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• Question about ignition timing..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:54:46 -0700
  ...Keeping the 1.8 head will raise my compression ratio to 10:1, I am told. The digifant EMS does not have a knock...
• Re: Ever Notice Where The Needles Are on Speedo and Tach? Gear ratios automatic-manual.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:36:47 -0400
  Except for torque converter slip the overall gear ratios for the automatic and 4 speed transmissions are the same. On a 25.5 inch...
• Re: � � � Re: Questions re. A udi 3A engine swap (after searching the arc hives)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 6 May 2004 02:31:32 EDT
  ...At that point, the ABA block only has the bore/stroke ratio going for it, if it has the squirters and forged crank. Frank...
• New tranny for a 1.6l TD westy...
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 18:58:38 EDT
  ...one with different gear ratios? Will the 1.6l TD really be able to take a lower gear ratio? Is there some 5 speeds...
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 17:26:17 -0700
  ...my pocketbook can't be colored in any way to appear rational... I guess this makes me an addict. I really like how 'almost...
• Some Vanagon related tables
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 14:49:02 +0200
  ...There are a list of gearboxes with ID number and rations: http://www.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM and second, a list of AUDI...
• Was Eurovan, now VW names
  Historical mailing list - Brian Asbury
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 13:40:00 -0600
  ...Camry, > Corolla, Tercel, Solara, Gallant, Maxima? What's with those? > And what > is the rational behind "Golf?" Sounds like a golf cart. > >
• 1.25 Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 22:28:49 -0500
  ...I'd imagine this has been talked about a lot, but is anyone out there running 1.25 rockers, such as the Ratio Rockers...
• Rockers & push rods Gene Berg 1:4
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 10:37:07 -0800
  Hello does anyone have a extra Gene Berg 1:4 ratio rocker with cut push rods they would like to sell. It looks like...
• Re: Gear ratios? was: How to know RPM without a tach
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 20:09:04 -0800
  You'll need to know the rolling radius of your tires. Not calculated but measured. Look in the archives for the "mustard method". I...
• Re: Lilley engine - specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:20:15 -0700
  ...1.25 ratio IF you DO NOT PLANT TO ADD THE AUSSIE POWER CHIP: I would use the 1.25 ratio IF you are...
• Re: E85 thermodynamic advantage?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:16:50 -0400
  ...Ethanol can run higher compression ratios and combustion pressures which equal higher volumetric and thermodynamic efficiencies via a better burn even at the same...
• Re: actual numerical readings off Compression test?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:37:17 -0400
  At 07:50 PM 9/18/2010, Don Hanson wrote... >how does a fellow or a gal determine the compression ratio of a motor...
• Dyno testing my big valve engine was Re: Group Purchase of chip and 1.4 ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:15:50 -0500
  ...I personaly have Dyno tested 1,4 ratio rockers on stock type 1 engines the gains where 6 horse power that was above 3000...
• re. O2 sensor output voltage
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 20:35:16 -0700
  ...Some emissions may be off the chart at that ratio though. EGT is the same or slightly cooler by about 100 degrees F on...
• Re: Transmission question GTA Auto Turbo real experience?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Aug 2019 02:26:07 +0000
  ...does not make a 4 speed and does not change any ratio. In reality the stock transmission is quit stout as is and this...
• Re: Repost: Microbus Tranny Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 16:07:29 -0700
  >>Mike White asked: > Does anyone have any information on rebuilding your tranny with a "Freeway Flier gear." What is the final gear ratio of...
• Re: Against it all.Re: If You're Against Mandatory Daytime Running Lights...
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 21:43:16 -0400
  Methinks it would be best to limit automobiles to power/weight ratios to 1:200 and top speeds to 10mph! We could, then, probably...
• Re: Advice on doing TD Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 4 May 2015 18:49:20 -0400
  ...If stock tire size, it might benefit from a .77 4th ratio. Of course, lacking an intercooler and not much more HP or torque...
