RE: Transmissions

[Geordy <geordy@lodgepole.com>]

I think I remember reading about a six speed kit in some magazine. 
Don't think it was a scirocco but It might be a not so complicated wish
as one might think

Chris Coracini wrote:
> 
> final drive ratio is the ratio between the ring (on the differential)
> and pinion shaft.  since this is the last gear reduction all the gears
> see, it's called the "final" drive.  for the overall ratio in each gear,
> it would be the ratio of that particular gear (ex: .91 for 5th)
> multiplied by the final drive ratio (ex: 3.67).  that gives you an
> overall ratio of 3.34.  this means for every turn of the drive shaft
> (and wheel, by default) , the engine turns 3.34 times.  there is
> basically a negligible difference between a .89 and .91 5th gear.  but
> the taller .805 5th gear would lower your highway rpms to about 3500rpm
> at 80mph (guestimation).  this would give you more relaxed highway
> cruising.  i have a 3.94 final drive on mine with the 1.8 16V gear
> ratios (.91 5th).  this gives me about 4200rpm at 80, a bit buzzy but if
> i want to pass someone, i just floor it and it FLIES.  i do want to
> convert to the .805 (or possibly even the .71), but i would really miss
> the instant passing ability i have.  changing the 5th gear can be done
> with the transmission still in the car.
> 
> chris
> 86 16V scirocco (wishing it was a 6-speed)
> 
> >----------
> >From:  Rich[SMTP:emt@imcnyc.com]
> >Sent:  Monday, November 23, 1998 4:33 PM
> >To:    'scirocco list'
> >Subject:       Transmissions
> >
> >i was using the scirocco.org vin decoder and tranny decoder and have a few
> >questions on ratios and gears
> >
> >2 tranny's in question here:
> >                 2Y,     9A   all for a 2L 16V
> >5th Gear:       .91    .89
> >Final Drive Ratio  3.67        3.67
> >Overall Ratio   3.34   3.27
> >
> >Since I'm learning this so I can have conversations with you guys...
> >What is the performance difference between the 5th gears mentione above?
> >
> >What would happen if a .805 5th gear kit was put in there?
> >
> >What is a final drive ratio?
> >
> >What does overall ratio mean?   especially in the case between the 2 above?
> >
> 
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