<< Blue Eyes wrote:
 >
 > Does anyone know if a Porsche 930 turbo trans could fit in a
Vanagon?  They were 2 WD, had limited slip, and probably had
better torque ratings and taller gear ratios.  >>

Lots of backlogged work here so am coming in a bit late with
my "HO".  If you are looking for a performance transaxle then
you might consider the Porsche G50 5 spd.  No info on it handy
but if it can take the power of the later 911s then it should take
whatever a TDI/Audi/2.0L 4cyl, etc. can dish out.  In good used
condition they are just about the same price as a fresh slightly
'custom' built 091-1 4 speed gearbox.  You would need to figure
out how to mount it in the vehicle and then connect the shift
linkage and axles which adds to the overall cost and frustration
levels.

Interesting idea, however.  I'll see what I can turn up (in my vast
free time!) as I am sure that someone else has already BTDT
with this.  No sense in reinventing the wheel here!

-Todd Hill
 VolksWerks Transaxles
 Olympia, WA
 360-412-0948