4K vs. 2Y, not much difference?

[julie at menloparkrandd.com (julie@menloparkrandd.com)]

Draco had a 2L with the 2Y. Nice space between gears, but the shift from first to second is fairly fast.
Second was the power gear.

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Rick Kellner [mailto:rfkellner@snet.net]
>Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 11:03 PM
>To: ''Scirocco list''
>Subject: 4K vs. 2Y, not much difference?
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>I used Ron's excel sheet and data to graph the 4K vs. the 2Y in first
>through fourth gears from 2000 rpm to 7000 rpm. Since the only
>difference between these two transaxles (other than fifth) is the ring
>and pinion ratio. This results in the lines being very similar. As an
>example, at 6000 rpm in first there is only 2 MPH difference and by the
>time you are in fourth, at 6k, there is only a 7 mph difference.
>Now the question, the data does not show a dramatic difference between
>the two transaxles however; is there a real difference on the road and
>in particular with a 2.0l 16V motor.
>Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Rick.
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>As far as other differences, I do realize that the 2Y does have 100mm
>axles and the drive shaft on 4th gear is stronger.
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