Gear ratios???

Hi Guys... couldn't find anything, so I have to ask.

What are the 5 speed gearbox ratios in a MKIV? also, the final drive? I want to figure out what the best shift RPM is...art least in theory.

thanks....

It might be in the owner's manual...in the technical data section. I didn't drive today...so I can't verify

Thanks.. I checked there too... Actually, I found it on VW.com website...funny, I posted it here too, but it has disappeared??

Not sure about the numbers in the posted vortex link. Pretty sure my final was 3.38 before I swapped it out.

A more certain way to check might be to locate and read the 3 letter code on the transaxle and check it against the info in a Bentley CD. Mine, which I want to say was ELH, matched, at least in the area of 5th and final, the two of interest to me when I made the swap (see signature)

Not sure about the numbers in the posted vortex link. Pretty sure my final was 3.38 before I swapped it out.

3.156 final - 2000rpm=64mph

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DRW..... 2.61 Final.... 1900rpm=70.1mph... Gotta love a 6-speed

SVTWEB, did that 6 speed come with the car or aftermarket? How much?

the 02M transmission has dual input shafts for compactness. Each shaft has its own final drive ratio...gears 1-4 have a shorter one, and 5 & 6 have a taller one.

Compare that to the Autotech/Quaife 6-speed kit, you get a new input shaft which is longer and requires a larger gearbox cover. Single final drive ratio.

SVTWEB put the 02M in his car recently...he has some detailed posts on it...run a search using him as one of the search parameters.

SVTWEB -

I agree ya got me on min rpm at speed - I read thru what you went thru to obtain and install the 6 Spd - I just didn't have that much enthusiasm for that much effort.

Have you upsoluted or made any similar torue-increasing mods?

I'm not sure my bone stock engine would provide enough torque to make 70 mph / 1900 rpm except on table flat roads. The dual shaft 02M sounds heavier and more complex, as well.I'm not sure I want to row an additional gear, either - my 'stroke is a 6 Spd and that's alotta gears...

I was also interested in solving the same problem in a different manner than what you did

What mpg have you seen at 65-70 mph highway trips?

Have you upsoluted or made any similar torue-increasing mods?

What mpg have you seen at 65-70 mph highway trips?

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No engine Mods as of yet.. I have tried Upsolute and .205's but I don't like the smoke. The car pulls just fine in 6th when on the highway.

The 6-speed weighs 36 Lbs more than the 5-speed. Not a big deal. You also get a larger clutch with the upgrade wo chipping and such will not result in clutch slippage.

I have had the unit in since October, since then I AVERAGE 800 Miles to a tank, with my best yet being 862 Miles. This has been combined City/Hwy driving in temps that range from 0-70 degrees.