Re: 4000/5000/VW Syncro

[only5kgt@uswest.net]

Along these lines, but involving a different platform: If one
(hypothetically...grin) puts an MC into a Coupe GT ('85), which gearbox
should be used? Can the stock CGT box be left in, or must the (stronger?) 016
from say a 5kcst 5spd accompany the new motor?
I would actually like to keep the short gearing from the CGT- it doesn't have
nearly the long-legged feeling of my old 5kcst, but that punch in the lower
gears- nice! And well, it doesn't look as if it would redline 5th till past
140mph- don't know about y'all, but that's enough speed in a Coupe for my
liking. Unless I'm mistaken the 5k had 3.89 final drive and the late Coupe
has 4.90- I'd think the power of the 5k with the Coupe's gearing would be
explosively fast, but hopefully not explosive to the trans innards.
Thoughts?

Michael Sheridan Williams wrote:

> Ken Keith decided to speak these words:
>
> >If not, does anyone know if there is any reason to use either the
> >5ktq tranny, or parts of it, in a 4ktq conversion?
> >
>
> Well, the gearing is taller, so you will have a higher top speed, but it
> wont be quite as quick...I like the taller gearing because its much more
> flexible around the town...you wont have to get into 3rd while cruising
> around town...
>
> >I was told by a lister that the 5k series has a sloppier shifter than
> >the 4k's do.  This was in response to my comment criticizing the
> >shifter on my '88 5kcstq.
>
> This might just be the way that they do the linkage to work in the
> 5ktq...from what i have seen and read, the 5ktq tranny is the same as an
> UrQ's except that the 5th gear ratio is a bit taller...Great for
> cruising, but not quite as quick...I just wish that the second gear ratio
> i my car were a bit taller...maybe enouh to hit about 62-65 mph in
> it...it would be quicker 0-60, but wouldnt pull quite as strong...
>
> later...
>
> Michael Sheridan Williams
> San Francisco, CA
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> 1983 UrQuattro, MC--1.8 BAR, borla, 2B Coilover/Koni Yellows, Delrin
> Bushings f/r, 16x7.5 OZ Mito's w/ Yoko A520's, Cibie H4/H1's, K&N (blah)
> 1985 4000S Quattro, Koni Yellows/Coilover (2B), strut brace, Sport 8000
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