[Vwpickups] RE:Swapping for 5spd

[J E Floyd]

I have an 80'Rabbit and a 5spd from a truck that I want to swap. I spoke
with the mechanic that works on it and he said that I wouldn't gain much
with the 5th gear. Is he right?  I want to be able to drive on the frwy at
70 to 75 mph and still get great fuel mileage. I read a post on another site
"I use a gas tranny from an 02 Golf....an ACN has a TALL 5th gear.....slow
from 45-65mph but beyond that is great for highway cruising with 185/80/r13
tires gives great economy @ 70-75mph". What is my best option for cruising
on the highway with great fuel economy? John