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• Re: Speedometer Source
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:16:16 -0400
  ...The Vanagons ones are made for that specific gear ratio just for the Vanagon. If you look right above the trip meter reset you...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 13:28:04 -0800
  This is a nice gear calculator which allows you to input the tire size and each gear/diff ratio http://www.teammfactory.com/gear...
• Re: More horse power from the 2.1??
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 05:14:36 -0400
  ...This must be why turbo engines generally run a >lower compression ratio - to allow for the additional compression effect of >the turbo. afraid not...
• Transmission question: Source for higher ratio 3rd and 4th gears ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 22:42:04 -0400
  ...So, while it is apart, and since the Syncro has the torquey 1.9 TD engine now, I would like to raise the ratio...
• Re: New electric power option?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 10:44:09 -0800
  ...Actually, it's more likely a water-activated chemical hydrogen generating compound, similar to the Mg-Fe packs in military field rations' Flameless Ration...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:49:28 -0400
  ...MV is 8.65:1. > > If you want to round up to 10:1, so be it, but, when it comes to > compression > ratios...
• Dyno day for Boston Bobs
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:20:22 -0600
  ...Thats huge loss of power amost 25 % at 3000 RPM = from the one thing that nobody seems to check air fuel ratio. OK the...
• Re: 83-85 & 86-91 Gas Manual Gear Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 15:55:09 -0700
  ...Ron at BusDepot probably has a better price than Amazon though <http://www.busdepot.com> And no, the ratios didn't change. Same gearbox...
• RE: gears for syncro 16--tall tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Aug 97 03:24:26 UT
  ...As for the gear ratio, tire diameter does effect torque, however the distance traveled per revolution is determined by the circumference. This is the...
• Re: 2wd Syncro? -Different F/R Final Ratio?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 18:24:12 -0500
  ...But I couldn't believe the final differential ratio is different between the front and rear until I checked the Bentley. It is different...
• Re: understanding tire sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:56:06 -0400
  ...The number after the"/" is the aspect ratio. This is the ratio of the tire height from the wheel edge to the tread. If...
• Re: 1.6 litre diesel heads - regular vs turbo-diesel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sun, 8 Dec 1996 09:42:51 -0800 (PST)
  ...I don't know whether the effect of the reduced compression ratio is increased motor life, or just a reduced probability of head gasket...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 16:26:49 -0400
  ...A good > weight-to-horsepower ratio is about 35:1, 35 lbs. of Gross Combined > Weight > (GCW) for every horsepower your engine develops. Multiply...
• Re: [Syncro] Looking for a Syncro speedo
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:39:20 -0700
  The "ideal" ratio correction would be a 205/75 15 tire. 215/75 15 is slightly low but with the Jetta Speedo you are...
• Re: Ratio Rockers & Oil Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 14:20:04 -0700
  ...Ratio Rockers & Oil Consumption > As part of my recent WBX project, i installed 1.25 > ratio rockers from fast german auto. It seems that...
• Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 8 Oct 2013 00:00:05 +0000
  Anyone still runing these? Worth doing? I have an uninstalled set. Todd Sent from my iPhone. Sorry for any brevity .
• Re: Trip around Superior
  Historical mailing list - EarthNOW!Staff
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 19:08:34 -0700
  ...there is water rationing in Ontario< >> >> How is that possible??? With all the snow in Canada, how could they be >> rationing water? Is the...
• Re: Success: tachometer in my TD Syncro Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 20:42:44 -0500
  ...So I think it should work just fine whatever the ratio. Karl >-----Original Message----- >From: Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> >To: thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM...
• Re: Diesel Power
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 18:03:31 -0700
  ...There were 2 different ring and pinion gearing ratios used in the 4 speed diesel Vanagons sold in the US. If you have the...
• Gearing Was: Re: Fwd: More Q's re Diesel to Gas Conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 23:37:23 -0500
  ...But, for average horsepower between shift points, > which I contend is the most meaningful around town acceleration predictor, > neither final ratio has a global...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:59:09 -0600
  ...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: NVC: measuring impedance of a speaker?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 01:20:10 -0500
  ...With a non-inductive resistor Z (impedance) should be the same as R at any reasonable frequency, so multiply that by the ratio. Since...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:04:57 -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...
• Boston Bobs day at the dyno
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:25:10 -0500
  ...Thats huge loss of power amost 25 % at 3000 RPM from the one thing that nobody seems to check air fuel ratio. OK the...
• Re: O2 sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 10:12:53 -0400
  ...As you probably already know, the O2 sensor is not accurate beyond 14.7:1 air fuel ratio, and varies significantly with operating temperature...
• Re: 5sp
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:22:08 -0800
  ...members.shaw.ca/vwdiesel/*Vanagon*Trans*Ratios*.xls On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 11:49 AM, Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski < kupcinski@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: [Syncro] Looking for a Syncro speedo
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:19:02 -0700
  ...The syncro has a ratio > of 1000 and the Jetta has 950. If you use 15" > rims and tires then you are back on...
• Looking for a Syncro speedo (more info)
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 17:05:53 -0400
  Hi, Here are the missing info: I need KMH The ratio is 1000 Best regards. Gilles Turmel
• Re: Was: ...talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?.... Now: gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:26:36 -0800
  ...That's your "rear end ratio". :) On Jan 19, 2008 7:49 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Shawn. > > I thought 5th...
• Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 00:31:23 EDT
  ...Rather than start the engine lean and use the various sensors to correct the mixture to the proper ratio, as VW does, the Australian...
