Date:         Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:29:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Ed DeBolt <eddebolt@SOFTCOM.NET>
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From:         Ed DeBolt <eddebolt@SOFTCOM.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
Comments: To: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
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I find one of the best advantages of the syncros is that they perform well
in cross winds and do not
get blown around like the 2wd's. That advantage would definitely be lost.

>Realisticly the main advantage to the syncro tranny would be
>to get one with a rear locking differential... for all but
>the hardcore off roader I am sure it would turn make a
>standard 2WD van perform 90% as well as the syncro.
>

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