Ive come across a dogleg 5 speed direct fit. Problem I have is its a 1:1 4th, not 5th. Which means I need to go up in the rearend ratio. Currently have 3.07's and would need at least 3.46's. Starting to think doing a BMW 3.91 diff with LSD would be more of a fun project- however- I need to pick up the VSS signal that currently comes from my current 1994 diff. I need to look into VSS signal sensors- possibly one on the driveshaft near the trans output yoke.

this venture would mean adapters for the drive plates/ halfshafts, and still probably with anything I do a custom driveshaft. Can't believe how limited factory parts these cars lack- Ive been research possibilities for days now on end. This option would give me the elusive LSD rearend which is a big void with MB cars. here is the ratio comparisons to my current and what it would yield finished.

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