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• Re: Engine fires, urine, now Vanagon Butterfly Camping
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 18:52:16 -0500
  ...Engine fires, urine, now Vanagon Butterfly Camping > What's the ratio of watermellon juice to pee? And how in the heck did someone figure...
• Gear Ratio Spreadsheet
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 15:08:44 -0700
  Hi, For inquiring minds: http://www.t3-infos.de/images/T3-Getriebe.pdf I have the AAP transmission in my Tristar. Has anyone ever...
• Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 16:05:44 -0500
  Mark Keller's posts are the closest I could find but he's talking about voltage out of the O2 sensor used to calibrate...
• Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:32:42 -0700
  ...metal downwind from the radiator (either inside or outside) or above the automatic transmission Any advice on which is the best benefit/cost ratio?
• Re: understanding tire sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:58:37 -0500
  ...205/70R14. > >> > >> Does this ratio somehow become unimportant in the 185s? Or is there > >> only one ratio offered and that's why the shorthand...
• Re: transmission 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 20:22:30 +1300
  ...About any ratios you like, and I think their tallest top-gear ratio is 0.72 (though my 094 had an NZ-made 0...
• Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 20:52:36 -0700
  ...If you do an engine conversion either run it 'till the wheels drop off or chalk the cost up to "entertainment." Rationalize it by...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Use of a non-VW powersteering Rack with Subi conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 22:44:31 +1300
  ...A faster ratio substitute >rack would eliminate this change over expense. I'ld also expect a >higher production volume rebuilt rack to be easier...
• Re: Diesel water pump pulley diameter
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 21:03:25 -0700
  ...115mm Ratio, Crank:WP = 1:1.30 DV Crank 1&2: 135mm DV WP 1 (inner, to alt): 135mm DV WP 2 (outer, from...
• Re: cylinder head advice
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 31 May 2007 16:49:21 -0700
  ...So either you have got a correct pair of heads or you have got a slightly higher compression ratio. David ____________________________________________________________________________________Sick sense of humor...
• Re: E-bay item - 5-speed Vanagon Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 11:52:23 -0700
  ...My 84 was standard 5-speed (the 094 trans). >Does the fifth gear provide a better ratio for highway cruising, or is this >tranny...
• Re: adjusting mixture ratio and Vanagon reliability.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 19:50:11 +0000
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• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:48:18 -0800
  ...Can't find the DK ratios. Must be in there somewhere. Tom Carrington's site: http://www.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM Jim
• Re: The end of the list, as we know it!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 01:59:03 -0500
  ...reasonable dialogue", BUT such requires another who possesses a bit of rationality when enagaged, huh? When someone suggests on the List that I should...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 01:24:21 -0600
  ...It is possible to convert diesel engines to LPG, but very expensive, as the compression ratio has to be lowered and a spark ignition...
• Fwd: Re: Instant Horse Power Update
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 11 May 2000 12:56:42 -0500
  ...The ratio rockers, only allow the cam to add some more lift, which at best does little or nothing, unless you have better fuel...
• Re: French Syncro Club
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 14 Dec 1996 12:28:25 -0500
  ...a gear ratio of 4.86 but a check of a >>microfiche I got from Germany shows that all these different ratios are >>available...
• RE: diesel cooling woes revisited
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Drahzal
  Mon, 20 Jan 97 07:52:42 PST
  ...md ------------------------------------- Matthew Drahzal - mattd@rational.com Product Manager Rational Software Corp. One Tower Bridge Suite 225, W. Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610)940-2105 Voice...
• Re: Swapping an '81 4spd into a '90 WBX auto?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 19:16:56 -0700
  ...The '81 ratios are close enough to not be a major concern but the mounting and linkage parts for the '81 4 speed are...
• Re: Big Brake options...Front Brakes do 80%
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:42:26 -0700
  Don’t forget those studies factored in a front heavy, front engined vehicle and not the approximate 52/48 F/R weight ratio of...
