I believe only the Syncro models came with a 5spd, and that the "extra" 
gear was a granny low.

Charles

On Fri, 7 Feb 1997, dan perdue wrote:

>  Is there such a thing as a five speed that would fit in an 81 air-cooled
> Vanagon?
> 
>   How much are they? (new/used)
> 
>