Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:08:33 -0700
Reply-To: Chris Weddle <info@2WEDDLE.COM>
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From: Chris Weddle <info@2WEDDLE.COM>
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
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FYI: Locking Differential Upgrade for Non-Syncro Vanagon
Any 1984 or later 2wd Vanagon trans can fitted with the locking differential
out of a 4wd Syncro. We have done lots of these, and they really do help
with the traction situation. The locking diff upgrade requires a complete
rebuild of the transaxle.
We sell all of the hard parts to upgrade to a locking differential for $395.
This does not include the plumbing kit, which is $175. Keep in mind that
this plumbing is really intended for the 4wd Van, so if you are plumbing the
vacuum actuated locking diff in a 2wd Van, you will need to find a few extra
pieces (vacuum reservoir and dash plate for example).
Here is some information on our rebuilt 2wd Vanagon transaxles. The prices
for the locking differential upgrade would be in addition to the prices
listed below:
The standard 1984+ Vanagon 4-speed transaxle ratios are 4.86 or 4.83 ring &
pinion with 3.78/2.06/1.23/0.85 1st through 4th gears. If you are interested
in reducing highway cruising rpm in your 4-speed trans, we offer a taller
ring & pinion ratio (4.57) and/or taller 3rd and 4th gears (1.17 or 1.14 3rd
gear and .82, .77, or .70 4th gear). A standard 4-speed trans, rebuilt with
a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty is $1195 plus a $400 core charge.
Upgrading the ring & pinion to the 4.57 ratio would be $145 extra. The
taller 3rd or 4th gear ratios are $195 each.
We also offer 5-speed transaxles for Vanagons. Our standard Vanagon 5-speed
transaxle ratios are 4.86 or 4.83 ring & pinion with 4.11/2.33/1.48/1.02/.82
1st through 5th gears. If you are interested in reducing highway cruising
rpm, we offer a taller ring & pinion ratio (4.57) and/or taller 5th gear
(.77 or .70). A standard 5-speed trans, rebuilt to our exacting standards
with a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty is $1995 outright. If you would
like to trade in your 4-speed transaxle as a "core", we can reduce the price
of the 5-speed trans to $1695. Upgrading the ring & pinion to the 4.57 ratio
would be $295 extra. The taller 5th gear ratio would be $195.
In order to install the 5-speed Vanagon trans, you will need a special front
mount ($75) and, as an option, you might want to upgrade to the factory
5-speed shift linkage ($285).
I hope all of you 2wd Vanagon enthusiasts find this information useful.
Happy trails!
Regards,
Chris Weddle
Weddle Industries
700 Becknell Rd, Unit A
Goleta, CA 93117 USA
(805) 696-9665
Fax (805) 696-9667
info@2weddle.com
> From: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@vanagon.org>
> Reply-To: pokey@vanagon.org
> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 19:03:44 -0400
> To: chrisp <chrisp@xmission.com>
> Cc: Syncro@yahoogroups.com, vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
>
> I have this sneaking suspicion that http://www.2weddle.com/
> has a five speed vanagon tranny but I could be wrong.
>
> 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.
>
> ---- Original message ----
>> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:23:15 -0600
>> From: chrisp <chrisp@xmission.com>
>> Subject: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro
> vanagon
>> To: Syncro@yahoogroups.com, vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>>
>> About to demonstrate my ignorance here. Is there some way
> a syncro
>> 5 spd trans can be adapted for highway only use (tall 5th
> not so low
>> a granny first) in a 2wd 85 vanagon?
>>
>> Just curious as I see dead syncros around utah all the time.
>>
>> Chris
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