Carouser
28-01-2010, 02:32 PM
Hello All
Apologies if these topics have already been covered, but it has been a while since I've made my last post.
I have a couple of quick questions in connection with my 1998 VR6 Sharan, namely:
1) Is it possibly to bolt a six-speed gear box to the VR6 engine? Due to the size and weight of the vehicle, it seems that the standard five-speed is very highly geared with the engine turning over at high revs beyond 75/80 MPH. The engine is certainly torquey enough to be able to cope with an additional gear which should reduce the engine speed when cruising (and presumably reduce my fuel consumption)?
2) Does anyone know whether a gear stick extension exists for the Sharan? I am aware they are available for the Transporter, but I'm not sure of the Transporter set up. The Sharan has the ring underneath the gear knob that needs lifting prior to putting it in reverse so I'm not sure how a simple extension bar would work with this in mind?
As ever, any assistance offered would be grately appreciated.
Carouser
Apologies if these topics have already been covered, but it has been a while since I've made my last post.
I have a couple of quick questions in connection with my 1998 VR6 Sharan, namely:
1) Is it possibly to bolt a six-speed gear box to the VR6 engine? Due to the size and weight of the vehicle, it seems that the standard five-speed is very highly geared with the engine turning over at high revs beyond 75/80 MPH. The engine is certainly torquey enough to be able to cope with an additional gear which should reduce the engine speed when cruising (and presumably reduce my fuel consumption)?
2) Does anyone know whether a gear stick extension exists for the Sharan? I am aware they are available for the Transporter, but I'm not sure of the Transporter set up. The Sharan has the ring underneath the gear knob that needs lifting prior to putting it in reverse so I'm not sure how a simple extension bar would work with this in mind?
As ever, any assistance offered would be grately appreciated.
Carouser