• Re: List Member Count
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:05:18 -0500
  I would say that's a pretty good ratio of subscribed to receiving. it appears the list is healthy. Thanks David. John On 7...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:12:17 -0400
  ...Any > ideas as to practical machining processes to REDUCE the compression > ratio? > > Ian
• Re: calculating speed from rpm~reply
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 24 May 1998 11:41:02 -0400
  > RPM X Tire diameter (say 25" tall for example) >MPH = ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Final drive ratio X 336 And if anyone is feeling lazy, I have a...
• Re: Water vs Air transmissions? Help.
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 00:47:29 EDT
  ...The watercooled has a taller (better freeway) final drive ratio. I suppose with enough "rigging" it would work but...... Good luck Daryl of AA...
• Fuel mixture change
  Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 21:53:22 -0800
  ...Is there another way(or should I) want to change the fuel/air ration in order to conserve fuel? Thanks, Riley Kettner [text/html]
• Re: No spark
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 20:52:42 -0400
  ...Perhaps someone else on the list can give you the rationale. John ----- Original Message ----- From: Shawn <Dart@wadena.net> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• 85 Westie FS
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 13:01:45 -0800
  ...Rebuilt 2.1 litre upgrade AVP engine with ratio rockers and 1k on it, new radiator, battery, water pump, hoses, windshield. Van is practically...
• Re: Hypermilers...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:15:58 -0700
  I wonder how this idiot is going to rationalize his 'savings' after he kills somebody. Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Last" <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET...
• Re: RPM's - diesels
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 8 May 2001 20:59:48 -0700
  ...DM has 5.43:1 ring/pinion ratio. 55 MPH = 3296 RPM, 60 MPH = 3596 RPM DZ has 5.86:1 ring/pinion ratio...
• Re: Fuel econmy and VW Camper Family
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:07:05 -0600
  Im still working on my fuel milage/power issues with my diesel! Although at a turtle pace before my air cooled ratio tranny I...
• Re: hesitation, bogging, rough idle
  Historical mailing list - James
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:32:46 -0800
  ...rationale, some of the "quick-fixes" are things that could (should) be checked/replaced anyway...which maybe is more in line w/ your rationale...
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:59:30 -0800
  ...If ground speed is known with a GPS and the ratios of the engine bone connection to the transmission bone connection to the differential...
• Re: 227 Hp Vanagon 4 sale on Samba.
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:44:39 -0700
  3rd gear will last fine..Its a racing 1.14 ratio..4th may be a different story as its still stock Depends on how...
• Gene Berg and wasserboxer performance
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 13:26:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...not play havoc with the cylinder head due to increased compression ratio, would it not make the engine work harder at high rpms? Cetin...
• Searching for Porsche 996 tranny data
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 15:31:46 +0200
  ...d would like to know if there are any matching gear ratios from porsche available for the audi transission. Thanks for your help Raimund
• Re: 5 speed question
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 11:59:50 -0400
  A very detailed description of the 5 speed's gearing ratios was given by Daryl Christensen about a month ago. I'd search for...
• Re: Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 10:27:50 -0500
  ...The only thing that can possibly be done is change the final drive ratio, (Ring and Pinion). I do not know of any alternate...
• Re: 5speed trans for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 17:09:06 -0500
  >The 094's ratios are such that first is a crawler gear and not really of >use in day-to-day driving. Unless you...
• Re: Syncro Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - ccc1
  Fri, 21 May 2004 14:14:21 -0500
  ...Syncro Speedometer > > > Can a Jetta speedometer with the ratio 1540 be substituted for a Syncro > speedometer with the standard 1600 ratio? If so, will...
• Re: Ethanol
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Nov 94 09:51:26 gmt
  ...Diesel engines use less fuel because they run at much higher compression ratios than gasoline engines, and operate (at least in theory) on a...
• Re: User friendly fuels (was you fixed it..)
