> After seeing a thread a couple of weeks ago about South African 5-speed
> transmissions, I got to wondering about the interchangeability of the gear
> ratios in the Vanagon transmissions in general, particularly the SA 5-spd.
>
> Anyone out there know if the SA 5-spd trans is useable in the Syncro?  Is
> the 5th gear an OD gear, or does it use a G-gear (1st) for that 5th gear and
> a "direct" final drive ratio like the 4-spd?  I'm curious, since I have seen
> prices quoted for these transmissions of $2,495 including shipping - about
> the cost of a Syncro rebuild...

in addition to that, is the 5-speed tranny strong enough to handle my
3.4liter chevy?

thanks
Sudhir H. Desai          1984 VW Vanagon 3.4 liter Chevy V-6
desa4622@kettering.edu   sudhir_desai@geocities.com
ICQ# 17014903 & 8255956  http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1889