• Re: jetta tranny to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 12:40:05 -0600
  ...Jetta tranny to Vanagon > >On Wed, 12 Mar 2003, Nock wrote: > > > >>I was very suprised that the internal ratios, as well as the transaxel...
• Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratio update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 12:11:38 -0500
  ...When It came time to chassis dyno test on 12/19/01 the air fuel ratio meter on the dyno went from lean to...
• water injection in vanagons, was Re: [VANAGON] Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:31:38 -0800
  ...Allow you to > run compression ratios that ought not work? Yup. Higher compression > ratio make more horsepower? Yup. Semantics. > > Jim
• Re: EV owners..Fwd: 2.5L I5 20V TURBO?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:19:37 -0700
  ...If you install a 4 valve head you lower the compression ratio to around 8:1 which would take away a lot of power...
• Re: 185R14
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:58:21 -0800
  ...I thought 185R14 has an > aspect ratio of 82 but he maintains that it is 80! Who is right?! Any > source material? > > Karl.
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 12:04:41 -0700
  ...the leak, sends signals to the ECU then the fuel/air ratio is wrong.. which in turn create all sort of problems including hiccups...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:05:34 -0400
  ...Any > ideas as to practical machining processes to REDUCE the compression > ratio? > > Ian
• Re: Car model names
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 16:51:44 -0800
  The Toyota rational [if that's the word] was to associate every name with a crown as in the leader. Look at the names...
• Re: Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Robert S Keezer
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 00:54:33 -0800
  ...Don't expect to see 4 speeds with diesel r+p > ratios > > (5.83, 5.43). They did NOT choose such low gearing. I...
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 11:22:48 -0500
  ...205/70 R 14 99T 205 is tire width in mm; 70 is the aspect ratio, a ratio of sidewall height to width; the...
• Re: Trans ID?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:49:32 -0700
  ...Not >even Helmut's list has one, but I'm hoping to find out about gear >ratios, etc. Thanks for any help!! >Happy Father...
• Re: High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 12:19:11 -0500
  ...Eric tabe johnson wrote: >Hi All, > >High ratio rocker arms, up to 1.4:1 I believe, are available >for our vehicles. Do they...
• FS: low-mileage waterboxer engine with ratio rockers + all accessories
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 12 May 2007 11:52:37 -0400
  ...This engine also has ratio rockers installed and the exhaust is the aftermarket header system, the combination makes a noticeable increase in power. The...
• Re: 5sp
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:49:05 -0600
  ...2012, at 1:09 PM, Jeff wrote: > It's important to note that there are many different ratios for the T3 > 5-speed transmissions.
• Re: The best GENERATOR
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:45:11 -0800
  ...cleanest power output, low noise level, > fuel consumption, longest life, best weight to power output ratio and the > best for charging the batteries > Honda
• Re: Bostig engine
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:54:53 -0700
  ...It's a tough as nails transmission, but what I wouldn't give for a slightly higher ratio and a locking torque converter.... -- John...
• Re: Yes I'm asking about Tires - no need for long debate :)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 16:07:33 -0400
  ...them on used the 00 designation because there is no aspect >ratio. Then they're 82-series. http://www.yokohamatire.com/customer_service/readingtire...
• Awning extension
  Historical mailing list - Tyson, John
  Wed, 19 Jul 95 10:14:36 gmt
  ...I am planning a tour of West coast of Ireland this summer and these things should increase the fun ratio
• ECU for 84, 1.9
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 17 May 2003 20:41:08 EDT
  ...The next rational thing is the Electronic Control Unit. Does anyone have a used one for a Digijet at a reasonable price. Thanks in...
• rocker arms. Interchangeable?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:47:39 -0400
  ...What about higher ratio rockers? What were your results, impressions? Also swivel feel. I have an engine that is about 90% rebuilt. The rocker...
• Re: Jetta tranny to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 17:59:54 -0800
  I was very suprised that the internal ratios, as well as the transaxel, are the same. Who is to say, you can't run...
