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Date:         Tue, 23 Dec 2003 09:15:45 -0800
Reply-To:     Daryl Christensen <aatransaxle@DIRECWAY.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Daryl Christensen <aatransaxle@DIRECWAY.COM>
Subject:      Re: 4th Gear Ratio Swaps?
Comments: To: "J. Harvey" <jtharvey2@HOTMAIL.COM>


I put a taller 4th in during rebuilds quite frequently. The .77 4th drops
about 500 RPM at cruising speeds compared to the .85 stock ratio. So far
everyone loves em but I can't swear it gives you anymore mileage. Haven't
actually heard of any definitive results.
Daryl of AA Transaxle
Duvall, WA. (Seattle area)
(425) 788-4070
1-877-377-0773
aatransaxle.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "J. Harvey" <jtharvey2@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 1:34 AM
Subject: 4th Gear Ratio Swaps?




> This question spouts from the recent MPG discussion..........
>
> Is there a direct VW 4th gear swap out there that reduces freeway cruising
> RPMs for the Vanagon?
>
> -John
>
> 1991 GTi 2.0 liter 8v ABA with modified 5th gear ratio (~70 MPH @ 3000
RPMs)
>
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