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EmpiGT Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 2597
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:03 pm Post subject: Lowered with split case straight axle? |
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I asked this in the barndoor section but thought I may get more response here.
For my build I was going to run a 1776 with a later set up. But just scored a full okrasa set up and was thinking about keeping the vintage vibe with a split case and lowered. But on long hauls I may put the 1776 in. Anyone think the non rgb split case can handle a bus and or a 1776? |
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Busted-bolt Samba Member
Joined: April 14, 2018 Posts: 514 Location: minnesoota
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 7:33 pm Post subject: Re: Lowered with split case straight axle? |
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"Or" probably yes, "And" I do not think so. G.r.b.'s take a lot of stress away from the gear box. Split crash box transmissions are quite a bit lighter than the newer transmissions "non split" _________________ Vw collection 60 combi ,61 panel ,62 deluxe micro,82 diesel Westfalia,88 Vanagon synchro,98 Jetta tdi,11 Jetta tdi mt ,11 Jetta tdi dsg.
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EmpiGT Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:04 pm Post subject: Re: Lowered with split case straight axle? |
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That's what I was thinking. A light footed okrasa it could probably work out in a bus, but the extra torque of the 1776 may blow it apart. |
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nshaddox Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2005 Posts: 612 Location: Hammatramma, MI
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 5:19 am Post subject: Re: Lowered with split case straight axle? |
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You should try it and find out, for science. Then let the community know how long it lasted before exploding. |
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Clara Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 5:22 am Post subject: Re: Lowered with split case straight axle? |
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This was done some years ago iirc by someone in Florida.
I think the trick to not trashing a tranny is the driving style. You can break a regular trans in half with a 1600. Evidently. It has been done. Not by me. Or it can last many miles.
If your driving style includes burnouts and dumping the clutch, it is probably it not a good idea.
If you smoothly shift and clutch, it should not be a problem.
You do have to come to a full and complete shop before shifting o to first or reverse, when driving with a split case. |
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sled Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 6171
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 8:30 am Post subject: Re: Lowered with split case straight axle? |
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Clara wrote: |
You do have to come to a full and complete shop before shifting into first when driving with a split case. |
or rev match/double clutch
a split case will be just fine in a bus with an okrasa or 1776. _________________ drive your split. |
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EmpiGT Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 8:37 am Post subject: Re: Lowered with split case straight axle? |
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My hot rodding days are over. Too many tickets and almost loosing my license cured that. Now with a kid slow and steady is more my thing. But would like to be able to keep up with traffic somewhat. I've driven split case bugs so I'm used to the non sync gears.
Thanks everyone. I think I'll give it a shot. |
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scvw Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2006 Posts: 3544 Location: South Carolina
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:30 am Post subject: Re: Lowered with split case straight axle? |
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In my bus I am running a stroked 36hp Okrasa engine with a straight axled split case tranny. I have been using this set up for 3 years and and have made 3-4 1K+ mile trips to Florida and this past summer drove it from South Carolina to California and back, 6500 miles total. I have had no issues with this combination. _________________ 58 Coral Red ragtop(Diana's car)
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EmpiGT Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Lowered with split case straight axle? |
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scvw wrote: |
In my bus I am running a stroked 36hp Okrasa engine with a straight axled split case tranny. I have been using this set up for 3 years and and have made 3-4 1K+ mile trips to Florida and this past summer drove it from South Carolina to California and back, 6500 miles total. I have had no issues with this combination. |
That's what I wanted to hear! Thanks
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