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 Volkswagenboy
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| posted on March 20th, 2006 at 08:43 PM |
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5 speed Beetle conversion what?
Can someone tell me about the 5 speed conversions?
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| posted on March 20th, 2006 at 08:49 PM |
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there are 2 main ways of doing them. the first is adding a 5th to the stock box ie the berg 5 speed and the true shift 5 speed. the second is
replacing the stock box with a 5 speed out of something else ie porsche 901 box. both have there advantages and disadvantages.
btw cut back on the drinking or sniffing of petrol if your staggering so much 
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| posted on March 20th, 2006 at 08:49 PM |
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They are a conversion to give you 5 gears!
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| posted on March 20th, 2006 at 08:54 PM |
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5 speed conversions give you, wait, 5 GEARS? Holy crap!
So are they worth it? When I'm in my Super at about 135kph, she just feels like she needs that extra gear to cut down the revs (Or go faster).
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| posted on March 20th, 2006 at 08:58 PM |
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most people use them to give a closer gear set but you could use them to get more speed and lower revs
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| posted on March 20th, 2006 at 08:58 PM |
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there was one for sale here the other day. i missed out by a few minutes, but you could do a search and talk to the guy who had it for sale.
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| posted on March 20th, 2006 at 09:01 PM |
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I don't really need to go much faster than 135kph anyway, after all it's only a 1600TP. If I wanted speed I should probably go for dual carbs (Or a
bigger single), but a little more accelleration through the gears would be nice.
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| posted on March 20th, 2006 at 09:08 PM |
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1300/1500 box will give you that.
i had a 1300 with a super bug top gear built for a beetle once. launched of the line, bit of a jump between thrid and fourth but i had fast
acceleration and cruise fourth.
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| posted on March 20th, 2006 at 09:09 PM |
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Sounds like it might be a better choice for me.
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| posted on March 20th, 2006 at 09:14 PM |
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A fifth gear is always pretty cool. An overdrive to help keep the revs down on the highway. More torque will help overcome lugging if you plan to go
for a higher diff ratio instead.
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| posted on March 20th, 2006 at 11:11 PM |
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The T1 box is over-driven in std configuration.
Just doing a 5-speed conversion without careful consideration of engine outputs, tyre size, gear ratios, etc can cause major dramas with heat. For a
stock-ish engine to push a beetle along at 110km/h, alot of heat will be generated. If your engine speed has been reduced significantly due to really
tall gearing, how are you going to cool the engine?
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| posted on March 21st, 2006 at 05:39 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 56astro
The T1 box is over-driven in std configuration.
Just doing a 5-speed conversion without careful consideration of engine outputs, tyre size, gear ratios, etc can cause major dramas with heat. For a
stock-ish engine to push a beetle along at 110km/h, alot of heat will be generated. If your engine speed has been reduced significantly due to really
tall gearing, how are you going to cool the engine?
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well said astro.
they are not for taller gears, just closer ratios 1 thru fourth
under the load of pushing your beetle along in top gear- at speed, the fan will need plenting of rpm to cool sufficiently.
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| posted on March 21st, 2006 at 10:03 AM |
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Taller tyres will reduce revs... if it's that much of a problem
and yes engine speed and heat etc are related
Pay your debts, CxxT
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| posted on March 27th, 2006 at 08:13 PM |
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or you could buy my rx7 but you have to shift outa 2nd at about 145kph and its 5 speed tooooo |
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| posted on March 27th, 2006 at 08:18 PM |
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RX7? Hahahahaha!!
Sorry about that, tally-o!
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| posted on March 27th, 2006 at 08:35 PM |
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its all yours for $65,000 and a super rag top |
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| posted on March 27th, 2006 at 08:39 PM |
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Hmm... No thanks, I don't like Mazdas. I wouln't even spend that much on a modern car, it's a waste of money (No offence, it's just my
opinion).
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| posted on March 27th, 2006 at 09:11 PM |
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hey man it is a modern car well comparitivly 02 model n just for the record i dont much like mazdas either give me a vw any day pre 80 model that is
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just on the side of freeway driving do you have a oil temp guage fitted to your highway screamer they are an invaluable tool for engine longevity the
dirll n tapped kind not the dipstick kind just so you dont ovaheat that beast well worth a thought keep on dubbin  |
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| posted on March 27th, 2006 at 09:18 PM |
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No I don't, I'll just keep my bug stock for now anyway. Not worth damaging my baby.
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