Author Topic: Any difference? (Read 2329 times)

vegfuel · « **on:** August 20, 2007, 03:16:39 pm »

I own an 81' diesel Rabbit with a 4 spd tranny. I want a 5 spd. I know where I can get a 5 spd tranny off of an 80' gasoline Rabbit. The bell housing looks the same. Would it be possible to swap trannies?

burn_your_money · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2007, 04:11:13 pm »

Yes you definitly can do it. You will need the mk1 5 speed top tranny mount as well as the 5 speed shifter linkage.

What is your tranny code? If it's a 4A just leave it, it's better then most 5 speeds in regards to top gear ratio

check www.scirocco.org/gears to see what you'll be swapping in. Take careful note of the year of tranny you are installing. www.brokevw.com explains how to read the date code

vegfuel · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2007, 06:24:29 pm »

Tyler,

I got the 5 spd tranny for $125 and that included removal, shifter and linkages. I had a hell of time getting out the original 4 spd with just me and regular tools. I then got the 5 spd all cleaned up and my father helped me hoist it up in and click into the engine. I was kind of anxious that it might not work judging from all of the swearing and amount fluids coming out :lol: , but then we got her in and wired up the starter to the battery and it cranked over and idled smooth as butter!

RabbitJockey · « **Reply #3 on:** September 09, 2007, 07:29:56 am »

post burn out videos

burn_your_money · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2007, 11:19:53 am »

How is highway cruising now?