Date:         Fri, 20 Feb 2004 09:59:22 -0800
Reply-To:     Brian Butler <bbutler@PRODIGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Brian Butler <bbutler@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject:      Rebuilding Man. Tranny-Questions regarding taller gears??
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I am going to have AA transaxle rebuild my Syncro
Trans.
I am considering going to a taller 3rd and 4th. Daryl
@ AA recommends that I should be OK staying stock.
Keep in mind I have 15" wheels and will be going to a
taller tire. (Haven't decided what size yet. I still
need to find out how big I can go with the STOCK spare
tire carrier without having to go with an aftermarket
carrier. Any feedback on this is also appreciated).
The motor is a 2.1L WB with some upgrades for a bit of
additional hp.
I currently live in Lake Tahoe and do a lot of high
altitude driving and long hill/mountain pass driving.
I will soon be moving down to the coast at sea level.
I don't know if these points need to be considered or
not, but wanted to include them if so. I also do long
road trips where long flat stretches of highway are in
front of me. (and I would prefer to make them
less-long, if possible ;-)
I just would like to get some more opinions on the
subject of pros/cons of taller gearing before I dump a
few grand into the rebuild and possibly regret
whatever decision I make regarding the gearing.
Thanks in advance,
Brian Butler