I had the engine installed and kept my original 4 speed tranny. The> tranny that came with the engine was an automatic, and the surgery to> install that in my car was a problem I didn't want to deal with. I did> have the transmission fully overhauled at that time. I did not change> out any gears or anything funky.>

I've been driving it since around 2001, have had zero problems with it.> I get about 22-25 US mpg. (26-28 if I can find biodiesel). This is the> same mileage as I got with the 240. The major difference is POWER! The> 240 is rated at around 67 hp, and the 300 turbo at ~120 or so. Can't> remember the exact numbers. I live in a mountain state, and the> difference climbing hills, or even doing freeway onramps is amazing.>

In the 240, I was climbing hills in 2nd, maybe 3rd, doing about 30-35mph> and staring at the semi about to use me as a hood ornament. Now I can> actually have a fully loaded car, 4people & luggage, and climb the same> hill at 55-65. <G> Much better!>

The 240 may be a fine engine for city driving, and highway on the flat,> but it just isn't enough for mountains.>

Rochelle