RE: 6-speed trans or p&p 16v head?

[Chris Coracini <Coracin@usdl.com>]

synchromesh transmissions have all gears in constant mesh, it's the
synchros that do the coupling, so what difference would it make (in
regards to clutchless shifting) if the gears are helical or straight?

chris
86 16V scirocco

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>From: 	Ben Beacock[SMTP:bbeacock@golden.net]
>Sent: 	Tuesday, December 15, 1998 9:22 PM
>To: 	scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: 	Re: 6-speed trans or p&p 16v head?
>
>A question... what kind of 6-speed?   if its got straight cut gears,   you'll
>increase reliability and decrease friction , while making it possible to
>shift
>without clutching.
>That would be a key thing for me before getting power.  But if its just an
>extra gear, i'd go for the power.
>
>I think i've watched too many rally shows..  my eyes are set on some nice
>cromoly rollcage tubing right now...
>
>Ben Beacock
>
>"Scott F. Williams" wrote:
>
>> Friends, Rocconians, and countrymen, lend me your ears if not your
>> money...
>>
>> Given the choice to pick from a 6-speed transmission or a ported and
>> polished 16v head (on top of a 2.0l motor), which would you choose?
>>
>> I realize that the 6-speed might be more expensive by a good shot.
>> However, I see the 6-speed as being more practical. How so? Well, first
>> of all it'll make my car more less high strung, will increase fuel
>> efficiency, and (if gear ratios are chosen correctly) will also make the
>> car faster because it'll be in the power band more often.
>>
>> The heavily modified head's benefit is more power ergo more speed. The
>> question is, which pays off more in the end. Assuming that I can hoof
>> the bill for the tranny, I think that this is the better way to go.
>> Comments?
>> --
>> Scott F. Williams
>> NJ Scirocco nut
>> Hotrod Rabbit GTI
>> SCCA ProRally driver
>>
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