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• Re: Yes I'm asking about Tires - no need for long debate :)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:58:07 -0700
  ...radial' 185/80 I could see for a tire size/ aspect ratio too..... but 185/00 ........no comprende senior. 185 R 14C in C...
• Re: Gearing Calculator
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 07 Aug 1997 13:32:00 -0400
  Cool! But what I want to do is find out what size tires the factory 6.13 gear ratio gears would cause us to...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 06:19:57 -0700
  ...You don't have to rebuild the tranny to check the ratio. If it or the engine is out, simply unbolt the bell housing...
• Re: Michelin Agilis sizes, info
  Historical mailing list - William Wedenoja
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 14:09:50 -0600
  ...Yes Tire industry practice is to > usually not list aspect ratio when it is 80; i.e., the recommended > tire is 185/80-14...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:40:35 -0700
  ...Silly idea? I may have to custom ratio 1-4th? To best suit my needs, 3500-3800 rpm @ 60 mph is my target Velma...
• Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:28:30 -0400
  ...A transmission can be made to give as much output torque as you want, it's just a matter of gear ratios - but more...
• Re: Gear Ratio Spreadsheet
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 16:09:27 -0700
  ...Tranny rebuilders have access to various r+p ratios that were never used in North American models so it is likely that you can...
• Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 08:32:49 -0400
  ...1.40 ratio rockers may decrease reliability. 3 Balance and blueprint engine --I always do it! 4. I like the S&S exhaust system...
• Re: High Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:27:18 EDT
  ...s when Dean Lowry and I made our first ever high ratio rocker arms for the VW engines. Mine were made from a 356...
• More 5-speed questions.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Paddock
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 11:27:54 -0700
  ...5-speed tranny, as well as ideas on more appropriate gear ratio sizes. What I haven't seen is talk of $'s. What are...
• New Auto Transmissions Arrived
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 12:22:39 -0500
  ...They are the later version, with the correct gear ratio for the '86-up (2.1L) Vanagons, although they will fit the 1.9L...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 22:29:15 EDT
  Somewhere on a web site I once read that a 50/50 mix of coolant works better at removing heat from your engine and...
• Re: transmission 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 10:43:21 EDT
  You might check to see which r&p ratio your diesel tranny has. The case will be stamped DZ for a 5.49:1...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 17:47:07 EDT
  ...hard do the non-PS units steer? They have a different ratio box. >> IIRC the difference is in where they position the tierods on...
• Which transmissions are identical to my '87 4 speed?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 14:26:15 -0500
  ...Can anyone tell me which ones are identical? Do the 1.9 transmissions have all the same ratios as the 2.1 transmissions? Also...
• Re: '84 speedometer failure
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:25:00 -0800
  So my (guessed) ratio is about 1.4 reported/actual speed, and yours comes in at 1.6. Assuming that both of our guesses...
• Re: 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS FOR SALE ON THE SAMBA
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:48:59 -0700
  ...it gives you a whole lot better selection of rations between about 30 and 75 mph. if a 4 speed, that's two gears...
• Re: Lower 1st gear in 091-1 - forgot to add this
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 13:03:00 -0500
  ...3rd and 4th gears can be changed around to get the ratio you need. The young seems to be going to a lot of...
• 22D ECU Chip Upgrade: CREDIT CARD ONLY AT THIS POINT- TIL 4PM EST MON 28t...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 00:32:59 EDT
  ...Apparently the airbox is 'overstimulated' with the ratio > rockers, and the _stock_ ECU cannot accurately process/calculate the proper > fuel ratios. The engine with...
• Subaru transplant versus Ratio rockers and wasserboxer upgrades
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 15:46:15 -0800
  ...Why mess with ratio rockers & wasserboxer modifications when a Subaru is waiting for a transplant to our vans? If my engine ever goes then...
• Re: six cylinder vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John S. Cronin
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 09:01:36 -0400
  ...By the way, I noticed people talking about the five speed Vanagon transmissions, and saying that first is geared too high, and the ratios...
• Re: 5-spd (094) tranny? (early 80s v'gon)
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 15:18:40 -0800
  ...I don't know the gear ratios, but I can tell you my experience in the test drive. First gear is only useful from...
• Fire Systems/performance parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 15:09:07 -0600
  ...Second is an air/fuel ratio monitor which hooks up to your O2 sensor and graphically depicts your air/fuel ratio under any conditions...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:01:27 -0500
  ...That is the rationale for the low cost registration. Registration costs are supposed to recoup some of the state's expense in maintaining roads...
• Re: RE HP and Torque Specs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 08 Mar 1996 09:47:32 +0000
  ...3.4 > > Displacement cu in/cc 120/1970 97/1588 > > Compression ratio 7.3:1 23.0:1 > > Hp (SAE net) @ rpm 67 @ 4200...
• Vanagon aircooled - cruising speed engine rpm
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 23:53:50 -0600
  ...type 091 four speed manual transmission with DK code final drive ratios) when in fourth gear travelling at a comfortable cruising speed of say...
• Re: 1.9 heads on 2.1 engine. Why
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 23:39:12 -0400
  ...Compression leaks front the head gaskets, are a big problem in Vanagon now...And your increasing the compression ratio? IMHO your reliability is at...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 18:30:20 -0700
  ...Power steering > Is there a means to increase the power steering ratio of 91 Vanagon. > Increase pulley diameter. Releaf valve aperture size? I am...
• Re: WTB: aircooled tranny
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 18:54:08 -0800
  ...the stock engine will be able to push the higher gear ratios. Myron Lind 81 Westy 82 Diesel Westy getting a "mechanical TDI" ----- Original...