• How much do cams and ratio rockers affect emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 18:54:28 -0800
  I was thinking of adding 1.3 ratio rockers to my 2.2L boxer project, and possibly a slightly tuned cam. The local shop...
• Re: Best source of parts for a rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:55:15 -0400
  ...Toward the bottom of the page in the following link, Ken Lewis talks about the effect on Compression Ratios Using 1.9L Heads on...
• Re: weak coolant - winter's approaching!
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:43:04 -0500
  ...A 70/30 ratio of water to coolant would be more than adequate to get you through that. According to the chart (I'm...
• High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:57:48 -0500
  Hi All, High ratio rocker arms, up to 1.4:1 I believe, are available for our vehicles. Do they improve performance? Do they...
• Re: Performance Cams.....to cam or to ratio rocker....that is the question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 10:34:41 -0500
  ...but. > Here is my question: > > Let's say one wants to get the benefits of ratio rockers without putting > ratio rockers in and suffering...
• Fw: Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 19:56:15 -0800
  Thats true, it seems to me that you must maintain fuel to air ratio properly...I'm sure there can be a small deviation...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 17:47:42 -0500
  ...They played with ring and pinion ratios to get a bunch of different final drive ratios in different vehicles. Ted Theodore Hoekman thoekman@gmail...
• Re: Unknown code of Vanagon front diff
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 13:02:34 -0400
  Harold, you are the first person I have ever met who has a 4.57 ratio. This is very strange indeed as 98% of...
• Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 10:54:47 -0800
  ...That, combined with the choice of R&P ratios, and you can pretty much choose any RPM range you want--- so long as you...
• Mistake In The Manual: 4X4 Trans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 09:33:10 EDT
  Most Vanagon manuals incorrectly state the final drive ratio for the syncro transmission. The manuals state that the final drive ratio is 5.43...
• Cetin's Eurovan Test Drive
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Feb 96 08:11:36 PST
  ...Drahzal Rational Software Corporation One Tower Bridge, Suite 225 West Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610)940-2105 E-mail: mattd@rational.com Date: 02/29...
• Re: Compression Ratios
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:21:17 -0500
  ...Compression Ratios I tried to calculate the effect of using 1.9L head on a 2.1L engine. The results are at http://neksiwel...
• Re: Comparative tranny opinions / 5 speed specs
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 15:45:36 +0000
  A table of all the Vanagon transmission ratios may be found at: http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM
• Elephant Gears' US dealer
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 20:12:24 +1300
  ...The 091 from my 75 Bay has these ratios: 1st-2.79, 2nd-1.67, >> > 3rd-1.13, 4th-0.77. >> > >> >> >> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>SALESFORCE.COM MAKES...
• Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 20:09:10 EDT
  ...Thinking about adding Ratio rockers > > ><<So there's a swivel tip and a roller tip available to choose from??? >How >would you choose between...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:38:58 -0600
  ...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: WBX Mods Graph
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 01:28:59 -0500
  ...I saw the original > graph on web site http://www.clubvw.org.au/wasserboxeradventure.htm. > > The ratio rockers in on these dyno reports are...
• Re: speedo/odo off
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:44:23 -0700
  ...These were > available in various ratios to accommodate different tire sizes AND > ring/pinion ratios. Changing the ring/pinion ratio directly affects the > speedo...
• Re: [Syncro] Looking for a Syncro speedo
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 16:34:58 -0400
  I think the "ideal" ratio varies, again, with which speedo you have. Or what you are trying to correct. For me, I was trying...
• Re: Vanagon Gripes
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 15:50:01 -0800
  ...I figure the old ratio of 0.03:1.0 is still in effect for funky cars - 0.03 hours of maintenance for each...
• Re: Group Purchase of chip and 1.4 ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 08:54:47 -0800
  ...Steve > "Forhan, Thomas" wrote: > > I'm ready to go for the chip, and 1.4 ratio > rockers. Lets do a group on both items...
• Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Sarriugarte
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:02:36 -0700
  Here's a great source for gear ratios of commonly found Vanagon transaxles... http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM By multiplying your 5th...
• Re: Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 01:48:48 EST
  ...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: Standard to automatic?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:07:19 -0800
  ...Standard to automatic? >> The automatic in third gear (direct) and final drive ratio gives the same >> overall ratio as the manual in 4th gear...
• Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 23 May 2008 19:47:42 -0700
  Jeff has a great gear ratio chart on the Technical page of his website, www.vanagonparts.com On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 11...
• Re: French Syncro Club
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Sat, 14 Dec 1996 11:16:04 +0100
  ...What final drive gear >ratio do you people use? Hello Derek, Nice to hear from you, I've already been on your Web page...
• Re: Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:50:27 -0400
  the 1.9 rockers are 9 MM threads the 2.1s are 10 MM threads These both have 1.1to 1 rocker ratio. The...
• Re: [Syncro] 1.3 or 1.4 ratio rockers?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 07:29:03 -0800
  Which cam is the one to use w/1.4 or 1.3 ratio rockers, or any other ratio rocker upgrade? I have the...
• Re: High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 09:19:47 -0800
  ...Hi All, High ratio rocker arms, up to 1.4:1 I believe, are available for our vehicles. Do they improve performance? Do they...
• RE: 87- Stop the fresh air!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Drahzal
  Fri, 20 Sep 96 10:14:45 PDT
  ...md ------------------------------------- Matthew Drahzal - mattd@rational.com Rational Software Corp. One Tower Bridge Suite 225, W. Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610)940-2105 Voice (610)940...