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• Diesel final drive ratio?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 1 May 1998 23:10:00 -0600
  Anyone know for sure the diesel R/P ratio? I can only find the gas ratio in my Bentley. Was it different for Westys...
• Final Drive Ratio & Gear Ratio for '90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Sun, 3 Jan 1999 10:43:22 -0500
  ...Could anyone please email me the final drive ratio & gear ratios for a '90 Syncro? Thanks. -- Mark Flynn Louisa, Virginia Mflynn@firstva.com
• Re: Yes I'm asking about Tires - no need for long debate :)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:00:05 -0700
  ...in a metric tire size where the aspect ratio is not stated..... as in 185 R 14 C ........ is that the aspect ratio in...
• Re: what Transaxle will fit?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 22:03:30 -0400
  Yes, the gas trans has good ratios for a stock 1.8 engine. Diesel trans, no, way too low-geared. Your gas trans would...
• Re: what Transaxle will fit?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 19:58:15 EDT
  ...does the gas trans supply a workable gear ratio? i know that diesel transmissions rev the engine very high- final drive ratio around5.56...
• **** Ratio Rocker Question???????? ****
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 9 May 2001 08:19:47 -0500
  Do VW Type 1 air-cooled ratio rockers fit and work on the H2O-boxer? What type of ratio rockers are you using and...
• AT ring and pinion; taller gear ratio?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:37:10 -0400
  ...for the auto trans in my '86 weekender? Is/was someone selling these with a taller gear ratio? Any gear ratio? Thanks, Jeff L
• Performance Cams.....to cam or to ratio rocker....that is the que stion
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 21:45:36 -0600
  ...Let's say one wants to get the benefits of ratio rockers without putting ratio rockers in and suffering excessive sideload on the valve...
• Compression Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 28 Feb 95 9:42:59 PST
  Chris Bridge is wondering about compression ratios: An additional factor you may want to consider in selecting your compression ratio is the altitude where...
• Re: 83-85 & 86-91 Gas Manual Gear Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 17:18:51 -0700
  ...83-85 & 86-91 Gas Manual Gear Ratios > > > > > > > > > >>I wasn't able to quickly find this info through google. Basically, did > >>gear ratios change...
• Re: 83-85 & 86-91 Gas Manual Gear Ratios
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 15:33:46 -0700
  ...83-85 & 86-91 Gas Manual Gear Ratios > > > > >>I wasn't able to quickly find this info through google. Basically, did >>gear ratios change...
• Are ratio rockers really worth it
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 22:34:20 -0600
  Do ratio rockers really add a noticable amount of horsepower to 1.9L or 2.1L? What is the increase? What about chipping and...
• Re: Diesel final drive ratio?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 4 May 1998 22:47:19 -0600
  ...The T-Diesel column means 1.6L Turbo Diesel. > > Regards > Helmut > '80 Vanagaudi Helmut, Thanks for the help-do you think these ratios are...
• Re: 83-85 & 86-91 Gas Manual Gear Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 14:40:17 -0700
  The final drive ratio went from 4.57 on the 1.9 motor to 4.83 or 4.86, depending on the version of...
• Re: Compression Ratios
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 13:40:28 +0500
  > Chris Bridge is wondering about compression ratios: > > An additional factor you may want to consider in selecting your compression > ratio is the altitude where...
• Re: 16" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 23:15:45 +0100
  Malcolm Stebbins wrote: > I would assume that the tranny has different gear ratios in it, so IMHO it > would not be so simple as...
• Re: Final drive ratios for AC Vanagons trannys?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 01:11:59 +0200
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > Anyone know the final drive ratio for the Aircooled Vanagon manual trannys? Ken, you can find ratios for (almost) all...
• Re: Gear Ratio for Auto Differental?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 09:45:40 -0400
  Along with the answer to this question, I'd like to know if the ratio can be changed in the automatic diff. Anyone know...
• Txmn ratios
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 10:09:21 -0400
  Does anyone have info on 4th gear and R & P ratios for txmn code DK? TIA.
