Wow... I'm thinking now that I'd be best served waiting until I NEED to replace the tranny before entertaining this switch. Thanks to all for the feedback (and shock value). Scott Paddock 87 Wolfsburg Weekender "Rolf" 93 EV Unnamed
>I've seen a lot of talk about the hurdles to putting in a 5-speed tranny, >as well as ideas on more appropriate gear ratio sizes. What I haven't seen >is talk of $'s. What are the costs associated with doing this project, and >what are the hitches financially- like shipping, core returns, etc.? I'm >not a rich eccentric, but I'd love a fifth gear if it's not cost >prohibitive. Thanks. > > >Scott Paddock >'87 Wolfsburg "Rolf" >'93 EV (unnamed) Several thousand dollars at least. Every once in a while new or used South African or European 5 speeds show up over here. They are expensive, and I think the front mount, and possibly the shift linkage is different. Porsche 5 speeds also can be done, but you'd have to fabricate a mount, and deal with linkage and other problems. Used or new, Porsche transmissions aren't cheap. Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@lear.csp.ee.memphis.edu |
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