Date:         Sun, 2 Apr 2006 10:42:54 -0500
Reply-To:     "Mark A. Kreuzer" <markk@OURWESTY.COM>
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From:         "Mark A. Kreuzer" <markk@OURWESTY.COM>
Subject:      Re: Zetec Westy Site
Comments: To: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM>
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I have the stock LT195/75R14 tires.  I see where the 15" would bring down
the rpm's a little.  Can't remember, with stock suspension how big can we go
on a 2WD?

I'm checking with Bostig to see what kind of mpg increase I might expect and
how much better the drop in rpm would be for the engine.  In any case, it's
gonna take a pretty long time for the payback at $1000.  $500.00 would make
that decision a lot easier :-)

Another reason I'm considering it is because my tranny is starting to get
squirrelly.

-- mark

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Reddick
Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 8:38 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Zetec Westy Site

I think 1000 bucks is a little pricey for a 10% reduction in rpm. The .77 or
.70 4th gears are only 240 bucks.  I think it might be more cost effective
to go with a little taller tires. I have one automatic van with (with a 2.5
Subaru) that I would love to have a taller R&P, but that I can't justify
that price for such a small change.  I would probably be willing to shell
out 500, but not a grand.

John
Vanaru.com