[SPAM] Tranny Selection

[rapieper at yahoo.com (Ron Pieper)]

> Things to take into account;
> 
> - Gear Ratios.
> 
>    Right now I'm thinking about a 2h, which is just like the 2y, 

Not the same - 2H final drive is 3.89 vs. 3.67 for the 2Y.  Also the 2H can't be converted to
accept Peloquin shim/spring kit.  

> - Final Drive.
>   I'm not too sure, I've messed around with the gear chart and the speed/rpm 
> calculator, and I think i'd like a 4.25 final drive.  It'll hurt the rpms a 
> little bit on the highway's, but I think it'd be worth it.

IMO 1st gear will be useless, as it is on my MkI/2.0L 16V and 3.89 f/d 4-speed.  I can punch it at
nearly any speed in first and break the tires loose, and that's *with* a Quaife.  I'd go 3.94 or
3.67.

> - HP/Torque range (not absolute numbers, but the _range_.)
> 
> I'm hoping for somewhere around 110-115HP and 130ish lb-ft.  

Then go 3.67 with a medium/close gearset.  

> - Money.
> 
>    Money isn't a huge issue... 

...but it never helps to piss it away!

> - Intended Use(s).
> 
>   Car will be a summertime daily driver as well as autocross car.  
> 
> Is a 2Y with a .71 5th what work with what I want?

The 2Y part, yeah probably.  For 5th, I'd go no stiffer than a 0.80.  IMO .71 is just tooo stiff
and a way big jump from 4th.  


=====
Cheapass Ron
"Victor Jr." - '81 Scirocco S 7SM
2.0L 16V w/ Megasquirt, Quaifed GL 4-speed
It's Alive!!!


		
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