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Subject:Re: Comparative tranny opinions
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Sat, 21 Aug 2004 08:11:30 -0700

On 21 Aug 2004 at 8:04, Todd Last <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

> I agree with Robert. While this is a costly upgrade, I have no regrets about
> doing it. It makes the Vanagon so much nicer to drive - particularly if you are
> doing lots of freeway travel. (lower engine rpms also mean a somewhat quieter
> cabin.)
>
> I also took the opportunity to add a syncro locking diff so I ended up with a
> semi-syncro, my thinking that this would be somewhat helpful during winter snow
> and ice.

How costly an upgrade is this? Can the locking diff be added to a stock 4
speed 2WD tranny?--
Shawn Wright
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