3rd Gen SE Gear Ratios:
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3rd Gen SE Gear Ratios:
Let's face it...they suck! I once had trouble keeping up with a Jetta 16V because I was caught at 65 (couldn't down shift to 2nd and third is too tall). I couldn't shake him till 90 or so. Anyone know of a transmission mod kit? Ideally, I'd lower the final drive and up 5th gear back to it's original overal ratio.
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Re: 3rd Gen SE Gear Ratios:
So you have a 5spd? 65mph should have put you right at 4000-4300rpm, that is right in the powerband. If you want shorter gearing buy 205/50-15 tires, it gives you a 4.0 final vs 3.64. Or buy a tranny from a 92-94SE 5spd and swap the bell housings.
Originally posted by wbubb
Let's face it...they suck! I once had trouble keeping up with a Jetta 16V because I was caught at 65 (couldn't down shift to 2nd and third is too tall). I couldn't shake him till 90 or so. Anyone know of a transmission mod kit? Ideally, I'd lower the final drive and up 5th gear back to it's original overal ratio.
Let's face it...they suck! I once had trouble keeping up with a Jetta 16V because I was caught at 65 (couldn't down shift to 2nd and third is too tall). I couldn't shake him till 90 or so. Anyone know of a transmission mod kit? Ideally, I'd lower the final drive and up 5th gear back to it's original overal ratio.
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