Originally Posted by
Padgett
Just as a hint, 4th is fine for cruising at 25 mph and 6th is the only overdrive and not enough of an OD. IMNSHO the trans is best suited to about a 2.67:1 axle.
That said, I prefer the manual to the automagic even if it is the same one as in my Grand Cherokee.
Manual all the way, especially if there is a chance it will see snow.
With the power band of the mb 3.2 I would like a 2.88:1.
At 75 mph a srt 3.07 will lower rpm around 200 rpm.