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:13:13 -0600
  ...efficient, and even > > more important, has a better power to weight ratio. For instance, I haven't > > seen a lot of steam turbine prop...
• Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers, checkout Pauter's Rolle...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 23:08:37 EDT
  In a message dated 8/28/00 10:48:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, pdooley@gte.net writes: << No thanks, Robert. I'll go...
• ECU chip: mileage, more user experiences with it?...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:51:28 -0700
  ...Apparently the airbox is 'overstimulated' with the ratio > rockers, and the _stock_ ECU cannot accurately process/calculate the proper > fuel ratios. The engine with...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:07:21 -0700
  ...or ribs also add strength .. > the improve the strength to weight ratio. > look at the top of a vanagon transaxle.. > huge ribs there. > if...
• Re: half-lilley becomes quarter lilley
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 07:33:26 -0500
  If you installed the ratio rockers but have not yet installed the ECU there are strong reasons why you might want to park your...
• 5-spd (094) tranny? (early 80s v'gon)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:56:20 -0800
  ...Anybody know more about these? Gear ratios? What vehicles they were spec'd with? I'd kind of assumed they might have been for...
• Re: Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 19:52:45 -0700
  What sort of engine do you plan on putting them in? I have a set of ?1.4? rockers sitting in my garage and...
• The best GENERATOR
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:36:00 -0000
  ...noise level, fuel consumption, longest life, best weight to power output ratio and the best for charging the batteries ( I am gravitating to selecting...
• Re: Flooding in Cal[F]
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Tue, 10 Jan 1995 12:50:02 -0700 (MST)
  ...The next 7 years, I had to endure water rationing, dead lawns, and no local fishing due to dry lakes! Four months after my...
• flashing coolant light
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 12:50:19 -0700
  ...way I can track down the problem > ...hopefulley. > > ..steve > I hear that an improper coolant ratio will make these flash, just a thought. mark...
• Re: Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Randy Weersing
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 22:13:08 EDT
  ...I used an 81 air-cooled transaxle, not sure what the ratios are. Climbing the steep stuff, I'm limited to about 55 mph...
• Re: FW: Vanagon replacement engines
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 10:00:34 EDT
  ...One thing gives me pause; the compression ratio is 10.1:1. That must be the real source of the claimed performance increase. Does...
• Re: Opinions on old diesels with AT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 16:26:18 -0500
  ...They were both manuals so no help on the auto, but you'd have to assume taller ratios than the vanagon AT.
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info.
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 09:59:18 -0700
  ...Apparently the airbox is 'overstimulated' with the ratio > rockers, and the _stock_ ECU cannot accurately process/calculate the proper > fuel ratios. The engine with...
• Re: Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:56:37 -0400
  ...Taking into account the 1 psig intake depression, the pressure ratio is now:(12 psig + 14.7 psia) / 13.7 psia = 1.95. a...
• Re: NVC: Catenary Curve: Final Answer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 11:09:06 -0500
  ...Busch wrote: >Let's close this subject, go to: >http://www.2dcurves.com/exponential/exponentialhc.html > >Notice no mention of 1::1 ratio in...
• Re: Not giving up!!!
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 23:48:26 -0400
  ...A mechanically sound engine, well tuned, should meet emission requirements and run at the stociometric ratio. The O2 sensor is there the provide feedback...
• Re: Eurospec egines?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 10:22:39 EST
  ...David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG> writes: <snip>2.1L high compression ratio (112hp). > >David Marshall > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or...
• Re: Fw: FW: [FW: Hey!] sikzh..ooh yea..free stuff!!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 15:34:21 +1200
  ...There is a little fine tuning that I may do >to improve the kill ratio, but I'm pretty happy with the results. > >TomC...
• Trans FS
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 08:54:08 EDT
  ...Actually changes gear ratios a bit. want the low price of 350$ for it he will ship it in the cont. US. you pay...