>I'm planing to convert my 82 diesel to a TDI. Anybody out there done
anything
 >similar? I've got a source for the new engine. I'm thinking I'll have to
swap
 >the tranny also to take advantage of the new power. I've got a line on a 5
 >speed, from an '84, but i understand that,  that trans has about the same
 >final drive as the 4 speed. You just get a granny first gear ( plus
 >lockup???). Any experienced tranny folks out there? I seem to be on a
mission
 >to do this. 
Thanks,
Bob Bellanca