Date:         Tue, 27 Dec 2016 10:58:58 -0800
Reply-To:     vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
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From:         vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: 094 5 Speed Kit
In-Reply-To:  <R5B21u01s08X5Fr015B3yn>
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If you expect to use 1st a lot then you may want to remove the need to
push down to clear the lockout. If you go with the 4.13 then more 1st
use is probably where you will be.

Don has the odd early diesel 5 speed gearing, with his 5th about the
same as an ordinary 4spd wbx 4th gear. His 1st is much lower than the
wbx 1st so he seldom needs it and uses 2nd instead. That early 5 speed
was meant for the 48hp early 1.6 diesel engine.

Your proposal to combine the tallest 5th option with the tallest r&p
option means you should expect to have to drop down a gear more often so
you may want to move 4th taller as well so the jump isn't so great
between 4th and 5th.

Mark

Jason wrote:
> This page shows the available ratios:
> https://weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-094-5-speed-kit
>
> Looks like a viable option.  I've read it moves 1st down past the lockout
> though.  I'd have to modify my shifter since that would drive me nuts.
>
> Jason
>
>>
>>> On Dec 26, 2016, at 8:49 PM, Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>
>>> I am looking to build a 5 speed for a TDI conversion.   Does anyone have
>>> experience with the Weddle 094 5 speed kit?  4.13 final with 0.70 5th
>> would
>>> be nice!  Since I have to regear a transmission anyways, this may be a
>> good
>>> route:
>>>
>>> https://weddleindustries.com/products/1000157/1005442
>>>
>>> Jason
>>> Uberbus
>>
>