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Any information on MB Vito transaxle ratios? - Jetmugg - 09-25-2014
I'm trying to find out the 1-5 and final drive ratios for a Euro-spec Mercedes "Vito" 5-speed front-wheel drive transaxle.
MB # A6382601800
Getrag # 711698 080258
As always, any information would be appreciated.
Steve.
RE: Any information on MB Vito transaxle ratios? - CRD4x4 - 09-26-2014
Idk nothing about Vito gearboxes but I think a Getrag 6-speed transaxle from a Mini Cooper S would suit you well.
GS6-85BG
They were even available (not here) mated to a diesel so I'd assume that gearbox would be best.
RE: Any information on MB Vito transaxle ratios? - Jetmugg - 09-26-2014
The thing that's nice about the Vito gearbox is that it would be a direct bolt-up to an OM60x block.
I will look into the Mini Cooper S box, also, as well as the GM F-40 6-speed gearboxes.
I have the Mercedes EPC, but still haven't found the Vito gear ratios.
Steve.
The Mini Cooper diesel 6-speed gearbox gives an effective drive ratio of 2.41:1 in 6th gear which is pretty good. My current 4-speed setup is 2.47:1. A "taller" ratio would be even better for Bonneville.
Steve.
RE: Any information on MB Vito transaxle ratios? - CRD4x4 - 09-26-2014
So far I've found this quote from a Daimler press release:
"Its defining feature is a particularly broad gear ratio spread, with a short first gear (i=5.076) and a long sixth gear (i=0.675) designed to keep the engine speed low."
But, this is for the 6-speed...
(09-25-2014, 04:12 PM)Jetmugg I'm trying to find out the 1-5 and final drive ratios for a Euro-spec Mercedes "Vito" 5-speed front-wheel drive transaxle.
MB # A6382601800
Getrag # 711698 080258
As always, any information would be appreciated.
Steve.
RE: Any information on MB Vito transaxle ratios? - Jetmugg - 09-26-2014
The newer model Vito's (I think where the 6 speed is available) is rear wheel drive as well. I need to find a FWD transaxle design with the longest top gear readily available.
My current VW 4-speed has a 0.71 4th gear and a 3.48 ring and pinion, giving an effective final drive of 2.47.
For the next project, I really want to find something with an even "longer" (numerically lower) final drive.
The F40 6-speed transaxle has a 0.62 6th gear and a 3.55 R&P, which yields a 2.20 effective final drive. That's a good number.
RE: Any information on MB Vito transaxle ratios? - Petar - 09-26-2014
I don't know the ratios but i rode in a Vito 110 CDI a couple of months ago and if i remember i correctly it turned a bit under 3000rpm at 120Kph. 120 Kph is something like 75 Mph.
RE: Any information on MB Vito transaxle ratios? - Devito - 08-26-2015
Hi Petar, I just read your post regarding Vito 638 Manual ratios.
All the following are to 1. (:1)
1st: 4.25
2nd: 2.35
3rd: 1.46
4th: 1.03
5th: 0.813
FD: 3.947 (A6382601000, A6382601800 & A6382602200) (108cdi)
FD: 3.842 (A6382602400 & A6382602000) (110cdi)
FD: 3.737 (A6382601900 & A6382602300) (112cdi)
You looking for a taller final drive ratio? Go for a 112cdi gearbox. You will need to correct the speedo via MB Star diagnostic machine.
Cheers.
RE: Any information on MB Vito transaxle ratios? - Hario' - 09-07-2015
The FWD 604 powered 1999 Vito my friend had (UK spec) was transverse, you're talking about a north-south engine & FWD transaxle & OM60x Vito?
RE: Any information on MB Vito transaxle ratios? - CRD4x4 - 11-08-2015
Jetmugg,
I'm bringing this thread back from the dead because of an oddly configured car that I recently learned about here in the USDM.
Its a longitudinally oriented (north/south) inline 5 cylinder engine with a 5 speed manual transmission and FWD...the Acura Vigor! It had a nearly 50/50 weight ratio despite having a 2.5L 20V slant 5 & FWD.
Info isn't exactly easy to find but it may be worth looking into for a 5 speed transaxle solution.
RE: Any information on MB Vito transaxle ratios? - Hario' - 11-10-2015
(11-08-2015, 06:41 PM)CRD4x4 Jetmugg,Lots of the European VW / Audi stuff is north south & fwd, less parts differences between the 4wd versions I guess.
I'm bringing this thread back from the dead because of an oddly configured car that I recently learned about here in the USDM.
Its a longitudinally oriented (north/south) inline 5 cylinder engine with a 5 speed manual transmission and FWD...the Acura Vigor! It had a nearly 50/50 weight ratio despite having a 2.5L 20V slant 5 & FWD.
Info isn't exactly easy to find but it may be worth looking into for a 5 speed transaxle solution.
What about the gearbox from a Renault master TD? It's north/south, cheap and strong (people use them for Ultima kit cars over here).
RE: Any information on MB Vito transaxle ratios? - Petar - 11-10-2015
I think Jetmugg needs a transverse transaxle, not a longitudal one. But anyway he already decided on using VW TDI six speed rewelded to mercedes pattern, i think FRAS already made it.