• Re: 4th Gear Ratio Swaps?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 24 Dec 2003 16:39:32 -0800
  ...Earlier this year I regeared my tranny by changing the 2,3,4 ratios along with the r+p. I intentionally lowered 4th to...
• Re: Gas in Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 15:31:07 PDT
  ...fuel, so they mixed 30w motor oil with gasoline to the > ratio of 1 liter of oil to 5 liters of gasoline (?? not sure...
• Re: 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:39:00 -0800
  ...I loved the gear ratios, but hated the 1st to 2nd shift. Felt awkward. About 2 months after I started driving that vehicle, it...
• Oscilloscopes- looking for opinions
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:34:25 -0500
  ...Any opinions on models robust enough for daily tech work and preferably at a good price vs performance ratio, please feel free to clue...
• Re: (f) Question about a Thing Transaxle
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 05 Feb 1995 18:09:24 -0400 (EDT)
  If you are going to do anything with the transaxle with your Thing, remember that the final drive ratio is different between a bug...
• FS: 5 Speed Turbo Diesel gearbox
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 09:12:37 +0200
  Looking for a gearbox for one listmember I found this box (which has wrong gear ratios for his application): Turbo Diesel gearbox 5 speed...
• Re: Vanagon Gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 01:15:42 +0200
  "Carrington, Tom" wrote: > Helmut Zeidler has a chart online at: > > http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM > There is also a chart on http...
• o ring question
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:27:58 -0500
  ...Is there a percent of thickness or ratio of thickness for how deep and wide the groove is vs. the o ring? Also, any...
• Re: Cylinder Head differences
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:20:16 -0400
  ...All things being equal and substituting the1.9L heads on a 2.1L long block; I arrived at an increase of compression ratio to...
• Winter is a coming in...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 95 12:12:14 PST
  ...Drahzal Rational Software Corporation One Tower Bridge, Suite 225 West Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610)940-2105 E-mail: mattd@rational.com Date: 11/17...
• Re: Joseph Murphy's gearing question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 29 Dec 1998 16:56:05 EST
  Hello, What I would recommend instead of changing the gear ratios is to change the ring and pinion from the diesel 5.86 to...
• Re: transmission types vs codes
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:28:08 -0500
  ...The DM > >>has a 5.43 ratio while the DK has a 4.57 ratio, both having the same > >>gears R,1-4. The...
• Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:07:38 -0700
  ...a little towards rich rather than the stoichiometric 14.7:1 ratio. This was YEARS ago, but as I recall, the Bosch book says...
• One more Auto question
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 10:32:41 -0800
  ...If the final drive ratios are not too far off, this might be something to look into even though I would have to raise...
• Re: Archive search
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 14:39:32 -0700
  ...My signal to noise ratio is a lot lower than David's, that's for sure. -- RJS On 08/02/2011 01:12 PM...
• Re: Audi V8 in Vanagon already exists!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 19:39:36 -0600
  Raimund Feussner wrote: > > Larry, > as far as I know, the german engines have a much better litre/power/torque > ratio than those american engines...
• Trip around Superior
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 21:43:31 -0500
  ...Just bring water and your own port-a-potty because there is water rationing in Ontario. Even with all the rain they tell me...
• SE Pennsylvania Mechs...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Drahzal
  Tue, 7 Jan 97 09:24:42 PST
  ...md ------------------------------------- Matthew Drahzal - mattd@rational.com Rational Software Corp. One Tower Bridge Suite 225, W. Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610)940-2105 Voice (610)940...
• Re: motor swapping
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 14:12:08 -0600 (CST)
  ...This is done to either increase compression ratio or to flatten > the heads-cylinders mating surface. Under no circumstances have your heads > flycut to...
• Re: 094 5 Speed kit
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:19:27 -0800
  ...On 12/30/16, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > In addition to the .73 fifth gear what final drive (ring/pinion) ratio are...