The BEST way to enjoy the shifting experience and low RPM's at higher speeds in a 1949 through 1965 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia is with a PRObuilt Freeway Flyer Transaxle equipped with *OEM sized Short Axle/Short Spline Axles (SASS) . *(It can fit others, see the Complete Details section for more information). This transaxle is Perfect for the Cruiser application . Key features of this transaxle are 3.88 Ring and Pinion , overdrive 4th, along with new synchros, bearings and seals in a rebuilt SASS 12 volt platform. All transaxles that come from the PRO's are 12 volt and do not come with OIL. The PRO's recommend This oil from LAT or this on Amazon. You will need 3.5 quarts normally. The PRO's offer a few different transaxle's with different axle lengths. This allows us to fit wheels with different offsets onto cars where as they wouldn't normally fit. So it is recommended you pick out your wheels first, run it by the PRO's to see what axle length makes sense, then choose a Cruiser application, (Freeway Flyer) or Performance application (not racing but more aggressive driving). Assembled in the USA | Product updated 8/31/24 by Pete Related: Can I add Disc Brakes to this transaxle? | What wheels are you wanting to run? | What axles do I have? Typical time to install - 6 Hours | Install PDF Link | Install Video| Tools Needed
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What's included?
This PRObuilt Transaxles comes complete from axle to axle and everything in between.
OEM 12 volt Case Core
New Seals
New Gaskets
New Bearings
New Synchros
New One Piece Boots
OEM Gear Stack
OEM checked axles
New Nose Cone Seal
New Reverse Light Switch (Year Specific)
Painted New Powder Coated Axle Tubes New German Throw-Out Bearing 1950-1959 will include New Nose Cone and Hockey Stick
What's recommended?
Picking up the install kit is a must. It comes with seal kits, hardware, axle nuts and seal races .
Billet Bearing caps are also a nice touch and make the installation easy.
The PRO's recommend 85/140wt oil. This oil from LAT or this on Amazon. You will need 3.5 quarts usually.
It
would be wise to update the trans mounts, nose cone seal and shift
coupler/bushing if equipped.
Kewl Features
American Assembled by a PRO with 40 years of experience
3.88 Ring and Pinion
Gear Ratios - 378-206-126-.89
This is the shortest axle set up you can use with out modification to the torsion housing. That means that this application will allow for more dish on your wheels than with a Long Axle application. If you have a higher offset wheel application, then a Long Axle Transaxle is needed.
FAQ
Do I need to send in a core? No. The PRO's do not need your core.
Does the transaxle come with oil in it? No.
Will this transaxle work with my stroked 2 liter engine? No, try this one .
Will this fit my type 2? No. Try this one .
What starter should I use? 12 volt or self supporting starter.
Can I add disc brakes to this? Yes. Check them out here .
What does this product fit?
1949 through 1965 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca 1957 through 1968 Karmann Ghia Fridolin Kit cars with Swing Axle suspensions Also fits 1966 through 1968 Beetle's and Ghia's who want to have more dish in their rear wheels because they would be going from a Long Axle/Short Spline Axle (LASS) to a SASS. Baja's
Accessories, check the box to include with your order.