I think the info you're looking for is here
http://www.relitech.com/helmut/GEARBOX.HTM

If it turns out that you don't want that gas 5 speed, I am very interested!

Scott

-----Original Message-----

>I recently installed a turbo diesel in a vanagon westy with a
>significant increase in power.  I currently I have a 5-speed gear box as
>the vanagon was purchased in Germany and probably had something to do
>with that.  I found a '80 vanagon gas engine in a yard with a 5-speed
>in, how would this gearing setup work coupled to my turbo diesel?  Or is
>there any gearing available that would better coupled with the turbo
>diesel setup?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>Jim Lecrone