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Date:         Sun, 22 Nov 1998 23:20:43 EST
Reply-To:     Modl6971@AOL.COM
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From:         Michael Modl <Modl6971@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies. RPM in 5th gear question.
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In a message dated 11/22/98 10:47:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, vwvanman@mailexcite.com writes:

<< The speed at 4000 RPM with a .815 would be @ 78 MPH. The actual speed would be determined by the tire height.

The RPMs do not drop a lot from the four speed .85 fourth gear. That is why I decided to go with a .70 fifth gear not a .82 when it was rebuilt. At 4000 RPMs I can go @95 MPH with a top speed of @133 befor the rev limiter would activate. I had a taller fifth put in to cut the RPMS, now they will be @ 3100 RPM at 70 MPH. >> Thanks for the great info. Robert. Michael


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