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je
13:42:46 Mon
Oct 13 2003
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AC on to WC Fox/Audi trans | |
I had an idea for a kit build - use a Fox or other FF longitudinal VW trans - but if the WC didnt fit or I wanted AC, to mount a 1.6 or some other on to it. The Brazil Foxes used to come like this - does anyone know if they will bolt up without modification (IE are the patterns the same or did they change with the WC)?
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noddaz
01:45:10 Fri
Aug 13 2004
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Re: AC on to WC Fox/Audi trans | |
I have been wondering about this myself...
A cheap 5 speed in a bug or bus...
But I see that there are no replies...
Scott
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wahdubi
15:01:52 Wed
Mar 23 2005
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Re: AC on to WC Fox/Audi trans | |
They are the same and will fit but It has been my experience that these models often have subtle differences depending on were they were made (brazil,Mexico) and for some reason mexican made has better durability and brazilian, more variety. questions welcome
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casedawg
23:10:16 Tue
Mar 29 2005
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Re: AC on to WC Fox/Audi trans | |
do you know anything about putting the fox tranny into a ghia?
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PJLOval
18:35:00 Mon
May 16 2005
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Re: AC on to WC Fox/Audi trans | |
The big problem you must first overcome is the rotation of the trans. In the traditional REar engine configuration you would have to reverse the rotation. Because the trans case is not semetrical like the early Air Cooled cars you can not simply swap the differential to the other side. I am using the 4000 GT trans in my 54' but it will be mid engined. BTW, the bellhousing is diferent.
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Regis
20:01:23 Wed
Nov 7 2007
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the fox 4 and 5 speed trannys are not very tough. there are a number of audi trannys that will bolt into a fox. this would be a way better option and the audi trannys have way better gearing. you have to rev the hell out the fox 4 speed because 2nd gear is so tall.
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