Turbo S 6 speed in a 2.0?

[vdubing]

Can i ditch the 5 speed in my 2.0 for the 6 speed of the Turbo S?

[antonym]

Originally Posted by vdubing

Can i ditch the 5 speed in my 2.0 for the 6 speed of the Turbo S?

The only hindrance is cash .... have fun. Let us know when you are done.

[Toad]

You're also gonna need to swap the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, axles, and I think the shift linkagw also. There might be more stuff too

[Fl_bug]

I think i remember reading that it was more cost effective to swap in the 5th gear from a TDI

[vdubing]

Is the big dif from a 5 speed to a 6 speed that the 6 speed has shorter gears? So the car can run through the gears faster? I don't really know about all that stuff.
My bug is paid off now. So even if that kind of things costs a lot its still cheaper than a new VW.

[antonym]

Originally Posted by vdubing

Is the big dif from a 5 speed to a 6 speed that the 6 speed has shorter gears? So the car can run through the gears faster? I don't really know about all that stuff.
My bug is paid off now. So even if that kind of things costs a lot its still cheaper than a new VW.

... or you could sell it, put a the cash you were going to shell out for whatever you planned to do to it and get a turboS...

[wawalker]

Originally Posted by antonym

... or you could sell it, put a the cash you were going to shell out for whatever you planned to do to it and get a turboS...

Great suggestion. I'm sure the OP would be very disappointed with any perceived improvement for the $$ and time spent to do this anyway.

[O 16581 72452 5]

The gearing won't really help you except for top end acceleration. The 6 speeds i've driven seem to be just like the 5 speeds until 3 gear, then they start getting shorter ratio.

[The Cheat]

here's the low on the 6spd...

1-5 is THE SAME as your 2.0. that's right, at 60mph in 5th, the 6spd is STILL turning 3000rpm.

6th gear will give you a decent chunk of economy, but nothing a taller 5th wouldn't give you anyways.

[Slow_bug]

so a 5th from the tdi will put me at what rpm range? i'm tired of riding a 3k when only doing 60 mph

[HudsonValleyVDub]

I'm still getting about 32 MPG on the HWY so I'll stick with the 5 spd I have. But I understand....3k RPM at 60 seems a bit much.

[Wingnut_rb]

I'm at 3000 rpm @ 70 mph in my 6 spd and I know of one for sale with 69k miles on it. I believe they want $1500 for it.

[NewBeetleMechanic]

I would look for one that was totalled or with a blown engine, you will need all of the parts. What you dont use you can sell.