We have many discussions on the particulars of engine performance, 1776 vs 2110, T1 vs T4, yada. All of them are interesting and I learn something most times a post is made.
But, I seldom see any discussion on the merits or downsides of different gearing, or even transaxle set-ups. So to educate myself and maybe get some discussion going I am throwing out a few Qs. Weigh in and educate me.
1. For a nice all around driver, doing 150 mile jogs and much in town driving, what would be a good set up based on the standard VW transaxle. For hyptohetical purposes let's say the engine is anywhere from 90 to 130 HP? I have a standard set up with a 3:88 R/P. What gearing would enhance this in 3rd and 4th? Is a stock German clutch adequate?
2. Same Q as above but the engine is now 140+ HP. Clutch? Gearing?
3. Same as Qs 1 & 2 except primary driving is stoplight and canyon carving.
4. Same as Qs 1 & 2 except you want to drive 70-75 crosscountry with an adequate oil cooling system already installed.
5. The Gene Berg 5spd kit? Pros and Cons? Cost? Mods?
6. 901-5spd? How much, pros, cons, mods?
7. Best all around clutch for a driver that occasionally gets a minor thrashing through the gears at a stoplight to stoplight setting?
8. Discuss possible gearing set-ups on the VW 4spd, 1st, 2s, 3d, 4th... also, a 3:44 vs a 3:88.
That's it/
Jim OKC
(Message Edited 12/5/2002 11:03:25 AM)
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