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yycwesty
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 Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:06 pm Post subject: auto transmission rebuild+freeway gears+canada |
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Any advice on a reputable group who would rebuild my transmission and upgrade the gears to freeway flyer gears.
In Calgary but willing to travel..Any thoughts on roughly what I should expect to pay
Cheers
Al |
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IdahoDoug
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Seems like the flyer ring gear is 1500, and there are only a few left. I've heard its a good mod and will consider it one day.
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ThankYouJerry
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AA does not do autos.
Seems like GTA (German Transaxle of America - Bend, OR) is one of the only (and maybe best?) options.
Here is GTA's current pricing:
Rebuilt Auto Trans $1595.00
Turbo Upgrade 800.00 (optional… includes: 4 gear planetary; larger direct reverse drum; extra clutch in forward clutch and an RV stall converter).
Core Deposit 750.00
FAS cooler kit 299.95 (optional)
Shipping (B to B) 335.38
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:12 am Post subject: Re: auto transmission rebuild+freeway gears+canada |
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| yycwesty wrote: |
Any advice on a reputable group who would rebuild my transmission and upgrade the gears to freeway flyer gears.
In Calgary but willing to travel..Any thoughts on roughly what I should expect to pay
Cheers
Al |
Unless you are adding a lot more engine torque, you may end up going slower and using more fuel instead of going faster and going further on a tank full. A stock engine is barely adequate with stock gearing. 
Maybe first try running a set of 205r14 or 27-8.5r14 tires to see how you will like the longer gear set. |
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yycwesty
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| Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 7:48 am Post subject: |
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Hi Wildthings..Sorry forgot to mention I have the 2.5 subie with 16" wheels on the van.
Thank you Jerry - Awesome price break down..Appreciate that |
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insyncro
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| GTA for autos. |
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?Waldo?
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| Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:47 am Post subject: |
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| yycwesty wrote: |
| Thank you Jerry - Awesome price break down..Appreciate that |
You'd want to add the $1500 for the taller R+P on top of that. |
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advantageaction
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| You might give Walt Sanson a call at Lees Tranmissions in Vancouver... http://www.leestransmissions.ca They rebuilt my automatic and did a great job on it. Though VW is by no means their specialty, they have experience and as i said, did a great job at a good price on mine. I have a 2.5 Subie as well. YVR is a lot closer than YYZ and just an all-round better place to visit! |
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madspaniard
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| Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 11:43 am Post subject: |
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| ThankYouJerry wrote: |
Here is GTA's current pricing:
Rebuilt Auto Trans
Turbo Upgrade (optional… includes: 4 gear planetary; larger direct reverse drum; extra clutch in forward clutch and an RV stall converter).
FAS cooler kit
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My tranny has all of that plus a modified rabbit valve body that changed the shift points, really cool, it shifts up at higher rpms squeezing more out of the engine. I also have a lower stall (400 rpm lower) torque converter.
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JeffRobenolt 
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| Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 11:56 am Post subject: |
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| madspaniard wrote: |
| My tranny has all of that plus a modified rabbit valve body that changed the shift points, really cool, it shifts up at higher rpms squeezing more out of the engine. I also have a lower stall (400 rpm lower) torque converter. |
I wish they had that ring and pinion when I built your trans!, might of never got rid of the auto!!
People talk about modifying the governor to change the shift points. That is for wide open throttle shifting.
The Rabbit valve body changes partial throttle shift points, which is good because with the Subaru in it you don't have to have it to the floor at all times anymore.
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madspaniard
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Jeff
I have a 3.7 R&P sitting in a box waiting for the engine conversion. I replaced your shaved governor with a used stock one. The tranny I bought from you is really really nice and smooth.
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Alaric.H
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| I will be having my auto rebuilt soon for a 91 tin top would a 2.1 with DJ pistons and 1.4 roller rockers work with the higher R&P?. Stock size tires will be used. It will have head work and a RMW exhaust most likely a cam as well. |
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yycwesty
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| Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Madspaniard..
Did you have your work done at GTA?
Cheers
Al |
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madspaniard
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| Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Alaric.H wrote: |
| I will be having my auto rebuilt soon for a 91 tin top would a 2.1 with DJ pistons and 1.4 roller rockers work with the higher R&P?. Stock size tires will be used. It will have head work and a RMW exhaust most likely a cam as well. |
probably not a good idea
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Would this work for ej22, or is this only 2.5 and bigger?
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I had a 3.73 with my 2.2L and it dropped my RPMs by 500. This custom 3.27 maybe too tall for a 2.2L. It would be fine for flat areas but once you drive up grades it will slow you down. You will have to drop it into second to keep the RPMs up. Do you have a camper or Tin top? It would be marginal for a tin top but it would tough with a camper. Hope this helps.
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from last page of this thread
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=431013&start=180
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madspaniard
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Hi Madspaniard..
Did you have your work done at GTA?
Cheers
Al |
the short answer is yes, GTA can do all the work mentioned above.
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yycwesty
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| Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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Perfect..Thank Madspaniard. have emailed them
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