Automatic GearBox For E220 w124 Cabriolet

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harjeet

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Does anyone know if i can put a 5 speed automatic gearbox into the car. just a straight swap.
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GrahamH

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Hi

not to sure about a straight swap, though its something I've considered as well.

You would probably need to change the speedo and the bit where the lever comes through as well as the 5 speed box has three options other than straight drive.

I'll have a nose around some info I've got to see if the back axles have different gearing as these might need changing, again the prop might need to go as well.

I read somewhere that the 5 speed is not as good/reliable as the 4 speed, which in turn was not as good as the 3 speed. Anybody got any comments about this.


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Graham
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Thats a heck of an upgrade. Have you considered these things:
1. Selling the car and finding an equivalent, except with the 5 speed auto
2. Complete drivetrain swap (engine+gearbox). As I understand it, the 5 speed integrates more electronics with the engine, so perhaps there is a different ECU for a car with the 5 speed?
3. How you're going to insure the thing, once the swap is done?
 
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