Tranny upgrade

[stewardc]

I'm planning a "built" 1.9 TD for this winter and I was wondering what y'all do to address any weaknesses in the stock transmission? Is there a stronger transmission that I can use in the Mk 1 chassis? Is an LSD necessary? I assume that I should replace my 90mm axles with something larger, but what else? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[RabbitJockey]

i think your axels will be fine, i dunno what all transmissions are better, but i think the later trannys, mk3 020s which will bolt right in are a little stronger, also 16v trannys (bolt in) are supposed to be strong, but generally they have short gears, which really won't mix well with a diesel, especially not a 1.9, you could also consider an 02a tranny, everyone seems to say they are very strong, but it requires some work since they have a hydraulic clutch and are cable shift

[Slave2School]

Stewardc, you might want to call Jack Lowe's Automotive in Cambridge, NS and talk to Chris.  He often has spare trannies lying around and can put together something with a taller 5th gear if he has the pieces lying around.  If you are too cheap for a peloquin TBD like I am (not that there is one for the automatic) check out the 80% kits he sells they are a very affordable traction aid.

Chris even has a 2 wabbit pick ups there now!  1 is mint from the southern states and the other needs a bit of love, but both will have 1.9TD's in them soon.

Jack's number is 902-538-1486, Chris is the guy you want.