Re: Can't we all just get along? I was only trying to help.

[Eric L Ellis <elf16v@juno.com>]

This is a letter I received from a guy requesting a 16v transmission. To
help a fellow veedubber, I offer the info on the less expensive 4K and
2H. This is the e-mail I got in response and my response to it. (I've
removed his name)


On Thu, 31 Aug 2000 22:57:00 EDT whoknows@where.com writes:
> yeah i know that the only difference between the two is the ring and 
> pinion 
> gears.and also the 16v has a bigger main shaft, and 100 millimeter 
> driveshaft 
> flanges to handle the difference in power. yeah and i know to 
> replace the 
> rivets with a bolt kit. 

Hmm. I wonder how my little 2H has stood up to 160 hp when the AGB's flew
apart? 

> listen if you have a 16v trans ill buy it. 
> if not im 
> a god damn vw factory trained tech and i know about the trans. 

You sure sounded like a professional.

> the stock 
> rabbit gti trans from 83 and 84 will do about 100 mph in 5th gear at 
> redline. 

Again I must wonder how my car can manage 135 mph without a 5th gear
swap.

> there great for acceleration but suck for top speed and gas mileage. 
> that is 
> what i have in it. a stock gti trans from 83.

What kind of top speed are you looking for? As I eluded to above, WE can
prove that the 2H will attain a speed considerably higher than 100 mph.

> i could replace the 
> 5th gear 
> but that will still not improve the gas mileage problem by alot.

Why? Do you drive around in 4th? It would seem to me that a person so
concerned about top speed wouldn't give a damn about gas mileage.

> so i want a 
> 16v trans. oh yeah vw used rivets for all of there trans in the 
> diff. and im 
> pretty sure but not positive they still do. 

I would have thought a "god damn vw factory trained tech" would know that
the same type of rivets were NOT used in the transmissions over the
years.

I do wish you luck, and hope that you find the perfect balance for your
car.

Eric
Good, bad...I'm the guy with the gun.

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