Possible trans upgrade

[Vetruck]

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.

[Vetruck]

I came across all the parts I need for a 6 speed swap from a W203 6 sp car in europe. Having everything shipped to me for under $1650 including pedals. Car had 78K on it. I will have a few fitment issues I am expecting, but will work it out and see it I can get the notorious long throw shifting to a little better feel. Cheap enough to experiment with and will certainly be much more fun regardless then what the 4-tronic is.

Gear ratio is 1) 4.46 2)2.61 3)1.72 4)1.25 5)1.00 6).84
4tronic ratio is 1) 4.25 2)2.40 3)1.48 4)1

Also plan to try and use a 3.27 diff in place of my current 3.07

Here are the comparison in shift rpms and gear top speed for current and then 6sp swap with 3.27's