• Re: Do I need Freon?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:20:38 -0400
  ...The twop chemicals need to be mixed in a certin ratio. If one is in short supply, the reaction stops. I think it is...
• Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:51:50 -0700
  ...not* "Fuel-air-fire", it's "sufficient compression, acceptable > fuel/air ratio, and strong enough spark at the proper time." If you're > really...
• Re: Re powering `82 Diesel with 1.9 Turbo Diesel (not TDI)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 06:36:45 -0700
  ...He lists numerous gearbox ratios, including diesels and turbodiesels. Generally, the gas 4-speeds use a 4.57, 4.83, or 4.86 final...
• Transmission Modification Question
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 10:38:39 +0000
  ...I am having my 82 diesel trans refurbished, and hopefully a higher final drive ratio ring & pinion installed. I was able to get trans...
• Re: Ethanol
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 7 Nov 94 16:28:17 PST
  ...The air to fuel ratio for ethanol is different > > than that for gasoline (numerically lower) so unless one can richen up their > > mixture the...
• Re: Tires: Mission impossible 205 70 r14
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 11:17:53 -0800
  ...The second number is the aspect ratio. This is a ratio of sidewall height to width. On a 205-75R14 the tire is 205mm...
• Re: 5sp
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:53:18 -0800
  ...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: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 17:49:43 -0800
  ...is like getting around 7% to 8% poorer fuel economy with the current 87:92 fuel cost ratio. I'm bad I know. -Dana-
• Diesel oil temperatures
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:55:08 EST
  ...I run 28X8.5 14 tires to raise the gear ratio so I don't feel I'm pushing the motor that hard.
• Vanagon Transmission swap
  Historical mailing list - Vern D. Moen
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 22:49:34 -0800
  ...I get enough money for the rebuild? I know the gear ratio's are different, but can this cause a big problem? Thank You...
• Re: '87 4sp gear ratio's
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 12:32:40 -0700
  Assuming your tranny is an ACW or ABD code (likely for 87 & up)...1st=3.78 2nd=2.06 3rd=1.225 4th=.85...
• Re: W.B. Turbo and weak spots
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 07:05:24 -0800
  ...I'm also > > taking a close look at the compression ratio as well. By going to a 1.9 head > > instead of going back...
• Re: transmission types vs codes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:33:36 -0700
  ...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: new heads
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:35:44 -0600
  ...Use the same marble in all four chambers.) > >Measure your deck height and compute your compression ratio. Make sure your >compression ratio isn't...
• Re: Questions for the Engine Builders Re: high lift rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 19:33:02 +0200
  ...VWTrends & Fast German Auto put in ratio rockers in August 1998, p.56, on a 2,1 Vanagon engine. It says in the text...
• Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:43:25 -0700
  There is an excellent chart of VW Vanagon transaxle gear ratios at Jeff's website under 'Technical Information' > 'Tranmission' > 'ID & Gear Ratios' http://www...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:14:07 -0400
  At 11:53 AM 8/26/2009, Jake de Villiers wrote... >http://www.vanagonparts.com/home.html > Technical Section > ID & >Gear >Ratios Thanks. Using...
• Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light (and other initial observations, LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 13:45:34 -0800
  ...level sensor will give a false indication if the 50/50 ratio of a-frz / water is off. and the sensors don't last...
• Re: Valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 09:53:10 -0500
  ...am looking at a stainless set to put on my 2.1, fitted with > 1.25 ratio rockers. Is this do-able? > > TIA > Evan >
• Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:23:10 -0700
  ...What are you using for aspect ratio? I thought you got > this already. The Miata.net toy does not have an option for 82...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:54:18 -0800
  ...I am planning on having my >>>>>> diesel >>>>>> ratio transaxle rebuilt with a 1st and second ratio change to a 4.13 and >>>>>> 2.25...
• Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 16:33:28 PDT
  ...That >includes the special solid rocker arm and spacers to set the rockers up. > >Using standard ratio rockers you can get just the rockers...
• Re: disconnect 02 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 12:51:56 -0800
  ...the ECU accepts it's signals and controls the fuel/air ratio based on those signals. Without a good signal (the ECU is suppose...
• Re: Transmission upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:32:11 -0400
  ...FWIW, the waterboxer trans can be re-geared to an even higher final drive ratio (4.11:1, I think) than the DK. Mike
• Re: Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 8 May 2009 00:46:26 -0400
  ...11,33 Power/mass ratio (W/kg) .............. 56,50 Mech. noise at 100 km/h (dBA) ........ 68 Brenton(south Africa) Driver of 98 Microbus
• Re: wind noise in vans
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 May 1994 09:21:22 -0500
  ...We have found, however, that the ventilation:noise ratio is best with the roof open about about a foot and the vent open. Eric...
• Good paint shop in Bay Area
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 May 1996 08:48:18 -0700
  My mom wants to keep her close friend, Sadie, alive indefinitely (not a rational decision, but then again owning a '68 breadbox is more...
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:48:14 -0800
  ...Do you know the ratio of citric acid to water, and, further, would you elaborate on the procedure, please? -Dana- -snip- > steel at a...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 07:46:34 -0000
  I was putting a new engine in my bosses '69 Ford truck and while removing the rad I noticed how clean the inside was...
• Michelin Agilis51 215/65R15's are the same diameter as stock 185/82R14's
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 16:43:05 -0500
  Because these have an aspect ratio of 65 the diameter EXACTLY matches stock 185/82R14 tires. I am still tossing around the idea of...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 13:45:36 EST
  In a message dated 2/17/02 12:49:43 PM, developtrust@HOME.COM writes: << What is the rationale for distilled water. >> The cooling...