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Old 06-14-2012, 02:29 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by pothole View Post
Thanks, Eric. So taller/longer final drive and taller ratios after first. Not ideal.

Might the petrol models have different ratios or final drive? Higher reving so....?
Hmmm, The Audi A4 and Passat had top speeds of about 130mph with a 25" diameter wheel. Those might be ideal gearboxes for a swap if you want to maximize torque and don't mind a higher fwy rpm.
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