Date:         Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:05:18 -0400
Reply-To:     VW Doka <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         VW Doka <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
In-Reply-To:  <4A9566B9.5020601@pottsfamily.ca>
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Almost any tranny swap (except Porsche) for the T3 would have to be
accompanied by an engine swap.  I could see the Bostig guys offering
something like this.  They're the only company I know of that offers a
truly complete solution, so a engine/tranny swap would make sense.

My favorite swap is the Audi V6 (gas or TDi) and Audi tranny into the
T3.  A few companies in Germany offer this swap and it is a sweet
driving setup.  Bring your wallet...

Cheers,

Jeff



On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 12:45 PM, Greg Potts<greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote:
> Hi Marc,
>
> I'd be willing to surmise that there are probably dozens, if not
> hundreds of potential transmissions out there that would meet your need.
>
> The problem is that very very few of them are going to fit in the space
> allocated to the vanagon powertrain.
>
> Porsche is about the only rear-engine manufacturer I can think of that
> builds high-performance rear engine vehicles; but I can't imagine the
> fiscal nightmare it would be to retrofit a tiptronic 6-speed auto into a
> westy. But the 911 does offer such an option, should you have the funds
> to pursue it.
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> 1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
> 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
> www.busesofthecorn.com
> www.pottsfamily.ca
>
>
>
> Marc Perdue wrote:
>>
>> This is kind of what I was getting at.  Is there any kind of automatic
>> transmission alternative that could take advantage of the torquey
>> (technical term again) Vanagon engine and make it work well in the
>> urban environment, give us the power we need to safely go over the
>> mountains, and, as long as I'm dreaming, possibly give us better gas
>> mileage?  Presumably, if there were such a thing, we'd already know
>> about it, but . . .
>>
>> Marc
>>
>