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| Author: | frankenbuggy06 [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | vanagon 6 rib |
im going to be getting a watercooled vanagon 6 rib. And im planning to go with a watercooled setup, not sure yet. But what my wonder is how much can a tranny hold up to hp wise? I have a van with a 3.8 that i would be able to use, but it has almost 215 hp and that just seems like alot. I just dont have the money to put into a tranny. Im trying to do this for as cheap as possible, like the alot of us...... im laid off. |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
The 1983 1/2 and later Vanagon trans was the strongest VW trans made. I would suggest you install a superdiff. I am running a 2.5 Turbo Subaru in my 2500# Buggy and I am sure its putting out more that 215 HP. So far it has held up well and I do not baby it. Stay away from hole shots and land off a jump with power on and you will be fine. |
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| Author: | Firebug [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
I agree with Ody,,superdiff is a must. You might consider to hire a good trany builder to install the diff and maybe a chrome moly pinion nut,,,and do an inspection. Good tranny builders are worth their hire if you don't do it yourself. 31" tires and Aluminum wheels are easier on trannys too. good luck. |
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| Author: | frankenbuggy06 [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
I've been told that some of the later watercooled trannies already had superdiffs in them? What does one cost, and how extensive is the swap of them? |
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| Author: | frankenbuggy06 [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
Firebug wrote: I agree with Ody,,superdiff is a must. You might consider to hire a good trany builder to install the diff and maybe a chrome moly pinion nut,,,and do an inspection. Good tranny builders are worth their hire if you don't do it yourself. 31" tires and Aluminum wheels are easier on trannys too. good luck. I am running 31's, just not on alum. I am doing a $1000 budget on $0. haha. There many tranny builders in northeast ohio? |
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| Author: | JeffClay [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
you'll have to shop around and try and find a superdiff, try weddle, but they'll be high... brian stuhldreher in east canton has been doing trans for over 20 years. he built mine and plumberbills and majority of the others running around down at wellsville. He can install the superdiff while you stand there at a very reasonable rate. or you can also check with one of our sponsers 
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| Author: | turboblue [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
frankenbuggy06 wrote: I've been told that some of the later watercooled trannies already had superdiffs in them? What does one cost, and how extensive is the swap of them? Some ACW coded trannies had them but that is not a guarantee. Last one I had here in the shop did. |
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| Author: | frankenbuggy06 [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
Well since the super diff is kinda out of the question for awhile.  I think i will try to put the 3.8 in. I'm just cringing on the thought of busting that tranny. But i also dont like to be jumping and all that high flyin stuff. haha. I guess im like nitro, slow and go, rockcrawlin speed. haha.
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| Author: | Maddog [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
I have oem vanagon superdiffs $350 complete with bearings. |
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| Author: | davehix [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
you better buy some arms if your putting that on your single seater cause you'll be ridin wheelies. 
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| Author: | frankenbuggy06 [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
davehix wrote: you better buy some arms if your putting that on your single seater cause you'll be ridin wheelies. I am. I just have to get the jig built. Doing rear and front. I'm gonna build it with the stock arms to go and play around with in the back yard on the back wheels. Maybe i can do wheelie donuts! Maddog wrote: I have oem vanagon superdiffs $350 complete with bearings. I was talking to koko lastnight and he was tellin me chuck has em for 250-300 or something. And i dont think thats too bad. Just the wonder is, how much is the installation going to be. |
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| Author: | JeffClay [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
installation $30-$60 id imagine.. |
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| Author: | frankenbuggy06 [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
Who's the closest builder to medina, ohio? |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
Brian |
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| Author: | frankenbuggy06 [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
Where is he located? And does anyone have contact info? |
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| Author: | JeffClay [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
JeffClay wrote: you'll have to shop around and try and find a superdiff, try weddle, but they'll be high... brian stuhldreher in east canton has been doing trans for over 20 years. he built mine and plumberbills and majority of the others running around down at wellsville. He can install the superdiff while you stand there at a very reasonable rate.
or you can also check with one of our sponsers |
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| Author: | frankenbuggy06 [ Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
How would i have to set this tranny in my buggy to be able to do mid engine? You cant just turnit around right? wouldn't it have 4 reverse gears? lol |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
I suppose you could turn it around and upside down however that poses lubrication and venting issues. I am also not shure if you can just flip the bell housing and every thing will line up. |
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| Author: | frankenbuggy06 [ Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: vanagon 6 rib |
Thats exactly what i was thinking. I dont think it would be getting enough lubrication. It seems to be the best idea to set this up. |
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