• Mistake In The Manual: 4X4 Trans
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 8:36:18 PDT
  > > Most Vanagon manuals incorrectly state the final drive ratio for the syncro > transmission. The manuals state that the final drive ratio is 5.43...
• Re: whats the biggest 16" tire you can run on a 2wd vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 14:05:22 -0400
  ...tirewidth x ratio of sidewall x 2 / 25.4 (to convert millimeters to inches) + diameter of wheel = diameter of tire. [ 215 (mm) x .55...
• Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - pronks
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 07:10:49 +1200
  Hi, has anyone fitted 1.4:1 ratio rockers to there waterboxer? I have a chance to buy a set of Berg rockers but...
• Gear Ratio Change 91 Vanagon Auto
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 May 1997 13:58:11 -0400
  I am considering slightly lowering my vanagon sometime in the future, does anyone have insight changing the gear ratio?
• Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:07:41 -0700
  ...According to the tractor trailer ratio, a Vanagon can pull about 19,000 lbs! I think it is not so simple that a ratio...
• Re: "Increase... Warning not for NOT for Watercooled But Aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:44:12 EDT
  ...The water-cooled Wasserboxer stock has a 9:1 ratio, Europeans have 10:1 ratio. The water-cooled can run higher compression ratios with...
• Re: Final Drive Ratio & Gear Ratio for '90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 3 Jan 1999 11:05:29 -0800
  ...I don't >have Bentleys as a resource. > >Could anyone please email me the final drive ratio & gear ratios for a >'90 Syncro? > >Thanks...
• Re: what are ratio rockers?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 13:48:39 -0700
  >| OK, can someone explain to me exactly what ratio rockers are and how they >| contribute to greater power? I presume they change the valve...
• Re: compression ratios
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 7 May 1999 01:28:41 +0200
  ...Yes, the 2,1 can take additional pressure, my 2,1 (the European 112 hp version) has a compression ratio of 10,0:1...
• Are you ready for a Ratio Rocker arm Group purchase????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 23:19:48 EDT
  Pauter has offered the following prices for ratio rockers. They have 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5. Prices are direct from Pauter... Quantity...
• Re: what are ratio rockers?
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:12:34 -0500
  ...What people are talking about is higher ratio rocker arms. The ratio referred in the name, is the ratio of lift prodcued on one...
• engine conversion gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Sally Lecrone
  Sun, 2 May 1999 08:23:35 -0700
  ...The ideal setup for me, since I have a 5-speed gear box in my westy with 5.43 gear ratio now, would be...
• Limco (BASF) paint - hardener - reducer mix ratio?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:51:55 -0700
  ...I lost the piece of paper with the mix ratio. (and my dog ate my homework too.... --- ;^) Am using "Limco" products: Assuan Brown "main...
• Diesel 5 speed ratios
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 6 Jul 95 16:19:49 PDT
  ...Lucky for you folks, it was the one page that has the ratios for the the transmissions used in the diesels: High gear ratio...
• Re: adjusting mixture ratio
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 11:04:26 -0700
  ...adjusting mixture ratio hi all, is there a way to adjust fuel/air mixture ratio on a stock 2.1 WBX?
• Question about final drive ratios
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 06:53:20 -0500
  ...are the two transmissions interchangeable? Would there be any advantage to using the later tranny (5.375 final drive ration) over the stock tranny...
• Aftermarket rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Potts
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 20:03:48 -0400 (EDT)
  Any thoughts (or lacking that, any experience) installing and using non-stock ratio rocker arms? What is the stock ratio anyway - ? 1:1.1...
• 85GL 1.9 Comp. ratio and octane question
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 11:38:21 -0800
  What is the compression ratio in my 1.9 and what is the best octane to use? Thanks again, Walter Evens Hesperia, CA, USA...
• Final drive ratios for AC Vanagons trannys?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 17:55:39 EDT
  Anyone know the final drive ratio for the Aircooled Vanagon manual trannys? Bentley only shows me final drive ratio for the waterboxer 091 tranny...
• Re: Fire Systems/performance parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 09:12:03 -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: Trans ID?-revisited
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 00:18:10 EDT
  ...41 Teeth on the Ring, 7 Teeth on the Pinion Shaft I'm not a great person when trying to figure out ratios based...
• Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 01:12:00 -0700
  Is it possible to get gearsets for the 4-speed Vanagon transmission in different than stock ratios? I'd sure like to have a...
• Vanagon Gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 12:58:39 -0400
  I am looking for a listing of gear ratios for all Vanagon trannies. Does anyone happen to have this information online? Jay +======================================================================+ | jewing(at...
• Re: Updated Tail Lamps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:01:36 -0400
  ...What's the ratio difference in light output between them and the stoplights? If I'm reading FMVSS 108 correctly, the currently allowed range...
• Gear Ratio for Auto Differental?
  Historical mailing list - LonnieJacobs
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 10:13:56 -0400
  Does anyone know what the gear ratio is for the differential in an automatic? Kathy Jacobs VW Trends Southeast Editor at Large South Eastern...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 10:08:13 EST
  ...Torque or thrust at the road is given by: ((Flywheel torque) x (trans gear ratio) x (final drive) / (effective wheel radius)) - (power train losses...
• Re: understanding tire sizes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:04:53 -0700
  ...The "aspect ratio" of the sidewall height to the total width of the tire, as a percentage. If the information is omitted, it is...
• Re: Vanagon Gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 15:21:25 -0400
  ...Vanagon Gear ratios > > I am looking for a listing of gear ratios for all Vanagon trannies. > Does anyone happen to have this information online...
• Re: tire size calculator Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:30:40 -0500
  ...The reason is that the tires are the "standard" aspect ratio of 75, or that is my understanding. If the aspect ratio of the...
• Re: # tachometer ideas
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 08:57:23 -0800
  ...Now, go to www.volksweb.relitech.com/helmet/gearbox.htm and find your transmission code and ratios. Now, pick an engine speed, gear ratio...
• Re: wetfalia stock weight
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:52:07 -0400
  >> Das gummibaren is a combat ration invented by the elves in the schwarzwalden to sustain them on long journeys into the uncivilized hinterlands....<< AKA...
• Re: Aftermarket rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 20:31:27 -0400
  >>Any thoughts (or lacking that, any experience) installing and using >>non-stock ratio rocker arms? >>What is the stock ratio anyway - ? 1:1.1...
• Re: 4th Gear Ratio Swaps?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 09:15:45 -0800
  ...The .77 4th drops about 500 RPM at cruising speeds compared to the .85 stock ratio. So far everyone loves em but I can...
• Ring and pinion ratio on 5 spds...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Tue, 26 May 1998 09:07:50 -0700
  What is the ring and pinion ratio on a 5 spd tranny that we are all talking about. I don't want some nice...
• Re: Regearing transmission
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 04:48:13 -0000
  Hi Gary, By my calculations your overall ratio in 4th will be 4.1811, a 2wd with .85 4th and 4.86 diff will...
• Wear Index
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 10 Nov 94 10:10:39 PST
  ...Vanagon and EV owners, please send along the ratio and stroke info. if you can. We need Diesel data for both 4 and 5...
• Re: Cost of Hobbies
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 11:43:29 -0700
  ...Boleyn wrote: "Somebody, please punch holes in this bald attempt at rationalization!!!" No, no, please don't anybody punch a hole in this rationalization...
• Re: Diesel final drive ratio?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 4 May 1998 13:17:43 +0300
  ...table of gearboxes of all Vangons I know with their gearing rations. The T-Diesel column means 1.6L Turbo Diesel. Regards Helmut '80...
• Re: Compression losses
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 10:33:38 -0600
  Mark wrote: "One thing often not considered on four stroke engines, the above it the way to figure uncorrected compression ratios. The proper 'corrected...
• Group Purchase of chip and 1.4 ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:46:01 -0500
  I'm ready to go for the chip, and 1.4 ratio rockers. Lets do a group on both items. Mid-Atlantic folks, I...
• Re: 4th Gear Ratio Swaps?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 22:07:30 -0700
  ...4th Gear Ratio Swaps? I put a taller 4th in during rebuilds quite frequently. The .77 4th drops about 500 RPM at cruising speeds...