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 vwsteve
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| posted on February 15th, 2012 at 07:01 AM |
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Are 5 speed conversions worth doing?
Just out of interest does anyone know if the old 5 speed conversions are worth doing at all?I have been offered a new one unused, its one of the kits
sold in the vw power magazine donkeys years ago but not sure if its worthwhile or not, i heard you dont get much extra out of them?
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| posted on February 15th, 2012 at 09:59 AM |
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Much extra??? It's down to what ratios are installed. But the old Trushift certainly had issues. The are a keyed shaft extension that isn't real
strong, but with a near stock engine and if assembled correctly they can last.
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| posted on February 15th, 2012 at 10:23 AM |
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Well I'm installing a Berg 5 speed, so I will let you know in a couple of months !
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| posted on February 15th, 2012 at 12:01 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by matberry
with a near stock engine and if assembled correctly they can last.
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Yeah and a near stock engine is worthless with a 5 speed anyway unless it's down hill.
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| posted on February 15th, 2012 at 12:50 PM |
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VWs were 4 spd and geared the way they are to maximize air flow at the right rpms. I looked into a 5 spd conversion a few years back. But the gain for
all the work wasn't worth it.
Not being negative just givin my .02 cents. Lol
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on February 15th, 2012 at 05:16 PM |
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You make 5th gear the same ratio as the standard VW 4th gear, giving you a close ratio box for the other 4 gears. As 5th is the same ratio as the
original 4th then cooling is exactly the same 
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| posted on February 15th, 2012 at 06:23 PM |
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The VW 4th gear is an overdrive. So what Craig says makes the best sense or reason for a conversion.
Is it worth doing? What is it you wish to achieve?
Cheers Dave
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posted by Craig Torrens
You make 5th gear the same ratio as the standard VW 4th gear, giving you a close ratio box for the other 4 gears. As 5th is the same ratio as the
original 4th then cooling is exactly the same
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| posted on February 15th, 2012 at 08:12 PM |
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Yes, I agree with Craig. It's a case of closing up the ratios, you wont believe it when done right, it;s like adding 25hp, when you shift, there are
less rpm drop so you are in a more powerful part of the power curve.
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| posted on February 15th, 2012 at 10:42 PM |
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here's my gear ratios. Diff ratio is 4.125
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