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Old 10-15-2014, 03:59 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
So you're investigating to see if the diff gears from the automatic will fit in the C151 5-speed box?
Mostly, yes.

I don't have a C151 on hand. I do have a spare C150 from a Paseo. The difference being a .815 5th gear vs .725. That translates to a ~170 rpm (1350 rpm) drop at 45 mph, so perhaps worth finding one if I really want to go all out.
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