MK3 tranny 020 are they stronger??

[jdbubb at ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

Yeah, if you can spin your tires easily in first when your engine's NA there's not much sense going
with a tight R & P on a boosted engine.
When I get around to finally putting the turbo on my pathetic 8V I'll be going with DFQ ratios in
place of the 4K.

----- Original Message -----
From: "16volt" <16volt@scirocco16v.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 2:05 AM
Subject: RE: MK3 tranny 020 are they stronger??


> You wont want a 3.94RP when you go boosted.
>
>
> Shannon
> www.scirocco16v.com
> Now with vitamin T!
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Toomasson [mailto:area53@validpath.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 8:49 PM
> To: 16volt; 'Jonathan Shisler'; 'Peter'; 'Kevin S'; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Re: MK3 tranny 020 are they stronger??
>
> I have a DFQ sitting in my garage as well - been debating on whether to sell
> it. The plan was to throw a 3.94 R&P in there with a Quaife when I go turbo
> to gain that little bit of low end. But then I met a guy who works for VW
> dealer and says he could build me a custom box
>
> The ratio of the 4th gear which would have to come from another tranny is
> the concern for that switch (which I had figured out ant one point, but I
> can't remember...)
>
> JT
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "16volt" <16volt@scirocco16v.com>
> To: "'Jonathan Shisler'" <jshislervw@yahoo.com>; "'Peter'"
> <peter@thescirocco.com>; "'Kevin S'" <optimus234@hotmail.com>;
> <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 8:14 PM
> Subject: RE: MK3 tranny 020 are they stronger??
>
>
> > Im running a DFQ box in my turbo, I love it. 1st could be a bit taller and
> > the 2md and 3rd closer but overall Im pretty happy with it and it seems to
> > be hold 15+psi pretty good.
> >
> > Shannon
> > www.scirocco16v.com
> > Now with vitamin T!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Shisler
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:03 AM
> > To: Peter; 'Kevin S'; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: RE: MK3 tranny 020 are they stronger??
> >
> > and from what i have heard they have a problem with the release bearing or
> > the little claw finger that engages the clutch. there was a mk3 (DFQ)
> trans
> > in my scirocco when i got it. i tookit out. for sale if anyone wants it
> >
> > Peter <peter@thescirocco.com> wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Kevin S
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 2:58 AM
> > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: MK3 tranny 020 are they stronger??
> >
> > I keep seeing people that have a 1.8T swap or a turbo car using the MK3
> > trannies. Is this because they are stronger or just easier to come by?
> >
> > Kevin
> >
> > No, it's the gearing, the A3 020's are overdrive trannies with wide gears,
> > and perfect for forced induction.
> >
> > The A3 020 is basically the same as a 16V 020 trans, except for the
> gearing.
> >
> > Peter
> > http://thescirocco.com
> > Feel free to call me between 11AM and 11PM - 302.832.8989.
> >
> >
> >
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