When we do a TDI conversion, we prefer to put in the 4.14 R&P.  This give a
much better ration throughout all the gears for the TDI powerband.  No need
to replace 3rd or 4th unless your looking for an extreme freeway cruiser.

Cheers,

Jeff
www.vanagonparts.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Westy Man
Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 9:33 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Diesel ring and pinion changes with a 2.1L gas engine

But, don't forget the need to change other ratios, the step up to a .77 and
especially a .70 necessitates raising the second gear ratio as well.

Karl

On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 06:32:12 -0500, John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

>The 4.57 R&P that is sometimes available here is only a change of about 6%
>and they are at least 600 for the part, when you can find them.  The
>taller gears are about 240 each, and the .77 gives you a 10% change in
>ratios, and the .70 is 20% taller.  Much better bang for the buck.