Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 07:37:34 -0700
Reply-To: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Comparative tranny opinions
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Andrew Grebneff wrote:<br>
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<blockquote type="cite">What I am soliciting is as many opinions as I
can with
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regard to the pros / cons of said transmission (this
<br>
isn't a diesel granny low 5-speed, this is a nicely
<br>
spread arrangement with I believe factory .77 or near
<br>
final 5th).
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<br>
First in the 094 5-speed is extremely low, pretty much useless on the
<br>
road. So it's in effect a 4-speed with crawler gear.
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<blockquote type="cite">Disclaimer:
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No bears or coffee beans were harmed in writing this
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post
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How much beer was guzzled?
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<font size="+1">I think this is only true for the Syncro gearied 5spd.<br>
I have the SA 094 5spd fitted to 2wd Vanagons and I use first every
time I start out.<br>
It is a tiny bit lower than the 4spd, but hardly enough to notice.<br>
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At least that is my experience...<br>
<br>
Todd<br>
'88 Westy<br>
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