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Old April 12th 2008, 14:43
Bruce2 Bruce2 is offline
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Originally Posted by yetibone View Post
..... Bug@5speed makes the front housings now,..... Using either 901 is cheaper than a Berg 5 speed.
How do you figure?
The Bug@5speed conversion bits are just as much $$$$ as the Berg 5 kit. Construction of either gearbox requires typical rebuild parts, which are quite a bit more expensive for the 901 trans. A LSD for a VW is a lot cheaper than for a 901. The cost of a 901 ZF isn't the only problem. Just try to find one.

Gearing is another issue. For a Thing that sees some off roading, low gears is what you want. With a VW gearbox, you can pick your gears at no extra cost. The aerodynamic shape of a Thing means you won't be cruising at high speeds, so tall Porsche gears are not wanted.

So with a 901 mit-ZF in a Thing, it costs more, takes way more work to adapt, and is geared wrong.
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