hi, im looking at putting a beefed up 091[super diff close ratio gears, intermediate housing etc] into a beetle. are there any other transmissions that compare in price and strength that can be used

http://www.ranchoperformancetrans.com/highperformance_transaxles.html 

The MD 4 Drag is an option.

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thanks dave, i checked out the rancho page, the md 4 drag is about 62 complete, i think about 10kplus by the time its in my garage. surely a091 is abit less than that

Renault box with a mod to the torsion housing and a ibt of body work modding.

thanks , do u know anypone who has done this mod to a beetle. the price of the reno box is definately better than a 091

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=73159 

My mates beach buggy that is for sale has one fitted into it. From memory Albins now do gear sets and ratios for them as well. With a 9.25" crown wheel they are built pretty strong! Originally out of a front wheel drive Renault truck which come in sizes from about 2 - 5 tonnes roughly so I am told.

Like i said it is a bit of work with the torsion housing and it does move the engine back a lil in the car so some tinware modes etc would also need to be done too.