Another consideration, the 16V trannies have a larger diameter splined shaft, the thingy that goes into the clutch plate. Maybe it can handle more torque? The PO of my A2 GTI had mated a 2.0 to an 8V tranny (I was told off an 8v Jetta) it had the tall 5th but, it also had the 100mm flanges as I've since swapped axles around. It's around 10 deg in my garage otherwise I'd check the number. Good luck- Steve
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Les Noriel Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 2:01 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [a2-16v-list] Need help with Transmission selection I've revived the rebuilding/restoration of my A2 Golf and I just purchased a Peloquin Torque Sensing Differential for the O2O transmission from WRD Racing. They had a nice price on the diff and the bolt kit. See http://www.wrdusa.com WRD already had a good price listed for the LSD but there was an additional discount because of an organized VORTEX group buy. Now my dilema. My Golf was originally a 1.8l 8V with an ACN 5sp transmission. This tranny has the gear ratios I prefer for freeway driving. However, This trans isn't known for its strength and its equipped with the smaller 90mm flanges. So I don't think this would be a good candidate for a rebuild and LSD installation. I know I could change the flanges to 100mm but I think I remember the trannies from the early MKIIs had several weaknesses. The guys at WRD Racing suggested I look into MKIII 2.0l gearboxes because they would have the 100mm flanges and the taller gearing. Any input from your experiences would be appreciated? Any suggestions? -Les _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list For list archives, see listinfo link above.
