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>> What about in a '73 square?
>>
> Anything is possible. But what is the point? Would it be worth the
> effort to give you bragging rights to say: "I have a Porsche tranny in
> my VW" It won't give you any more power or speed.
> Our trannies have approx. the same ratios, and with a taller gear, you
> run out of torque from the engine on the hills.
> I think Toby has a modified 5 speed tranny in his Squareback. But it is
> built from a VW tranny.
So, Russ, you see no benefit with a 5 speed?? It is my understanding that a
5 speed has the benefit of having 1st-4th gears closer. And the 5th gear is
the same ratio as a typical 4th. Correct me if I'm wrong with this thinking.
I've heard good things about the 901 trans. Plus, I bet it is much less in
cost than the Berg 5 speed kit, which isn't a complete trans.
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