Date:         Tue, 26 Jun 2001 11:46:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Pancho de la Luna <pancho@SPEAKEASY.ORG>
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From:         Pancho de la Luna <pancho@SPEAKEASY.ORG>
Subject:      FW: 5 spd tranny
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Hey gang-

looking to reduce the RPMs on my Vanagon while cruising at highway speed for
a little better fuel economy and less wear on the engine. I know that there
are 5spd trannys avail from south Africa, but I was curious if the synchro 5
spd would work without all of the forward gearing on my normal GL. any
suggestions?

possibly rebuild the tranny so that it has a lower ratio running gear in
4th? what would a recommended ratio be that would work with a 4spd?

Myles
'86 GL

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