..........Getting there.....
Kerma's DLC1019's are cleaning up tremendously... (150HP, 216um nozzles) .........I like these a LOT... My stock injectors must have been hosed.! (tons of smoke, power was... "meh"...) I took advantage of Kerma's calibrated, "hot-swap" option.. HIGHLY recommended...! Now I gotta get going on a tune... (shooting for economy with this TDi... for now...)
VR6 / G60 clutch kit seems to be holding up just fine to the 1019's.. 3rd gear pulls and no slipping....! Again.. . . For now.. Forgot how much fun a clutch swap was.
.658 5th gear is &*^@$%#$ EPIC.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't believe I waited this long to get it done, but I am stoked beyond words. For those who have stumbled across this thread, searching for some driveability notes: (BTW - go for it...! Boraparts has 'em in stock)
- 40-45 mph crusing in 5th on a flat road is fine. 1200-1400 RPM. I was worried it would drop WAY too low. It holds 45-50 mph on a mild grade, but any serious 45 mph hills require 4th gear to accelerate. Or just hold it at 52.

- 60-65 mph is perfect. ~1750 - 2000 RPM. Pulls cleanly to 75 / 80 mph for passing. I think the 1019's have me spoiled here...
I did think about the .681 gear - but gambled on "a little more". I'm glad I did..! Would probably be happy with a .681 - but would have wondered if I shoulda went .658.. I'd be in heaven with a 6 speed that had either a double over drive, or .700 / .658 5th / 6th gears...
Will post something similar in the transmission forum....
Linc