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

[Mark Foltarz]

I  own a    110 / 3.27   transvair powered  1975 Westfalia VW camper.

I am very happy with the setup. Certainly head and shoulders above the original VW power plant.

My only compliant is the fuel consumption. But that is more likely a matter of the weight of my right foot.

Nice and flat here in Florida so climbing is just not a concern for me.

Mark

 


----- Original Message ----
From: Bill Elliott <corvair at fnader.com>
To: Sethracer at aol.com
Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org; Mikeamauro at aol.com
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2008 6:01:14 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Anyone running 3.27 gears w/95hp PG?

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


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