Author Topic: 5 speed ZF What are the ratios?  (Read 4758 times)

jmhinsf

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5 speed ZF What are the ratios?
« on: June 18, 2011, 23:17:58 »
The availability of the new ZF five speed is very tempting.  Can anyone tell me the gear ratios in this box?  Thanks.

Jules Heumann
j-heumann@comcast.com
« Last Edit: June 21, 2011, 00:02:06 by 280SL71 »

DaveB

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Re: 5 speed ZF
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2011, 02:32:44 »
Meredith's 'Original SL' lists:
1 3.92:1
2 2.215:1
3 1.418:1
4 1:1
5 0.848:1
R 3.49:1
DaveB
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jmhinsf

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Re: 5 speed ZF
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2011, 22:03:01 »
Thank you, Dave.  Appreciated.  Jules

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Re: 5 speed ZF
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2011, 23:15:04 »
Quote from: Jules
The availability of the new ZF five speed is very tempting
Info about the box at web http://www.zf.com/corporate/en/company/tradition/s5_20/s5_20.html
Please note, the date to place an order is tight, so if you want one you should act
/Hans

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Re: 5 speed ZF
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2011, 22:22:49 »
6,850 Euros plus VAT for a non-original transmission.  :o

A Getrag 265 or Temec T-5 conversion can be completed for half the cost.  Just sayin'
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Re: 5 speed ZF What are the ratios?
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2011, 01:56:19 »
I looked at the tech manual and was uncertain as to whether some sedans might have the ZF tansmission so many people are looking for.  It seemed like it might be possible. (?)  I ask because in the last week or so in looking for parts/parts cars I have run across a 250se 5 spd sedan and a 280se 5 spd sedan.  They were both low mile and low price cars. Prices were many times lower than the used price I have seen for the zf itself.  Is it a possibility that any of these would be a possible donor for an SL wanting that transmission.
« Last Edit: June 30, 2011, 01:58:48 by wd »