Neil;
Maybe Shawn Wright will chime in. He has done a chart calculating the output
of various vanagon transmission series. I seem to remember that the 5-speed
is good for nearly ten more mph than the 4-speed, but that maybe optimistic.
Anyway, it's more as I remember.

Jim

On Jan 19, 2008 3:53 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> A look at Bentley and search of archives still has me scratching my
> head somewhat.
>
> P34.1b shows figures such as (for the DX 5 sp w/1.6 NA diesel):
>
> Final drive 38:7 = 5.428
>
> Does this mean 38 teeth to 7 teeth = a gear ratio of 5.428:1 ?
>
> My questions spawn from posting of Jim Felders' mention of the 5 speed
> tranny and 1.6 diesel.
>
> From what I can gather, the final drive combined with the 5th gear
> will reduce RPM's of the engine than an ACW (P 34.1a)
>
> True?
>
> TIA,
>
> Neil.
>
>
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