We installed the Weddle 5 spd about a month ago. We went with "stock"
unchanged ratios.  This only cuts the top gear rpms by a few hundred.  In
this config. it's not an "overdrive".  It does however cut the rpm drop
between gears alot allowing the engine to stay nearer the peak of it's power
curve.  Weddle does have options for a taller 5th gear or taller final drive
 Yeah, it is a lot of $, but to me it has been worth it.

Gary
-------Original Message-------

From: Dart 330
Date: Friday, September 14, 2001 01:12:58 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: weddle 5 speed tranny

>They are available for ballpark $2500 USD from Weddle Industries

$2500 seems like a lot of money, $1495 sounds alot better. Can anyone
who has one from weddle let me know if it is worth over half what I
paid for my Vanagon? I would say at least 75% of my driving is done
over 60 mph, I would like to improve my mpg and help the engine last
longer, I guess if you consider engine longevity then a really
expensive trans is worth it?? I would think lowering rpms by 1k on
extended trips would help the engine last longer over several thousand
miles of highway driving.

Nathan
85 Westy
74 Bus

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