R-1 RATT-V

PareosWC · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:31 am Post subject: R-1 RATT-V

Hello, guys. This is my first post, and I can tell I have a lot of reading ahead of me. I had no idea there were so many details that separate models of VW based vehicles Shocked

My offering is this R-1 Rescue All Terrain Transport. I used it as a Pararescueman in the AF, and now I'm closing the deal on owning one. This R-1 doesn't have a motor or tranny, but I recall that it either used a Type 1 or Type 4 motor, and perhaps mated to a 091 transmission- set up for automatic. Some guys say a 914 motor, then some say from a bus is fine?

I would like to keep it VW based as original, but some guys have talked about putting a Corvair motor and Powerglide tranny in it? Anyway, I appreciate the website, and if you have any recommendations as to what I should throw in it, I will be listening.

The plan is to first get it, then perhaps place a Type 1 and 091 in it.

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danielzink · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: R-1 RATT-V

If it's a type 4 motor then yes - bus or 914 - identical.

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PareosWC · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:12 am Post subject: Re: R-1 RATT-V

Dan, would a Type 1 motor hooked up to a 091 be the easiest proposition? I would have to install a clutch pedal/linkage, as the original set up was an automatic transmission from a bus, I believe.

I wonder what challenges I would run into- a good bit of fab work??

Aerindel · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:26 am Post subject: Re: R-1 RATT-V

Do a hydraulic clutch. Only fab is bolting in a pedal and running some brake line. Shouldn't take more than an hour to set it up.
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danielzink · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 6:51 am Post subject: Re: R-1 RATT-V

PareosWC · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: R-1 RATT-V

So, I've learned a lot in the past 48hrs.

Apparently, the motor is indeed a Type 4, but may have been using an AUDI automatic transmission that was popular with off roaders in the 90's for buggies? The shifter appears to be an Art Carr design? But then that and the auto trans proposition appeared to be about $15K?

I believe a type 4 mated to a 091, and the hydro clutch is going to be the ticket on this build. Or a type 4 mated to VW bus auto trans?

bullnerd · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:28 am Post subject: Re: R-1 RATT-V

That thing is baddass!

Thanks for posting.

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Just bumping because this thing looked cool.
Also anyone know anything about the Audi transaxle he mentioned?
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oprn · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: R-1 RATT-V

As far as I know all Audi transaxles are from front wheel drive cars. Unless you can flip the diff carrier like the type 1 transaxles you are going to have one slow gear forward and the rest in reverse.
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