Yes, the 85 is a 9A, and I think the 1.8 16V is a AGB. I have never heard of an input shaft causing failure in andy 020 transmission, even in the monster A1 Caddy drag truck that ABD built. I talked to someone else from a reputable tuner, it was a while back, I don't remember who, and they said I'd have no problem with the differences in input shafts. I would like to use a larger clutch though. I know that they differ only by a little bit, but I was wondering how much more acceleration I would get out of the 9A.
Jim Weinheimer [email protected] 85 GTI >If they are the originals, the one out of the '85 will be a 9A and the one >from the 16V will be an AGB or a 2Y. The gearing in both of these >transmissions is quite similar, but I would opt for the 16V. It has a larger >mainshaft, and is stronger. Buy keep the 9A around in case the diff in the >16V trans goes. Remember, they use different clutches, as well... > >-Dave >'91 GLI 16V > > >In a message dated 1/25/00 10:53:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] >writes: > >> First you need to find the tranny codes on both gearboxes. With the codes, >> you can find out what the gear ratio's and R&P's are. Then you can make an >> informed decision. The codes are usually stamped on the bottom of the >> gearbox case. Should be something like 4K, 9A, AGB, 2Y, whatever, there's >a >> BUNCH of different ones. Find the codes and I'll tell you what you've >> got... >_____________ >List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com >To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message >See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com >Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org > > _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
