I could live without the sunroof as I don't > use it very often. > > Randy > > Yeah I know, I said 20% more hp... 240D is about 72hp, IIRC > yours would be about 90hp... > I'd like to find another one like it (240D, 4spd manual) but > with manual windows, manual sunroof, no A/C, for cheap (like > $1500) for the wife to drive. > -Curt I would like a W123 with a turbo OM617, 5 speed manual (4 would be okay), power windows, manual HVAC, manual sun roof, torsen differential, and a diesel fired block heater. Anybody know of one for sale? -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.4/1312 - Release Date: 3/4/2008 9:46 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.4/1312 - Release Date: 3/4/2008 9:46 PM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
