' 82 CGT trans code question

[Huw Powell]

> >Does any body know anything about a QF code CGT trans?  At least I think it
> >was QF it was a little bit hard to read.  Found one in the local U-pull and I
> >am just wondering what kind of gearing it has..
> >
> >Thanks
> >Matt Kramer

Matt, that is the tranny you want.  The tall gears...

> The QF is a 5-speed, was used on 80-82 4k, 80, CGT, Passat, Santana,
> Quantum and had the following ratios:
>
> 1st: 37/13 2.84:1
> 2nd: 32/21 1.52:1
> 3rd: 31/32 0.96:1
> 4th: 26/37 0.70:1
> 5th: 22/41 0.53:1
> Final: 49/11 4.45:1
>
> I think these were a bit peculiar ratios, 0.53 in 5th seemed a bit tall
> to me, but then again, the final drive ratio was quite short.

yup, going 80 at 3k rpm in fifth is weird in a 100 hp car.  With a 65
mph speed limit...

OTOH, 3rd has an amazing range, you can get close to 90 by redline.
wheeeeeee

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Huw Powell

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