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Date:         Fri, 26 Mar 1999 15:17:49 EST
Reply-To:     Jwilli941@AOL.COM
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From:         Todd Hill <Jwilli941@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Flipped transaxles for HiPo Vanagons
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<< Blue Eyes wrote: > > Does anyone know if a Porsche 930 turbo trans could fit in a Vanagon? They were 2 WD, had limited slip, and probably had better torque ratings and taller gear ratios. >>

Lots of backlogged work here so am coming in a bit late with my "HO". If you are looking for a performance transaxle then you might consider the Porsche G50 5 spd. No info on it handy but if it can take the power of the later 911s then it should take whatever a TDI/Audi/2.0L 4cyl, etc. can dish out. In good used condition they are just about the same price as a fresh slightly 'custom' built 091-1 4 speed gearbox. You would need to figure out how to mount it in the vehicle and then connect the shift linkage and axles which adds to the overall cost and frustration levels.

Interesting idea, however. I'll see what I can turn up (in my vast free time!) as I am sure that someone else has already BTDT with this. No sense in reinventing the wheel here!

-Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948


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