From a Derek Drew missive:
Your options in ring and pinions for syncro are these: 37/6 6.17 (16" vanagon?) 35/6 5.83 (diesel?) 38/7 5.43 (diesel?) 34/7 4.86 (DEFAULT USA) This is what all you gasoline people have. 32/7 4.57 (?)
Cheers, MJS
At 01:26 PM 1/7/00 -0500, Markus Benne wrote: >Does anyone know if it is possible to change the final drive on Vanagons >(specifically syncro)? > >I'm going with a different engine that has slightly more torque, but is >still happier at higher rpms. >I'm also going with bigger diameter tire/rim combo. > >If anyone knows of any options, please let me know. > >Thanks, >...Markus > <bold>Michael J. Sullivan </bold>Marshfield Hills, MA Tierra del Fuego 2000 or bust!
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