dalemeeks wrote:
so with a 2007 cc and a five rib do you have enough power to climb in 2nd or stuck with the speed of 1st
I'd say your pretty much stuck with 1st gear with this combo IMO. Chad
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| Author: | Bluffbuggy [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
Im kinda new to vw and im building a buggy. My trans works in all 4 gears and reverse, but while in reverse it makes an aweful popping noise. Guna ride it till it gives but not sure what the best application would be?? The trans thats in it seems to have a really long 2nd gear. I keep seeing 3, 4, or 5 rib trans. can someone please explain what the difference is and how to tell it when looking at one. I am running a 1776 with a small cam and bigger heads, forgive my ignorance but im not sure what exactly is in the motor. Also im curious what i need to convert to long travel suspension. I know ill need trailing arms but not sure what else?? Any input and advise is greatly appreciated! |
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| Author: | NRIbuggys [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
Depends on your tire size a would say 3 rib.(3 ribs on the trans) the way it was explained to me was the more ribs the less the trans case will flex and break gears. 3 rib 5.38(most likely) 5 n 6rib, 4.56(most likely) |
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| Author: | RaceBugg1098 [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
before you break that trans you have now, try adjusting the shifter either at the trans coupling or at the base of the shifter. That might be your only problem!! |
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| Author: | Maddog [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
Pics of the different types are here. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=143138 |
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| Author: | Bluffbuggy [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
Thanks alot guys!! Is there a difference in the gears? which 1 would be best for a 1776 with 31" tires? |
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| Author: | diamonddav [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
3 rib. i have the same setup. 1776, 3 rib with 31 v treads |
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| Author: | badbrad [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
3 rib has the lowest gearing which will kill you if you do much hill climbin unless your name is travis lol but I would go with a 5rib thats what I ran with my 1776 for along time and loved it. Theres not much difference between a 5 and a 6rib but the 6rib does have a sronger case better gears but if it was me I would go with 5rib. Dont know if that helped or not but it was worth a try lol |
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| Author: | MickeyMouse [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
I ran a 3 rib for years with my 1835 and 31inch tires. It was a perfect set-up and very reliable. |
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| Author: | Tyrus [ Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
lol what u saying brad that Travis does good with a 3 rib?? lol Thats what i run is a 3 rib and i really like it i ran a 5 rib for alittle while it was ok..... |
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| Author: | badbrad [ Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
Haha yep he does do good with a 3rib i ran one for a while but the reason i didnt like it is because i didnt have enough speed in first and didnt have the motor to grab second so thats why i went with a 5rib. |
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| Author: | dalemeeks [ Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
so with a 2007 cc and a five rib do you have enough power to climb in 2nd or stuck with the speed of 1st |
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| Author: | smitty [ Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
Maddog wrote: Pics of the different types are here. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=143138 Maddog that's sweet, that should b a sticky on transmissions so it's easy to identify your finds. |
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| Author: | jeff69 [ Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
they say 5 or 6 rib is better but all i ever run is a 3 rib from a 1700cc bus motor to a 1835cc to a 2054cc stroker to a 2180cc stroker motor they work pretty good besides tearing up 1st gear or the carrier every once in while but down here we say you gotta paid if your gonna play so good luck with your buggy ps im running 3 rib with a 2180cc stroker and 36 cut buckshot it does pretty damn good |
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| Author: | gasman [ Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
dalemeeks wrote: so with a 2007 cc and a five rib do you have enough power to climb in 2nd or stuck with the speed of 1st I'd say your pretty much stuck with 1st gear with this combo IMO. Chad
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| Author: | badbrad [ Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
He should be able to grab second travis ran a "1641" with 6rib and was pulling second
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| Author: | badbrad [ Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 3 4 or 5 rib??? |
jeff69 wrote: they say 5 or 6 rib is better but all i ever run is a 3 rib from a 1700cc bus motor to a 1835cc to a 2054cc stroker to a 2180cc stroker motor they work pretty good besides tearing up 1st gear or the carrier every once in while but down here we say you gotta paid if your gonna play so good luck with your buggy ps im running 3 rib with a 2180cc stroker and 36 cut buckshot it does pretty damn good With 36 inch tires your getting your gearing back but with 31 v treads you dont get enough speed unless your motor has enough power to pull a hill in second IMO |
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