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Date:         Thu, 31 May 2007 09:03:10 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Inline 4 - new transmission
Comments: To: billmacla@GMAIL.COM
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I would not gear any taller with the 1.8. Any gain with engine RPM will be
lost with excess NOx emissions and melted pistons. You need to power to over
come wind resistance and go up hills. If you want to any tweaking, go the
larger tire route.


Dennis




>From: Bill MacLachlan <billmacla@GMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: Bill MacLachlan <billmacla@GMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Inline 4 - new transmission
>Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 12:59:29 -0700
>
>anyone out there running an inline 4 with a regeared 4th?
>I've an 1800 Jetta engine, a DK transmission.
>I'm replacing the transmission and I'm wondering if the A&A regeared
>4th is the way to go.
>
>Advice from Daryl at A&A is that most people stick with regular
>gearing for my set up, but I've always thought it'd be nice to have
>lower revs at 70 mph......
>
>Anyone running and inline 4 with the regeared transmission?
>
>Any comments welcome
>
>
>Thanks all
>Bill M
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