Re: [T3] Porsche tranny Swap

[Toby Erkson <air_cooled_nut@pobox.com>]

<x-flowed>Correct, I'm running a T1 tranny using the Gene Berg 5-speed kit (and it ain't 
a do-it-yerself type!).  The purpose, from what I understand, is to have less 
of a gear spread so you can stay in your power band when running a higher 
performance engine because they *generally* have a more narrow torque band. 
Trouble is, you tend to shift more often -- some do consider that a negative. 
 It also can let you have a close ratio tranny for the drag strip but a 
taller 5th gear so you can actually drive your car on the freeway without 
winding out the motor ;-)

I do like having a 5-speed but the GB unit requires you to use their shifter. 
 Their shifter does have a reverse lock out button you have to push in (with 
your thumb) to get into reverse -- this is a good thing -- HOWEVER, you also 
have to push in that damn button when you want to shift into 5th gear -- this 
is a BAD thing!

If someone can drop in a 5-speed from another vehicle and do it simply -- with 
good documentation and pictures as well, I think it'd be a better solution.  I 
do like my GB-5 but it could be improved and GB was NO HELP during and after 
my installation.  They seemed more concerned about selling it to me than 
supporting me afterwards.  Oh well.

	Toby Erkson

Russ Wolfe wrote:

> On Thu, 2004-02-19 at 20:49, Kevin Howlett wrote:
>
> > 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.

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