Wise ones of the tunning forum, information please.
10-27-2004, 07:03 PM
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Wise ones of the tunning forum, information please.
2.8 Transmission for the 1.8 TQM B5 2000 model?
Lots of posts not a lot of in depth info.
Would like to perform the swap if feaseable as it is an apparrent direct fit?
Part Numbers and year models for the 2.8 Transmission - No info from what car its out of in my searches.
Is it a real bolt in and play arrangement?
Gear ratios? Any real advantage over 1.8 TQM Trans? Strenght and reliabillity? I do not Drag race the car and use only medium fast shifts at the track (Euro spares are expensive in Aus).
Anyone in Australia swaped the 2.8 and 1.8 transmission before?
Rough price as i don't think my budget will allow the S4 6 speed conversion?
Thanks in advance for any information.
Lots of posts not a lot of in depth info.
Would like to perform the swap if feaseable as it is an apparrent direct fit?
Part Numbers and year models for the 2.8 Transmission - No info from what car its out of in my searches.
Is it a real bolt in and play arrangement?
Gear ratios? Any real advantage over 1.8 TQM Trans? Strenght and reliabillity? I do not Drag race the car and use only medium fast shifts at the track (Euro spares are expensive in Aus).
Anyone in Australia swaped the 2.8 and 1.8 transmission before?
Rough price as i don't think my budget will allow the S4 6 speed conversion?
Thanks in advance for any information.
10-27-2004, 09:40 PM
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Probably not worth doing IMO - the stock 5 speed is good and very strong.
Prolly only go to a S4 box if you are looking at 350+ hp - otherwise your $ could be better spent I beleive.
10-27-2004, 09:44 PM
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this is the 1.8 trans
<ul><li><a href="http://www.car-videos.com/tools/speedrpm.asp?Car=Select&Num1=205&Num2=55&a mp;Num3=16&AxleRatio=3.889&Ratio1=3.778&am p;Ratio2=2.176&Ratio3=1.429&Ratio4=1.029&a mp;Ratio5=.838&Ratio6=&Ratio7=&Redline =
10-27-2004, 09:45 PM
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this is the 2.8 trans.
<ul><li><a href="http://www.car-videos.com/tools/speedrpm.asp?Car=Select&Num1=205&Num2=55&a mp;Num3=16&AxleRatio=3.889&Ratio1=3.5& Ratio2=1.944&Ratio3=1.3&Ratio4=.943&Ra tio5=.789&Ratio6=&Ratio7=&Redline=7000 &
10-28-2004, 06:33 AM
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the 2.8 has taller gears...
i have a friend who has a 1.8t with a 2.8 tranny and his car is faster than another friend with a 1.8t tranny on his even though the car with the 1.8 tranny has quite a bit more hp and more tq at the wheels
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10-28-2004, 10:35 AM
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Straight bolt-in, it's not any stronger though.....
It all depends on your car usage. If you spend a lot of time on the highway, then you'll love the taller 5th gear. Some rave that the 2.8 trans is the best mod ever, and some say they notice no difference.
IMHO, if your stock trans is good, then keep it that way until it blows, or if you find a 2.8 trans dirt cheap.
Personally, I love it.
IMHO, if your stock trans is good, then keep it that way until it blows, or if you find a 2.8 trans dirt cheap.
Personally, I love it.
10-28-2004, 11:52 AM
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ratio's per ETKA (edited)
Are
1.8t
1st 34/9 = 3.77777
2nd 37/17 = 2.17647
3rd 40/28 = 1.42857
4th 35/34 = 1.02941
5th 31/37 = .83783
2.8t
1st 35/10 = 3.50000
2nd 35/18 = 1.94444
3rd 39/30 = 1.30000
4th 33/35 = .942857
5th 30/38 = .78947
1.8t
1st 34/9 = 3.77777
2nd 37/17 = 2.17647
3rd 40/28 = 1.42857
4th 35/34 = 1.02941
5th 31/37 = .83783
2.8t
1st 35/10 = 3.50000
2nd 35/18 = 1.94444
3rd 39/30 = 1.30000
4th 33/35 = .942857
5th 30/38 = .78947