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Date:         Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:04:44 -0500
Reply-To:     phishman068@GMAIL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Craig Cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: New transaxle options
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <50B15CAB.8080107@turbovans.com>
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The question at hand has nothing to do with bostig gearing, only a suggestion for a transmission source. I can argue or educate anyone privately on either subject if you'd like to get ahold of me.

I also suggest Daryl. He is the man.

-craig

On Nov 24, 2012, at 6:47 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:

> re gearing for that engine ., non-turbo. > I drove an 85 Westy with one, > Tires were slightly larger than stock. 2WD stock manual trans. > It would barely pull 4th around 52 mph .. > had to go down to 3rd to get any oomph., like would have to go to 60or > more in 3rd to be able to start getting into the power range in 4th. > > the owner of the van told me some people with that engine *lower* 4th > gear ! > And vanagons are quite undergeared too, generally. > It was quite smooth at 4K rpm ....and that is where any decent power > started to happen. > > On 11/24/2012 2:46 PM, Jarrett Kupcinski wrote: >> I can put another recommendation for Daryl. Having just completed a Bostig (and since he's got a Bostig install himself), I asked him his advice on custom gearings. He talked me OUT of putting in a taller 3rd or 4th, despite the fact that it would have been extra money in his pocket. He shipped down a stock transmission and it arrived about a week later. I swapped out the old transmission and just shipped back my core in the box he used. >> >> Shipping for me in Texas was just over $100 via UPS ground. Considering the time it would take me to find a reputable local builder in my neck of the woods, it seemed a reasonable price to pay. Now I've got 1000 miles on the new transmission and all is well. >> >> -Jarrett >> 89 Westy powered by Bostig >> >> >> On Nov 23, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Harry Hoffman wrote: >> >>> Anyone have experiences with any of these vendors? >>> >>> All come with a core charge (refundable) and shipping costs. BD is >>> driving distance from me so that would, presumably, save me some coin of

>>> crate/shipping.


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