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<font face="Century Gothic">I installed a South African 5spd. I had the
5th gear changed to .77and a syncro diff lock added.<br>
It is a really nice configuration for the Vanagon and the ratios are so
much nicer than the 4spd.<br>
If I were to do it over I would have also put a lower 1st gear in.<br>
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I've noticed about 1mpg better mileage on the freeway.<br>
<br>
Todd<br>
'88 Vanagon<br>
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Jerry wrote:
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  <pre wrap="">I own an 88 GL Vanagon.  I recently installed a

new Boston Engine 2.1L engine.

I want to upgrade the transmission.

Is there anyone who modifies late model

Vanagon transmissions to a 5 speed or

to a 4 speed with a taller 4th gear.

I'd like to maintain 3,000 engine RPM

with a road speed of 60 MPH.

My Vanagon currently runs around 50-52 MPH at

3,000 engine RPM.

Thanks

JB 88 GL Guido

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