Re: Final Drive Ratios

[Andy Murphy <andkat@foxinternet.net>]

I do autocross and maybe some road race next year. Yes the motor is
built, but I also will  be installing a quaife.
  Since your the parts guy can you give the approximate pricing on seals
and bearings for a 16v tranny?

,                 Thanx,   Andy




> 
> Andy,  What are you planning on doing with the car?  Auto-x?
> Street? Drag? To me that has a lot to do with what FD you want to
> use.  I used to run a 4.25 in my MK1, it was cool but it was real
> hard to keep the tires from hopping on a HARD launch esp if you
> have a built motor.  It will make 1st *almost* a useless gear..you'll
> be through it in no time & even 5th will be buzzy with a tall gear.  I
> had a .75 with a 4.25 & I was still taching almost 4k @ 80.  Don't
> get me wrong changing the FD can really wake your car up but
> there is a few things to consider before you jump in to something
> too low.  Besides it's not like it's a 20min bolt on deal ;)
> 
> HTH
> 
> Mike Potter
> a.k.a. Potterman
> kmpotter@ix.netcom.com
> http://www.parts4vws.com
> (714)663-2434
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