{"product_id":"bbt-1491","title":"Gearbox 'IRS' 31\/8 overhauled 4th gear 0.89 | VW Beetle, KG, Type 3","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em;font-weight:700;color:#2d6a35;border-bottom:2px solid #2d6a35;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eGearbox 'IRS' 31\/8 overhauled 4th gear 0.89 | VW Beetle, KG, Type 3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;margin:0 0 20px 0;color:#333;\"\u003eFits the VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia and Type 3. This IRS 31\/8 gearbox has been completely reconditioned and is ready for installation. With the 0.89 fourth gear, you'll achieve better RPMs on the highway without sacrificing acceleration. Perfect for those who want a reliable, well-tuned gearbox without the hassle of a DIY overhaul. Combine this with a new clutch and flexplate for a complete drivetrain upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8e6;border-left:4px solid #d48a00;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75em;font-weight:700;color:#a86d00;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.06em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePlease note\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.88em;color:#333;margin:0;\"\u003eThese gearboxes are also called 'Freeway flyer' or 'long box' and have a larger final drive and longer 4th gear. The gearboxes are completely taken apart, cleaned and checked. The standard ring and pinion has been replaced by a 31\/8 version and the 4th gear by one with a 0.89 ratio, which allows you to go faster on the highway with a lower rpm. Everything else that was needed was replaced and the whole thing was put back together and tuned according to factory specifications. Completely ready to assemble so you can drive many carefree kilometres again\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f6;border-left:4px solid #2d6a35;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75em;font-weight:700;color:#2d6a35;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.06em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eFinal drive 31\/8 with longer fourth gear (0.89 ratio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eCompletely reconditioned, cleaned, and adjusted to factory specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAll worn parts replaced, ready for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAlso known as 'Freeway Flyer' – ideal for Beetle and Karmann Ghia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAlso called \"Freeway Flyer\" or \"long box\": larger final drive and longer 4th gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eRebuilt: completely taken apart, cleaned and checked; standard ring and pinion replaced by a 31\/8 version and 4th gear by one with a 0.89 ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAllows higher speeds on the motorway at lower rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eEverything that was needed has been replaced and set to factory specifications; ready to fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0d8;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75em;font-weight:700;color:#555;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.06em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.88em;\"\u003e\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#777;width:45%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eVW Beetle, VW Karmann Ghia, VW Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#777;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"BBT\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4678\/6124\/files\/BBT-original_800x800.png\" style=\"height: 24px; width: auto; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 8px;\" title=\"BBT\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.8em; color: #777; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003eBBT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BBT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57293574472012,"sku":"1491","price":4033.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4678\/6124\/files\/1491.jpg?v=1777571316","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagedub.com\/products\/bbt-1491","provider":"VintageDub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}