986 five-speed tranny - unmodified Audi 012?

[pothole]

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....?

[Topless]

Originally Posted by pothole

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.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by Topless

Hmmm, The Audi A4 and Passat had top speeds of about 130mph...

with a 25" diameter wheel....!

Like the ones you see in Santa Ana..?

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[Topless]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Like the ones you see in Santa Ana..?

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Naw, The standard diameter of a wheel/tire combo is the same on a Boxster/Audi A4... 25" total diameter.