<VV> Anyone running 3.27 gears w/95hp PG?

[Bill Elliott]

Being the current owner of a similar VW Westy with a 110/PG/3.55 I 
absolutely agree with Seth. There is no case where I'd rather have a 
3.27 (the VW doesn't really like cruising more than 65-70 anyway) and 
often the case where I'd prefer a 3.89.

The only reason I haven't gone to a 3.89 is the ability to run 55mph in 
1st gear with the 3.55 (taller tires on the VW and using a 140 
governor)... so no matter how steep the terrain I can usually maintain a 
reasonable speed by dropping into Low. A 3.89 might get me off the line 
quicker but would have me lugging the engine in 2nd at the same 55mph.

Bill

Sethracer at aol.com wrote:

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>Mike - I swiped a 110 PG (w/ 3.27 gear) powertrain from a crunched 65 coupe  
>and installed it in a VW Camper with a Hadley TransVair kit - way back in 
>1975.  The all-up vehicle weight was about the same as a Greenbriar Deluxe. On the 
> flatlands it was fine but it REALLY didn't like the hills. If I could hit a 
>hill  at about 65 MPH, the 110 would usually pull up the hill okay, if it 
>wasn't too  steep. But if I hit it at 55 or 60 - I was dead meat. I had to drop 
>the speed to  about 40, shift to Low gear and (relatively) crawl up. I really 
>suggest at least  a 3.55 with the PG. Since 75 MPH is as fast as I would drive 
>any FC - (VW or  Corvair), I would choose a 3.89 with the PG, depending on tire 
>size. (You would  have 14 or 15 inch tires, unlike the stock "car" 
>application.) You could then  pull the hills at 60-65 MPH in Drive, since you would be 
>"on the cam" of the  110. Of course, you would sacrifice some MPG, but it would 
>be much nicer to  drive. If you went with a 95HP motor (not suggested), a 
>3.55 would probably  be okay. - Seth Emerson 
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