Preferred Transaxle for 2.0l conversion?

[rfkellner at snet.net (Rick Kellner)]

Peter, Thanks for the response.  I had first thought that, at a minimum,
the flanges had to be replaced.  This would be a good upgrade for anyone
that needs new axles to just go with the 100 mm.
Rick K.  

-----Original Message-----
From: peter [mailto:peter@thescirocco.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 7:47 PM
To: 'Rick Kellner'; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: RE: Preferred Transaxle for 2.0l conversion?

The 100mm flanges swap right over...

I have a 4K in my '79 16V, it's great, but it could use an .80 5th gear.

Peter
302.832.8989
http://thescirocco.com

-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Rick Kellner
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 7:22 PM
To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: RE: Preferred Transaxle for 2.0l conversion?

Jeff,
	Are you having any problems with the smaller axles?
Thanks, Rick K.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Toomasson [mailto:jtoomasson@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 6:46 PM
To: Rick Kellner
Subject: Re: Preferred Transaxle for 2.0l conversion?

yes - the 4k is the really tight ratio 8v tranny that came in most of
the
'84 VWs. My cabby is an '84.5 so the 4k was stock and already had
smaller
axles.

But talk to Ron - with the later 8v bellhousing you can swap in 100mm
flanges.

HTH, JT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net>
To: "'Jeff Toomasson'" <jtoomasson@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 3:37 PM
Subject: RE: Preferred Transaxle for 2.0l conversion?


> Jeff,  Is the 4k the stock, close ratio, 8v tranny?  If so, did you go
> with bigger axles?
> Thanks, Rick.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Toomasson [mailto:jtoomasson@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 6:22 PM
> To: Rick Kellner; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Re: Preferred Transaxle for 2.0l conversion?
>
> Do you mean completely OEM, slightly modified or custom?
>
> Completely OEM:   AGB (n/a), FN ((w/.75 5th (forced induction))
>
> Slightly Modified:   4k+0.80 5th gear conversion (n/a) , ? (for FI)
>
> Custom:  VL 6-spd w/ 3.94 FD, .71 6th  :)  ,  DFQ ((w/ 3.89 R&P)  for
> FI)
>
> For you, Rick, I would go with the 4k combo - this tranny really
brings
> the
> 16v to life - especially the 2L. I have one in my cabby.
>
> My $0.03 - JT
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net>
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 3:09 PM
> Subject: Preferred Transaxle for 2.0l conversion?
>
>
> > What are the opinions on the best transaxle to mate up with a 2.0l
16v
> > motor?
> > Thanks, Rick K.